ubiquitous Posted February 8, 2010 Author Report Posted February 8, 2010 Let's see if I can achieve consistent results first! I'll try to give insert #2 a go this week as time permits...
deltatahoe Posted February 8, 2010 Report Posted February 8, 2010 ubi you're going to start a riot if you're not careful the insert looks fantastic; looking forward to your next attempt (and that other *ahem* thing sounds like you're working on) deltatahoe
Nanuq Posted February 8, 2010 Report Posted February 8, 2010 I wonder if we can put this in HackR's topic about requesting the top 5 projects being worked on by Ubi?
aeromatic Posted February 9, 2010 Report Posted February 9, 2010 looking at the edges .. definitely not bleach.. maybe a pen eraser or some type of light emery then repolished.. whatever.. great result R i was just wondering how about trying some fine graded dried sand in a tupperware plastic container with a lid put your insert in and shake it in a side to side movement, if the sand is graded well in a sieve it should wear the black finish off in a supple way and you can stop at intervals and check progress mabe i should start a second project on an insert and experiment along side my "sun kissed insert project" aeromatic!!!
aeromatic Posted February 9, 2010 Report Posted February 9, 2010 (edited) Looking good! wow! im speechless!!!! Edited February 9, 2010 by aeromatic
ubiquitous Posted February 9, 2010 Author Report Posted February 9, 2010 Yeah... I'm not sure how I'm feeling about the look. The fitting on the Tudor is just for a visual check; I guess before I can really say whether I like it or not, I need to see how it will look with the actual project that I have in mind...
gavidoc Posted February 9, 2010 Report Posted February 9, 2010 That looks great Ubi. Very close to what the insert looks like on my rose 7016. This insert is the original one for the watch. and a 7928 I used to own.
ubiquitous Posted February 9, 2010 Author Report Posted February 9, 2010 Oooh! Very nice, gavidoc! Stunning rosies!
aeromatic Posted February 9, 2010 Report Posted February 9, 2010 That looks great Ubi. Very close to what the insert looks like on my rose 7016. This insert is the original one for the watch. superb great watches my next project will be a tudor franky! im inspired !
gavidoc Posted February 9, 2010 Report Posted February 9, 2010 Thanks Ubi. Sorry to detract from you thread. Your bezel insert looks really good. Did you know that a gen lume pearl will fit the MBW inserts? Figured you did but just in case you didn't..... Aeromatic, you can't go wrong. I've got some gen parts for sale for Tudor Subs. Shoot me a PM if interested.
ubiquitous Posted February 9, 2010 Author Report Posted February 9, 2010 Yeah... The gen pearl in the MBW insert is an old trick For now, I'm still toying with aging these things, so until I'm at a point where I'm pleased with the results, the inserts will remain pearl-less As far as bleach goes... I gave up on that stuff a long time ago. For grins, here's an old bleach job...
HauteHippie Posted February 9, 2010 Report Posted February 9, 2010 Here's one that I aged a while ago. I wasn't going for the uniformly faded look as I had seen many shots of genuines with unevenly faded and worn inserts, and I liked the worn look. I think it looks a bit better in person...
HauteHippie Posted February 9, 2010 Report Posted February 9, 2010 i was just wondering how about trying some fine graded dried sand in a tupperware plastic container with a lid put your insert in and shake it in a side to side movement, if the sand is graded well in a sieve it should wear the black finish off in a supple way and you can stop at intervals and check progress mabe i should start a second project on an insert and experiment along side my "sun kissed insert project" aeromatic!!! Wet sanding with 4000 grit lightly and evenly around the insert should achieve the desired results. Linky In fact, you might even need a larger grit... 2500 or so.
aeromatic Posted February 10, 2010 Report Posted February 10, 2010 Yeah... The gen pearl in the MBW insert is an old trick For now, I'm still toying with aging these things, so until I'm at a point where I'm pleased with the results, the inserts will remain pearl-less As far as bleach goes... I gave up on that stuff a long time ago. For grins, here's an old bleach job... Holly s... Bleep.bleep,bleep Bleach is a definate no go! thanks for sharing!!!!and saving my insert! from a fate worse than death!
aeromatic Posted February 10, 2010 Report Posted February 10, 2010 Wet sanding with 4000 grit lightly and evenly around the insert should achieve the desired results. Linky In fact, you might even need a larger grit... 2500 or so. Thanks Chieftang thats great!
aeromatic Posted February 10, 2010 Report Posted February 10, 2010 Wet sanding with 4000 grit lightly and evenly around the insert should achieve the desired results. Linky In fact, you might even need a larger grit... 2500 or so. great photos of your watch! i love that crystal thickness too!
HauteHippie Posted February 10, 2010 Report Posted February 10, 2010 great photos of your watch! i love that crystal thickness too! Hehe, only gen crystals will do on some of these vintage pieces!! PS, It's not mine anymore... But it is still in the RWG family!
aeromatic Posted February 10, 2010 Report Posted February 10, 2010 (edited) Hehe, only gen crystals will do on some of these vintage pieces!! PS, It's not mine anymore... But it is still in the RWG family! nice to know its in good hands! great crystal really great! looking forward to building my own tudor!!! Edited February 10, 2010 by aeromatic
aeromatic Posted February 10, 2010 Report Posted February 10, 2010 (edited) Getting there... yes it is!!! Edited February 10, 2010 by aeromatic
TeeJay Posted February 10, 2010 Report Posted February 10, 2010 Getting there... I'd've said that was already there Perfect
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