Has anyone made a basic pocket watch?
I have made couple but my question has to do with appropriate finishes. I have basically just used a wax finish - like Renaissance Wax. I notice that as I use the pocket watch consistently, that it "darkens" with time. I assume that it is just a build up of the daily dirt and finger oils etc. (right?). Is there a better finish to use that would withstand the constant handling better?
Also, does anyone know where to get a more durable change and face finish than the ones I have used from Klockit and the like (which wears off too quickly for what I would like).
I have made couple but my question has to do with appropriate finishes. I have basically just used a wax finish - like Renaissance Wax. I notice that as I use the pocket watch consistently, that it "darkens" with time. I assume that it is just a build up of the daily dirt and finger oils etc. (right?). Is there a better finish to use that would withstand the constant handling better?
Also, does anyone know where to get a more durable change and face finish than the ones I have used from Klockit and the like (which wears off too quickly for what I would like).