rosnik Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Hi guys, I get same pictures again of my working update of DRSD. I get from http://www.rctritec.com/ one LUMINOVA Kit. that's my before and after work. BEFORE: AFTER the relume: To leave that little 'vintage' and 'used' idea, I chose one light yellow LUMINOVA color, I think the white color is perfect for new watch only. cheers Nico Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 I agree. I do not understand why so many people go to great lengths to replicate minute details of a vintage watch and then spoil it all by repainting the dial with superluminova, which produces a much brighter glow than the original dial would have had even when it was new. And after 30 or 40 years, if the dial glows at all (none of mine do), the glow would be weak, at best. A better solution is to use either Revell's Night Color paint (a luminous paint made for model airplane kits) or Bergeon Lume Paste, which I think produces the most accurate glow (weak), but it is difficult to apply (correctly) unless you have very steady hands and artistic abilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Repaustria -- I think you are right. To accurately match a 40 year old tritium dial (which probably does not glow anymore), it is best to use a textured paint instead of lume. I bought some pumice gel paint for this purpose a couple of years ago, but never used it. I think you just convinced me to wipe the cobwebs off the bottle and give it another try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Freddy and RepAustria, I only see my pearl glow at night !!! That is vintage indeed Unless one want a RoleRai Cheers Stephane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted July 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Thank you friends for your opinion on this 3D. I used LUMINOVA product for two simple reasons. 1- I have it on my workbench. 2- It's simple to use and for me safe result. I leave it one bit yellow , and the facilities to see on the dark the hour is for me one must. Sure If you want one perfect vintage dial you have to use different materials. I'll like to have your opinion on this work on the SD case too. http://www.rwg.cc/members/DRSD-work-in-progress-t41316.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingkitesurf Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Three words... Revell Night Color Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yt74 Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 For what it is worth, I think it looks cool! Maybe not accurate, but if you are happy, then it is perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 Three words... Revell Night Color Yepp, i see a lot of members believe my words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 My MBW 1665 is in the US being modded as we speak. I was asked if I wanted the hour markers to glow or just to be aged to look as they would were it a genuine dial. Having read the responses from the esteemed members in this thread thank God I opted for the non-glowing aged look. It would be nice to be able to read the time in the dead of night though but imho authenticity is more important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalcranium Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 I disagree...I think an owner of a 30 year old watch who uses it might be interested at some point in getting the watch re-lumed even if this meant having a local watchmaker do it outside the bounds of strict Rolex SC guidelines. I guess this would be the equivalent of sending out the original crankshaft pulley, alternator and water pump to be chromed on your 35 year old Corvette. I can see some purists with "show points" for factory authenticity cringing....but no one would doubt it's a genuine Corvette. Just the same here...I dont think a re-lume job would scream fake watch....just an owner who had practicality in mind. Same kind of guy who would sand and refinish an 18th century Goddard-Townesend secretary...ouch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted August 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 My MBW 1665 is in the US being modded as we speak. I was asked if I wanted the hour markers to glow or just to be aged to look as they would were it a genuine dial. Having read the responses from the esteemed members in this thread thank God I opted for the non-glowing aged look. It would be nice to be able to read the time in the dead of night though but imho authenticity is more important. Can you post same picture for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted August 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 My opinion is in plenty accord with you guys! If I would be in the situation to relume one GEN 1665 your opinion is sure correct. I get this work on one bud 1665 copy ( it's not MBW too). I get some case re-work to : http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=41316&hl= This works on the case and on the dial wos only for my apprentice and for my testing. Unfortunately, I had no experience on this type of works and to learn how to do it. On the past, I only do same Frankenstein and nether worked on rep. So maybe you find this luminova not correct, but this work let me to know how the work must be done. Wile, on the daylight the dial appear to me quite perfect in color, only on the night light its luminous and user friendly for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kollektor Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 I also had my 1665 relumed since I'm attracted to glowing, shiny things. Nice job on the dial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted August 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 Thank you for picture! About the dial pearl lose, last summer during one snookering section in Santorini (Greece), I lose my dial pearl, and I get myself creasy to replace it. Now I see your 1665 without it and I think you leave it to get it aged!!!..................... This get me attuned!! Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted August 4, 2007 Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 Can you post same picture for me? Sorry Rosnik, my watch is not with me and I have no photos of it. It is a standard issue DRSD 1665 (MBW). I have not got a very good camera but will try some pics when I get it back. Now where is that photo tutorial by Pug.......? I seem to remember something about pillows....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted August 4, 2007 Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 Congrats RepAustria. I love that grainy feeling on the hour hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted August 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 yes!! Repaustria system it's great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cableguy Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 ok what i'm curious about is how these "vintage" dials get so beat up over the 40 years or so....they are INSIDE the watch case.... anyone care to explain? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kollektor Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 Repaustria, did you use the Hubble Telescope to take that picture? Holy Macro, Batman! Nice work on the dial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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