Charleston 0 Posted August 19, 2011 (edited) Thinking about picking up this model from Robert... What year would this watch be? Wanting to give it some patina....What is the best route? Someone mentioned removing the movement and taping the crystal, and putting watch in with smaller rocks and nails and giving it some good shaking... Any tips guys? Edited August 19, 2011 by Charleston Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted August 19, 2011 Thinking about picking up this model from Robert... What year would this watch be? Any tips guys? 2011. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charleston 0 Posted August 19, 2011 LOL Sir you are more than correct. Butttt if it were a Vintage, what year was that look/model produced? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted August 19, 2011 Looks like 5512, if it's "gilt" dial. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charleston 0 Posted August 19, 2011 (edited) He was all out of those. Ordered the "Cartier" Submariner...... Any advice on how to AGE is apropriately? Edited August 20, 2011 by Charleston Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebzen02 341 Posted August 19, 2011 He was all out of those. Ordered the "Cartier" Submariner...... Any advice on how to AGE is apropriately? That model does not exist really. It is a mix between a modern sub and a vintage, but not in a great way.. Ask for him to see if he has an 1680.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charleston 0 Posted August 19, 2011 (edited) He was all out of those. Ordered the "Cartier" Submariner...... Any advice on how to AGE is apropriately? That model does not exist really. It is a mix between a modern sub and a vintage, but not in a great way.. Ask for him to see if he has an 1680.. I figured that out a few minutes ago. But I still like the look of the Dial! So I'm going to keep it Any tips on how to age it? This really will be my first build.... Edited August 19, 2011 by Charleston Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebzen02 341 Posted August 19, 2011 He was all out of those. Ordered the "Cartier" Submariner...... Any advice on how to AGE is apropriately? That model does not exist really. It is a mix between a modern sub and a vintage, but not in a great way.. Ask for him to see if he has an 1680.. I figured that out a few minutes ago. But I still like the look of the Dial! So I'm going to keep it Any tips on how to age it? This really will be my first build.... That is what matters.. Honestly, no one will know what it is other than it is a Rolex..and all Rolex's are fake even the gen one's..lol! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charleston 0 Posted August 20, 2011 Im going to remove the crystal and movement and do some scuffing etc. Bleach the bezel is the general consensus? Any other tips/suggestions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turnipz 0 Posted August 20, 2011 If you decide to age the dial make sure you cover the text with something as to not brown it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted August 20, 2011 Im going to remove the crystal and movement and do some scuffing etc. Bleach the bezel is the general consensus? Any other tips/suggestions? What for????Fake vintage? Gosh... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mystery Shopper 5,887 Posted August 20, 2011 Have a look in the Rolex watch reviews section. This might help you with dates. http://www.replica-watches-guide.com/forum...?showtopic=6745 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charleston 0 Posted August 20, 2011 If you decide to age the dial make sure you cover the text with something as to not brown it. So if I do the toaster oven broil trick....what would you suggest?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turnipz 0 Posted August 20, 2011 (edited) I've heard of someone using yogurt but your better off asking around. I've even seen that people just use coffee staining on the indices. Another way to get a vintage look is clear coat matte varnish and a sponge, gives it an old paint or sometimes bubbly look depending how you do it, I personally like my dial a bit more aged looking and with a bit of texture. Edited August 20, 2011 by turnipz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
