Watch Guy Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 The black paint from the Number "6" appears to have worn off during the winding process. Has this happened to anyone else and does anyone know a quick fix? Much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yangui Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Yes it happened on 2 of mine... The paint is somehow very fragile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig88 Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Is this the noob? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watch Guy Posted June 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 Not sure of the origin, however, I got it from Andrew at Trusty... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapman57 Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 Common issue on most reps with painted / filled indices - same occurs on the Rolex Exp II for example. You can infill it again with a Sharpie pen, but for a more gen appearance use an acrylic based black satin finish paint. Paint/dab it on and into the number/recess with a cocktail stick , then wipe away any surface excess quickly and smoothly. lay flat to dry. When dry, examine under a loupe and scratch any excess paint away that is around the index perimeter edge with your finger nail. The paint will come off and you will not scratch the steel bezel. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watch Guy Posted June 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 Thanks Mapman... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomic_doug Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 It actually happens on the gens as well. It's not as common because the gens have deeper cuts in the bezels, but a co-worker of mine with a gen 29 has worn away some of the paint in his '6' as well. (FWIW, he's astounded at the accuracy of the Noob 29M.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig88 Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 It actually happens on the gens as well. It's not as common because the gens have deeper cuts in the bezels, but a co-worker of mine with a gen 29 has worn away some of the paint in his '6' as well. (FWIW, he's astounded at the accuracy of the Noob 29M.) Any chance you could take some side by side pics? There is a lot of noise about the numbers being too green but I have yet to see visual proof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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