xprada Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 Hi Board, i search for tips / howto´s etc.... for a nice vintage look about my mbk submariner. I mean bleaching Bezel or other..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchguy2 Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 Bleach bezel insert, relume dial and hands. Soften case edges, reshape crown guards. It is not that easy to do it all yourself. But it all has been covered quite a lot and a good search should take you to some good tutorials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 file down the CGs, disassemble, remove the retaining ring, crystal , etc drill the lug holes @1.25mm remove the crown tube, push an M3 tap through there, countersink the hole repolish case parts that need it install a new 703 tube install the missing factory gasket on the mid case top part (greased) you can use iodine on the markers to tint them or you can also paint them, same with the hands bake the dial for 5 minutes matte spray the dial with krylon to give it a textured look reassemble the rest bleach the insert for a couple minutes if you wish, maybe give it a small scratch across one side of the insert (crown side) you could also make a few scratch around the lug holes as you would see after years of removing the bracelet yourself could also dremel the case bevel a bit to soften it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 Good advice and good looking watch S! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 Good advice and good looking watch S! yeah i quite miss it actually, but its been long gone now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xprada Posted November 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Looks really good :-) Nice Project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robaer Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 And always have a lot of photos of genuine watches to compare when you're working. Ebay is a very good place to find photos of vintage watches in different angles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jxxxt Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 I have 5513 and 1680 from MBK too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 its not so easy as it sounds you need some basic knowledge about Rolex cases - or some good pics - i whould stay away from machines - the work is faster done but also your watch is faster [censored] up take your time ! relax ! have fun a few beer help sometimes careful with matte spray ! - wrong spray = ruined dial careful with baking and bleaching ! - 30 sec too long - adios dial, hands, insert ... get some GOOD tools -start with sreewdrivers cheers, Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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