halley Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 I received my silix sub this evening and I already bleached the insert and ripped the watch appart!! (BTW follow edge's advice, to much detergeant is no good, not at all !!! (pics to come) but I'd like to vintage the dial and hands on this watch to give it a very old look, so I'm looking for (all) your advices! my aim is to reach this dial color more or less: http://www.theoldwatchshop.com/rolpics/Dscn5892.jpg http://cgi.ebay.fr/Vintage-Rolex-Submarine...1QQcmdZViewItem http://images.antiquorum.com/73/medium/311.jpg http://images.antiquorum.com/78/medium/30.jpg compared to the light yellow the markers are now, what do you recommand using on this dial? Anyway to do this is welcomed! Thanks Halley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 I am awaiting the arrival of Tea dye by Holtz, you can get it on egay for 3-4 bucks. I am gonna give that a go, get a nice patina and then try and do as Nanuq suggested to me which is to use some shellac/varnish to really age the metal. When the dye arrives I will take pics and do a follow up. HAHAHA!! told you bout the detergent, I have a nice WHITE insert if anyone wants one lol. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 I've used pigment dye on my 1680- The pics above are after several applications; the color and tone can be tailored to suit each individual's taste with more or fewer applications using your color tone of preference. The Holtz dye is probably of similar nature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 Whatever happened to those lovely looking patina'd hands and dial??? PS. Stop posting pics of MY watch lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 They now reside on a different timepiece, which happens to belong to a good pal of mine- A top notch fellow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 They now reside on a different timepiece, which happens to belong to a good pal of mine- A top notch fellow! Awww shux Randy you make me blush Love you too..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halley Posted May 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 Thanks guys! do you use ink or powder on the dial? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted May 4, 2006 Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 Tim Holtz Tea Dye ink is what I will be using, as per Randy' suggestion. Just waiting on it arriving. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halley Posted May 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 Thanks Chris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 4, 2006 Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 Yes... Ink dye is what I've used (pigment dye). Works well, however, I am sure you could come up with some excellent results using a powder media if done correctly! That could be interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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