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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?

Bring back the old, more intuitive, M2M sales section format. The new version hasn’t added beneficial functionality. It also requires a workaround of double posting images in the “Watches” thread as well as in the “Classifieds” to reach the Tapatalk audience. Bottom line, a more intuitive M2M sales section will reinvigorate the forum.

Thanks Bart, correct on every count [emoji106] Further specs as follows. Movement is an ETA 2846, hour and minute hands JKH, second hand Tiger concept. Pearl, crown and tube Athaya. Bracelet Yuki. Crystal SK HW 306. Thanks buddy!

Meet the family

Very nice [emoji106] Mine says Hi too.

Beautiful watch and a great write-up. Thank you [emoji106]

à votre santé!

Very nice! Enjoy the vitamin D while it lasts [emoji106]

Nice one. Thanks for the shots! How well does the lume on the hands match the dial markers? On the QC shots from Josh‘s site, the hands look a little darker.

Very nice indeed!