Proctor 5 Posted December 19, 2013 Hey Guys. Thought I would have a go at modding a Marina Militare I picked up a couple months ago. I love the look and "story" behind a vintage watch and wanted one of my own. As I said, this started life as a 44mm Marina Miliatre from Jackson. After breaking down the watch and removing the dial, I hit it with some olive drab water color to the dial markers. I then brushed on some rust color to the dial itself. I then sealed the whole dial with a little "antique" mod podge to seal the paint. While all that dried, placed the case in a box with rock, nails, screws etc. and shook it around until it was a little beat up. Finished the case up with some files and fine sand paper. Finished Project Lume Shot All in all, I'm pretty happy with my first attempt. Now for a new strap! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kal-el 0 Posted December 19, 2013 The important thing is that your happy with it. Enjoy it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Stubbs 0 Posted December 19, 2013 Very nice work. You could go with an authentically aged leather like my strap from gottahaverolex below. Or you could beat the bejabbers of the one you have! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
psantos1091 0 Posted December 19, 2013 I could never put a watch in a box with rocks and screws.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyckid 0 Posted December 19, 2013 Quite a beat if you like it, then the world is a good place to live Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Proctor 5 Posted December 19, 2013 Thanks. Looking at the pics, they don't really do the dial justice to be honest. Maybe, one day I will have a better set up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YaYoGakk 1 Posted December 19, 2013 That's what I'm finding out is great about reps. No one would ever drive a $10-$20k Panerai in a box with nails and screws. Or remove the dial and go at it with craft paints. But with a rep, if you completely fuck things up, you're out $200-$300. Nice work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edwinowl 180 Posted December 23, 2013 Hey Guys. Thought I would have a go at modding a Marina Militare I picked up a couple months ago. I love the look and "story" behind a vintage watch and wanted one of my own. As I said, this started life as a 44mm Marina Miliatre from Jackson. After breaking down the watch and removing the dial, I hit it with some olive drab water color to the dial markers. I then brushed on some rust color to the dial itself. I then sealed the whole dial with a little "antique" mod podge to seal the paint. While all that dried, placed the case in a box with rock, nails, screws etc. and shook it around until it was a little beat up. Finished the case up with some files and fine sand paper. Finished Project Lume Shot All in all, I'm pretty happy with my first attempt. Now for a new strap! Jackson cases are a great base to mod dude and you did a good job. Mellons has a great tutorial on here for case re shaping which is important if you're going vintage. The Jackson dials need to be replaced though. Over on HF guys are masters at painting and repro.. Look at Bigwaved or Irate from the UK. Here's one of mine I put together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Proctor 5 Posted December 28, 2013 Hey Guys. Thought I would have a go at modding a Marina Militare I picked up a couple months ago. I love the look and "story" behind a vintage watch and wanted one of my own. As I said, this started life as a 44mm Marina Miliatre from Jackson. After breaking down the watch and removing the dial, I hit it with some olive drab water color to the dial markers. I then brushed on some rust color to the dial itself. I then sealed the whole dial with a little "antique" mod podge to seal the paint. While all that dried, placed the case in a box with rock, nails, screws etc. and shook it around until it was a little beat up. Finished the case up with some files and fine sand paper. Finished Project Lume Shot All in all, I'm pretty happy with my first attempt. Now for a new strap! Jackson cases are a great base to mod dude and you did a good job. Mellons has a great tutorial on here for case re shaping which is important if you're going vintage. The Jackson dials need to be replaced though. Over on HF guys are masters at painting and repro.. Look at Bigwaved or Irate from the UK. Here's one of mine I put together. Thanks for the information. That is a stunner there sir. I have been looking at possibly replacing the dial itself, and I definitely need to get some new shoes for it. It should be a fun project. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edwinowl 180 Posted December 28, 2013 PM me any time dude Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Markrfc 3 Posted December 28, 2013 Mission accomplished its fecked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vivaldi 0 Posted December 28, 2013 (edited) Looks good. Edited December 28, 2013 by Vivaldi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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