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Ah, didn't know that - good points tomhorn. Could the case be milled out?

I'm pretty sure I saw someone on here or one of the other rep sites that had converted a ST 19 to a v72 dial/hand position but I don't remember who.

+1. What are the specs for the dial, too?

Looks pretty good! Only thing I might change would be the hands and the crown. The crown looks off in general (standard rep fare) but the minute hand doesn't look long enough or the right profile. Otherwise, everything else, including the dial looks pretty good! What bracelet do you have on there?

Other than a ST 19 with non working 6 subdial, then no.

Afaik that is the only difference.

Bummer - good thing I didn't order one. I went with a Silix case instead... It turned out OK - Big Dazza dial and white lollipop second hand, Clarks hour and minute hands, rep 8mm crown and tube, Clarks T19, ETA 2879, drilled to 2mm springbars and Yuki stretch 6636 bracelet (labeled 7206). Overall, pretty good. Pictures later tonight...

You did SRSDs too? Damn - and I thought I'd collected all of the "Whoopy Rolley" set... Time to hunt down another 5514 case and SD bezel... Haha

Wow... 10 at a time? That's insane! I debated only buying one, figuring they'd be back in stock for a while. Glad I talked myself into getting 2...

Yes!! Picked up two for luck...

Yeah, spend some time here and even over at TRF seeing which model you like, then come back here and do a search for that model number. After looking at a few builds you can see how far you are willing to take it. Some members here go all the way, to where it's basically gen everything. Others wind up just having out-of-the-box reps. It's really up to you and what you feel comfortable with. Welcome to the forum!

Oh, I didn't realize that Yuki or NDT would sell bezel only... That might be an option. Thanks for all the advice!

Cool - I didn't even notice that. Would the second one be better than the Clark's/WSO? I know there are some issues with those requiring a retaining ring mod...

Anybody used these? I know Clarks used to carry some (though I didn't see any in his store at the moment) and Mr Slimeball in TX, but anybody use either of these? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bezel-Combo-Set-for-Fit-Rolex-Old-Submariner-Black-Silver-5513-/290738599092?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43b15ef4b4 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stainless-Steel-Rotating-Bezel-W-Retainer-Insert-For-Rolex-5513-1680-Black-/111398427326?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19efdd1abe Barring either of these, which is the least likely to cause any problems? I know the saying with reps - that there are no guarantees as to parts fitting - but are there some bezels that will cause less trouble than others?

Crikey - how many hand sets did you order - was that 65 for each set!? Wow...

Answered my own question with trial and error - after cleaning the tap threads with acetone the 702 tube threaded in perfectly.

Mine just got here yesterday... Stamped with about a hundred "Inspected by United States Customs" stickers and stamps. Guess they were really curious - looks like probably 5 people had to take a look at it!

Just bought an Athaya 702 crown and tube and wondered if it was a straight swap over into a gen-spec 704/703 tube hole? Does it have to be eeta oped or is it simply swapping the parts?

I have a 704 that if be glad to trade for the 703... PM sent.

Really? Over the MBW case? That's what I went with and didn't have too much trouble fitting gen parts. However, i didn't go gen movement - eta for me. That said, I would really think before making a decision because when I built mine I went through like 4 cheap ones before lhooq pointed me in the MBW direction... Thanks, by the way!

Does he sell those hands for ETA movements too?

Wow! Ok, that sucks for you... Mine is like part 15 out of 20 or so I need for mine... Including the movement!

+1. I know mine has been shipped, so I'm not worried, but just eager to get the part! My 5514 project is hungry! Haha

I may be wrong (as I've been known to be with vintage stuff) but from what I remember Hodinkee is iffy at best for "gen" stuff - they frequently have stuff that people "call out" over at VRF.

Well, so far it looks like 2014 is the year of the Explorer! Hopefully it will be the year of the big crown for a few members, too...