jackflash

Nice did you waterproof this
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Thanks! Needs to be pressure tested, however I‘ve greased the the seals.

Homage

Pulled this one together, a Seamaster 300/PO homage.

Looking good! The endlinks are certainly better than what I received from Yuki.

It is possible to re-shape the dodgy Yuki coronet with a fine diamond file, which is what I did. I also ended up using MQ endlinks, which took a bit of surgery to fit. However, they are a better shape than what I received from Yuki. They were so flat they looked as though they‘d been stepped on.

The HR dial print itself is great. The extra re-luming service is fantastic and makes all the difference as the standard lume is very inaccurate.

Nebula

Big unregulated bubble.

6538 today

Caterham

Innes

 I’ve seen some insane prices on there also.  MY?  

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 MY = Michael Young. Well respected in the gen scene for his work on repairing bracelets. He also produces highly quality T19 crystals: 

http://www.classicwatchrepair.com/english/shop/rolex-5513-submariner-replacement-domed-crystal

 

Sometimes you can pick up a used T19 service crystal from chronic-shop at a reasonable price:

https://www.chrono-shop.net/en/plexis-sapphires-crystals/736-rolex-preowned-submariner-5512-5513-5514-5517-watches-service-crystal-tropic-19-factory-domed-.html

 

 

 

 

 

Usually takes 2 to 3 weeks to UK. Add another week to Germany. I would definitely recommend triangle shipping to Germany i.e. via the UK.

Davis

IWC XVI today

That's what I love about US. Values like patriotism and service for your country are still important! In Europe such way of thinking is so long gone...

Couldn’t disagree with you more.

4 hours ago, wiesn089 said:

Thanks! Your's looks awesome, too.  

 

The insert is from a long gone, very limited batch of replacements for gen Milsub owners. I'll post a build log of the watch next month or so. Took me almost 7 years from learning about milsub for the first time to finally finishing this thing.

Thanks, would love to hear about it! I remember hearing about those inserts, very rare indeed. So I‘m guessing it’s a gen-spec build. Congrats on a beautiful watch!

Ready for war... finally!  
 

Very nice indeed! Where did you pick up that insert?

Mine says Hi too.

Diamond file would be my preference, taking it slow and referring to a gen:

http://www.metersfirst.com/watches/1967-rolex-submariner-5513-meters-first-unpolished

 

 

So, aside from a Gen, could I reasonably expect that a Yuki or MQ assembly (Insert & Ring) to snap together, without glue?
The WSO did fit my retainer properly.

There are no guarantees. Ask before you buy if the inserts are snap-in or glued.

A gen insert would snap into a gen bezel, at least when factory fresh. With reps the tolerances vary. Some inserts need to be glued some don’t, some need the edges and base sanded before they even fit.

I reported it after my offer was refused. I'll have to check back on it...
 
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I reported it too before posting, as well as sending the seller a message. Unfortunately the watch is still up. Hopefully potential buyers will be savvy enough not to pull the trigger.

2 hours ago, Sogeha said:

I wouldn’t go that high, jackflash makes a better one and he is a know seller?

Thanks buddy! It's just a hobby for me, once in a while I may sell one of my builds. However, if the Missus catches me messin' with watches too often, this tends to happen...

 

I hope nobody buys this $59k dodgy 5517 on eBay. Wrong dial, meters first rather than feet. Insert with too many minute markers and wrong font for the numerals. Hour hand looks suspect. Probably other things too but the poor photography makes it difficult to see.

https://m.ebay.com/itm/272869594865

 

Needless to say reported.

 

I haven't had a problem with the WSO bezel assembly in the past. If you don't go for gen, I would go for a Yuki insert and either a Yuki or Athaya pearl. Yuki's is way overpriced but better finished, the Athaya pearl needs access plastic trimmed, it's just as good as Yuki's when done. While you are at Athaya they have decent 700 crowns too. Part links below:

 

WSO bezel assembly:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/BEZEL-INSERT-SPRING-RETAINING-OLD-ROLEX-SUBMARINER-5513-1680-S-STEEL-BLACK-/160658405953?hash=item2567fcba41

 

Yuki insert:

http://www.yukiwatch.com/catalog/item/9020785/10270361.htm

 

Athaya pearl:

http://parts.athayavintage.com/product/aftermarket-rolex-pearl-dot-pips/

 

Athaya 700 crown and tube:

http://parts.athayavintage.com/product/aftermarket-700-crown-and-tube/

 

Here’s a shot of the WSO bezel assembly on my 5517 with a T19 service crystal:

 

And the Yuki insert on my MBW 5513, also with WSO 580 endlinks and gen-spec 2mm springbars. Helenarou dial with re-worked lume, ETA 2846 movement with mixed handset (Clark & Rafflestime):