Star69 Posted November 3, 2006 Report Posted November 3, 2006 had some time and decided to overwork/age the case of my SD - its far from perfect - but very vintage overworked the whole case (rounded the edges, cgs, lug holes ....) bleached the insert. what you think ? before : after : old an new : Frank
strat22 Posted November 3, 2006 Report Posted November 3, 2006 I'm no expert on vintage Rollies, but I think it looks pretty good. I certainly don't think any "normal" person would question it. However, I think the aging of the bezel, relative to the aging of the face it quite contrasting. Would a true vintage have such a difference in the coloration of the bezel to the face?
kingkitesurf Posted November 4, 2006 Report Posted November 4, 2006 I really like it... The aged bezel in contrast with the dial certainly happens. Plexi filters UV while the bezel is directly exposed. I like that very much. Further the CG's are excellent. Compliments.
ubiquitous Posted November 4, 2006 Report Posted November 4, 2006 Frank- Very nice. There is something about a faded bezel insert that really adds a nice finishing touch to a vintage.
thogaa Posted November 21, 2009 Report Posted November 21, 2009 Great vintage look. What chemicals you use?
Star69 Posted November 21, 2009 Author Report Posted November 21, 2009 On 11/21/2009 at 1:05 PM, thogaa said: Great vintage look. What chemicals you use? that was 3 years ago some household-cleaning-stuff something with "bleaching" written on it ... cheers, Frank
alligoat Posted November 21, 2009 Report Posted November 21, 2009 Very nice Frank. I especially like the way you trimmed the crown guards, they look great. MBK/MBW cg's are too fat.
By-Tor Posted November 21, 2009 Report Posted November 21, 2009 Really, really nice results... and it's a very beautiful watch. I love it... but does it have the default MBW pearl? If it does, I'd get rid of it asap. It'd look very cool without a pearl... that suits well for the vintages. Especially for the ones with faded bezel.
GoFaster Posted November 23, 2009 Report Posted November 23, 2009 Nice Vintage SD ! Love this model !!! I've seen Vintage Rolex Sub 5512 and was like new...no faded bezel and dial...and well genuine... but very clean !!! But I like the work made on your SD ! You must work on the Band now... too New
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