impster 0 Posted July 6, 2012 Well, after a long time, I've done it. My MQJ is now my version of a sterile milsub. My original MQJ dial looks a bit overbaked, but it may well find itself in something soon. Here it is with an old black leather strap. In need a set of hands for it, and also need to 'fatigue' it a bit more I reckon. Easily done with a handful of gravel... (apologies for photo quality - taken with my mobile phone) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HWG 11 Posted July 6, 2012 From what I see in the pics, I am impressed, nicely done! Care to share some of the methods you used? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffw69 0 Posted July 6, 2012 Very nice impster. I changed a few straps, but that's about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UmpaHimself 222 Posted July 6, 2012 It would be nice to see it on a SS band. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
impster 0 Posted July 6, 2012 Thanks - once I find our proper camera i'll upload better pics. Baked the yellow milsub dial for 30 mins at 200degreesC. Hardly changed colour at all, so I 'crudely' stained it with some coffee! The hands came out a nice colour though, and they nicely match the face. I took the bezel off, and threw it in some bleach. Left it there for an hour - and no change! So i found some sandpaper and wire wool to age it. I put it all back together, and put it on a leather bracelet. I'll probably get a black and grey nato strap for it. Runs a little fast, but I can sort that this weekend. Trick is not to be too gentle with these things. That stem needs quite a tug to get it out. Will report back with better picks soon. Oh yes, I took the cyclops off the crystal by using a lighter for about 5-10 seconds, and a razor blade. Came off quite easily. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
impster 0 Posted July 6, 2012 (edited) Here's a better pic of it, along with another I did this afternoon - a sea-dweller homage that I've aged a bit. Once I get the proper(!) hands for my milsub, I'll be happy. I prefer the look of the milsub to the replica sea-dweller. As the sea-dweller has a better movement in it, I might just swap them over and use the misub as a beater. I'm also thinking - 'red second hand' on the milsub???????? Edited July 6, 2012 by impster Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pihlippe 1,285 Posted July 6, 2012 Hmm first post and you taking about modding? Oke mate,welcome to the madhuse Btw great work i belive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
impster 0 Posted July 6, 2012 Thanks - not quite my first post though - I've been 'lurking' on this and a couple of other watch forums for a while. But I only 'modded' a watch for the first time yesterday when the postman brought me my cheap and cheerful watchmakers' toolkit! What's the secret to getting the second hand back on easily??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
