KinCaidk 0 Posted July 23, 2009 So I bought this watch on RG. The previous owner had already "vintaged" the casing and crystal, but I always felt that the dial and hands looked to new. I have never experimented with watch modding and am a total noob in that field.... So please have this in mind. Well it is... pretty darn vintage: And finally a tampered lume shot, because I am so awesome! What do you all think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VDB 0 Posted July 23, 2009 (edited) looks nice i love rolex sportmodels to i have a 80% gen 5513 and a 90% gen 5512 to Edited July 23, 2009 by VDB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted July 23, 2009 Kinky... you are sooo kinky... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
houndoggie 58 Posted July 23, 2009 So I bought this watch on RG. The previous owner had already "vintaged" the casing and crystal, but I always felt that the dial and hands looked to new. I have never experimented with watch modding and am a total noob in that field.... So please have this in mind. Well it is... pretty darn vintage: And finally a tampered lume shot, because I am so awesome! What do you all think? I'd say you did a great job... what was your technique on the lume?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KinCaidk 0 Posted July 23, 2009 I'd say you did a great job... what was your technique on the lume?? Thanks I used a Creme Brulee torch, coffee and balsamic vinegar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KinCaidk 0 Posted July 23, 2009 Kinky... you are sooo kinky... You know I am Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
houndoggie 58 Posted July 23, 2009 I'd say you did a great job... what was your technique on the lume?? Thanks I used a Creme Brulee torch, coffee and balsamic vinegar. Hey, that is the same thing I used to make dinner last night! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KinCaidk 0 Posted July 23, 2009 I'd say you did a great job... what was your technique on the lume?? Thanks I used a Creme Brulee torch, coffee and balsamic vinegar. Hey, that is the same thing I used to make dinner last night! Now that's just not right.! Those are professional watchmaking tools!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted July 23, 2009 Looks good K. Just one comment if you're striving for perfection though. The tritium lume on my gen sub, circa 1987, is non-existant now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KinCaidk 0 Posted July 23, 2009 Looks good K. Just one comment if you're striving for perfection though. The tritium lume on my gen sub, circa 1987, is non-existant now. what you mean is that it doesn't glow anymore? I think I'll leave as is. I'm afraid I'll ruin it if mess with it again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted July 23, 2009 Yes, the glow has faded to nothing... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted July 23, 2009 Yes, the glow has faded to nothing... Sounds like your love affair with Joey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KinCaidk 0 Posted July 24, 2009 Yes, the glow has faded to nothing... Sounds like your love affair with Joey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted July 24, 2009 Yes, the glow has faded to nothing... Sounds like your love affair with Joey. Love the Explorer by the way - a Rollie vintage project is somewhere in my future. I was thinking of a "fantasy-vintage" SDDS - make it look like it is forty years old.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KinCaidk 0 Posted July 24, 2009 Yes, the glow has faded to nothing... Sounds like your love affair with Joey. Love the Explorer by the way - a Rollie vintage project is somewhere in my future. I was thinking of a "fantasy-vintage" SDDS - make it look like it is forty years old.... Would like to see that. It's actually quite fun aging watches But John, do they even make a homage SDDS? hehehe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted July 24, 2009 Yes, the glow has faded to nothing... Sounds like your love affair with Joey. Love the Explorer by the way - a Rollie vintage project is somewhere in my future. I was thinking of a "fantasy-vintage" SDDS - make it look like it is forty years old.... Would like to see that. It's actually quite fun aging watches But John, do they even make a homage SDDS? hehehe No, but you can sterilize any dial... But seriously, would like to buy one of Reg's cheapie vintage subs and do it up cool - bang up/polish/bang up case, scratch dial, cig smoke to dial, bleached instert.... Saw one on RG - one of the real cheapies, looked GREAT. Could be a cool beater. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KinCaidk 0 Posted July 24, 2009 Yes, the glow has faded to nothing... Sounds like your love affair with Joey. Love the Explorer by the way - a Rollie vintage project is somewhere in my future. I was thinking of a "fantasy-vintage" SDDS - make it look like it is forty years old.... Would like to see that. It's actually quite fun aging watches But John, do they even make a homage SDDS? hehehe No, but you can sterilize any dial... But seriously, would like to buy one of Reg's cheapie vintage subs and do it up cool - bang up/polish/bang up case, scratch dial, cig smoke to dial, bleached instert.... Saw one on RG - one of the real cheapies, looked GREAT. Could be a cool beater. Then hurry up and buy one I have 2 of these in the mail : SUB 1680 Will beat the hell out of it But would be fun if we could share experiences and so on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted July 24, 2009 Yes, the glow has faded to nothing... Sounds like your love affair with Joey. Bravo John... Now you've mentioned 'the other guy's' name does that mean you've initiated a truce? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 996 Posted July 24, 2009 looks nice The seal of aproval from a master Kinky. Well deserved too, that's a nice piece, well done. Col. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Massimo 53 Posted July 24, 2009 It does look really good, quite a tempting thing to try. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KinCaidk 0 Posted July 25, 2009 looks nice The seal of aproval from a master Kinky. Well deserved too, that's a nice piece, well done. Col. It really is. Thank you It does look really good, quite a tempting thing to try. You should, it's fun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBH 7 Posted July 25, 2009 I did a mini vintage on this one. Originally the hands and lume were bright white and looked stupid for a supposedly old watch. Not as vintaged as Kinky's. Also replaced the crystal with a vintage gen crystal from one of my Datejusts from the same era. It's had the scratches polished out but looks a lot better than the original one. At least it makes the cheapie rep wearable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
