StormyNight 0 Posted August 12, 2014 Really like the strap on that 3-6-9! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diamante 0 Posted August 12, 2014 relative to 1665 double red, do you confirm me that it is more consistent with the movement in 2846? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC1221 44 Posted August 12, 2014 (edited) finally got brave enough to mod my cartel 1680. First time doing everything.. CG reshaping. Lume, polishing..etc it obviously needs a new crown + tube but for my first time modding, i think it turned out pretty well. lume is pretty bright. best i could do with the stubby CGs lume is scary to put on a painted dial lol. xanax helps i didnt age it too much. there is some light staining on the dwo with some strong coffee tried staining the dial but it looked horrible. only thing i did was spray some matte lacquer on it. gives it a nice textured look. hands sat overnight in coffee grinds. i didnt wanna relume the hands. they looked good enough for me. lots of dremel-ing and polishing. the only casualty was a movement tab screw. went flying across the room. thank god i had a few spares. new insert should be here thurs. cartel 1680 inserts are plastic( Wtf??) and will not fade.. Edited August 12, 2014 by BC1221 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rg500 0 Posted August 12, 2014 Nice work BC!... Gotta be happy with that lume job! I'll be practising that myself over the weekend with a view to doing my drsd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC1221 44 Posted August 13, 2014 Hahaha you still haven't done it? I'll admit, i was terrified when I started on the dial. Practiced a million times but you can never be too good. I think I went thru almost a gram of pigment before finally saying screw it and doing the damn thing. Obviously, you can only get away with non perfect lines on a vintage. Good luck on yours. Looking for a SD to mod now. . /addict Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC1221 44 Posted August 13, 2014 I'm tempted to touch it up a little bit but I think I've hit my max luck with the keyless works for today. Thought I messed it up once. Miraculously, it went back to normal after some panicky attempts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rg500 0 Posted August 13, 2014 Lol, no I haven't had time to sit down and practice yet... Hopefully this weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Markrfc 3 Posted August 13, 2014 Is this going to be up for sale any time soon? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyckid 0 Posted August 13, 2014 My baby on a gen Croc strap with a Rolex buckle from the one and only, Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ishmael 92 Posted August 13, 2014 My baby on a gen Croc strap with a Rolex buckle from the one and only, Rob Yes sir Mr. Kid sir! That'll do! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyckid 0 Posted August 13, 2014 My baby on a gen Croc strap with a Rolex buckle from the one and only, Rob Yes sir Mr. Kid sir! That'll do! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pseudonym 0 Posted August 13, 2014 Is this going to be up for sale any time soon? Hoping not... I've got far too much money invested in it, I doubt I'd get it back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted August 13, 2014 My vintage Rolex hard-on has disappeared again, expect a modded 6265 to appear in M2M soon, and a 5513 once it's fixed! This hobby is very peculiar! DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pseudonym 0 Posted August 14, 2014 Still very much in progress: Dial & hands to be re-lumed to match the natural patina on the pearl (ok the pearl is cracked, but simply adds to the character of a vintage watch) Stem is a fraction too long but will be adjusted when dial is being done. Correct font DW en route from a member @VRF. Overall very happy with this. Link fitment in lugs is excellent, a lot of thanks to give that will be done in my write-up. R Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdog 1 Posted August 14, 2014 Rob that looks fantastic mate! Agree about the pearl. Adds a bit of character to it. Well done bud! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KarmaToBurn 1,419 Posted August 14, 2014 This came in on Monday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pseudonym 0 Posted August 14, 2014 Rob that looks fantastic mate! Agree about the pearl. Adds a bit of character to it. Well done bud! Thanks Jase... As soon as I have the DW, it'll be off to Matej for the lume work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnybaws 5,280 Posted August 14, 2014 Quality... agree with Jase, love the "aged" pearl... Be a right stunner (not that it isn't already) when complete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J!m 289 Posted August 14, 2014 Sillix was where I got mine with correct seconds hand - but that pic I posted was a gen from the vintage rolex forum. THAT is interesting.... The gap between Oyster and Perpetual seems massive to me... I would never have guessed that was genuine.. BUT, it does explain the nice hands! I was hoping you were going to say it was a rep from XXXX and I could order one and take the hands out of it! Who knows maybe it was a rep dial posted on VRF I spotted another on a rolex forum with big gap in spacing between oyster and perpetual also. (Third pic) This is now stormys, but for the seconds hand my silex on eta 2824 might be worth a punt don't know about minute and hour hands through it's maybe a case of buying for second hand only swap in your old hand and resell. I'd have never have known all these facts about 5517 if I hadn't learned from your eternal quest for milsub perfection. Good looking seconds hand! I'll keep my eyes peeled! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mitchbaria 0 Posted August 14, 2014 16800 Franken Enjoy! And absolutely great thread I've really enjoyed looking at all the beautiful vintage reps...all NOOBS(especially this new batch that know everything) should really look and appreciate the time and effort that's in this single thread.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdog 1 Posted August 14, 2014 Noob is a relative term. Ha. Very nice piece bud! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pseudonym 0 Posted August 14, 2014 16800 Franken Share the details of your build bro!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mitchbaria 0 Posted August 15, 2014 (edited) 16800 Franken Share the details of your build bro!! ST 3130 case(softened and worked) TC bezel assembly Gen insert Gen service crystal Gen click spring Gen T-25 dial Gen vintage crown Gen tube Gen spring bars Gen 501-b end links Yuki 39150 mid-links Gen 39150 clasp(1983 date code) ETA 2836-2 with#4 cannon pinions Gen 16800 case back Edited August 15, 2014 by mitchbaria Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
