dieselpower Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 OK. So. I don't know anything about modding but couldn't resist trying something out. Bezel bleaching. I just got an MBW 5513 and decided to remove the bezel insert (thanks to advices on removal). I had an old MBW insert so I popped the pearl off with my fingernail (easy). Then removed the bezel assembly from the new MBW, amazingly easy, just prized it off with the blade of a knife. Found that the bezel insert was glued in so removed insert (damaged it in the process) with a small screwdriver and then scraped off residual glue. Bleached insert twice in household thick bleach, must admit went a bit too far for my liking but what the hell. Then had to decide on an adhesive for the replacement insert. The fit was very loose and also sat a little low in the bezel itself. Anyway I decided to use a plumbing product called LS-X which is a silicon based sealing compound, readily available here in the UK. It's flexible but quite strong and of course waterproof. Anyway let it set for an hour then popped the bezel back on with my fingers et voila. Watch on a NATO and it looks in my opinion loads better. Here it is (sorry about orientation of photo!): 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke1973 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Nice! I would rough of the crystal a little bit with a scotch bright green pad just put a few swirlies on the crystal and make it look a little worn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Neck creaking a little Seriosly though looks really good d ! Love it on the nato too great colour choice still creaking.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Not a fan of Natos, but the watch looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 OK. Final photo I promise! Took duke1973's advice and set to with a scourer. Went a bit ott so polished it out with toothpaste and here is the result. Hopefully sgtguk's neck is getting better. Wow! Scratches look really bad in photo, they're not half as bad in the flesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 It's getting there it's old age d! Looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 OK experts, question - given that the watch is only ever going to have an eta movement in it. Which handset should I go for? And, what's the pros and cons of gen glass vs clarks (or any other)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 The differences are minor, but Rolex xtals are clearer and produce a sparkle that is lacking in aftermarkets, including Clarks. But if you go aftermarket, Clark's is definitely the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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