mr-z 0 Posted March 25, 2012 (edited) thought id make a small thread about my afternoons work , its been bugging me for ages few hairline marks on my gen and rep bezel ,so i started with my rep first to see how well it would turn out , as ive never done any kinda work on my watches apart from the usual scotch pad touch ups , so i thought id go for the full Monty .ordered all the stuff i need for the job crystal press, and opted for the finner wet and dry paper started with 600 grit and finished it off with 1000 grit also using some wd40 on the paper .. it came out perfectly im very happy with my results ive amazed my self and at the same time done the pusher changes as well not bad for my first mods ... and also i was brave enough to refurb my gen bezel but was a little more careful when taking it apart ,and bingo also come out perfectly , i think that i just saved my self £400+ from ap for doing that same job ,which can go towards a new rep and was a satisfying feeling once completed and back together in my watch box..all in all its been a pleasant afternoons work , oh forgot to mention also re-polished the bezel side and all front hex screws and back screws with dremel polish pad and cutting compound just like to thank (mike00 for doing the refurb bezel thread which inspired me to do my own and also buddalondon for my watch dust cover which help out in the process) ap bezel refurbishment (gen and rep) rep rep rep rep rep rep rep rep rep rep rep gen gen gen gen gen gen gen rep gen gen Edited March 26, 2012 by zorrolondon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffw69 0 Posted March 25, 2012 Beautiful Zorro!!! Anytime that you want to 'trade' Montauks, just let me know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solkryssare 109 Posted March 25, 2012 You got some serious balls working on a gen like that! Respect! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr-z 0 Posted March 25, 2012 thank you all ..... @jeffw69 are referring to the gen or rep ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffw69 0 Posted March 25, 2012 thank you all ..... @jeffw69 are referring to the gen or rep ? my rep for your gen, of course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr-z 0 Posted March 25, 2012 (edited) You got some serious balls working on a gen like that! Respect! thanks ... my balls are still aching ,, but feel totally satisfied with the balls that carried me through the mod!! Edited March 25, 2012 by zorrolondon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr-z 0 Posted March 25, 2012 thank you all ..... @jeffw69 are referring to the gen or rep ? my rep for your gen, of course. that's a very kind offer ... but i think that's not fair on you lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,463 Posted March 25, 2012 You got some serious balls working on a gen like that! Respect! +1 Wow, you're a brave man! I can't actually tell if you posted pics of the gen and the rep, or just the rep, or just the gen! Anyway, looks like you did a good job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr-z 0 Posted March 25, 2012 (edited) You got some serious balls working on a gen like that! Respect! +1 Wow, you're a brave man! I can't actually tell if you posted pics of the gen and the rep, or just the rep, or just the gen! Anyway, looks like you did a good job. he who dare's Rodney ..as dell like to put it .. ive edited the post now so you know which is gen and rep !! the photos are of the gen and rep Edited March 25, 2012 by zorrolondon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mianos 0 Posted March 25, 2012 Great job. Yes, he who dares gets 400 quid left in his pocket. You would really have to know your watches to pick the difference on the wrist but I guess like my gens, you can tell wearing them. It's going to be interesting when my AP comes back from Goin to see how different it feels from the gen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dendo 93 Posted March 25, 2012 Thanks for marking them Gen and Rep. You can tell the difference side by side - but otherwise that rep is an excellent likeness. For some reason I thought the date window would have been square on the gen - seems not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mianos 0 Posted March 26, 2012 For some reason I thought the date window would have been square on the gen - seems not. The RO Diver has the squared date window. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr-z 0 Posted March 26, 2012 Great job. Yes, he who dares gets 400 quid left in his pocket. You would really have to know your watches to pick the difference on the wrist but I guess like my gens, you can tell wearing them. It's going to be interesting when my AP comes back from Goin to see how different it feels from the gen. thanks , yes totally saved £400 going towards the new diver or 4000 diver , which gen you got ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr-z 0 Posted March 26, 2012 (edited) some day light shots gen rep Edited March 26, 2012 by zorrolondon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kolchak 17 Posted March 31, 2012 great work man. I can hardly change a light bulb so this type of job really impresses me. The darker AP font & deeper blue color of the gen make easy to spot side by side but I these MHW reps are still superb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr-z 0 Posted March 31, 2012 (edited) cheers kolchak im not that great at changes light bulbs to so we are on the same boat there !! yes its easy to spot , well anyway for me it as the gen is much more aqua in colour the sub dials are the biggest tell!! ,but saying that i really love them both !! Edited March 31, 2012 by zorrolondon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buddalondon 0 Posted April 3, 2012 Nice one Z. You have nerves of steel - well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr-z 0 Posted April 4, 2012 cheers budda ... hows it going to get yours waterproofed ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buddalondon 0 Posted April 7, 2012 Back soon. Can't wait! Thanks bro! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
