davylloyd 0 Posted August 1, 2012 ...so it's out with the metal polish and a cocktail stick, and some gentle rubbing. I had a practise run on an old Breitling dial beforehand, and this worked much better as that dial was a gloss finish. This text has embedded into the matte dial, and the paint has become burnished after my attentions. I did sort of expect this..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davylloyd 0 Posted August 1, 2012 ...so I had some matte-black acrylic ready to roll. I'll see how it looks when it dries properly, I've still got a lot to do to the dial yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davylloyd 0 Posted August 1, 2012 If you made it this far, congratulations on your staying power. Next time might be a bit less boring when I get more into the modding. So far so good on my first go at this sort of thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ferret_of_war 0 Posted August 1, 2012 are you going to water resist the watch?, if so take some underwater pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arism 26 Posted August 1, 2012 Loving this, great read mate! Interested to see this progress Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davylloyd 0 Posted August 1, 2012 I don't think so. I think I'll have invested too much time and heartache, if the watch ever turns out, to risk it in water - tested or not. Sooner wreck a G-Shock. :help3: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davylloyd 0 Posted August 1, 2012 are you going to water resist the watch?, if so take some underwater pics. I don't think so. I think I'll have invested too much time and heartache, if the watch ever turns out, to risk it in water - tested or not. Sooner wreck a G-Shock. :help3: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pihlippe 1,264 Posted August 1, 2012 Amazing tread, cant wait for part two - hurry hurry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onionbag 1 Posted August 1, 2012 This is good stuff davy, I'm an engineer, but I just know that when I start to dismantle my reps it'll all go to hell in a handcart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davylloyd 0 Posted August 1, 2012 This is good stuff davy, I'm an engineer, but I just know that when I start to dismantle my reps it'll all go to hell in a handcart. I'm an X-Ray engineer , so this could all end up a complete balls-up. Before I started into it, I took the view that if I made a dogs dinner out of them, and made a loss of £150 or so, then it would be £150 worth of experience (and as an engineer, you know that's priceless) If I end up with something that myself and my son can wear without feeling a twat, then it's a bonus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onionbag 1 Posted August 1, 2012 That'll be my approach then.............sanguinity. :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
machiavegli 6 Posted August 1, 2012 In all humility, I ordered the RWG Tool Kit http://shop.homage-watches-guide.com/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=162 from Col 6 months ago, but I've been chicken to dissect the old watches I intend to practice on. This kind of detailed step by step DYI is helping me get my courage up. Thanks a million. -Mach Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davylloyd 0 Posted August 1, 2012 In all humility, I ordered the RWG Tool Kit http://shop.homage-w...d&productId=162 from Col 6 months ago, but I've been chicken to dissect the old watches I intend to practice on. This kind of detailed step by step DYI is helping me get my courage up. Thanks a million. -Mach I could never try this on a rep. I'd grown to love. If you buy something and start work on it straight off, all you stand to lose is a little hard-earned. (...and your mind!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeLaForce 2 Posted August 1, 2012 Blue tac for rodico ! Nice one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davylloyd 0 Posted August 1, 2012 Blue tac for rodico ! Nice one No use at all for cleaning, but O.K. for holding stuff still. (plus I had some in the cupboard ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyril_Clunge 0 Posted August 1, 2012 Excellent thread! Many thanks for posting this, very much looking forward to the continuing story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scope 3 Posted August 1, 2012 Hey, this is a thread about modding! It is starting to feel like home already.Bravo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g.man 0 Posted August 1, 2012 Great thread Davy. Looking forward to the next instalment. +1 g.man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwt 11 Posted August 1, 2012 (edited) This is a really great thread, somewhat satisfying to see the Rep being taken apart. I wonder why they bother stamping Rolex everywhere on parts that aren't really visible even if the markings are wrong. Either way this must be time consuming on your part to do and to take pictures so thanks and well done!! Edited August 1, 2012 by Kwt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davylloyd 0 Posted August 2, 2012 Taking the pictures and typing up the explanations, as you know, takes as long, or longer, than doing the actual work, but I'm enjoying it. First time I've done anything like this, so it's all suck-it and see! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGPS 0 Posted August 2, 2012 Very impressive work Davy! Can't wait for the next part. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baxter 6 Posted August 2, 2012 very well documented, clear and concise - have been thinking about having a go at something myself but as yet haven't even got so far as taking a case back off so am standing at the foot of the mountain at the moment. Thanks for the thread Davy - looking forward to part 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted August 2, 2012 Great thread - looking forward to seeing how this develops! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seclark007 11 Posted August 2, 2012 keep it coming! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyKrush 16 Posted August 2, 2012 Great thread. Can't wait to see it develop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
