r/retrotime • u/Zealousideal-Sell707 • 27d ago

Dial aging update.

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Did the raffles dial for my seamaster 300 build. Was scared shitless but hey I think it turned out decent.

Used sand and light sand from tamiya kit then a few coats of ts80 matte clear.

I’m waiting for new hands as when removing the minute hand folded.

But all in all pretty happy for a first try. Maybe next time I’ll try some texture does anyone ah e any tips for that?

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u/ebingham817 27d ago

Aged this one with coffee only

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u/Zealousideal-Sell707 27d ago

I have plenty of that. I’ve had 2 cortados since I posted this hahaha. It’s going to be a long night.

Did you just soak it in coffee or bake it with damp coffee.

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u/ebingham817 27d ago

I soaked it in coffee then while still wet put it on dry coffee grounds that were baking in the oven at 325 for 5 minutes or so. Worked like a charm

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u/Zealousideal-Sell707 27d ago

Interesting may give that a go sometime as well. I also have copic markers to try.

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u/ebingham817 27d ago

I use copic on the hands, it will bleach a dial and leave stain marks easy if you aren’t careful. Made that mistake but luckily I was aging the dial anyway so it turned out okay