ebzen02 Posted May 14, 2011 Report Posted May 14, 2011 Here is the start of a transformation.. Phase one.. Reshape crown guard and soften contours(needs more). Add a bit of discoloration to the pushers.. More to come..
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted May 14, 2011 Report Posted May 14, 2011 Crown guard? This case dosent have a crown guards
ebzen02 Posted May 14, 2011 Author Report Posted May 14, 2011 Oops! I am a Pam guy so I dream about cg's..lol. Meant crown..
Ronin Posted May 14, 2011 Report Posted May 14, 2011 I have a similar build in progress. You may want to simply opt for a gen crown and tube. I picked up a GEN crown/tube off eBay for $55.00. Just make sure it is not a tube/crown for 5.3-to-6mm version.
ebzen02 Posted May 15, 2011 Author Report Posted May 15, 2011 I guess i am just going for close enough...lol
ebzen02 Posted May 15, 2011 Author Report Posted May 15, 2011 Added some water stains to the dial..With the help of some diluted acrylic paints. Toned down the white so it doesn't look that new. I kinda like the big spot on sound the 2 mark were the indicator fell off..might jut leave it the way it is not glue it back on..
donerix Posted May 15, 2011 Report Posted May 15, 2011 Like it I will see you next week and will bring some straps to play around (I think I also have a T21 from J&K).
woof* Posted May 15, 2011 Report Posted May 15, 2011 Like it I will see you next week and will bring some straps to play around (I think I also have a T21 from J&K). Op...Looking really good! I like the way your aging the dial! I really look forward to seeing your watch completed. Donerix...I have been meaning to ask about the actual Newman Fat strap. Do you know the size or make one? I have seen more modern versions, but I like the simple one he wore.
lhooq Posted May 15, 2011 Report Posted May 15, 2011 Looking very good, ebzen02! I also like the 2 o'clock spot. I can't tell if it's just finger oil, but did you do something to age the bezel?
ebzen02 Posted May 15, 2011 Author Report Posted May 15, 2011 The bezel went through some repeated rounds of course grit buffying and repolishing. I actually burned it and then buffed it and repolished..I will polished a bit more when I get ready to put it together. I don't want a beat up look, but an age appropriate taken care of kinda of look. @E you would save me some shipping and wait times brother! Bringing da cash with me..lol! The perks of living in Miami!
lhooq Posted May 15, 2011 Report Posted May 15, 2011 I don't want a beat up look, but an age appropriate taken care of kinda of look. Ditto. I don't like a lot of dings and scratches on the bezel, but if some paint comes off the engravings, that's just fine by me!
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