thogaa Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 Here's sort of a review of my new Vintage Military Submariner. Movement: Swiss ETA 2836-2 25J 28800bph (I hope) Arrived on time - no customs hassle. During unpacking the bezel insert came off - But seeing how little glue that held it I am actualle pleased with having the chance to secure it rather than loosing it paragliding over Grand Canyon. That being done the rep is ready to wear Or at least if you've got the wrist of a 5 year old Luckily I had an old Bond G10 20mm in the sock drawer Me like the bulky plexi crystal All in all a fairly good rep for the money I think. The lume is awful - almost none at all but I guess on a gen of this age it would have faded anyways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utheman Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 Looking good thogaa! What dealer did you get it from? ww Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thogaa Posted November 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 Looking good thogaa! What dealer did you get it from? ww TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 Looks good! Since the insert fell out this would be the perfect time to make sure it's recessed properly before gluing it back down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 congrats ! now beat it up cheers, Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinamm20 Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 nice one thogaa - your collection is growing fast :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 congrats ! now beat it up cheers, Frank +1 - congrats by the way!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thogaa Posted November 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 Thanks guys. I was thinking toolbox, sewing machine and the watch in a tumble dryer for a few hours... congrats ! now beat it up cheers, Frank nice one thogaa - your collection is growing fast :-D +1 - congrats by the way!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 Yet another nice vintage rep for your collection! A nice pairing for the SM300! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Nothing like a little vintage Once it's been smacked up a bit, it'll be perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thogaa Posted November 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 congrats ! now beat it up cheers, Frank Sort of like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 Think thats bad, you should see the sewing machine.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 Congrats thogaa you may ant to swap a Clark T19 for the pexi that's in there now.. and bleach out the insert looks good !! AC/L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 Sort of like this? i meant more in a natural way .... looks like your too inpatient but looks good cheers, Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thogaa Posted November 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 i meant more in a natural way .... looks like your too inpatient but looks good cheers, Frank I'll polish it some more tomorrow and hurl some bleach at the bezel. Somehow I think a natolike strap in aged leather might look good By the way sewing machine is fine I used an anvil and 5 bricks in the dryer :-) Here's what our Swedish friends use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 drill out those lug holes, the outline is already there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 drill out those lug holes, the outline is already there. please not check out the gen version of this watch. cheers, Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 Frank is right - no lug holes. Military Sub 5517 has fixed (non-removable) bars for strap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 The whole washer thing seems a bit extreme... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thogaa Posted November 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 Frank is right - no lug holes. Military Sub 5517 has fixed (non-removable) bars for strap. Check Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thogaa Posted November 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 The whole washer thing seems a bit extreme... I think that would work even without the sewing machine though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thogaa Posted November 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 Did some more work on the vint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thogaa Posted November 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 I learned that chlorine is quite good to age the ring - but I made my bezel on the SM300 FUBAR - Must order new one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinamm20 Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 it is looking good Thogaa, how did you aged the insert ? and what did you do to make the case look used ?` BR jesper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thogaa Posted November 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 it is looking good Thogaa, how did you aged the insert ? and what did you do to make the case look used ?` BR jesper Mess up Recipe: 240 grain sandpaper for the edges 400 grain for the case back and some 1500 wet for the crystal and rest of the case. Then I stirred it around in a bucket of screws, bolts and nuts for a good 10 minutes before spraying matte black stove enamel on it and finishing with a dremel polish. That's about it. I removed the bezel ring - leaving the insert in place and dumped it into a cup of urine - no wait - chlorine for app 10 minutes. Rinsed it in water and put it back on. Be sure to do this in baby steps - If you leave it in the chorine too long it will look like this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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