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Old 22 January 2018, 08:01 AM   #1
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Best way to retouch enamel in bezel on 16520 Daytona

Evening all, the enamel on the bezel of my 1995 Zenith Daytona is beginning to look a bit sorry for itself. Is this something Rolex will sort out in a service or is there a simple trick to improving the look myself?

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Old 23 January 2018, 06:34 AM   #2
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Haven’t heard of any tricks. How sorry looking are we talking? Rolex St James in London will sort you out a new bezel during service, I’m unsure however if the replacement will be the laser etched version. Someone on here should know.


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Old 23 January 2018, 08:01 AM   #3
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This what I use at my jewelry store for things like that. If you order it, make sure to buy the solvent too. I apply it with a cotton swab type makeup applicator, let it air dry for about 20 minutes, use another swab with solvent to remove the excess. Simple to use and it looks great.
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Old 23 January 2018, 08:43 AM   #4
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Haven’t heard of any tricks. How sorry looking are we talking? Rolex St James in London will sort you out a new bezel during service, I’m unsure however if the replacement will be the laser etched version. Someone on here should know.


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Thanks, the bezel has lost maybe 50% of the black paint now. It just looks a bit worn while the rest of the watch is in pretty good condition.
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Old 23 January 2018, 08:46 AM   #5
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This what I use at my jewelry store for things like that. If you order it, make sure to buy the solvent too. I apply it with a cotton swab type makeup applicator, let it air dry for about 20 minutes, use another swab with solvent to remove the excess. Simple to use and it looks great.
Many thanks. You basically fill the numbers and then wipe away the excess? Sounds simple enough.
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Old 23 January 2018, 09:25 AM   #6
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Many thanks. You basically fill the numbers and then wipe away the excess? Sounds simple enough.
That is correct. A little goes a long way, and you don't want to get in between the bezel and crystal. When using the solvent, use VERY little to start. If you use too much it makes a mess and gets all over everything. Just fill in the areas you need to, let it air dry for 15-20 minutes, if it's dry enough it will no longer look "wet". Put a little solvent on the makeup applicator and wipe off the excess. You made need to do the last step a few times to remove it all, take your time, it won't all come off the first time. Be sure to wipe gently, if you push hard it will take out the color down in the recessed areas. Don't use Q-tip type applicator, they are too fuzzy, makeup ones look similar but have a tighter weave to them.
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Old 23 January 2018, 11:00 AM   #7
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Very easy to do !

YouTube has several videos showing bezel restoration..........watch them.

Go to a local hobby store and get model enamel paint, clean VERY well, let paint dry, then scrape off excess with plastic or thin aluminum. I cut a piece out of a soda can and removed excess cleanly in little time.
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Old 23 January 2018, 11:02 AM   #8
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Very easy to do !



YouTube has several videos showing bezel restoration..........watch them.



Go to a local hobby store and get model enamel paint, clean VERY well, let paint dry, then scrape off excess with plastic or thin aluminum. I cut a piece out of a soda can and removed excess cleanly in little time.


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Beautiful Tudor. I like the “before “ look and more vintage.


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