ElvisFreak 73 Posted January 9, 2019 I am no master at modding watch but they are still fun to mod or age. Bought this piece awhile back and the Athaya dial was too "new"....it had been matted but the markers were too "new"..... AND THAT SECONDS HAND WAS HORRIBLE: BADLY HAND PAINTED AND JUST NOT FITTING WELL WITH THE WATCH. AND NOT REALLY PERIOD CORRECT. The insert was wrong and the rivet was normal cartel. 21j movement, slow beat. then, I bought a more proper insert, a Yuki bracelet. While waiting, I proceeded to age the dial Then, I gave the lugs some beveled edges but to look like they were a tad worn out, after 60 years.... then bought and aged and installed a lollipop hand. Getting on nicely....I think.... A tad more even aging of the dial (not sloppy looking aging) Installed the insert... Pretty much done.... In person, the dial shows different aging looks depending on the light source and the angle....quite nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FoxWilde 155 Posted January 9, 2019 (edited) well done mate! Love that dial. Edited January 9, 2019 by FoxWilde Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theviking 197 Posted January 9, 2019 Looks great, nicely done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElvisFreak 73 Posted January 9, 2019 thanks guys... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luxuracer 14 Posted January 9, 2019 Really nice works ... @ElvisFreak BTW ... How did you remove the hands? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElvisFreak 73 Posted January 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Luxthucraper said: Really nice works ... @ElvisFreak BTW ... How did you remove the hands? I only removed the top hand (seconds hand) with a sharply chiseled pair of tweezers. Easy and less than a minute. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GC 4,483 Posted January 10, 2019 Superb results, enjoy ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElvisFreak 73 Posted January 10, 2019 here is another reaction of the dial to a different light source (sun) 6 hours ago, GC said: Superb results, enjoy ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mystery Shopper 5,887 Posted January 10, 2019 Very nice- congratulations Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIG GRUNDY 6 Posted January 21, 2019 Nicely done. Looks the part Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimcon11 0 Posted January 23, 2019 I rather like the way you aged the dial.. any advice on getting this effect? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robtherib 0 Posted January 23, 2019 Love Love what you have done. Vintage look all the way and what I would like on all my rep watches. Very nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElvisFreak 73 Posted January 23, 2019 (edited) thanks guys... one more Edited January 23, 2019 by ElvisFreak Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElvisFreak 73 Posted February 10, 2019 depending on the type of light and angle of the watch, it looks different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSebwc 87 Posted February 17, 2019 Fantastic work!! You must be pleased. a little bit of aging makes all the difference!! Cheers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites