mspangl 0 Posted May 14, 2011 Okay.. I once had a Submariner with a GMT-Bezel and even a Gmt hand on it After some time the stem broke and I took it to a watchsmith and said that he can't repair this.. Honestly even I can replace a stem So it was sitting in a drawer for about 6 years now.. I reworked the case : Sanded the insert, Shaved CGs and Lugs, shook it with some coins.. scratched the bezel. It's been awesome already.. Then I thought.. Hm let's use some drain cleaner and nail polish remover to get a bit of a fade THE FUCKIN PHONE RANG.. 12 minutes later I took it out of it's bath Seeing this: I wanted to get a nice Coke GMT Master not a KKK edition Nevermind, I ordered an aftermarket bezel from the bay. Now I gotta get a dial and a 21j movement preferably from a 21j cheapie... I've seen 21j's from trusty but no GMT Master So actually the case work and everything was absolutely useless because I could've bought a new watch and reshape that one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted May 14, 2011 LOL Oh dear... Re-shaping is good practice though so not all wasted effort and you could always sell it on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amuthon 0 Posted May 14, 2011 Ah, that's why they call you the bezel bleacher from outtaspace nice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scope 3 Posted May 14, 2011 Its what I like to call creating a parts stash! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mspangl 0 Posted May 14, 2011 Its what I like to call creating a parts stash! I wanna hide this bezel so bad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graman 2 Posted May 14, 2011 You poor bastard! I know just how you feel mate! Hope you find your parts, but hey......I wish I had the fortitude to do what you've done with the case...it looks very cool, even if the bezel insert is "a bit pale" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mspangl 0 Posted May 15, 2011 You poor bastard! I know just how you feel mate! Hope you find your parts, but hey......I wish I had the fortitude to do what you've done with the case...it looks very cool, even if the bezel insert is "a bit pale" Cheers mate .. Took some time but I think the case itself turned out quite nicely Btw I ordered an aftermarket coke pepsi for this case but I really don't know what to do. I might sell this case and rework the other case aswell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mspangl 0 Posted May 19, 2011 Oi.. So the new bezel arrived today and I think I aged it quite nicely.. Comparison: Old bezel to the new bezel I used a drain cleaner.. Mixed it with water and some nail polish remover Afterwards I sanded the insert and added some scratches .. Gonna post pics of the final look later on because the battery of my camera is currently reloading Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andei3000 0 Posted May 19, 2011 Looking good Martin! the replacement one The other one could always be used as a really special shim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mspangl 0 Posted May 19, 2011 Looking good Martin! the replacement one The other one could always be used as a really special shim I really appreciate your words my Austrian vintage master Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMcNair 0 Posted May 22, 2011 The old bezel looks better IMO, google "the natural,homageforum.com" You will see what I mean. Take the new one u just aged and sell it!!! Just my 2 cents Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMcNair 0 Posted May 22, 2011 Here, I googled it for ya.... http://www.homageforum.com/viewtopic.php?f...8&view=next So Fu king hot!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mspangl 0 Posted May 25, 2011 Installed the new bezel.. Afterwards I sanded the bezel a little more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
