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H Factory 176 is awesome. Switched to an aftermarket platinum movement from josh, and slapped it on a Kain dark brown strap. Lume is excellent, CG contruction is good, crystal is clear with a slight blue tint. Sold it to a friend who gave me an offer I cant refuse. I wouldnt mind building another one. Between a 176 and a 177 i would go with the Base model. Same everything but a much simpler dial.

Got a couple of reps and planning to add 1 PAM to the list. I just have a couple of questions. I would say quality would be the same as the other h factory models which should be a good thing. For the ZERO: 1. For the H Factory models how is the CG compared to gen? Specifically the spacing between the crown and the outer CG. 2. Crystal color and clarity? movement is a non issue for me since its a closed caseback. For the 114i 1. Same issue as the zero, how is the cg compared to gen? 2. How is the color of hands compared to gen? Been trying to look for posts on this but search comes out to nothing Thanks guys!

Yes its heavy. Like the gen? I wouldnt know but it has a very gen like feel. Lume is definitely on the greenish side and weak. but still a great rep.

Hows the CG on this? Wide gap?

Hi Projectologist, Nice 5! Finally got mine right this time!

Got this in yesterday. Totally different from the k series. It has a different case and a peewee lever with a rubber gasket. I'll try to make a pictorial soon but anyway this is what I have done so far. 1. squared off the cg inside corners 2. sanded off the roller ball pin so it comes in flush with the lever, I used the k series lever for this. It fits but not as flush on the sides as the m series but looks way better. M series levers are toothpick thin! 3. re finished the brushed cg look 4. swapped the m series caseback with the k series. --i want an older watch the m case is better than the k- it has thicker lugs closer to the gens the bezel also seems a bit thicker.

joshuas 5513 bezel worked with bleach. just put it in for about 3 seconds then rinse with water quicly and evenly or the finish will be off. overdid mine. i wish i masked some areas with waterbased glue first for those hard to reach edges which on a real aged watch wont have any fading. anyway it came out ok. anyone have an extra bezel?

Love what you did to the CG's. Your previous postings was one of my references. Was this hand filed or did you use a dremel?

Go for the 26. It was my first rep and I'm still lovin it till now.

there a a few issues but the watch is great. Finish is hardcore too.

Got a Sinn U1 from Josh. It came with a loose tab screwing up the movement. took me a week before I realized it. Screwed it in myself. Love the watch. Mounted it on a Maratac zulu- never really liked the rubber strap that came with it.

Superb! Here's a wrist shot.

Dutchguy, BTW your build was my inspiration...

Thanks dutchguy...You got that right. I love these budget builds... a couple of watches more I'll probably have more tools than my local watchsmith.

Hi Guys. This is my first attempt to do a diy 5513 cartel build. I didnt drill the lugholes,dont have 1.2 springbars so i just wanted to use what I had... just widened the outside holes using a small round file. I think its still too small? Also overdid the insert bleach. dropped it in for about 5 secs only. next would be to file the CGs and shorten the crown. Man this hobby is consuming me!!

Got my QC pics from Josh...cant wait

Got my QC pics from Josh...cant wait

Nive review...No Lume shot?

I've always wanted to see this, thanks for the pics. A difference can be clearly seen based on the shots...but its just that... were comparing two pics shot with different cam angles and lighting. Maybe an actual side by side would be a better comparison. Are there any side by side reviews out there?

The 26k is fantastic.

nice combo, Get a pvd buckle and your all set!

Hi Guys, Been tryin to search for a comparison between a 176/177 Ti and a Gen but no dice. What i'm concerned is the color quality of a gen ti vs H factory's. Thanks.

I got one and it's really better than stock. Installing it on a 176.

Any way this can be fixed without getting a gen part? ( it may not fit anyway too) I recently had a gen vintage rolex buffed by my buddy. Showed him this milgauss and says he could try building it up with silver, fit to spec, re brush, and fit....no promises though on color matching. Anyone ever try this or any other remedy? The gen Milgauss has a perfect fit...seemed absolutely gapless ...it seems newer Rolex's stepped up their bracelet to watch fit these days.

Can you I D these for me please ? Is the far right one a vintage oyster precision?