gehrels Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Hi guys, I posted some time ago a topic about my BK Rolex DSSD that had a stripe missing on the E of escape on the inner ring. My watch is currently with Dominico for mods and repair of the missing stripe. However, Domi informed me that the bottom stripe that is not enamel filled cannot be restored because the stripe is not engraved into the metal and therefore can't be filled. Can anybody please advise me as what I can do to get this right??? Is it possible to get it engraved or do I need to replace the ring or case completely? If so, what would be the cost, supplier and chance of it being able to fit with the parts that come of the current watch such as bezel, crystal, movement and dial? I have all these parts being serviced and modded at the moment so therefore I just want a proper case/ring with correct writing. Please help me out guys... Here is a pic of the problem. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 I would be expecting the original seller to sort a problem like that out!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www_watch Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 So you are saying it came from BK like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gehrels Posted August 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Yes it did but i thought it would be a fix that domi could do but he can't. Whst do you guys think can be done about it...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempire Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 You should have spoken to bk soon as you got the watch. I can't believe he didn't notice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gehrels Posted August 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 I understand all of that but i am seeking a solution now. Can anybody advise me as what to do now in terms of fixing the problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mikemcnair Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Frankly, the only thing to do is mask it and paint it. If you need help, let me know. I am a TD on RWG Sr. And would be glad to help. Although, BK will likely fix it for you, he is a stand up cat. Cheers Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneed12 Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Honestly, I'd just take a toothpick and some model paint and paint it really carefully. Super simple. Not "easy" but simple. You need a steady hand. Masking that part of the watch would be a PITA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 (edited) Frankly, the only thing to do is mask it and paint it. Domenico tested already. When the crystal goes on and pressed in place , it expand the paint, the problem in this case is that part of the 'E' engraving is gone ( or it was nether done ) . Only way to solve is replace the case. Edited August 9, 2011 by rosnik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 There is the possibility of hand engraving the missing segment. Not sure if an engraving kiosk might have a go at it. Alternatively I think the hand engravers are not very expensive from place like Harbor Freight. Either way a steady hand is needed. Once engraved fill in with paint. I think worth a go since you really have nothing to loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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