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In the case of 5513, Yuki case does not offer a great deal of advantages over the MBW in terms of CG, rehault and the shape overall. I have had both gen and yuki. The rehault on yuki case I found was too thick to a point unacceptable. The CG was same shape as MBW The only advantage of using a yuki is their engraving (although not very good i must say). Save your money.. send your 5513 to a modder on the boards. I am sure someone will be able to help you. Below are some pics you can compare your MBW to my yuki built 5513. my gen my franken 5513 using yuki case

My favourite one is this 001b This one is the old rep that was purchased few years back reasonable dial & no-strap dimple case (aka EL case) CG was OK, Crown needs some T-48 level crown..

thanks Catalin.. That's good news for us. Flex

looking good.. & I placed an order... can't wait to see it! already have an aftermarket dial and honpo folded bracelet for it........ flex

Pre- A buckle will be sweet.. how about some old school style Pre-V? Paul, you're doing fantatic job for our community.. flex

Agree with teejay.. I have always seen his pic that he wore a 5512

Nice. a PVD 201A. Hope I can get one, too.

Gold moonphase..........please! that's what I have always wanted....... flex

I only know that some gen owners would get Gen 1655 service Bezel and Gen 1655 service dial to convert their 1675 into a 1655 for a new look flex

JoeyB, your custom work is really amazing. You can find bezel insert from timeman.net Great work and I think you'are the only one that can fit a 2893-2 (I could be wrong though).

Nice watch.. could you let me know where you got the datewheel? I would swap the insert with something better e.g. NDtrading or Yuki or Andy

I'm also building a 201/A. Have gen crown and CG. Case is EL. HANDS: I'd go for the new FGD hands.. they look perfect. MOVEMENT 18k beat old school movement: http://cgi.ebay.com/UNITAS-ETA-6497-1-BASIC-Watch-Movement-small-s-9h-/370365206123?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item563b7c8e6b THICK CRYTSAL: Need some inputs as well. I am not satisfied with what we have in the market. I have had one that was bulit by VAC. I wish i knew the source of that crystal. it was very thick saphire crystal. Hope above helps! Flex

The watch looks perfect! very nice.. Flex

Sorry didn't check this thread for a long time. In addition tot he problem listed above, I think the case is over-polished. look at the shinny round lugs. also there appears to be some blemish appearing on that dial. The movement (if it is still working) & caseback need to be checked carefully. Flex

Re-finished dial you would also need a better geninue bezel insert & a geninue dial.

I like 3 for the dial, but the hands seem to be replacement at some angels. With vintage rolex, all the money is on the dial. so, you need to find out the serial number range to determine if the dial was fitted, when the watch was born. Flex

DRSD would be the one to sell.. I have never seen a rep dial that looks 100% accurate (albeit early NDT trding one looks quite good). thanks, Flex

thanks for the tips, Pre V. I will dig this thread up when I go there for my bext business trip! flex

I don't think there is any (at least not to my knowledge). all the good ones I know are located in GZ. Thanks Flex

I wouldn't do it. your gen is beatiful and unique as it is. I would love to see how that dial is fitted on a PVD Sub case. that would be lovely. Flex

Back when the accurate PN dial was hard to come by. I bit the bullet & bought a gen dial and have it refinished by the redial company in Texas/ Dallas. The dial has been sitting in my part box for 1.5 year. I like your painting of the second hand in red. Very unique. Flex

very beautiful refinished dial! flex

Second that

I will only purchase the movement ring from Stilty.. Support our fellow members. I was in China on biz.. and noted that this year the Chinese rep factories have introduced many new vintage models, 6542 GMT with 2836-2 movement (Swiss service Dial, 1675 bezel insert, and Silver datewheel), 7836 folded bracelet, 1655.. a lot of no CG Sub... I think the cartels will be able to get them soon. Flex