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Wasn't happy with the proportions of the HR insert, although it has a serif font the numerals are too small. So reinstalled the WSO version.

Don't think he'll get full whack. Couple of things the expert commented on were a little off. Interesting watch though, certainly worth the owner doing some research.

Some of you may have seen this, a Milsub converted back to standard 5513 spec, appraised on the Antiques Roadshow. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02dl7lc

Yeap, should be "perpetual"

Very nice, looking forward to seeing some profile shots too. Is the CWP crystal comparable to the Clark T19?

Thanks. Good luck with your build too.

Well that looks great! You could pick up a Yuki pearl to complete it, they're very good. The ETA 2824 is an interesting choice, the ETA 2846 has a slower beat that would match the 1966 year. Insert is fantastic, good call. Looking forward to seeing more pics!

Yeap, slightly perhaps. The bigger tell on the hands is the second hand. It's too long, tail and pointer. I may give it a trim when I'm feeling brave. The insert isn't perfect either, unless you pay big bucks, the options are very limited. Gen below.

Just updated the insert on the above to one from HR with a serif font.

5517 today

Pulled the 1016 together today, with the Clark T21 crystal and the appropriate bezel from JMB.

1016 today

Wow! Love it! Congrats

Yeap, here's the link: http://www.chrono-shop.net/en/submariner-sea-dweller/307-endlinks-80-rolex-submarienr-7206-6636-ref-5510-5508-6538-6536.html

The 80 endlinks are quite complex. The opening on the endlink itself is very narrow, so you need the correct end piece too for the spring bars.

Good grief! Aladdin's cave

+1

PO 42mm today

PO 42mm today

Nice work! Thanks for sharing.

Crystal looks good, no rehaut distortion.

Thanks for posting. From the dial it looks like a Cartel?

Thanks. Very informative and great advice!

Less is more when it comes to patina. Most gens I've seen have been well looked after and have subtle signs of aging. Here's my 1665 with the following specs: 1665 from PC 703 crown Singer dial, lume lightly stained with tea, light coating of matt varnish Yuki insert and pearl Polexpete DWO Shaped CGs Drilled out lugs to 1.2mm Softened case Tudor ETA hands ETA 2846 A few more builds with varying levels of "patina". 5513 PCG 5517 5513 feet first 5513 meters first

Spitfire MK 4. Nice!