Ronin Posted February 26, 2009 Report Posted February 26, 2009 I do not want to sidetrack the midweek wristies (too much), but do the case dimensions (especially the height) approximate the 6536/5508? I think that most of the Silix cases are more nearly similar to a modern Sub than these early low-profile case versions. You will almost definitely need a drill press to drill the lug holes. I posted a brief tutorial early last year, but the basics of my hand aging process are pretty simple (though dangerous since you can easily damage the hands if not careful) - 1. Remove hands from dial 2. Apply Iodine to the lume areas (try not to get too much on the metal) 3. Bake at 550 degrees Fahrenheit until they reach the desired patina 4. Let cool 5. Reinstall hands on dial (note that, like vintage tritium lume, the lume is now rather delicate & it no longer glows) @Freddy333 THANKS for the diversion, very helpful. I will be PMing you in the future I am sure. I have "extra" hands, I will experiment this weekend with your technique. THANKS AGAIN! -Ronin
thewatchmanpr Posted February 26, 2009 Report Posted February 26, 2009 Wednesday ~ Wow! Beautiful watch. Rep or gen?
hiker01 Posted February 26, 2009 Report Posted February 26, 2009 Ugh, guys I seriously need a rep of an updated modern watch. I'm wearing my old gen 50's Rolex BB (grandpa-style) because my only other watch is a faded-out gold Tag sports elegance (15+yrs old) with most of the gold-plating worn off. whooperdog-gal @whooper....thats a nice Rolex you got there! First day with a new Pam 177Ti @digital.....nice Combo! Ziggified FGD Dialed 202/A for Thursday @dluddy....Nice! Love that strap!
vlydog Posted February 26, 2009 Report Posted February 26, 2009 Isn't she wonderfull ? Isn't she lovely ? she's precious!
vlydog Posted February 26, 2009 Report Posted February 26, 2009 hey lani, is this a new addition to the stable? she's gorgeous!
tmg Posted February 26, 2009 Report Posted February 26, 2009 Ziggified FGD Dialed 202/A for Thursday That's a beauty D! Wednesday ~ You have superb taste sir! Its an Orange Hand day for me
Pre V Posted February 26, 2009 Report Posted February 26, 2009 Hey lanikai, is that a Tudor Daytona? What a historical beauty!! Wristerizing a 207A for the mid-week
freddy333 Posted February 26, 2009 Report Posted February 26, 2009 Just completed restoration of this 1956 6534 OPD, which is what I am wearing now
numptyj Posted February 26, 2009 Report Posted February 26, 2009 (edited) Something different today. that a Tokyo flash watch? One of the guys at work has something similar where you read the time by a set of different coloured L.E.Ds lol its quite hard to read! This bad bay will now be the daily beater Edited February 26, 2009 by numptyj
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