AS90 5 Posted September 11, 2012 (edited) One of these arrived this morning... As you can see it was very shiny and new, so not really my thing! After a good rub with my trusty sanding sponge it now looks like this... Nicely dulled. I rubbed the pearl smooth too, which looks really nice now. The insert also looks much duller and has a nice smooth wear mark around the edge (not visible in pics) I might not have to bleach it. Next job is a very light coffee staining for the face and hands. I also just ordered an AK Homme to practice a real relic job on before I pick up a nice Rolly. It only cost £13 posted Edited September 21, 2012 by AS90 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crusader 0 Posted September 11, 2012 Very nice, I wouldn't go exactly with sunburst dial for a vintage project, maybe Pepsi bezel or plain black one, but this one is nice too, make sure you'll post some pics when done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AS90 5 Posted September 11, 2012 Very nice, I wouldn't go exactly with sunburst dial for a vintage project, maybe Pepsi bezel or plain black one, but this one is nice too, make sure you'll post some pics when done Thanks. Totally agree, I dont want it to look like a creature from the deep, just subtly aged. The coffee will just take the shine off the face and give everything a very slight yellow tint. I hope! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGPS 0 Posted September 11, 2012 Great job! Hoping to see more of your work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AS90 5 Posted September 13, 2012 (edited) Bleached the insert... Edited September 13, 2012 by AS90 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g.man 0 Posted September 13, 2012 Looking good! +1 g.man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crusader 0 Posted September 13, 2012 Nice, I really like what you did with the pearl, original looks really weird, too bulky and round. This will be great learning point for you, next up Rolex GMT 1675? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AS90 5 Posted September 13, 2012 Nice, I really like what you did with the pearl, original looks really weird, too bulky and round. This will be great learning point for you, next up Rolex GMT 1675? Next up is the dodgy AK Homme Pepsi Sub! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted September 13, 2012 Dip it in toilet bowl for a month, it will have nice old patina and vintage smell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nunu78 1,741 Posted September 13, 2012 Dip it in toilet bowl for a month, it will have nice old patina and vintage smell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AS90 5 Posted September 13, 2012 Dip it in toilet bowl for a month, it will have nice old patina and vintage smell. Hmm.... I might just do that. NOT! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AS90 5 Posted September 14, 2012 My £3.99 tool kit just arrived hurrah! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGPS 0 Posted September 14, 2012 Have the same tool kit that i hope to upgrade soon. For now they will have to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nunu78 1,741 Posted September 14, 2012 My £3.99 tool kit just arrived hurrah! May I know , from where you get this kit for£3.99 and how much was the postage? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AS90 5 Posted September 14, 2012 My £3.99 tool kit just arrived hurrah! May I know , from where you get this kit for£3.99 and how much was the postage? Actually it was £3.45 and postage was free! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160868634912?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_3125wt_1186 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatarms 7,777 Posted September 14, 2012 I got that same kit from ebay, the pin on the bracelet pin pusher broke on me, and two of the screwdrivers weren't tight in the handle so when you try to use them, the screw stays still and the handle is the only thing that turns I hope yours is better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted September 14, 2012 You got what you paid for - shit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatarms 7,777 Posted September 14, 2012 Pretty much. Although, in my defense, I'm stupid. I think that's a defense anyways.... I tried using it to size a J12 for my girlfriend and the pin was too large to fit inside the hole on the bracelet I only figured it out after I bent it. Dummy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hnic 1 Posted September 14, 2012 cheap kit not sure if i'll try this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crusader 0 Posted September 14, 2012 Pretty much. Although, in my defense, I'm stupid. I think that's a defense anyways.... :lmao: You're not only stupid.... you are also brave to admit it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thunder92 0 Posted September 14, 2012 don't try it. My kit had same issues with screw driver. The pin pusher thingy(blue on top right) broke in half too. Oh well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AS90 5 Posted September 15, 2012 Everything seems fairly solid, I only really bought it for opening cases and adjusting bracelets so all good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AS90 5 Posted September 19, 2012 (edited) My AK Homme Sub arrived, as suspected, it is total junk I gave it a sanding, it is NOT stainless steel as advertised! Edited September 19, 2012 by AS90 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AS90 5 Posted September 19, 2012 Bashed it up some more. I actually like the grungy old diver look. Might get some crud on the dial and throw a plexi on this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrBlanck 0 Posted September 19, 2012 My £3.99 tool kit just arrived hurrah! That's exactly the same one I got!!! I just need my watch to arrive! :-D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
