jackflash

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.

5517 today

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!

6538 today

Seiko 6319-7070 today

5517 today

5517 today

Fantastic! Looks great, especially the bezel insert. Congrats!

Chuck Yeager and Rolex: https://www.rolexmagazine.com/2011/03/rolex-super-coolness-chuck-yeager.html?m=1

Aviation legend Chuck Yeager has died at the age of 97. No doubt about it, he had The Right Stuff.

Agh! Thanks for watching our backs guys!

Just arrived, the ZF BB 58 Blue.