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Good morning fellow watch enthusiasts... The 5513 has arrived and is on the wrist today, just in time for my birthday and Christmas. Little history on how it got to me just to show that shipping and receiving can be interesting sometimes. Received tracking information and a few days later I checked to see where the package was. For some reason it went through customs in NY and then went through customs in Chicago a few days later, which I had never seen before. No big deal as I am in WA state so needs to make its way across the country. Then I check a couple days later and it is in Denver CO out for delivery but cannot be delivered due to incorrect address.....Now I am starting to panic. Contact USPS and they are really no help at all. Contact the shipper and he contacts Canada post and we still really do not know what is going on. 3 Days later tracking shows the package in Spokane WA, now I am feeling pretty good that she is coming home. However 4 hours later tracking shows it was delivered to a mailbox in Denver.....Now I am really confused and think I may be losing some holiday cheer. Yesterday I called USPS again, waited for about an hour on hold and they tell me it was delivered to my mailbox at 2PM yesterday but the tracking online still shows it was delivered in Denver, but also left Spokane the day before. She stated that in the 20 years of working at USPS she has never seen this happen. On her computer the package(s) was delivered to 2 different addresses in 2 different states within a 15 hour window. The same tracking number was issued to 2 different packages I have never seen that happen before and I hope it never happens again... So on to the build: Dbane modded the case and assembled the watch. He also helped with parts selection and build development. Many thanks to him for his patience with me through this process. A truly skilled watchsmith and a great guy and asset to the forum. Yuki modded case set with custom serial number (numbers that are special to me but period correct) Yuki ETA dial and hands Brand new Swiss ETA 2824 CWP (Michael Young) dome crystal Yuki 7206 bracelet (I am going to bite the bullet and get a genuine bracelet). Genuine crown Genuine MKIII bezel insert This is my first 5513 and it may be my favorite piece that I have ever owned, genuine or rep. Just a perfect balance of simplistic class but also sporty and rugged. I know one thing DOME crystals rule! Here are some pictures from my iPhone. I set up a makeshift light box and tripod but pics still need some work... Want to thank dbane again for everything. First class gentleman.

I'll start it off today with my 6538 in the winter sun

And just to add I like this aging style vs the ones that look like they've been sleeping in a swamp for 20 yrs

To Infinity and Beyond!

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What else would I be wearing today...My new born

Looks really good, Dbane is very talented and a great guy you lucked out! Enjoy

Playa playa! I didnt know you was a rapper! Just kidding mate, I'm just being jealous it doesnt come with an XS strap. What are you going to mod? Wear her in good health

Strange. Never seen such a review for non-watch items and poster is MIA after posting this...

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irolexu forgot how we do it. Install all of your bearings and springs first. Then set the bezel on top of them. THEN put your retainer ring on with the skinny side down. Then press the retainer ring into position, gently. You can use a bezel from a datejust, turn it upside down, if fits perfectly over the crystal. Press it down gently until you have the correct tension against you bezel. Install the insert and you are done