If you're trying to make it look more vintage, you may want to introduce some "wear" to the bezel insert. In which case (a) find a jar with lid, (2) fill the jar with coins, (3) place the bezel in the jar, and (4) give it a few shakes. This should introduce some random nicks and scratches to the bezel insert to give it a well-worn vibe. The more shakes, the more wear. Cheers!
I'm glad you made this. I've been waiting for someone to do it. That pepsi faded dial and the coffee patina looks like an old comic book found in a closet after years of neglect :D Good job mate!
The faded black bezel insert wins. Agree the crown does not screw back nicely in the case on the SKX. Working on this and having a B&J logo would be radical. Nice vid, mate.
In particular the black looks marvelous. I've seen a few people change the movement over the the NH35 which allows for hacking and manual winding. The bonus here is you would also need to replace the whole crown which would allow you to instal something else.
Very enjoyable vid Adrian. I like that it's your discovery process and has an element of jeopardy, will the watch survive, will your fingers fall off and when it goes wrong just buff it out with some 600 grit. How about a NH36 movement swap, do the crown at the same time. If you want unusual how about a Bark and Jack engraved chapter ring or rehaut like a modern Rolex.
A bark and jack chapter ring!!! Yes! That would be awesome. A few people have mentioned the NH36 movement. I’m going to look into this. I guess money will play a big factor. Glad you don’t mind the massively unprofessional approach. Haha.
I baked the hands on my 6309-7049 at 200 degrees for 15 mins in a convection oven. The lume came out looking so perfectly aged, I cannot believe it. Matches the hour markers now.
This video got me into watches back in December of 2018 and I bought an SKX soon there after.....30 watches later and I'm still a big fan of watches :) Thanks a lot for making my bank account smaller lol
Nice work on the bezels....when I've faded inserts in the past I've removed them from the bezel ring as I didn't want the bleach to eat away at the adhesive and It end up coming loose at some inopportune time One thing I found that worked well on stubborn colours like the red is to use some rubbing compound ..a small amount rubb it on with your finger on a cloth and then clean off....it will lightly polish away the finish on the bezel....do it a little bit at a time until you reach the desired look .... keep up with the content man...follow you on IG and here and enjoy your vids!! You need to join in on the live stream with Paul Pluta sometime...seen ya in the comments last week...be sure to join us again...its usually a good laugh!
Rubbing compound. that's a great idea. Haha, I would have joined in with Archie if I knew how. I've now looked into it and so I'm prepared next time. I'm really glad you like the content. Have a great weekend. Adrian
I would get a domed sapphire crystal, a coin edge bezel, and a crown with a Seiko logo. If you're ambitious you could install a manual wind and hacking movement.
I've put a Hattori NH36 movement in mine, which hand winds and hacks, and has two extra (not very useful) jewels as well. These movements are made for a crown at 3 position though, but if you use a good magnification you can modify the retainer spring of the day wheel to correct the otherwise too far north position of the day indication. The rest of the movement is pretty much a drop in replacement. I've also put a double domed sapphire crystal in, from monsterwatches.nl I've got another one with a dr. Seikostan version, which has a chamfered edge. It's whichever you prefer, the Monsterwatches crystal goes almost smoothly towards the bezel. I'm putting a ceramic red triangle bezel insert in it soon.
LOL Just makes me laugh the way that zero f*@%'s are given in the way you handle the watch, some nicks on the case (self inflicted) just gets some sandpaper and goes to town on the case, love it Adrian just love it. I suppose it just adds to the overall look your obviously going for. Interested to follow the journey of this mod.
Haha, that was the whole idea behind buying the SKX, just play with it. I originally wanted a Submariner to do this with, but I'm glad I didn't, I'd be too precious with it.
Hey! Your video is amazing! I love the vintage style mod and I cannot understand why some people keep saying that they do not like it! It is just our taste and if they do not like it they can just keep it for themselves!I would like to ask how much does those metal bezels cost andfrom where did you buy them! Keep it up you are doing a great job!
Hey buddy. Really glad you like the videos. I found the bezels on eBay. I paid £20 for both the insert and the bezel itself. I think it was just from a guy rather than a shop. I found lots of aftermarket bezels, but they looked rubbish. So I’d stick with the real ones. 👍🏻
Caught the skx bug have you. Even with high horology the skx originality fits in to the collection. Try the 013. If you like the 36mm explorer you will like the skx013
Very cool vid Adrian ! Those ghost bezels look awesome ! If you want to push the mod, have u thought about putting a clear caseback ? Not a gpregous movement but that would def look nice ! Basel world 2019 is a great objective ! I'm sure that'll work out ! Cheers !
Get the grey ghost bezel on. And maybe now that you've scratched the case to buggery, the next mod could be an engraving job. Granted someone else would probably have to do it, but you could incorporate the bark and jack logo somehow?
I’m super interested in doing this, can anyone tell me where to get an extra bezel? Not the insert, I’m trying to get a spare bezel to swap in and out..will be doing this with an Skx 013
At first i thought,, Idiot! Looks unreal, like all my old ones that didn't Davey Jones, but don't work after decades, yours is an instant, "Lucky Old Faithful." Stroke of Genius there, Beauty Mate.
I'm a couple of months late on this. Did the blue continue to fade, after the bleaching or, did it stay that nice aqua color? Normally, I'd be all over you about the fake patina (don't ever do it people...EVER... it's not natural!) but, I have to admit, the aqua kinda' suits the nature of the watch. It's more playful. Too bad Seiko didn't do it that way. Put it on a black nato, though... come on xD
If you’re gonna change the crown I say upgrade the movement to an nh35, that way you get hacking and hand winding to go along with the awesome looking exterior.
That was a really cool mod...I think with the Nato you put it on, I would go with the black ghost bezel. I love the patina on the hands and dial - it looks perfect. I was planning to replace the hardlex on my Turtle when it got scratched...but it seems to hold really well (no scratches after 3 months hard wear). For a next project maybe get another SKX and do a full movement / dial / hands /bezel mod. Thank you for sharing, great video :)
When I got my SKX 013 delivered the first thing I noticed was that the watch is shinyer than I thought. It gives the watch the look which doesn't match with my expectation, it looks more like a jewelery than a field watch. Scratching it with a sand paper is over the top for me but I hope I'll find a way to matt the serface.
I want to do the same now :) Also , always a pleasure to watch your videos , and i'm happy to see your chanel growing . Next step : upgade the movement
Adrian - you’ve know idea how long I’ve been waiting for this!! Do you have any insight into how a black aluminium bezel would turn out with your bleaching treatment? Cheers
Hi Alan, the after the pepsi bezel, I do it with the black one, skip to around 5 mins and it should show you. I think the black bezel turns out better than the pepsi. Cheers, Adrian
Bark and Jack ha! Watching the video would help I suppose - it’s on my watch later list to enjoy with a beer tonight. Have a great Easter weekend and keep up the good content.
I just found this 3 year old video... Loved it. I also like the old "vintagey" look. You mentioned Coffee staining the lume, I've very interested in that but can't find a video. Did you make one?
Ha, found this looking at how to replace my faded bezel, not to make it look faded! If it helps anyone, I'm pretty sure mine faded because of pool chlorine.
Interesting video and great results in my opinion. You said in the beginning that you changed the bezel with the one of a 009. Does the 013 and the 009 have the same bezel size although they are different in case size? Thanks!
The ring is called the Bezel Gasket its stops water getting in through the front of your watch. The is another one around the crystal called ,yes you guessed it, the Crystal Gasket.
Anon Ymous I don't think the ring prevents water or moisture from anything even under the bezel. From what I've read it's to help make the bezel rotate smoother which is why you should always put a drop of silicone oil on it when you remove your bezel.
The patina you’ve added looks awesome, Adrian. Would you consider taking commissions? I lack the skill, tools and confidence to do it myself but give me the nod and I’ll order an SKX as a beater watch.
Thanks Richard. The NATO is actually a prototype Bark and Jack strap. I'm still in the testing stage, so they aren't ready to share. Thanks for watching and have a great Easter. Adrian
If you're trying to make it look more vintage, you may want to introduce some "wear" to the bezel insert. In which case (a) find a jar with lid, (2) fill the jar with coins, (3) place the bezel in the jar, and (4) give it a few shakes. This should introduce some random nicks and scratches to the bezel insert to give it a well-worn vibe. The more shakes, the more wear. Cheers!
Great advice thank you!
Will a ceramic bezel get scratches through this technique?
Great vid Adrian. "The ring that gives it the click". LOL. Such a pro. The watch looks great with that faded bezel now.
Haha, I really do need to become more professional. haha.
I've just bleached an aftermarket Pepsi bezel, and its turned out great, looks really faded and vintage. Great channel, thanks Neil
I'm glad you made this. I've been waiting for someone to do it. That pepsi faded dial and the coffee patina looks like an old comic book found in a closet after years of neglect :D Good job mate!
This bezel looks amazing paired with that nato strap! I’m obsessed!
Sometimes I’m afraid to mess up my watches. I love your “screw it, let’s do it” approach to customizing yours. It turned out fantastic.
The faded black bezel insert wins. Agree the crown does not screw back nicely in the case on the SKX. Working on this and having a B&J logo would be radical. Nice vid, mate.
Thanks buddy. I’m going to see what I can do with the crown. 🙌🏻
Wasn't expecting much at the start, but turned out really nice😅😅
Make sure you don't mix up your coffee & bleach, bit of a blurter hurter if you do.
hahahahahaha
Dipping your skin in bleach was already dumb enough...
If you keep watch tools and tinker with watches, get guitar picks of a few different gauges. The guitar pick removes bezels safely and easily.
Good advice, appreciate it!
In particular the black looks marvelous. I've seen a few people change the movement over the the NH35 which allows for hacking and manual winding. The bonus here is you would also need to replace the whole crown which would allow you to instal something else.
Enjoyed that. I did like that brief purple hue off the black bezel, though. Was sorry to see it go!
I’m going to do this with my black bezel!
Very enjoyable vid Adrian. I like that it's your discovery process and has an element of jeopardy, will the watch survive, will your fingers fall off and when it goes wrong just buff it out with some 600 grit.
How about a NH36 movement swap, do the crown at the same time. If you want unusual how about a Bark and Jack engraved chapter ring or rehaut like a modern Rolex.
A bark and jack chapter ring!!! Yes! That would be awesome.
A few people have mentioned the NH36 movement. I’m going to look into this. I guess money will play a big factor.
Glad you don’t mind the massively unprofessional approach. Haha.
Good job, any object in which you personalise always seems better
I'm not a huge 009 fan, but that faded Pepsi bezel looks awesome.
Looks fantastic! Thank you for sharing this and your other mods. Great video as always.
Fully understand that ‘oh it’s finished - what now?’ feeling..
Looks great, and just as I thought the scratches add to it with the faded bezels!
LOL so good. So funny coming back to these old vids…..
I baked the hands on my 6309-7049 at 200 degrees for 15 mins in a convection oven. The lume came out looking so perfectly aged, I cannot believe it. Matches the hour markers now.
This video got me into watches back in December of 2018 and I bought an SKX soon there after.....30 watches later and I'm still a big fan of watches :) Thanks a lot for making my bank account smaller lol
oh my god, what a lovely watch has it become!
Thanks a lot Hugo,
Nice work on the bezels....when I've faded inserts in the past I've removed them from the bezel ring as I didn't want the bleach to eat away at the adhesive and It end up coming loose at some inopportune time One thing I found that worked well on stubborn colours like the red is to use some rubbing compound ..a small amount rubb it on with your finger on a cloth and then clean off....it will lightly polish away the finish on the bezel....do it a little bit at a time until you reach the desired look .... keep up with the content man...follow you on IG and here and enjoy your vids!! You need to join in on the live stream with Paul Pluta sometime...seen ya in the comments last week...be sure to join us again...its usually a good laugh!
Rubbing compound. that's a great idea. Haha, I would have joined in with Archie if I knew how. I've now looked into it and so I'm prepared next time.
I'm really glad you like the content. Have a great weekend.
Adrian
It's up again!
That looks really good. Good effort.
The black is a bit too faded for me but the pepsi looks awesome
Yeah, I wouldn't want the red to fade at all (just the blue) it looks good.
Strangely through age the red has faded more than the blue on mine. Great content. Oh and my lume is shot which I may do something about
Just subscribed this morning - am really enjoying the content. The SKX mods have been fascinating!
Hi Ian, thanks so much for subscribing. I'm so glad you like the content. Have a great weekend.
Adrian
Class....those bezels give this legendary watch the retro look it needs 🙌
I would get a domed sapphire crystal, a coin edge bezel, and a crown with a Seiko logo. If you're ambitious you could install a manual wind and hacking movement.
I find the stock bezel goes nicely if you where it on a jubilee bracelet.
I have a SKX007 and I’m not a fan of these mods - but the domed sapphire sounds great!
I've put a Hattori NH36 movement in mine, which hand winds and hacks, and has two extra (not very useful) jewels as well. These movements are made for a crown at 3 position though, but if you use a good magnification you can modify the retainer spring of the day wheel to correct the otherwise too far north position of the day indication. The rest of the movement is pretty much a drop in replacement. I've also put a double domed sapphire crystal in, from monsterwatches.nl I've got another one with a dr. Seikostan version, which has a chamfered edge. It's whichever you prefer, the Monsterwatches crystal goes almost smoothly towards the bezel. I'm putting a ceramic red triangle bezel insert in it soon.
as for the red on the Pepsi, you can mix bleach with some glycerine gel and apply with a Q-Tip on the red and let it set until you get what you want.
LOL Just makes me laugh the way that zero f*@%'s are given in the way you handle the watch, some nicks on the case (self inflicted) just gets some sandpaper and goes to town on the case, love it Adrian just love it. I suppose it just adds to the overall look your obviously going for.
Interested to follow the journey of this mod.
Haha, that was the whole idea behind buying the SKX, just play with it. I originally wanted a Submariner to do this with, but I'm glad I didn't, I'd be too precious with it.
@@BarkandJack only ever use a mild green scotch brite pad. Sandpaper is an absolute hack- job
Hey! Your video is amazing! I love the vintage style mod and I cannot understand why some people keep saying that they do not like it! It is just our taste and if they do not like it they can just keep it for themselves!I would like to ask how much does those metal bezels cost andfrom where did you buy them! Keep it up you are doing a great job!
Hey buddy. Really glad you like the videos. I found the bezels on eBay. I paid £20 for both the insert and the bezel itself. I think it was just from a guy rather than a shop. I found lots of aftermarket bezels, but they looked rubbish. So I’d stick with the real ones. 👍🏻
the faded pepsi bezel look incrdible!!!
If i were to get anyone to proper customize my skx007, it would have been you, sir! Cool ideas, and good work. :)
im skx owner, im first time here. i really like this vid. I subscriped this channel.
Thanks so much buddy. Really glad you liked the video. 🙌🏻🍻
It looks absolutely incredible, all of the modifications to come sound awsome
Caught the skx bug have you. Even with high horology the skx originality fits in to the collection. Try the 013. If you like the 36mm explorer you will like the skx013
Funny how much these watches are worth now a days, non buggered ones I mean. Best of luck flogging that one.
that looks phenomenal, love the black one!
Very cool vid Adrian ! Those ghost bezels look awesome ! If you want to push the mod, have u thought about putting a clear caseback ? Not a gpregous movement but that would def look nice ! Basel world 2019 is a great objective ! I'm sure that'll work out ! Cheers !
Jack! Please put this SKX now on a jubilee so we can see what it looks like. Btw it looks stunning, amazing job
oh man bleached bezel looks so nice
I like the new look, I mean new old look
Looks amazing 👍🏻👍🏻 Congratz!! And Happy Easter
That looks absolutely amazing! Great job!
I want to see the bleached out black bezel on it, with that NATO strap... I think that would be awesome!
Great video!! Doing this to the seiko 5 sports blue bezel. Just got to removing the bezel.
Get the grey ghost bezel on. And maybe now that you've scratched the case to buggery, the next mod could be an engraving job. Granted someone else would probably have to do it, but you could incorporate the bark and jack logo somehow?
I think the strap looks great but is too new for the watch. The black bezel ended up looking like the rhodium dial on the yachtmaster. Cool.
That’s awesome! Is your finger ok after it being in the bleach for so long?!
I’m super interested in doing this, can anyone tell me where to get an extra bezel? Not the insert, I’m trying to get a spare bezel to swap in and out..will be doing this with an Skx 013
I got all the parts on eBay. Good luck. 👍🏻
At first i thought,, Idiot!
Looks unreal, like all my old ones that didn't Davey Jones, but don't work after decades, yours is an instant, "Lucky Old Faithful."
Stroke of Genius there, Beauty Mate.
I'm a couple of months late on this. Did the blue continue to fade, after the bleaching or, did it stay that nice aqua color?
Normally, I'd be all over you about the fake patina (don't ever do it people...EVER... it's not natural!) but, I have to admit, the aqua kinda' suits the nature of the watch. It's more playful. Too bad Seiko didn't do it that way. Put it on a black nato, though... come on xD
Looks awesome! I need to give this a try. Thanks for sharing your process.
If you’re gonna change the crown I say upgrade the movement to an nh35, that way you get hacking and hand winding to go along with the awesome looking exterior.
Beautiful result!
That was a really cool mod...I think with the Nato you put it on, I would go with the black ghost bezel. I love the patina on the hands and dial - it looks perfect. I was planning to replace the hardlex on my Turtle when it got scratched...but it seems to hold really well (no scratches after 3 months hard wear).
For a next project maybe get another SKX and do a full movement / dial / hands /bezel mod.
Thank you for sharing, great video :)
it comes out much better than i expected !!
too bad you ruin the black besel, though, i would have buy it !
Good Job! Looks Fantastic Man
just did the same to my blue turtle, looks stunning now, thanks mate!
Nice one, I bet that looks awesome.
would love to show you a pic, maybe i'll do a little video on it, but it does, turned the dial into baby blue/turquoise stuff, just epic and unique
If you're on instagram, send me a photo @barkandjack
Looks so good, great stuff!
very cool! did your finger survive the bleach?
This looks awesome Adrian :)
Good video for those who are in haste.lols. Best way to have a patina? wear the watch frequently, live your life, dive!
When I got my SKX 013 delivered the first thing I noticed was that the watch is shinyer than I thought. It gives the watch the look which doesn't match with my expectation, it looks more like a jewelery than a field watch. Scratching it with a sand paper is over the top for me but I hope I'll find a way to matt the serface.
Well done, bro!
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Also bleached a ring in the table. A pro like me... 😉
The end result on the black ring is great. I am going to try it on one of my Rolex bezels.
Hello Adrian! Can I do the same, using a q-tip & without removing the bezel?...
thanks a lot. i did it with my SKX also, its really really cool. do you know can i use the same way with my rolex pepsi insert?? thanks
i hope you did not do it to the rolex bezel..
Great job!! It looks amazing! U have skills!
I want to do the same now :)
Also , always a pleasure to watch your videos , and i'm happy to see your chanel growing .
Next step : upgade the movement
Adrian - you’ve know idea how long I’ve been waiting for this!! Do you have any insight into how a black aluminium bezel would turn out with your bleaching treatment? Cheers
Hi Alan, the after the pepsi bezel, I do it with the black one, skip to around 5 mins and it should show you. I think the black bezel turns out better than the pepsi.
Cheers,
Adrian
Bark and Jack
ha! Watching the video would help I suppose - it’s on my watch later list to enjoy with a beer tonight. Have a great Easter weekend and keep up the good content.
Hey thanks for this, tried it and wow, agreed, 'freaking awesome' is, I think, the correct expression....
The look is excellent! Love the coffee lume and faded bezel. How about a distressed strap?
I just found this 3 year old video... Loved it. I also like the old "vintagey" look. You mentioned Coffee staining the lume, I've very interested in that but can't find a video. Did you make one?
Ha, found this looking at how to replace my faded bezel, not to make it look faded! If it helps anyone, I'm pretty sure mine faded because of pool chlorine.
Thanks for your video. Excatly what im looking for, easy and simple. Thank again🙏🏻👍
Hey Adrian, Nice upgrade! maybe put it on a nice distressed leather strap? great video and keep going on! cheers
Dude! If you would turn your bezel around you would see that seiko left a small space to insert your tool and pop your bezel
Looks great!
Great vids by the way
Can’t this be done with a q-tip and bleach?
Beautiful job
Interesting video and great results in my opinion. You said in the beginning that you changed the bezel with the one of a 009. Does the 013 and the 009 have the same bezel size although they are different in case size? Thanks!
This should work on a submariner aluminum bezel insert.
Fudging EPIC video!!!! It looks amazing!!!! And excellent band btw. Any link to purchase one?
How long did you have to keep it in the bleach? It didn’t even phase my bezel insert at all, even after 20 minutes.
Possible movement upgrade to like an nh36? Or at least change the day/date wheels to black.
Would prefer the black ghost bezel 👍
😉👍
The ring is called the Bezel Gasket its stops water getting in through the front of your watch. The is another one around the crystal called ,yes you guessed it, the Crystal Gasket.
Thanks so much for letting me know. Adrian
Anon Ymous I don't think the ring prevents water or moisture from anything even under the bezel. From what I've read it's to help make the bezel rotate smoother which is why you should always put a drop of silicone oil on it when you remove your bezel.
Redbirdsfan1970 That’s correct. Bezel gasket is purely there to make the rotation smoother
I love your skx. Makes me want to do mine but I'm so clumsy 😆
So sick dude
Cool vid. Any ideas on ageing a ceramic bezel?
The patina you’ve added looks awesome, Adrian. Would you consider taking commissions? I lack the skill, tools and confidence to do it myself but give me the nod and I’ll order an SKX as a beater watch.
how long did the bleaching process take for the black bezel? Trying to do the same for my 013. Love your videos btw!
Direct sunlight will fade a candy red into a matte orange.
Nice job, looks much more interesting. Where is the NATO from out of curiosity? Have a good Easter.
Thanks Richard. The NATO is actually a prototype Bark and Jack strap. I'm still in the testing stage, so they aren't ready to share. Thanks for watching and have a great Easter.
Adrian
Very cool mod!! Maybe there is a way to mod the DW as well?
It would suit a well worn black leather nato strap