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EXACTLY! This way a few more projects would be revived.

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I'm thinking about Yuki's dial for my project. Just because of the hands and dial combo.

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Wow sorry to hear that Nanuq. That's waaay past my budget. If you still have it next year when I'm ready to build a mostly gen parts 5512, I will definitely take you on that offer.

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Personally specking, I think it gives fantastic results for dials The only person who would know if there are still some decals available, would be the creator, Slartibartfast, but sadly, he's not posted in a while I do still have the hand, but am waiting on Blix to confirm if they want it Yes, it is the King Abdullah II mosque, I came across the pic one day on google, and really liked it

Good to know. I am very interested in the stencil/decal process. I think it will make my life easier and just leave the gen dial for "special" events. That mosque is an incredible building.

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"I know this is an old thread, but what size dials are being used in those 5514s?"

I have one of these watches from Paul/Wo-Mart (ca 2004/5)...the dial is 26.5mm and (get this!) the dial seat in the case is 29.2mm outside diameter.

What saves the day is that the dial opening in the case is only 25.9mm. The dial is a lot smaller than the outer diameter of the dial seat but since the opening is only 25.9mm, it all works Ok thanks to the brass movement spacer that holds the movement centered in the case.

So...this particular case will accept a dial from 26.5mm to 28.5mm+/-. If you use a larger dial with the markers close to the outside, they may be partially hidden by the wide dial seat.

The dial seat inner diameter would be easy to cut out to work with a larger dial but this will reduce the width of the reflector/rehaut as seen from the front of the watch.

This line of watches from Paul/Wo-Mart did not have crystal retaining bezels...the crystal was cemented to the case with a space between the crystal and the top of the case. The rotating bezel has a spring wire in it and the spring wire fits in the space between the crystal and the top of the case, thereby allowing the bezel to turn.

Now we pay $500+ for basically the same (empty!) case with a better bezel assembly.

Basically the same as I got from Trevor. I measured and the specs yo gave me are the same. I can use a genereci dial and just won't look as good as a genuine one.

Good to know

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HAHA. OK, I'm afraid to ask. How much?

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I LOVE the idea. Would simplify things and allow me to use a watch with a somewhat "expendable dial"

I wondwer if there are more available. Still have the lollipop hand?

BTW your avatar, is that the Blue Mosque?

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I'm more than very interested in these decals. I have a dual blank for the right size I need and this will simplify my project for a 5514 Tudor sub. E

Very nice

Do you still have the tropic 17?

Ok thanks. That's what I meant. E

Does anyone know exactly what the Josh case's diameter is for the dial rehaut?

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Interesting. E

Here's two of my favorite watches. Just cannot wear them at the same time.

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Maybe what he is looking for, but not the price.

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Hmm, my issue will also be the thickness of the printout

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I bought a used twinlock gen for a project. I never used it. E

Do you still have the yuki dial? E

The five ring g10 is a sick band for the DSSD. Definitely worth it. Actually looking for a leather one for the same watch. E

I wonder if the gen bezel and plexi would fit. Thanks for the comparison shots. E

Matte photo paper, which is available in different weights, can work. This is a project that is much easier said than done ... correctly

Exactly. If I do it, I don't want to half ass it. I do have good quality photo paper here. Perhaps the the photo paper will have less sun degradation on the ink.

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So a DG2813 is a DG2836 to you? Afraid I am still confused by what you are trying to say. Regardless it is true that almost anything can be done with the right amount of effort and funds. But to address the OP's question you can swap the 4813 with the 2813 but you may run into problems with clearance due to the height of the CP.

Which is why I suggested not getting the 4813 from Ofrei, but rather the 2813. In' either case, this latest Asian ETA clone is working out to be a great little movement. Which is not the same as the DGs I have also tried. Just to be clear

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This will actually be for an ETA movement. To be precise an eta 2783. Thanks for the link. I'm debating on whether I should just buy a 9 date wheel for ease of use, or make it more my own. Anyone here try this with decent success? Ink fade after time and sun exposure? I use my watches daily and they do see beach and plenty of water time.

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Cool. I purchased an Ofrei replacement T-19 for the 1665 case and because of the case that I could not use the gasket setup, but the GS, retainer ring and she's tighter than a mule(don't ask )

I wonder(Ronin) since you have been great at providing my inquiring brain with loads of great information, where I can get the correct retainer ring, friction ring and bezel setup, or how can I dup it? So far I'm pretty happy with the setup I got from Trevor, and though I had to modify a few things, it's not bad for the money at all.

Thanks

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Tahrs is a very nice watch and I too love the t39 plexi. How tight was the fit?

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