Crown Guardless Rolex Want to Build

[chrome72]

I have spent quite awhile looking with the search functioning however this site has so much information that it can be hard to decipher. I am not lazy is what I am trying to say

I really like the look of the vintage rolex submariners like the 6536 (really any of them before the crown guards appeared).

I personally am ok with the watch not being exactly 1:1 would really just be looking to age the dial, hands, and bezel insert to make it look well worn.

The Ask:

• What is my best bet for a decent starter watch for modding to get something similar to one of these submariners?
• Is there a good resource for reading up on aging dials, dial modders, where to find dials that look well worn?

Thanks for everyone's help!

 

[chrome72]

Also to give you an idea of where I am coming from....I am ok with a 21j watch as a base watch.

 

[kilowattore]

Use the cartel 6538 watch as a base, any dealer has them.
as for aging read the many tutorials in the Rolex and vintage section. I suggest bonesey's and NCRich's for straters.

 

[chrome72]

i am having trouble searching on a few TD's sites for "6538" or "cartel" as no search results are found. would you be willing to post any links to TD sites to the specific watch?

 

[kilowattore]

Send your preferred dealer this link (or one of these pics) http://trustytimestore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_7&products_id=15561
and he should be able to source the watch for you.

 

[chrome72]

Thanks a million for the direction.