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Wrapped Noob Gold Mod

johnlogan

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My YG wrapped Noob is struggling with the same dark insert numbers as the V7. I used a gold metallic permanent marker to freshen up the insert and the improvements are very satisfactory.
 

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Hey John! How are you liking it so far? (The twotone, not the mod)
 

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Its a great watch, but the insert has bothered me. Besides the SEL, weight, insert & pearl its a superb piece.
I have just ordered the GMT wrapped as well and will mod that insert in the same way. Im hoping to secure this for my new GMT : http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-Orig-Rolex-18k-Gold-GMT-Master-II-Gold-Bezel-Ceramic-Insert-116713-116718/352085380414?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

Wait, you don't like the SEL??? The SEL looks great from what I see or am I missing something?

That will be one mean mod! Which GMT are you planning on getting?
 

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Pricy!

Does the centerlinks bother you on the current one? (Steel being visible from the side)? Did you manage to find out if the crown is just plated or wrapped?

I will drop by a jeweler this week and ask to have the bezel tested. unsure if its wrapped. The links, never think about it. They are sharpie as well.
 

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I will drop by a jeweler this week and ask to have the bezel tested. unsure if its wrapped. The links, never think about it. They are sharpie as well.

That would be really interesting to know, as well as the bezel
 

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Nice job on the bezel mod my friend. It is so difficult to replicate the gen colouring on these but you are well on the way there. Good luck with the gen bezel purchase, that will make for a stunning Franken buddy:):)
 
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Hi John, whats wrong with the weight of the watch in the pics? is it the noob wrapped version?
 

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Hi John, whats wrong with the weight of the watch in the pics? is it the noob wrapped version?

Its 25 grams lighter than GEN! A huge tell for people that wants to hold it. Other than that its a sweet REP.
 

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Sorry to drag up an old thread, wondering how the penol 55 held up John logan? I tried metallic sharpie and it's more like rose gold
 

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Not to tip my hand on a secret project but I'm testing some different metallic gold spray paints on inserts. I'm getting close to a nice result.

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Sorry to drag up an old thread, wondering how the penol 55 held up John logan? I tried metallic sharpie and it's more like rose gold

These markers are good bro. The gold color is nice.

https://www.amazon.com/your-orders/p...ntId=Df567rdp3

They are acrylic (water based) so not as durable as Sharpie's oil based but better than Molotow. You can apply right into the markers and they dry evenly. Very slightly alcohol dampened lens wipe or leaned q-tip run lightly across the bezel flat gets rid of the excess.

Durability depends on wear. I never touch my bezels except to gently clean them infrequently. I have paint mods still good after a year.
 
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These markers are good bro. The gold color is nice.

https://www.amazon.com/your-orders/p...ntId=Df567rdp3

They are acrylic (water based) so not as durable as Sharpie's oil based but better than Molotow. You can apply right into the markers and they dry evenly. Very slightly alcohol dampened lens wipe or leaned q-tip run lightly across the bezel flat gets rid of the excess.

Durability depends on wear. I never touch my bezels except to gently clean them infrequently. I have paint mods still good after a year.


The paint job on my sub did not hold up well. I ended up just replacing the insert. Color looks good now, number depth not so much, same with the pearl. However on the arm it looks great.
 
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I bought a few to try today. Sharpie is no good, it's more like copper


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