davidmac Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Hello everyone! I purchased a cheap Sub-C from M2M over on RWI last month, there's a lot of flaws in it though so I thought I'd try my hand at a couple of improvements. I did the PPPP Paint Mod (well my own version as I couldn't get testors paint here in the UK) and also rebrushed the bracelet as it had polished mid links. So far I think it looks miles better than it did, I have got a TC crown to replace this one ( thanks to Coffindodger for his donation) as it's massive but the crown doesn't fit the tube so I bought a new tube from Yuki which should arrive soon. The crown guards are massive too but I don't feel confident enough to shave them down, Yet. I think it'll need a new dial at some point as the font is a bit weird, also the lume on the markers looks yellowish. Anyway here's some pictures of where I'm up to but I'll start off with the sales picture from the original sale. Thanks for looking Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackoyster Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 I like the watch... Send from comandantes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bc1221 Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 I wouldn't sink too much money in to that honestly. The dial looks terrible. Was it relumed or something? A cheapie is good to practice modding on though. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidmac Posted October 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 (edited) I'm not quite sure what's going on with the Lume on this dial The only explanation I can think of was that whoever assembled the watch smoked a thousand cigarettes and blew the smoke directly at the lume prior to installing the dial. I've not really spent anything on it, Mart aka Coffindodger kindly sent me a TC crown to try and improve the watch and I purchased a new tube from yuki for about £8 (which was for a different watch but didn't fit) I might have a bash at trying to relume the dial or maybe keep my eyes peeled for a cheap better one on m2m. Cheers for the comments guys. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalksSic Edited October 1, 2014 by davidmac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ntense Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 The only explanation I can think of was that whoever assembled the watch smoked a thousand cigarettes and blew the smoke directly at the lume prior to installing the dial. LMFAO! I just pictured that happening and I cant stop laughing. the dial needs to go, the font looks weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martijnp Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 What's up with the lume on this dial, it looks odd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffindodger Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Dave look through m2m parts for a cheep dial or maybe a nice member may have a spare knocking about for you. Have fun with it but don't spend too much on it.its all good learning for the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidmac Posted October 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Dave look through m2m parts for a cheep dial or maybe a nice member may have a spare knocking about for you. Have fun with it but don't spend too much on it.its all good learning for the future I've been keeping my eyes peeled on all the m2m sales but so far nothing has cropped up. There's no rush though, I'm probably going to have a go at fitting the crown you sent me later, I need to replace the tube too so hopefully the yuki one I bought will fit the case. Anymore purchases in the pipeline Mart? What's up with the lume on this dial, it looks odd? I'm not sure, I think the lume has either been mixed with one of those urinal fresheners you find in public toilets or it has been handled by someone who has some serious nicotine Stains on their fingers. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalksSic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffindodger Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 umming and arrring what to get just sold 2 so got £300 to spend. I want an AP safari or black themes or a new Rolex GMT master 2 black noob or batman may put an ad in wanted section tomorrow and see what comes up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martijnp Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 I'm not sure, I think the lume has either been mixed with one of those urinal fresheners you find in public toilets or it has been handled by someone who has some serious nicotine Stains on their fingers. LOL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidmac Posted October 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 I just asked the seller where he got the watch relumed. He sent me some pictures, it's worse than I thought.... Sent from my iPhone using TapatalksSic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidmac Posted October 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 This was the work bench This was the assembler Sent from my iPhone using TapatalksSic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidmac Posted October 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 I installed the yuki tube and TC crown last night, I think it looks a lot better than before. I needed to countersink the case a little and cut the tube down a little to get a flush fit to the case. I also greased all the seals, it's lasted 3 showers so far Sent from my iPhone using TapatalksSic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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