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I wouldn’t over polish it. Less is more [emoji6] Find the look of a vintage 5513 bezel you like and use it as a visual reference.

Thanks[emoji106] Looking forward to seeing some shots when done[emoji6]

Agree, not perfect, but a lot better than the rest I‘ve seen. Gen

1. Yeap, polish the bezel. Plenty of reference images around to refer to. 2. Take the bezel assembly apart. With the crystal in place, press on the retaining ring and add the bezel spring. Then clip on the bezel with the insert in place.

Yeap, for some reason Phong hasn't updated his website. Drop him an email and use the image below for reference (cost – 95$). BTW the pearl is from Yuki, however the current batch aren't as good they used to be. Here's the link to Phong's site, with old insert… http://www.jewelryandwatch.com/contents/en-us/d242_Insert_Bezel.html

These are a good low budget solution: http://www.jkhorological.com/Product-detail.php?product-id=2476

Great news, thank you [emoji120]

Nice! Looking forward to seeing some shots when done.

Nice one [emoji106] “He who can have patience can have what he will.” Ben Franklin

Just tea added to the lume plots and a halogen lamp to heat them slightly, same with the lume on the hands. The dial was then sprayed very lightly with a matt varnish.

Yes, looks great buddy! After seeing it on yours I had to get one too [emoji106]

5517 today

Thanks! The build was a while ago, some of the parts are now unavailable unfortunately. However, here goes: Cartel 5517 midcase with fixed spring bars. Together with caseback. Both with correct markings (no longer available) WSO bezel assembly (better than current batch) Ingod44 dial (no longer available) Hands (HR, If I remember rightly. Second hand tail trimmed to be more gen-like. Something often overlooked on many builds) ETA 2846 movement. Gen T19 service crystal Phong Insert, Yuki pearl (better than current batch) Phoenix NATO strap in Admiralty grey (they manufactured the original MOD straps) Think that’s about it!

Just added a Phong insert to my 5517. Very impressed with the quality, check out those serifs!

Go back to the old format. The Classified section doesn’t cut it. It’s a really poor UX/UI.

A beauty indeed!

Unfortunately not. Pity.

Just spotted the BB Chronograph on Trustytime: http://trustytime.store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=228&products_id=18368&zenid=1d2095191a287632162a1fbd42196985 Here’s a dial comparison with the gen (top).

Rodico blue is your friend when it comes to dust specs on dial or crystal.

6538 today

6538 today

Here's a gen. I've circled the tail of the second hand. It's a small detail that makes a lot of difference. Carefully clip it and sand the edges to a point.

Very nice! You need to trim the tail of the second hand, then it will be perfect.

For me the decline and drop-off appears to have started with the introduction of the re-designed sales section. As posted earlier, the older version was a much better user experience. Can we get it back?