chiman12 Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 I recently converted my 6538 into a 7922BC. I have a spare 7922 200m dial that I was always not quite happy with the gloss finish. I have taken quite an interest in trying to achieve different looks of vintage dials. So I experimented...coming up with this vintage finish... Here is the cased up result... Next up is to relume the pearl to match the dial lume and fade the bezel insert just a little more to give it the bluish-grey color. Now to go back to my 1675 and re-vintage that dial. So...a 200m dial in a thin submariner case? Oh well, we'll just call it a transisitional model, even thought the twin lock crowns go to 100m (I think?) I couldn't find a 1035 (and don't have the funds!) to convert this bad boy to a 6542. Thanks for looking everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 That is a great watch. :thumbsupsmileyanim: I really like theTudor 7922. Where did you get the dial? One of the nice things about the Tudor as opposed to a 6538, is it's "below the radar". Lots of vintage Rolex folks know enough about hte 6538 that they would recognize it, but if they saw a tudor dial, what the heck,just another one of those Tudors. I tried to get one of the Yuki 7922,s but they must have only made a few, and they are now discontinued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donerix Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Looks very very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 What case set is this?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Very, very impressive! The dial texture is a real improvement from your GMT's. I'm looking forward to similar projects in the near future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Very, very impressive! The dial texture is a real improvement from your GMT's. I'm looking forward to similar projects in the near future! What do you guys use to build that texture? I have matt clear spray but it doesnt look chunky like this one. This is the exact dial look I want to achieve on my 6538 project. dizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiman12 Posted March 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 One of the nice things about the Tudor as opposed to a 6538, is it's "below the radar". Lots of vintage Rolex folks know enough about hte 6538 that they would recognize it, but if they saw a tudor dial, what the heck,just another one of those Tudors. Good point P! The Tudor subs are a rare beast seen in the wild...maybe this will be another Tudor sub that never existed...like the 7206 What case set is this?? L...for the 7922BC Yuki 6538 case (rehaut a little wokky for a 6538) Custom Natalie dial Tudor 390 NDT big crown Yuki 7206 for the 7922 old skool Tudor case (1st gen from Natalie or Phong?) not sure of the dial (possibly Natalie or Phong) Tudor 2461 Yuki 7206 bracelet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 What do you guys use to build that texture? I have matt clear spray but it doesnt look chunky like this one. This is the exact dial look I want to achieve on my 6538 project. dizz A technique I've read about (but not tried myself) is to apply a coat of matte varnish, and then blot it with a piece of kitchen roll to get that texture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Here is the cased up result... Absolutely love it Very nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 A technique I've read about (but not tried myself) is to apply a coat of matte varnish, and then blot it with a piece of kitchen roll to get that texture I'll have to give that a try. Thanks Teejay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 hot damn thats awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 Another great job, Chi! I'm loving it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miquel Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 Nice job Chi! You have made these dials a work of art...I love the effect...nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gplracer Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 ChiMan I think it looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnipz Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 Wow that thing is really convincing, nice work you'll have to make a vintagizing guide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiman12 Posted March 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 Thanks everyone! The finish worked so well that I might use it on a dial for a project that I need to finish for a friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjjoyce1 Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 HEY! Another "puffy" lume dial! LOVE IT!~ I got the same grainy matte finish by applying Krylon Workable Fixatif (#1306) on the dial before re-luming and after. It's available at any art supply place and is for protecting pencil, and pastel drawings from smudging. By applying it first, any screw-up with the lume or coloration later can be removed without harming the dial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAZ Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 That 7922 is an inspiration! Does anyone have any advice on how to build up the lume markers so that they are a bit puffy and have that eroded tritium look? I've read about combining nitro-lacquer and lume powder here: http://www.repgeek.com/showthread.php?t=73978&highlight=tudor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Chiman, the hands on the big crown, are those from NDT as well? E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiman12 Posted January 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 E...no...theose hands are actually from CousinsUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 They look nice. Really nice. E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aramid Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 I have a spare 7922 200m dial that I was always not quite happy with the gloss finish. I have taken quite an interest in trying to achieve different looks of vintage dials. So I experimented...coming up with this vintage finish... Here is the cased up result... Who made that dial? Gorgeos build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 He's not sure, the dial came from Natalie/Ndt or Phong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiman12 Posted May 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Thanks W! Yeah...I bought it as a package from a member a while back, not direct from a dealer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Now I have that dial lol I aged it a bit further and installed it in a heavily modified Josh case with PCG. E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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