jackflash

Thank you!

I guess it’s still early [emoji6] Initially I had a Ruby insert installed: On a recommendation from [mention=59902]hologramet[/mention] I swapped it out for one from [mention=47967]dlf[/mention] ... et Voilà

Phong is a good way to go. The unique case back makes it a tricky build. There aren’t many who can supply a gen spec case. I built mine with an MQ case set. The quality was awful, I just retained the mid case and case back. Ended up installing a WSO bezel assembly, Phong bezel insert, Athaya crown and tube. Dial from ebay, hands from HR if I remember rightly. Here are a few shots.

I’ll start, with a 5517...

Athaya 702

Naturally you could just stick with Ruby’s crown and tube. You’d have to ask her the exact spec. Correct for a 5517 would be a 702. The only budget alternative to a gen is Athaya’s 702. I’ve used them in several builds. Maybe I got lucky, I’ve had no problems with them. For the right 5517-look, 702 is the way to go.

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On a tip from [mention=59902]hologramet[/mention], I purchased an insert from [mention=47967]Dlf[/mention]. What can I say, it’s amazing! Here it is now installed on my 5517. Thank you both guys!

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