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Yeap. I hope so at least, as funds have been sent. Let’s see what turns up.

94010 today

I’ve ordered this one from Ruby. http://rubyswatch.com/products/k15-|-submariner-|-5517-|-bezel-insret-1878 Looks like the numerals are better than the Phong I currently have installed.

Added an original spec NDC watch strap, as per the MN watches. https://www.silvermans.co.uk/products/marine-nationale-watch-strap?variant=33505519491 Another option. Erikas Originals have a derivative design of MN straps too. Slightly misleadingly trademarked as Original MN. https://erikasoriginals.com/mn-straps/original.php

Nice! Still think you would have been better served with the Yuki handset though. Apart from the second hand tail, the minute hand looks a little too long and thick to me. Looks like the crystal has some fracturing around the edge. So you may want to replace it at some stage. Agree, 702 crown and tube would be the way to go.

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Excellent! Now what’s your next build [emoji3]

Wow! Very nice indeed! As lovely as Slays insert is, wouldn’t it be too early for this watch? If so the black Phong, lightly aged, would be my choice. Btw. That crystal has done wonders for the Rehaut, what’s the spec?

@JCC1968 Check your original thread: https://rwg.cc/topic/193424-need-help-building-a-franken-5517-rolex/?tab=comments#comment-1551071

Best thing to do is pick an original watch as a reference for your build. Take a look at the length of the tail of the second hand, here’s an example. Another option. The Yuki handset, at least the second hand, looks to have better proportions than the Phong. http://www.yukiwatch.net/Submariner-5517-hand-set-p35282255

Beautiful lume work. Excellent job!

Here‘s a link to my 9401 build from a few weeks ago with the same MQ case. They take a some work to knock into shape. The biggest let down though being the Rehaut, which is slightly woky. https://rwg.cc/topic/193248-tudor-94010-a-snowflake-for-christmas/?tab=comments#comment-1549011&searchlight=1

Looking good! Any plans to tackle the Rehaut?

Thanks buddy! The dial on that is an ingod44. He’s long gone from the rep scene unfortunately.

Nice. With one flaw to watch out for when buying 5517 bezel inserts. Too many minute markers after the 50, it should have 3, not 4.

In general I think they are great value. I used HR dials for my 5513, 6538 and 94010 builds. The 5513 is probably the most accurate, so with the addition of the tritium mark it should be pretty good for an ETA build. The dials do need reluming though. Something HR will do too on request if you decide not to do it yourself.

Congrats! That's a pretty good case. Looks like someone's been a little enthusiastic with the chamfers, but nothing too much to worry about. Case back markings look to be good quality, the serial number is unusual though. It should start with 0552 (Royal Navy) or W10 (British Army) rather than 6645. I was intrigued and just googled it. This 5517 has your serial number! As you'll see in the shot of the case back, the serial starts with W10/6645...: http://www.thetimetraveler.co/watches/sold/198/5517/5517-full-spec-all-original-milsub-w10/ As you're in the US, Phong is probably your best bet in terms of service and shipping – he's based in Arizona. There are a couple of semi-reliable high-end suppliers from Vietnam. Minh Quy (MQ) is one you may hear about. He's tricky to deal with. I personally won't be dealing with him again after receiving a shoddy case and poor service. Others have had a better experience with him though and his dials do look good: http://vintagewatchesmq.com/minhquy/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=800&category_id=146&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1 Ruby is another, however she's not always responsive to messages via the website: http://rubyswatch.com/Products/h1-1-|-vintage-|-submariner-|-military-|-5517-|-dial-2106 Looking forward to seeing your build come together!

Welcome to your journey down the rabbit hole! Really need to see more shots of your case, but front-on it looks good. That insert looks very good. Generally they are one of the weak points of 5517 build so you're off to a good start. Next the dial, you could try Phong: http://www.jewelryandwatch.com/contents/en-us/d216_5517_Subamriner_dials.html He has Sword hands too for a gen movement. Although the tail of the second hand is too long and will need trimming: http://www.jewelryandwatch.com/contents/en-us/d222_Submariner_1680,_5512,_5517,_6538.html Good luck! Lots of info on the forum to help you on your journey! Here’s my not so high-end build with an ETA 2846 movement.

5513 today

Thank you buddy[emoji106]

What’s the best way to contact her? I‘ve tried several times via the email on the website but never got a response. http://rubyswatch.com

One thing to check is the rehaut, make sure it's 90 degrees to the dial and not "woky". Some appear to be so, could just be crystal distortion though: https://www.watchpatrol.net/listing/574367/

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6538

Lugs look better in those shots [emoji106]