docdoc Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 I wonder if a good rep (with the correct bezel) is available somewhere. I know the crown will always be off, but at least I am looking for the correct bezel. I have look around but with no luck. Thanks for any info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 The closest you'll find without spending your grandkids' inheritance is the MBW/K model. Unfortunately it comes with the same bizarre bezel they ship with the Milgauss. Most people that go this route wind up replacing the stock pieces with a CWP bezel and new crystal. So far I haven't seen how that attaches... dunno if the CWP piece clicks onto the crystal retaining ring, or if other work is needed there. The CWP bezel comes straight from the machine shop so its edges are very squared and sharp. If you smooth it off it will look more realistic. Then try Freddy333's trick of baking it with a batch of cookies to get a subtle golden hue. That's what you're looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docdoc Posted January 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 I forget to say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 During the initial research for my 6542 project, I noted that some of Silix's CG-less Subs had reasonable-looking (though not 100% accurate) bezels. The model I ultimately ended up using came with a bezel which, after enhanced patination, turned out to be a near-perfect match & fit for a 6542 GMT (but wrong for a Bond Sub). But the main problem with mixing bezels is whether the bezel from watch A will fit on the case/crystal retaining ring on watch B. Because rep factories tend to use whatever components are available (or cheap), trial-&-error (with no guarantee of success) is the only rule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forrestal Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 (edited) I got mine from NTD ($150USD) Edited January 22, 2010 by forrestal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Wow, Forrestal - that's a NICE insert. Did you age it yourself? That looks like the bezel from CWP. Smooth it with a mild abrasive to remove the sharp edges, then do the Freddy333 oven/cookies baking trick, and you'll get close to the look of the original "white copper" bezel with the plating worn off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeromatic Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 (edited) I wonder if a good rep (with the correct bezel) is available somewhere. I know the crown will always be off, but at least I am looking for the correct bezel. I have look around but with no luck. Thanks for any info. Hi There docdoc i got my parts from yukiwatch my bezel insert was to bond spec without the 15 minute graduation markings this was an expensive project for me its worth noting that the bond 6538 in goldfinger/thunderball has a none correct bezel insert for this model the bond insert is from an ealier model from the 50s thin cased model, bonds 6538 must have been replaced with an older insert sometime when it was serviced even AD rolex service centres were guilty of replacing or upgrading with parts that were meant for other models and many times without the owner consent, dont forget back then these were tool watches not vintage so any updating to the watch was seen as a good thing with the result that many vintage watches are not to original factory spec. most early bezel inserts had a red triangle at the top(pearl) this was later changed due to divers complaining that they could not see it at depths. some were square fond older ones were round fond. so do we build our 6538 to bond spec or to factory spec this is only our decision! Edited January 24, 2010 by aeromatic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 im liking these subs more and more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docdoc Posted January 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 I got mine from NTD ($150USD) Who is NTD ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 click me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perry563 Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 yyyyy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docdoc Posted January 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeromatic Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 (edited) Wow, Forrestal - that's a NICE insert. Did you age it yourself? That looks like the bezel from CWP. Smooth it with a mild abrasive to remove the sharp edges, then do the Freddy333 oven/cookies baking trick, and you'll get close to the look of the original "white copper" bezel with the plating worn off. hi i want more details about ageing a bezel not to extream measures just take off the blacker that black new look and be left with a old watchlook that says the watch has been well cared for with a (nice old patina) Edited January 28, 2010 by aeromatic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elepaolo Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Guys, don't want to go OT, as we're talking 'bout bezel, but I was wondering if anyone knows how to get a tropic 16 glass. I have a gen 6536 case with gen movement and crown, I'm going to buy a NDT dial and bezel and Yuky 7206 riveted bracelet, but I still miss the crystal. I tried Clark and CWP (and NDT and Yuky), with no results. Any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 I was wondering if anyone knows how to get a tropic 16 glass.....I tried Clark and CWP (and NDT and Yuky), with no results. Any advice? timezone or ebay (gen) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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