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The benefit of hindsight. Thanks buddy!

Well, that's pretty much the info I sent you via pm. I'll post it here, others may find it useful too: If I were to build another 5517, I would buy the complete case set from Ruby. (Request login password via email: infor@rubyswatch.com) http://www.rubyswatch.com/Products/watch-cases/sub-c5517 Ruby's bezel insert is currently the best, it's also included in the case set: http://www.rubyswatch.com/products/k15-|-submariner-|-5517-|-bezel-insret-1878 Although not perfect, dial from Ruby too: http://www.rubyswatch.com/Products/parts/sub-5517 Hands from Yuki: https://www.yukiwatch.com/catalog/item/6960394/8865330.htm https://www.yukiwatch.com/catalog/item/6960394/9842879.htm https://yukiwatch.ecwid.com/Submariner-5517-hand-set-p35282255 702 crown and tube either gen or from Athaya: http://parts.athayavintage.com/product/aftermarket-702-crown-and-tube/ Movement: Ruby’s case is for a Gen 1520 movement. Alternatively an ETA2846 with adapter ring from Yuki. Check case dimensions with Ruby first. She may have an adapter too. https://yukiwatch.ecwid.com/ETA-adaptor-retro-fit-cal-15X0-case-p35063689 Admiralty Grey NATO strap from Phoenix, the original MOD supplier: https://www.esprit-nato.com/en/phoenix-nato-watch-straps/792-2933-admiralty-grey-phoenix-nato-watch-strap.html#/28-width_lug_buckle-20_mm Check out the section for modding services here on RWG: https://rwg.cc/forum/179-repairmodification-services/ Caveat: Some may suggest it, but bon't buy any parts from MQ! He's tricky to deal with at best. That’s abut it. Good luck!

Ordered the bezel from Vostok-Watches24.com https://www.vostok-watches24.com/e-home/e-spareparts/e-massiv/#cc-m-product-13697045992 All stainless steel rather than an insert. Took around 2-3 weeks to get to me in the EU from Russia. Also tried this on there for a while. Looked a little top-heavy to me though. That’s the beauty of the Vostoks, easy to swop the bezels around.

Very impressive! Looking forward to seeing the result. Great watches and easy to mod too. Dial, hands and bezel on mine upgraded...

HR is usually fast at responding. The watch is an MBW case. Dial HR, mixed hand set, Yuki pearl and insert, Athaya crown and tube, Gen T19 service crystal, ETA 2846 movement.

MQ is as slippery as they come. As slippery as a very slippery thing dipped in WD40 twice!

Congrats! Lovely work. Watch looks great!

Go with the PA 462-66 crystal, available from Ofrei. It’s very close to a gen service crystal. The T19 from Clark will distort the rehaut. Here’s a shot of one of my earlier builds with a Clark crystal, look how thick the rehaut appears to be at the bottom. Here’s another of my earlier builds with the PA 462-66, see how even the rehaut appears. And here’s my MBW with a Gen service crystal.

Yes, but the proportions of the hands they have on offer aren’t the best.

HR will do a custom lume for you in any colour you want. Just ask. For the price the dial is excellent.

One of my favourite soundtracks. A BRM V16 belonging to Nick Mason. Featured on a CD included in the book about his collection, “Into the red”. Best to listen to in surround sound!

True that. I used to go to the Goodwood Revival every year. Was a GRRC member for a while too. The early years were a dream come true. Even so, it just got too crowded for my liking. Stopped attending over 10 years ago and haven’t been back since.

I’ve been to Brescia for the Mille Miglia. On the same trip, had a factory tour of Lamborghini in Sant’Agata and visited the museum. The Miura is a timeless beauty!