jeroen1985 Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Hi all, I brushed my Breitling Navitimer Serie Special with some good results. Some guy from Replica Watch Info (Importr) PM'ed me a little how-to. I wanna share this how-to. First, remove the straps and case back. Use Blu-Tac in a big blob or (if its too tight) the correct Breitling-style caseback or Jaxa-type tools. Remove crown, take out movement and also the pusher buttons. Removing the buttons can be tricky as the tiny 'C' clips can get lost. I then removed the glass (pop it out with your fingers)- but you may prefer to leave it on... I used a proper watchmakers tool, an abrasive wheel that feels like compacted soft sand...here's where I bought it - the MEDIUM type http://www.cousinsuk.com/default.aspx?disp...roductid=456115 ...fitted to an upright variable speed drill. Have it on slow speed and press the case against it so that the brushing happens in one direction only. If you dont want to buy the wheel, it is also possible to use a new scouring pad. I would say that the wheel produces the most even and tidy pattern. Having said that, I used BOTH, to get the parts that the wheel wouldn't fit in. Try to get the same grain and direction all over the watch case, including the bezel. The wheel might scratch the glass, thats why I took it out. Next, you need to brush the crown and then the buttons. Try to have the brush pattern happen in one direction only... ...the genuine... Now thoroughly clean the case and glass, might even be worth putting the vaccum cleaner nozzle near it. The particles from the Artifex wheel get everywhere! Use the Blu-Tac to get hard to reach bits out. Refit the pusher buttons, mov't etc and crown. Finally refit the caseback. My Genuine Fighter Navi has a polished caseback. So I would leave it as is. Stand back and admire your work of art! (hopefully) Real on the left, rep on the right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Nice work. See also The Twilight Zone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 Thanks for the "How to" and awesome comparison pics. I never noticed how the lugs kind of wrap around the bezel on this model. You obviously love this model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archibald Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 Thanks for the "How to" and awesome comparison pics. I never noticed how the lugs kind of wrap around the bezel on this model. You obviously love this model! Great job on the brushing!! BTW, that's a damn accurate rep--the only things I noticed were date fot thickness, crown diameter, lug shape, and bezel--the case back on the rep looks fabulous in those pics, and the dial looks good too. Beautiful watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 Looks really good. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheneylee Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 How-to brush watchcase? use this , and then this , after tthat , this .that's how my watches served by myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 Mooi gedaan jongen!... I usually use a scratch pen (CLICK) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 Great post. Looks really good. You have to change that datewheel though. Lello's is a big upgrade - especially on the single digits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 Great job, well done. It looks great. RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeroen1985 Posted November 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Thnx guys. I hope some people can use this information. About the lello datewheel; I think it is to expensive...It's cheaper to use a ETA datewheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capice Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 mooie tutorial kerel, ik gebruik een hama contactreinigkwastje van glasvezel geloof een euro of 7 nice tut dude ") I use a glassfiber brush for cleaning batterycontacts, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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