6239 Bezel Aging Question

[autlnd]

I have a DW 6239 on the way in a M2M next door on RG.

 

My question is, is it possible to age a bezel to look similar to this? Paint out of the bezel like the picture below.... I know that some light touching up with a dish-washing sponge can take some of the shine out but I do not want to go that far. 

 

 

 

 

And the one I have on the way...Very excited. 

 

[prdubis]

Use a needle to partially remove the paint, and then polish it. The best is to find the pic of a gen and use it as an example.

[droptopman]

Good advice above. Synthetic steel wool like a scotch brite pad works also. Usually a couple rounds of "sanding" and polishing adds a nice vintage look.

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[autlnd]

Thanks for the advice. The first picture above is a gen that I would shoot for. I will try both, thanks !

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[dbane883]

The bezel in the first pic was polished on a buffing wheel at some point.

[prdubis]

The bezel in the first pic was polished on a buffing wheel at some point.

+1

[freddy333]

Most people want to replace the missing paint in their bezels. But if you really want to remove it, just use mineral spirits or a rag moistened (not dripping wet) with paint remover. Either way, as you wear the watch, the paint will wear away naturally all by itself, which always looks more natural than removing it artificially.