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Can’t give better detailed informations than Nanuq, and as English is not my native language, here is some case pics.

Someone said 6538?

This is a worthy endeavour but be prepared to pay 2 or 3 times what you anticipated. I built a couple based on Silix etc oversized cases and they were just .... wrong. The 6536 Small Crown is tiny on the wrist and thinner than you can imagine. The 6538 uses roughly the same dimensions but it's thicker. It's very hard to get the right relative size to the pieces. Look at mine and Bart's ... the bezel has to extend over the edge of the case just the slightest amount on the 9:00 side and the 3:00 side is tougher. The big crown has to clear the bezel by just a smidgen and it has to seat next to the case. I wound up experimenting with countersinking my gen 702 tube into the case to get just the right clearances. The bezel can't be too thick top to bottom and it needs the slightest gap underside between the case and bezel ... they're not supposed to rub. The lugs begin the curve of the top surface at the flat ring beneath the bezel, and are already curving down and away as they appear beneath the coin edge. Most cases extend the flat surface out too far before they begin the curve. The sides are not vertical, so you have to make sure the tube hole is drilled parallel to the deck, not perpendicular to the side. Then there's the much coveted "canoe" shape to the lugs as their tips extend downward. Phong and MQ do this, but you have to be relentless with MQ so he knows that you know he's willing to send you crap, and push him into sending the good stuff. He'll complain ... who cares? Be politely pushy and do not take no for an answer. As for the crystal, a gen T-17 will cost more than a cheap car, and it's really the only correct part. Watch out for aftermarket pieces sold in "genuine wax envelopes", those are easy to fake too. When you're done you'll have an icon and you'll be astounded how small it is. You'll forget you're wearing it, which is exactly how these are supposed to be. Remember they are tools, nothing more. A commercial diver straps on his watch (or they used to!) as part of his rig... it's just a tool. The only care you give it when you're at work is once in awhile you remember not to smash it as you're moving something heavy. I have over 1,000 hours as a commercial diver and watches are only in the way, the divemaster is in charge anyway. But it's a good backup. So 6538 or 5510 or 1665, it's a tool to be cared for by keeping it clean, tested and regulated. It will show signs of much use, and much care, and keep great time. My 1665 has new seals and the band is stretched beyond belief. That's about perfect. Good luck on this adventure! Make sure you get a GOOD dial and case, and the rest you can improve over time as funds allow. It's gonna be expensive.

Happy New Year, bros!

5510 counts?

That’s visual poetry right there!

TC 16622

The dark side of the Moon .... 😳

If interested in a gen uae dial pm me. I can find all kind of Arab dials. For Franken projects I use gen faded dials. I have perfect gen dials too.:-)

I’m UK based and could give it a go. I expect it to be a 30 second job to remove the marker. This is my tool kit. All risks on you though. Alternatively, contact @SSTEEL as @Legend has already said. I use him myself after my attempts at fixing.

I agree that double ARs look nice for some watches, but for APs, it actually makes the watch look inaccurate as gen AP crystals are all single AR. Also, the double AR accentuates the flaws on the tapisseries and printing for the rep. Double AR crystals are also prone to surface scratches and marring. My gen 15400, with single AR crystal

Any time! I use Noctilumina - http://www.noctilumina.com/ I usually mix some combination of G15F with AG40F, AG44F, TG45F, and AN98F. Then I add Binder 3 until the mix is like brownie batter - kind of thick but with some viscous properties. The light creamy tone was 1/3 of G15F, AG40F and TG45F. The dark yellow tone was 1/3 G15F, AG44F, TG45F with a dash of AN98F.

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@danielv2000 ... what about an A/6538 ?

A couple of mine. One tropical dial and one HR build. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Here's mine. Not really a Franken but I like it

Sincere new year to all

Breitling Bullhead for today

I enjoy working on perfecting these DWs. I really think that version of the PN is the best dial he did. Here, I reshaped the case totally. Lugs top, sides of the case and bezel. I sanded the acrylic insert so it's absolutely leveled with the metal of the bezel. Dial was textured and aged. It now has that rough texture you can see on Mazzariol macro pictures. Of course: gen coronet installed, gen crown and gen T21.