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I would advise asking him to get one just like mine. Make sure the factory has not changed their products. That does happen. Ask for QC pictures before it ships. Good luck. I will let you know how Josh's compares. Lets see if it is worth $33 more.

Trevor's 5517 does take gen crystals and bezel inserts. My two now have replacement tropic 19 crystals. Trevor's is $85 plus shipping. I do have one of Joshie's $118 5513s on order. I want to compare the two. BUT, I like Trevor's. Also, Josh does not have a 5517

Trevor has them. http://v.yupoo.com/photos/trevorwatch/albums/2235661/ Email him at: trevor123.bobo@gmail​.com

I don't know the exact weight. It is not too heavy since it is just the head and relatively small. It is solid stainless though.

Here are some pictures

The lugs are drilled with fixed pins just like the original. It looks great with the Tropic 19 on it. I am using the Frei version of the crystal. It is marked 5517, but the serial is 295xxxx. Sorry don't have it memorized. That is too low for a real 5517. Oh, well. Make sure you ask him if they are drilled. I tried two other times before him, and they gave me the "new and improved" version that was not drilled. Hopefully he can still get the drilled one. Trevor had the watch to me in about 10 working days. He can also get the ETA dials if you want one with feet for ETA. I pressed on the crystal with my hand. It was snug. Then used my crystal press to press the crystal retaining ring on. I put an o-ring at the bottom of the ring. I reset the case tube with non-hardening thread compound. They do not leak swimming in the pool. I don't have a pressure tester, but I don't see how they could leak after I sealed them. I just ordered a 5513 from Josh. It is supposed to use gen crystal and bezel too. It is 118. I want to make a 5513. And to think that my wife thinks I have too many watches. LOL Hope this helps.

Trevor has an $85.00 5517 that takes gen crystals and bezel inserts. I have two. One ETA and one 21J. v.yupoo dot com/photos/trevorwatch/albums/2235661/ I used these hands. They are available for 21J or ETA. The yellow matches the dial and glows as well as superluminova. cgi.ebay dot com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&rt=nc&nma=true&item=150614445087&si=2gAhAkuIV2j9tLl1ECceXVqvjcA%253D&=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT The texture is a little rough and looks good. These are my favorite watches.

What is the new link for this watch? Is it now 118? Thank,

I too am building a 5517. Could you send me the contact info for the case and dial? Thanks, ldpjrod@gmail.com