Is there a company that offers...

[Finslayer83]

A service to "matte" a dial?

I've got a project 16610 that is mostly complete but would love to have a matte dial for it. 16800 dials are out there but have no lume, so I was wondering if I snagged another 16610 dial if I could send it somewhere to get a matte finish on it.

Would love to take the sheen off the dial and it have less "pop" than it does now. My CWC and 2254 are much more legible and don't have the sheen the Sub does.

Next to my CWC for reference.



If not I'll be fine and get on with life but never hurts to ask if I'm throwing money into the hole.

[77T]

You could have a gloss dial refinished but it will be a complete reprint of the text printed on it.

Or...first consider a clear coat airbrush using a matte acrylic (after removing all the WG plots & logo.


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[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by 77T

Or...first consider a clear coat airbrush using a matte acrylic (after removing all the WG plots & logo.


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That is such a good idea if all else fails

I love problem solving. That’s why I used to love to “modify” cars. Sometimes you just have to think outside the box.

Have a good one!

[1665fan]

No, look for a real matte dial

[Finslayer83]

Originally Posted by 1665fan

No, look for a real matte dial

If I could find a luminova service dial that’s matte I’d be all over it.

[037]

Originally Posted by Finslayer83

If I could find a luminova service dial that’s matte I’d be all over it.

Why not a 16800 dial? Or, better yet, start with a 16800.

Edit: I missed seeing Sillo38's post above

[Finslayer83]

Originally Posted by 037

Why not a 16800 dial? Or, better yet, start with a 16800.

Was the intent but I got this 16610 for 1/2 what a 16800 is bringing in on the market.

Made the decision easy.

[037]

Originally Posted by Finslayer83

Was the intent but I got this 16610 for 1/2 what a 16800 is bringing in on the market.

Made the decision easy.

Can't argue that.

Maybe look at yours like a gilt glossy 5513 and know that matte dials aren't always preferred.

[othertbone]

Bark and Jack would tell you to rub coffee on it

[kpinthebay]

Originally Posted by othertbone

Bark and Jack would tell you to rub coffee on it

I thought I was the only one who watches too much YouTube. They even got me to sign up for premium.

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[othertbone]

Originally Posted by yilver

I thought I was the only one who watches too much YouTube. They even got me to sign up for premium.

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Ha I am always making youtube jokes. A couple Archie references were understood, but they mostly go over peoples heads.

Yep love all my youtube watch guys!

[playford]

Originally Posted by othertbone

Ha I am always making youtube jokes. A couple Archie references were understood, but they mostly go over peoples heads.

Yep love all my youtube watch guys!

LOL my gf does Archie impressions.

Tbf the Bark and Jack antics were with a £100 watch not a Rolex, I don't think Adrian is the worst by a long shot.

[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by othertbone

Ha I am always making youtube jokes. A couple Archie references were understood, but they mostly go over peoples heads.



Yep love all my youtube watch guys!

I don’t see much YouTube, but I did see a bark and jack review of a 34mm oyster perpetual and maaaaaaaan I am still in love with that watch.

[Chewbacca]

Lemon juice.

[Ssunnylee24]

I actually like the fact that you are doing things the way you like em done.
kudos to you and I'll be watching the progress!

[Finslayer83]

Originally Posted by Ssunnylee24

I actually like the fact that you are doing things the way you like em done.
kudos to you and I'll be watching the progress!

It's no fun just to think what if. Making it mine is 1/2 the fun.

I've said it on here before I'd love some cool sterile dial model Sub (think 5517 but sterile) - I enjoy Rolex for the history and the simple fact they were the pioneering force behind professional / tool watches when it comes to divers. Folks bought em cause they were mechanically sound and up to the demanding environment. Marketing took off from there...

Could care less about the cost / statement / bling that a lot of folks buy a Rolex for, in fact that is one of the biggest turn offs for me about the brand.

I just wish I could of been in a position financially when you could get a used Sub for reasonable prices. I'd have several projects going

Originally Posted by FTX I

I'm considering a CWC. Really like this watch. My only problem is the standard nato strap that bothers the hell out of me. I'd have to go with a leather option they have but I'm not sure yet.

It is my favorite in the collection right now. I've considered picking up a 1980 model or having CWC use the 1980 dial / handset in a MKII case (as I did above with the 1983 resissue). What is fun about CWC is that if you message them on IG they will literally run in the shop and make sure parts are there for what you want done. That into itself is something cool about ownership.

Only reason I've not jumped on an auto already is that my Omega 2254 shares the same space and I already have the quartz (more true to legit issue).

Get one!

[FTX I]

Originally Posted by Finslayer83

It is my favorite in the collection right now. I've considered picking up a 1980 model or having CWC use the 1980 dial / handset in a MKII case (as I did above with the 1983 resissue). What is fun about CWC is that if you message them on IG they will literally run in the shop and make sure parts are there for what you want done. That into itself is something cool about ownership.

Only reason I've not jumped on an auto already is that my Omega 2254 shares the same space and I already have the quartz (more true to legit issue).

Get one!

Nice to hear that. Thanks brother. I really like sword hands. I've had two 2254.50 and the idea of owning another one never left my mind. Probably why I got the Ocean Rover. The mil Sub look was a bonus and all the modern features as well but the 2254.50 vibe is there. I feel more or less the same with CWC (not comparing brands of course). Interesting you mentioned that. Thank you.

[Finslayer83]

Originally Posted by FTX I

Nice to hear that. Thanks brother. I really like sword hands. I've had two 2254.50 and the idea of owning another one never left my mind. Probably why I got the Ocean Rover. The mil Sub look was a bonus and all the modern features as well but the 2254.50 vibe is there. I feel more or less the same with CWC (not comparing brands of course). Interesting you mentioned that. Thank you.

Avid fan of the sword hands.

5517 is the ole grail.

[FTX I]

I'm considering a CWC. Really like this watch. My only problem is the standard nato strap that bothers the hell out of me. I'd have to go with a leather option they have but I'm not sure yet.

[sillo]

Maybe you can find a 16800 dial with some messed up lume for cheap and then have it relumed.

[Finslayer83]

Originally Posted by sillo38

Maybe you can find a 16800 dial with some messed up lume for cheap and then have it relumed.

Didn't even cross my mind....this has potential.

Who is the best re-lume outfit I should look into?

[Laszlo]

CWC is really nice! What’s the exact model? I haven’t seen one with a pip. Great collection!

[joli160]

Spay tin matte lacquer, it's not difficult to DIY

[Finslayer83]

Originally Posted by Laszlo

CWC is really nice! What’s the exact model? I haven’t seen one with a pip. Great collection!

It is the 1983 Reissue and the contact (Mal) at CWC was able to drop the complete movement into a fully brushed MKII case vs the polished case it normally comes in.

https://www.cwcwatch.com/collections...y-divers-watch

MKII Case for reference

https://www.cwcwatch.com/collections...rs-watch-matte

I re-profiled the crown guards to be more like the original issue (not as prominent) and the end result is the ultimate beater. Expensive for a quartz but in the end I'd do it over 100%. It's a superb grab n go watch.

Originally Posted by james_turk

The cyclops delete looks fantastic on the 16610.

Thank you! Doing so made the 16610 work for me as I despise the cyclops. It wears like a slightly larger 14060M, I get the bonus of having a date, and SEL.



The sides were beat to hell and camfers gone so I went the next step and brushed both sides and I'm pleased with the toned down look.





I'm very very pleased with where it sits today and has made wearing the watch far more enjoyable than a vanilla 16610. I got it for a song and told Rik (where I got it) it was going to be a long term project / EDC watch for me. Should the need arise it can be restored to new by Mike @Rolliworks or the team at LAWW. That said I'm keeping this beast for the long haul.

Originally Posted by Fire bloke

Love the CWC ----- a watch with history
Not many know that it is ....
The watch that replaced the MILSUB

And therein lies the beauty. I've only had one comment on it in the wild and it was by a guy wearing a Grand Seiko. It is a WIS watch 100% no doubt about it.

[james_turk]

The cyclops delete looks fantastic on the 16610.

[Fire bloke]

Love the CWC ----- a watch with history
Not many know that it is ....
The watch that replaced the MILSUB

[037]

[LandWatch]

Originally Posted by Finslayer83

A service to "matte" a dial?

I've got a project 16610 that is mostly complete but would love to have a matte dial for it. 16800 dials are out there but have no lume, so I was wondering if I snagged another 16610 dial if I could send it somewhere to get a matte finish on it.

Would love to take the sheen off the dial and it have less "pop" than it does now. My CWC and 2254 are much more legible and don't have the sheen the Sub does.

Next to my CWC for reference.



If not I'll be fine and get on with life but never hurts to ask if I'm throwing money into the hole.

You have excellent taste! My CWC is the standard with C3 lume and sapphire. I love the pared-down simplicity.

[Finslayer83]

Originally Posted by HighlandWatch

You have excellent taste! My CWC is the standard with C3 lume and sapphire. I love the pared-down simplicity.

Gotta go get my briefcase out of the truck and take a similar pic

I wish CWC would do the C3 version of the 1983, hell make it the standard as I prefer the C3 to the faux patina, but that fat minute hand sent me over the edge and I jumped on in!

Originally Posted by In-Cog-Neeto

Dig what you are doing bud

Thank you sir!

[LandWatch]

Originally Posted by Finslayer83

Gotta go get my briefcase out of the truck and take a similar pic

I wish CWC would do the C3 version of the 1983, hell make it the standard as I prefer the C3 to the faux patina, but that fat minute hand sent me over the edge and I jumped on in!



Thank you sir!

They do if you go with the auto version: light vintage, dark vintage or C3. Yours looks great, though!


https://www.cwcwatch.com/collections...=8108499337330