How to age your Vintage Rolex (Bonesey style)

[clevelandy]

Wow, have to appreciate all the care and attention that goes into each of these.

 

[Bonesey]

Yup, each one is a labour of love

On another note the thread has broken the 8,000 views mark, so thanks to everyone who's read it and commented. Any requests for what you would like to see included is also welcome. I will help if I can.

 

[paulc1]

This really is a fantastic tutorial and has proved a great source of reference, I am considering removing my crown guards completely from my 1665 and fitting a sterile dial and possibly a large crown. so if you are after requests for stuff to include in the thread then anything about CG removal would be cool

cheers again for the great tutorial.

 

[Bonesey]

Remove the crown tube and bezel assembly then have at it with either a bench grinder or some metal files. Then just re-polish as you would any other case side. I did this recently with a Sub-C case.

 

[paulc1]

Thanks Bonesey, I am going to tackle it when I get all the bits together.
cheers again.

 

[vision]

"CousinsUK 3.0mm Internal Spline tool" more than £25.

can you check what size of torx screwdriver is identical to the expensive special "spline tool"?
such as T11x50, T12x50...

 

[vision]

"CousinsUK 3.0mm Internal Spline tool" more than £25.

can you check what size of torx screwdriver is identical to the expensive special "spline tool"?
such as T11x50, T12x50...

nobody knows it?

 

[Bonesey]

Sorry mate, I'm not sure. I don't have a torx screwdriver set I don't think. But honestly the splines on the inside of the tubes are pretty small and you can easily strip them if you don't use the correct tool. You can use a rat tail file or something like that but you're going to damage the inside of the tool and risk leaving particles of metal if you don't clean it out properly afterwards.

 

[DenisSpa]

Yup, each one is a labour of love

On another note the thread has broken the 8,000 views mark, so thanks to everyone who's read it and commented. Any requests for what you would like to see included is also welcome. I will help if I can.

I love this damn thread!!!

This is what got me started and gave me the confidence to mod my first watch!

Thanks Bonesey :thumbsup:

 

[stolikat]

Simply amazing. One of the all time best tutorials.

 

[Rubi]

Bonesey, I'm just starting in the vintage-world. Many thanks for your time and effort. GREAT tutorial and a GREAT help for beginner- and pro-modders!

 

[Bonesey]

Glad it helps you out

 

[mt666tm]

This really is an amazing source of info... I've used some of these techniques on my builds, all with success. Big thanks

 

[ippykaye]

Mate, top marks. I know this was written a while ago but I thought I'd add my appreciation too! I really admire the skills you guys have! I'm on the hunt for a pre-vintaged watch all the time but doing it yourself does also make it more satisfying

 

[martijnp]

Wow thank you so much for this DIY!

 

[MarkA]

Excellent tutorial. And Games Workshop paints! I've got a load of those kicking about somewhere too from my old lead figure painting days...

 

[jackcfk]

Thanks for the guide, very informative!

 

[Henndler]

greate tutorial and nice work

 

[Haltec]

Stunning!!!!

Best vintageing ageing tut so far.


Kudos.

 

[takoxavy]

do you think acrylic paint will work for dial painting?