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The eBay one hasn't arrived yet! The clasp on the Amazon one is just okay but I ordered an 18mm Rolex clasp from DHgate to replace it.
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The eBay one hasn't arrived yet! The clasp on the Amazon one is just okay but I ordered an 18mm Rolex clasp from DHgate to replace it.
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Just got a leather strap for this on eBay. Loving the look of it!
Hey, which eBay seller?
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First time that I ever disassembled a watch in any way. Got the bezel off, popped off the insert and did some aging as a fun project to see how it would turn out for a noob like me.
Did not have any bleach, so used a different chemical and put it in the sun 3 minutes at a time until I got the result I wanted. Gave it a couple of scruffs as well. I'm guessing the chemical turned the insert into a faded purplish/redish colour. It looks pretty good IMO. What do you think?
Did not have any bleach, so used a different chemical and put it in the sun 3 minutes at a time until I got the result I wanted. Gave it a couple of scruffs as well. I'm guessing the chemical turned the insert into a faded purplish/redish colour. It looks pretty good IMO. What do you think?
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Kinda cool look. Seems a little chalky in the pic. What chemical did you use?First time that I ever disassembled a watch in any way. Got the bezel off, popped off the insert and did some aging as a fun project to see how it would turn out for a noob like me.
Did not have any bleach, so used a different chemical and put it in the sun 3 minutes at a time until I got the result I wanted. Gave it a couple of scruffs as well. I'm guessing the chemical turned the insert into a faded purplish/redish colour. It looks pretty good IMO. What do you think?
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Yes, the case is old Cartel 37mm. Modded by Johnny Lazar.
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I was on the hunt for bleach but couldn't get anything nearby, the insert was already off and I couldn't wait any longer lol. I used a basic all-round cleaner that consists of Sodium carbonate and Sodium hypochlorite. It has less than 5% bleach. Total time in the sun was around 10 minutes. The more I look at it, the more happy I am with the colour. May get a 5513 to try with actual bleach.
Sodium hydroxide work well. The effect is better than bleach but it works much faster. Few seconds are enough to fade an insert, minute and you get a ghost.
I do agree, restoring away what took history 70 years to create seems unforgivable. Glad you like it as much as I do. And the spiral tachymeter, forgetaboutit.
I like itFirst time that I ever disassembled a watch in any way. Got the bezel off, popped off the insert and did some aging as a fun project to see how it would turn out for a noob like me.
Did not have any bleach, so used a different chemical and put it in the sun 3 minutes at a time until I got the result I wanted. Gave it a couple of scruffs as well. I'm guessing the chemical turned the insert into a faded purplish/redish colour. It looks pretty good IMO. What do you think?
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Wow, now that's some ghosty goodness! You just can't fake good old fashion age. This must be from all the way back in the 80's?
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