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ROLEX 5513 Spider Franken build After exactly 6 months since I started on this project I can now announce that my Franken ROLEX 5513 Spider is now fully assembled and finished . I´m still considering a GEN 702 crown (Anyone got one?) but then again the Athaya is also great. So once more here´s the parts list and then I let you guys enjoy the assembly pics by the master himself Joran (@DR3M3L at RWI and a very skilled watchmaker). He did an incredible job of putting it all together after @Rolojack did an amazing job on the case (see part 2 of the build for that). A big thank you to all of you who have responded to me a long the way. A very special thank you goes out to @Ingelero who has been a big inspiration and help in my journey. He is one of kind guy and his love and passion for Vintage Rolex has inspired me to the vintage route. For part 1 of the 5513 build click here: http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/178404-5513-build-parts-now-complete/ For part 2 of the 5513 build click here: http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/178871-5513-case-origin/ Updated Parts list: Cartel 5513 case (Modded to a 1984 5513 by Rolojack) Helenarou Caseback (flatter than the cartel) NOS Swiss ETA 2846 GEN ROLEX 5513 Spider Dial GEN TUDOR Mercedes Hands (switched from the TCV1 and clarks because of softer white) GEN ROLEX 5513 Insert GEN ROLEX T-19 (switched from aftermarket to GEN because of clarity) Aftermarket Bezel Assembly Athaya 702 tube & crown Yuki Bracelet and clasp WSO 580 ends Gen spec spring bars Pics and text Courtesy of Joran (D3M3L at RWI) GEN 5513 Spider Dial Removing the old (bold) plexi: Fitting new gen plexi: Insert fitted and bezel added to the case: Dial: Removing datewheel and it's gears: Dial and hands attached, into the case: Silicon grease on the sealings, caseback back on and the bracelet attached! And waterproofed till 6 Bar

First time I saw your work on my bench mate, bloody awesome job you did there. I'm sure we'll talk soon, are you a member of RWI too? @Sub007, thanks for trusting me with this build. All parts where very special and the result is a one of a kind watch (which I want to own myself now...!). See you soon! ** This message may, or may not, be sent using Tapatalk **

you can get him to take down the outside of the CGs maybe.

Very nice!!

Nice build! Congrats

Amazing!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

congrats on the finished project. great looking. cheers, larry

nice.. did your Athaya tube have an accident?

Yum yum! Love cartel case based 5513s, and this might just be one of the best I've seen. Imo perfect as is, keep the athaya crown and use funds for next build [emoji106]

Congrats on an exceptional build. Love the dial. Sent from my droptop using telepathy

That looks really great! I am glad I could be part of it. Enjoy!!!!!!!

What a watch! Congrats on the finished project - the effort on sourcing good parts shows. Anything else on the horizon?

Been there, done that, sucks.. I empathize.

Been there more times than I care to admit. Get right back on the horse brutha

Matt and I had talked about a modern size Day-Date, so I think he's open to it.