GingerApple 7,272 Posted February 7, 2019 So I saw that @mattcraiganon put a Rolex GMT on M2M. I've not got a modern Rolex GMT, but I'm desperate for a decent Batman when ARF get round to making it. I've never bothered with a black GMT as I thought it too similar to a Sub, but when I saw this one going cheaply, I thought I'd give it a bash. It was an old watch, a 2015 Noob according to the sales thread, so I knew it was battered and old, as seen from the sales pics. Anyway, the sale went through in about twenty minutes and two days later (well done @mattcraiganon) here it is. I like it, but it's tired. The polished bracelet looks more or less the same as the brushed part, not reflective, shit loads of scratches, the bezel indices were old and dirty - it was a tired watch, as you'd expect for a 2015 piece. I liked the watch a lot, but it was looking is age. So, I had a Cape Cod cloth sitting around unopened, I had my green kitchen scourer, I had my masking tape and I had my Molotow paint - let's try and freshen this bad boy up I thought! So I got it taped up, gave it a polish and a brush, whizzed on the paint..... I didn't do an amazing job, it's only my first ever attempt with the Cape Cod and the scourer/brushing (plus I rushed the Molotow paint job, so that's not my best work either), but all in all, it's taken years off the watch already. It's now the Cher of watches, Botoxed and sliced to within an inch of its life! Far from perfect, but the sparkle on the bezel indices is back, especially in low light, the distinction between the polished bracelet and the brushed area is a lot more obvious and, yeah, I'm pretty happy with it to be fair! After pics: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattcraiganon 1 Posted February 7, 2019 You cheeky git, that's way nicer than how I gave it to you! No wonder you didn't want that refund for the winding ;pGreat job!Sent from my LYA-L09 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,272 Posted February 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, mattcraiganon said: You cheeky git, that's way nicer than how I gave it to you! No wonder you didn't want that refund for the winding ;p Great job! Do I owe you any money? Cheers mate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,745 Posted February 7, 2019 Nice job. I have a polishing wheel. Takes about a minute to get a mirror shine. That cape cod stuff is too hard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueoysterboy 17 Posted February 7, 2019 You have too much time on your hands Ginger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenjaminButton 149 Posted February 7, 2019 That looks like an entirely adequate improvement. However are you sure it wasn't supposed to be a vintage model as sold. I get so confused between scratched to fuck and vintage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,272 Posted February 7, 2019 It does take a bit of effort! Especially for an inherently lazy monkey such as my good self! I'll send it to you for polishing next time Cheers Rich. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,272 Posted February 7, 2019 1 minute ago, blueoysterboy said: You have too much time on your hands Ginger To be fair, it probably only took 50 min from going to my cupboard and getting the Cape Cod etc ready to staying it back on the wrist. And it would be much quicker next time now I know what I'm doing. The fiddly bit is getting the masking tape to fit properly. 2 minutes ago, BenjaminButton said: That looks like an entirely adequate improvement. However are you sure it wasn't supposed to be a vintage model as sold. I get so confused between scratched to fuck and vintage. High praise indeed!!!! Deffo not vintage, and it's way better like this. It's a funny hobby we have though, just last week I was using sandpaper and a nail file to put scratches on my brand new 6542, whereas today here I am buffing the scratches out. Madness! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CollieWobbles 236 Posted February 7, 2019 Looks good GB, I love those GMT's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted February 7, 2019 That's a more than decent job you did there. Pretty sure all that time alone without the missus improved your wrist power, Rich is a happily married man, so he needs to resort to powered tools ! I would have done it in 5 minutes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIG GRUNDY 6 Posted February 7, 2019 6 minutes ago, Glaude said: That's a more than decent job you did there. Pretty sure all that time alone without the missus improved your wrist power, Rich is a happily married man, so he needs to resort to powered tools ! I would have done it in 5 minutes Claude...you cheeky French...heh! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hanski 40 Posted February 7, 2019 55 minutes ago, SadGingerNotVIP said: It's a funny hobby we have though, just last week I was using sandpaper and a nail file to put scratches on my brand new 6542, whereas today here I am buffing the scratches out. Madness! +1!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,272 Posted February 7, 2019 (edited) 34 minutes ago, odoherc said: Looks good GB, I love those GMT's Thank you! It looks kind of similar to all the rest of my watches though.... 34 minutes ago, Glaude said: Pretty sure all that time alone without the missus improved your wrist power If only I could get a break from the 'trouble and strife'!!!!!! But yeah, I do wank a lot. Edited February 7, 2019 by SadGingerNotVIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,272 Posted February 7, 2019 35 minutes ago, Glaude said: I would have done it in 5 minutes You would have gone on strike/surrendered within five minutes.... 13 minutes ago, mzinski said: +1!!! It does give you a warm, fuzzy feeling inside when you get it like you want it though! LOVE this hobby! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted February 7, 2019 6 minutes ago, SadGingerNotVIP said: You would have gone on strike/surrendered within five minutes.... While eating cheese, don't forget the cheese ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,272 Posted February 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, Glaude said: While eating cheese, don't forget the cheese ! Sorry, how could I forget the cheese! Oh, and the speaking funny. Imagine this poor girl: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted February 7, 2019 5 minutes ago, SadGingerNotVIP said: Sorry, how could I forget the cheese! Oh, and the speaking funny. Imagine this poor girl: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenjaminButton 149 Posted February 7, 2019 In defence of the French, they did win the American Revolutionary War for the colonists. It's not all cheese, surrender and minkeys. https://youtu.be/WnlIWpZSPXU Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,272 Posted February 7, 2019 4 hours ago, BenjaminButton said: In defence of the French, they did win the American Revolutionary War for the colonists. It's not all cheese, surrender and minkeys. https://youtu.be/WnlIWpZSPXU How has my watch improvement thread turned into a bash the Frogs thread! I love this site! PS, your link isn't a link. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,125 Posted February 7, 2019 It's all about happy endings. Nicely done GB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aren 27 Posted February 7, 2019 Nice job Ginger. Really nice. The Cape Cod and painting work turned out amazingly nice. @Rich I have a polishing wheel too, but it's for autobody work. Well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stfrance 17 Posted February 7, 2019 Wooooow. It turns into a brand new one. I am throwing you claps.. What an amazing skill.. Today I learn one more thing from this forum.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,272 Posted February 7, 2019 Thank you all! It did turn out alright. Hugely satisfying too. Turned a beater into a keeper! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narikaa 129 Posted February 8, 2019 15 hours ago, BenjaminButton said: I get so confused between scratched to fuck and vintage. 20mins in the rock tumbler with sharp grit vs 20mins in the rock tumbler with sharp grit and rubble added (there was some talk of 'OK' sauce in times gone by, but that's probably just stretching credibility) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,125 Posted February 8, 2019 WTF is OK sauce, Reg? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
