With the original T39-like Cartel crystal the rehaut doesn't appear as wide. However, the curvature of the crystal does distort the dial. I do also prefer the Clark T19 profile, so I might try shaving a little off the height to see if that improves the situation.
This has been bugging me. Is the rehaut width on the Cartel 5513 too wide, or is it the curvature of the T19 Clark crystal that makes it appear so? I tend to think it is, as a gen spec Singer dial sits nicely within the case, and the Clark T19 crystal fits snugly too. Would reducing the height of the Clark crystal help reduce this effect? Anyone done this mod?
Just finished. Probably the easiest build I have done:
JMB case set
ETA 2824-2
Yuki dial, lightly sprayed with matt varnish
Raffles Time ETA hand set
Phoenix NATO
Thanks. Drilled out to 1.3mm then with a 3mm drill bit, very lightly, by hand, chamfer the edges of the lug holes. Soften with a fine grade sandpaper (2000), then polish.