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My MBW-based 5514 has a gen 5513 bezel/insert, so you can use this for comparison Rolex used the same bezel/case for the 5512, 5513 & 1680 models. Similarly, as far as I know, MBW did likewise (except that all were etched as '5513' between their lugs).

Right & if you find a gen case for sale, check the temperature in hell, because it is likely about to freeze over. Gen Daytona cases rarely come up for sale &, when they do, they sell for far more than the total cost of a V72-powered DW franken. Best to use a DW case, which is dimensionally the same as the gen. Ask DW if engraved (as opposed to laser etched) lug numbering is available. Beyond that, there are dozens of reviews, tutorials & journals detailing the assembly of members' DW Daytonas that you can (& should) search out on RWG before beginning your own project. This will save you (& us) alot of (duplicated) effort.

Ending the work week wearing the Prodigal Son

The watch used as the initial test bed for the powdered graphite treatment was returned to me tonight. Oddly, not due to any mechanical problems, but, instead, because its owner simply tired of it. Not only is this infamously unreliable Asian Rube Goldberg chronograph still keeping good time 2 years hence, but, more importantly, its previously wandering hour totalizer seems to have corrected itself. Or, at least, it has not wandered from its (12 o'clock) null mark in the 5-6 hours the watch has been residing on my wrist So, it seems that what I initially thought might be a very temporary band-aid for ailing secs @ 6 Daytonas has turned out to be a practical & long-term remedy.

A good, clear pic of the crown/stem would help, but it sounds like either the crown has unscrewed from the stem or the stem has broken/dislodged itself from the movement. In either case, you will probably need to remove the movement from the case & inspect to locate the problem.

The problem with straps is that they leave the laser etchings between the lugs visible (gen cases were engraved, not etched), which are a dead give-away for an alert WIS. All of my 62xx Daytonas are fitted with gen 7835/357 folded link bracelets.

Thanks for the heads-up. Since nothing will be moving in/out of China during the holiday, I wonder if it might be a good time to attempt another GTG?

It sounds like there is dust/debris within the movement (or along the inner sides of the case) that is getting shaken loose & finding its way to the crystal during usage. It might be time for a complete overhaul of the movement, after which you should not expect to find anything clinging to dial or underside of the crystal.

I have never seen any, but I would be surprised if none of the books on watches have not been converted to pdf format. You might search google.

Wearing my ceramic CHS Today

Wearing my usual beater today

Here are a few oldies for you

I believe the GMTIIC's DW has non-serifed fonts. Does the Corum 2893 provide the correct handstack order or functions, or is your purpose in using it mainly to improve reliability over the stock 'ETA' unit?

Keep the suit on (the watch looks good). My usual beater Sunday eve

Wearing my usual beater today (Saturday)

Yes, but once the bridge is removed, some of the chrono components will shift their positions (which are held in place by the bridge) & these must be reset during bridge reinstallation. This is why I suggested it may be best to have a professional handle this for you.

Beginning the new year with my trusty beater (left)

Ditto & the color of the numbers in the OP's bezel seems unusually dark compared to others I have seen (including my own). Correct hand stack (looks/functions same as gen) I replaced crown/tube & crystal with gens Mine is from the 1st batch & has been keeping COSC time since new The biggest tell on mine is the misaligned & laser etched (as opposed to engraved) ROLEXROLEXROLEX around the inner flange

I cannot make out the lettering on the new dial (a single straight-on 1024x768 pic would help), but I assume the A on the new dial is flat.

Wearing an OPD today Not sure yet, but probably this again tonight

1st, I would try something with a point instead of a flat blade, which may be coming into contact with the adjoining plate (keeping the release from being depressed sufficiently). Some of these can be fairly stiff, but, again, I would try a small nail or safety pin 1st.

Today Tonight (Bezel not installed fully in this pic) Everyone have a safe & happy New Year (even though I am posting this 1.5 days before NYE).

Excised - right post/wrong day.

Silix moved things around on their website, but as of last month, the CG-less Cartier Sub was still listed.