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Author:  zak57 [ Fri Nov 13, 2015 6:58 am ]
Post subject:  CSO With Painted Bezel Markers?
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Don't believe I have seen a CSO With painted bezel markers like the one above. At first I thought it was the lighting but the markers between 40 & 45 show some paint loss. Just curious as to whether there were some CSOs with painted markers. I suspect it's a DIY job but thought I'd check with the better informed.
Author:  Novacastrian [ Fri Nov 13, 2015 1:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: CSO With Painted Bezel Markers?
I agree. Easy enough to do. I've actually found the easiest way is to take the bezel off, then use nail polish. You cover the whole bezel with it and then wipe off with acetone.
Author:  zak57 [ Fri Nov 13, 2015 1:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: CSO With Painted Bezel Markers?
So that's how it's done! I imagined a single haired brush and a very steady hand. I'll definitely try that if my B-1 loses any paint from the markers. Thanks for that. Doesn't suit the CSO though.
Author:  sco [ Fri Nov 20, 2015 8:01 am ]
Post subject:  Re: CSO With Painted Bezel Markers?
Totally agree that it doesn't suit the CSO. I'm wearing mine today and comparing to the painted bezel, I'll stick where I'm at, and go naked!
Author:  zak57 [ Fri Nov 20, 2015 11:27 am ]
Post subject:  Re: CSO With Painted Bezel Markers?
sco wrote:
Totally agree that it doesn't suit the CSO. I'm wearing mine today and comparing to the painted bezel, I'll stick where I'm at, and go naked!

Yep, starkers with just your watch gleaming in the morning sunlight.....
Author:  Robertus61 [ Sat Nov 21, 2015 8:34 am ]
Post subject:  A different opinion
I beg to disagree with some of you: I had the same model (blue dial though) and could not read bezel quick enough so I've asked my watchmaker to paint the engravings with black laque. So he did and it did a marvel. Reading was just enhanced and I did not find it out of style. Many similar models were originally painted (e. g. the Colt and SO at some point if I remember well). I've sold mine to finance a pre-loved Steelfish Chrono BEB dial later but the paint did not get off in about a decade (cautious) use. If you don't like the paint or want to sell the watch later you can get rid of the laque easily.
Attachment shows my Breitlings back then. (A few changes since...)
Best,
Robert
Author:  zak57 [ Sat Nov 21, 2015 8:59 am ]
Post subject:  Re: A different opinion
Robertus61 wrote:
I beg to disagree with some of you: I had the same model (blue dial though) and could not read bezel quick enough so I've asked my watchmaker to paint the engravings with black laque. So he did and it did a marvel. Reading was just enhanced and I did not find it out of style. Many similar models were originally painted (e. g. the Colt and SO at some point if I remember well). I've sold mine to finance a pre-loved Steelfish Crhono BEB dial later but the paint did not get off in about a decade (cautious) use. If you don't like the paint or want to sell the watch later you can get rid of the laque easily.
Attachment shows my Breitlings back then. (A few changes since...)
Best,
Robert

Yep, your man did a great job there but I still prefer the CSO with out the painted markers.
Author:  Robertus61 [ Sat Nov 21, 2015 9:04 am ]
Post subject:  Re: A different opinion
zak57 wrote:
Robertus61 wrote:
I beg to disagree with some of you: I had the same model (blue dial though) and could not read bezel quick enough so I've asked my watchmaker to paint the engravings with black laque. So he did and it did a marvel. Reading was just enhanced and I did not find it out of style. Many similar models were originally painted (e. g. the Colt and SO at some point if I remember well). I've sold mine to finance a pre-loved Steelfish Chrono BEB dial later but the paint did not get off in about a decade (cautious) use. If you don't like the paint or want to sell the watch later you can get rid of the laque easily.
Attachment shows my Breitlings back then. (A few changes since...)
Best,
Robert

Yep, your man did a great job there but I still prefer the CSO with out the painted markers.


And the Chrono Cockpit bezel is painted too... My man was the leader watchmaker of the local Rolex Service Center :)
Author:  zak57 [ Sat Nov 21, 2015 12:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: CSO With Painted Bezel Markers?
A good friend to have!
Author:  Helderberg [ Sat Nov 21, 2015 4:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: CSO With Painted Bezel Markers?
There is no right or wrong for this. Just whatever you like.
Be safe, Frank. ;)
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