Star69 Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strat22 Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingkitesurf Posted November 4, 2006 Report Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted November 4, 2006 Report Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thogaa Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 Great vintage look. What chemicals you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted November 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 Great vintage look. What chemicals you use? that was 3 years ago some household-cleaning-stuff something with "bleaching" written on it ... cheers, Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoFaster Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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