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5512, 5513 faded vintage bezel insert

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michel7752

Who knows where I can buy and aftermarket FADED (vintage look) bezel insert for my cartel 5512/5513?

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jimbo85281
Who knows where I can buy and aftermarket FADED (vintage look) bezel insert for my cartel 5512/5513?
Several eBay sellers have faded inserts.be prepared to pay over $70 though.

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fatarms

20180107_134429.jpg&key=d15a3b0a96ec5872Put some bleach in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds, the dunk the insert into the bleach and pull it out when it reaches the desired "faded" effect.  I've done this 4 times already with cartel inserts.  Bleach is about a dollar a bottle, lot cheaper than $70 for a pre-faded insert :)

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bobandshawn

Make sure to rinse thoroughly and let dry before you handle it. I've "smudged" several in the past and got uneven fading. Also, they tend to look a little darker when still wet.

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michel7752

Thanks for your responses. I will go the "do it yourself" way.

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Put some bleach in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds, the dunk the insert into the bleach and pull it out when it reaches the desired "faded" effect.  I've done this 4 times already with cartel inserts.  Bleach is about a dollar a bottle, lot cheaper than $70 for a pre-faded insert


Thanks for this..... Just wondering why is it necessary to heat up the bleach?



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fatarms
2 hours ago, nuvolablue said:


 

 


Thanks for this..... Just wondering why is it necessary to heat up the bleach?



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It doesn't really "help" per se, but speeds up the process.  Heat speeds up just about any chemical reaction.  Unless you want to babysit it for up to a half hour to 45 minutes, you can get the same result in about 5 minutes or less depending on the insert if you heat it.  Just keep in mind that the insert will look darker than it really is while in the bleach.  You'll want to take it out and rinse it well a few times until you get the hang of it and what to look for when bleaching the inserts.  Good luck! :D

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porschespeedster

nuvola, you have a Breguet Type XX?

(any pics???) :)

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nuvolablue
nuvola, you have a Breguet Type XX?
(any pics???)
Sure.... Here you go:

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tickedoff
6 minutes ago, nuvolablue said:

Sure.... Here you go:

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Where did you get the strap?

Very attractive.

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nuvolablue
Where did you get the strap?
Very attractive.
Thanks it's handmade Croc by Mario Cavallari aka Orloff straps. Look him up on Google.

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porschespeedster

wowwwww nice watch and strap.

thanks man

 

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