Bleach the bezel insert into a faded color! This is part 3 of our watch aging guide and this time we'll age the bezel insert using a combination of insert bleaching and stone washing.
This guide focuses mostly on colored aluminum, stainless steel, and ceramic inserts. But if you have a colorless plain stainless steel insert, the techniques mentioned in this video still work to a certain extent.
Timestamps:
▶ 00:00 - Introduction
▶ 00:41 - Types of bezel inserts
▶ 01:11 - Removing bezel insert
▶ 01:47 - Cleaning the bezel insert
▶ 02:04 - How to bleach aluminum inserts
▶ 03:04 - How to bleach stainless steel inserts and ceramic inserts
▶ 03:42 - Bleaching chapter ring
▶ 04:22 - Stone washing
▶ 05:29 - Reinstalling the bezel insert
Bezel and bezel inserts featured in the video: https://shop.diywatch.club/collections/bezel-bezel-insert
Have fun with your watch!
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