Biker Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 (edited) Hi everybody, I'm new here and just start head to vintage Rolex. I'm still learning and need you guys some professional comment. Here are the specification as shown below; Middle Case : Aftermarket from DW (tried and sure able to fit 1570) Back Case : Aftermarket from DW Bezel : Aftermarket from DW (Aging by myself) Bracelet : Replica 93150 from China factory Movement : ETA 2846 movement Datedisk : Home made By myself Hands Set : Clarks Hands Set (Aging by myself) Dial : Aftermarket from DW (Feet cutted and aging by myself) Crystal : Clarks 250-127 Crown : My own collection Edited March 18, 2011 by Biker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 looking good ! i whould shave the CGs maybe a little more. tell me more about the datewheel - looks very nice. cheers, Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hava Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 It looks great... No need a adaptor ti ETA 2814 movement for that case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiesn089 Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 Looking good, great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 Looks nice, i dont think i would have aged the bezel insert quite as much though but that is personal taste. Tell us about this date wheel you made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapman57 Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 Well done, that is a great start...........I would want to take away some of the outside of those CG's............? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 Great use my case make the PERFECT Look very Nice David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 yeah just a little more from the inside of the CG's.. same angles but just take out some meat from the inside, then you got in nailed. I like the bezel insert too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker Posted March 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 Thanks you guys... Because of this is my first vintage Rollie project (except the gen one from Phong). So there are a lot of things need to fine tune, for me it's too raw. 1. The bezel aging, it looks okay as I wear it. But when took the picture seems bit "over"... 2. The dial lumne aging not very steady, need to tune the color tone little bright. 3. The datedisc fonts need to be more exquisite (have to find a better material). 4. The word "submarina" is little too small...(the size should fit red letter sub). I list the photo of datedisc due to some members like to know more.. I modified the original ETA datedisc, burnish the number paint first until see the metal reveal. Make a perfect template with Adobe Photoshop.. And use the low mil printable membrane and laser print the new rolex fonts on it. Glue on the disc and blow with low heat hair dryer.... Sounds easy but I'd failed many times..I rather pack up bag take a trip to China find a factory next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker Posted March 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 yeah just a little more from the inside of the CG's.. same angles but just take out some meat from the inside, then you got in nailed. I like the bezel insert too Hi Dizzy, sorry for silly question. What is CG's...I'm trying to stduy more from RWG. I planning to start a new project Rolex 1675, hope can start soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker Posted March 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 It looks great... No need a adaptor ti ETA 2814 movement for that case? Hi hava, that's good quiz. Of cource does need an adaptor for every ETA in Roloex case. My uncle (an old watch maker retired from Hong Kong RSC) make a plastic ring for me...but I just know there is RWG member can provide me a adaptor, so I will purchase form him next time instead of bother an old man.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker Posted March 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 Great use my case make the PERFECT Look very Nice David Hey Dave, Thanks for your case..as I said, I'm planning to start a new project 1675. But little busy these days and no time to take picture mail you my movement photo...I'll mail it to you soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armandlefou Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 Its a very nice watch you will get, hand made, you will be proud to wear your work.. Nice ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cht Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 cg = crown guards. on your next bezel insert, I'd do more fading and less scratching, it's just my personal preference of course. It's all I did to my bezel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker Posted March 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 (edited) cg = crown guards. on your next bezel insert, I'd do more fading and less scratching, it's just my personal preference of course. It's all I did to my bezel. I like the way you done to your bezel...look good and natural, more fading is better let see my next bezel.. Edited March 20, 2011 by Biker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimster Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 cg = crown guards. on your next bezel insert, I'd do more fading and less scratching, it's just my personal preference of course. It's all I did to my bezel. I like the fading you did. How did you do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Very nice project. Your datewheel looks especially nice. i have to concur with some of the other members about your insert. To make one really look authentic, all it needs is fading, possibly a couple of tiny scratches. i see a lot of inserts here that are all scratched and that isn't what a normal aged insert looks like. Remember the plexi crystal is higher than the insert, so the crystal is going to take a lot of the licks. i have seen genuine (mine) that had terribly scratched up crystals, but inserts with little or no scratches. Go to some of the genuine vintage rolex forums and look at the watches there for comparison. Some of the inserts are so faded, the numbers are almost illegible, but the insert isn't all scratched up or looks like itt's been sanded down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 cg = crown guards. on your next bezel insert, I'd do more fading and less scratching, it's just my personal preference of course. It's all I did to my bezel. How did you achieved the look of the insert? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armandlefou Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Did you try a spider dial, home made spider dial ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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