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Well, that's pretty much the info I sent you via pm. I'll post it here, others may find it useful too: If I were to build another 5517, I would buy the complete case set from Ruby. (Request login password via email: infor@rubyswatch.com) http://www.rubyswatch.com/Products/watch-cases/sub-c5517 Ruby's bezel insert is currently the best, it's also included in the case set: http://www.rubyswatch.com/products/k15-|-submariner-|-5517-|-bezel-insret-1878 Although not perfect, dial from Ruby too: http://www.rubyswatch.com/Products/parts/sub-5517 Hands from Yuki: https://www.yukiwatch.com/catalog/item/6960394/8865330.htm https://www.yukiwatch.com/catalog/item/6960394/9842879.htm https://yukiwatch.ecwid.com/Submariner-5517-hand-set-p35282255 702 crown and tube either gen or from Athaya: http://parts.athayavintage.com/product/aftermarket-702-crown-and-tube/ Movement: Ruby’s case is for a Gen 1520 movement. Alternatively an ETA2846 with adapter ring from Yuki. Check case dimensions with Ruby first. She may have an adapter too. https://yukiwatch.ecwid.com/ETA-adaptor-retro-fit-cal-15X0-case-p35063689 Admiralty Grey NATO strap from Phoenix, the original MOD supplier: https://www.esprit-nato.com/en/phoenix-nato-watch-straps/792-2933-admiralty-grey-phoenix-nato-watch-strap.html#/28-width_lug_buckle-20_mm Check out the section for modding services here on RWG: https://rwg.cc/forum/179-repairmodification-services/ Caveat: Some may suggest it, but bon't buy any parts from MQ! He's tricky to deal with at best. That’s abut it. Good luck!

Wait no, that has the original Seiko bracelet not the mesh from the great North. Nice collection. Love the Moon , the Pumkin and the Tissot Well that's boring. Was hoping for a little more color This thread is reaching Hall of Fame Status

"Cool, so do you think that maybe this is not a gen bezel? It seems kinda tall and wide, especially compared to the 1603 bezel, but i have not handled one before." Yours looks like the standard 'engine turned' bezel for 16xx DJ but the 30.38mm ID size is off quite a bit. I measured a couple genuine 16xx engine turned steel bezels like yours and they are 34.65mm OD, 1.75mm high, and 30.5mm ID. All my 36mm genuine DJ bezels are the same 30.5mm ID, slow set, QS acrylic, and sapphire. Quick set acrylic ET 36mm DJ bezel is 34.8mm OD, 2.1mm high and 30.5mm ID. Sapphire ET 36mm DJ bezel is 34.4mm OD, 2.3mm high and 30.5mm ID. Oys perp date bezels are 29.5mm ID. Engine turned OPD bezels have hour markers standing above the 'engine turned' marks on the top surface...one for each hour except the 12 has two. Like this: https://rwg.cc/topic/195803-123-build-15010-franken/ I can not remember seeing a replica (genuine style) engine turned DJ bezel but they are probably being made somewhere.

+1 Great Help from Jack

It was in 2016. Dunno if you’ve heard about this, but this is our boy going fast.