docthor Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 Last week I bought a Comex 5514 which already had been vintagized. The dial and the hands are pretty cool, done by a well known modder. The case, bezel and inlay was vintagized by the previous owner and he...hmmm...well...let's say he has his own sense of vintagizing a watch Well...surprise surprise I have a Dremel which I never had used before and so I took the oportunity to do my first very own mods After half an hour with the Dremel and about 20 min with a silver polish cloth and Polywatch the case looked like I thought a case of a 40something years old watch should look like. To bad that you guys cannot see that the case looks still "used" under the polished surface. Maybe I can take some pics tomorrow to show you Okay...case done...but what shall I do with the inlay??? During my Dremel session I tried to flaten out the scratches but that didn't turn well Okay...inlay is almost gone to hell...it couldn't get worse, let's burn it After 4 min on the Ceran plate it had that cool brownish golden look, perfect for this watch since I planed to wear it when I'm dressed in brown Sent from my wooden drums using Tupperware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 Nice work, but I think you need a better (more accurate) dial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geof3 Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Have to agree... Not a great dial. Also, I've never seen a bezel age like that. They age/fade to a cool blueish grey color. I'd see if you could get a new insert, perhaps a gen already aged one, if it will fit that bezel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docthor Posted May 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 ...the inlay colour was done on purpose. I really love that brown. You are right...they usually don't turn that colour only from getting old but since I already have a nice 5513 with a very nice vintagized inlay I don't need another one I think I'll leave it like it is now since this one should be a cheap summer beater. If I feel the need to get a more accurate 5514 I'll get everything new since nothing on this watch is really good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docthor Posted June 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 hmmm...where to source a "better" dial?Yukis dials aren't that much better as far as I can see. But who else has 5514 dials?Sent from my wooden drums using Tupperware Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geof3 Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 The biggest fail on your dial for me is the "ROLEX" the font just doesn't look right. And the whole dial seems a little out of proportion with itself. Might just be my perspective. Love your Tupperware signature BTW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 I would soften the case a bit more. E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 I like what you did on the case. An Ingod or Ndt dial, and a new insert would help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prdubis Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 The best for vintagizing is to copy a gen pic I think... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 I think it looks good mate especially with the nato combo you have in mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMMER DOWN Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Case needs to match the patina on the insert and dial. I would soften up the edges, especially top of the lugs, put more dings in it and polish over them a bit, then wipe down with acid, light buff with a cloth til desired shine returns. Easier said than done though. Might want to practice on an old case first if you are attached to this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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