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... one more

5513 today

Well, it certainly takes some weight off the lugs optically. Don't forget the new Cartel 5513 midcase is actually the one they use for the 1665, so a little thicker than it should be.

Thanks:) you can read all about here: http://rwg.cc/topic/181702-the-updated-cartel-5513

Continuing to tweak this build, I decided to send the midcase to Zocker next door for some lug work. (The standard Cartel lugs are a little plump for my taste). 3 months later the midcase came back with nicely chamfered and brushed lugs.

Not the case with the 5513 ETA clone movement version I purchased. However, I modded everything anyway.

5513 today

The Cartel 580 endlinks are open to the springbars on the underside. The WSO aren't, which is how they should be. Here's a shot of the WSO endlinks: ...and the Cartel for comparison:

Excellent! What a beauty!

5513 PCG today

Nice job! Well worth the battle!

Very nice result. Looking forward to seeing you pull it all together

Very nice! Great write up too!

Great work. You're a Magician Bart!

Wonderful work! Congrats

One of my personal favourites too. It's a pity the rep has so many irrevocable flaws, however I've been tempted more often than once to pick one up. It's a nice watch in its own right.

Congrats on a beautiful watch!

Nice review, thank you! The Cartel is based on the 1665 mid-case, it will have that inscribed between the lugs, plus "stailess steal". Agree a shot in profile with the MBW will be very helpful.

5513 PCG today

Depends on your budget, but you could check out a dial from MQ: http://vintagewatchesmq.com/minhquy/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=1024&category_id=146&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1 Or, if your case will accept 27.6mm dial, rather than 26mm, you could go for a 5510 from Yuki: http://www.yukiwatch.com/catalog/item/8677972/9637026.htm

5517 today

Sad news indeed. A real champ.

I have a Cartel one. I'll dig it out over the weekend and send you some shots.

Look great!