ClassicWhite 6 Posted October 25, 2019 Hi all. Im wanking on a Submariner Big Crown project - based on Silix case. Just have drilled/tapped 8mm Athaya brevet crown, and was chuffed with what my man hands managed to achieve. Thought I wanted to 'age' the case a bit, and tried to 'bronze' the bezel ring, and it turned f*king blue & purple as if its a 90's sports exhaust on a pimped out bike. Have I not put enough bronze with the bronze brush? have I heated it up too high? not high enough? I was always told by watch manufacturers 'blue'ing watch hands were difficult to achieve, looks like I did it by mistake. Any advise would be appreciated; The pics are after I have sanded down the outer coin edge so its not so obvious - inner bits of the coin edge is hard to sand down... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClassicWhite 6 Posted October 25, 2019 ah the pics are after I have sanded down the outer coin edge so its not so obvious - inner bits of the coin edge is hard to sand down... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Fun Socks 76 Posted October 25, 2019 I think its reacted with the cum.... wanking on a submariner.... ill get my coat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,748 Posted October 25, 2019 You kept it in the fire too long. It can be removed and redone, but it looks pretty good the way you have it. If it bothers you, a polisher will take that right back to shiny stainless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,501 Posted October 25, 2019 To remove completely the oxidation just put the bezel (without the insert or anything else) inside a jar with hydrochloride acid. Few seconds only and it will go away. Do not leave it inside for hours or it will eventually dissolve or erode. I use 33% concentration acid for metallurgy /construction works. If it's the more common 5% it may require more time. On Amazon it costs like 3£ a liter. Use it in glass or plastic only jar and in a ventilated room. And wear protective glasses for your eyes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorFan 483 Posted October 25, 2019 Make sure you’re using a 100% pure brass bristle brush, some are just brass colored aluminum.In order to melt the brass onto the bezel ring, the ring must be glowing red hot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FudgyDocker 3,500 Posted October 25, 2019 3 hours ago, ClassicWhite said: Im wanking on a Submariner Big Crown Whatever floats your boat, each to their own... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jibuti 958 Posted October 25, 2019 Hi all. "Im wanking on.." Wanker you said you are, young padawan? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorFan 483 Posted October 25, 2019 Big crown subs ARE sexy!SCHWING! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikosaldente 630 Posted October 25, 2019 2 hours ago, HorFan said: Big crown subs ARE sexy! SCHWING! They sure are! My Tempus Machina says hi! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
