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Hi Guys, A big thank you to all of the guys who kindly replied to my questions this was quite helpful to me and I guess a Yuki 5510 case would be the best way forward, this seems less wokky to me and may be a good start although his case size states 37mm.. I though gens were a 38mm? non the less whats a millimetre between friends lol. Freddy, I appreciate your advice and guess being new I fell for the same trap as everyone else by asking the same questions. I like may others probably got a little confused with a lot of the terminology and the various posts relating to who is who in the replacement case world, what abbreviations relate to what supplier ect ect.. you can get a little lost on subjects if you aint got a clue what everyone is talking about. So if I have upset or P**sed anyone off I most humbly apologise. Guess I better search the forum for all my questions.... Thanks guys Mac

Hi Guys Im REALLY REALLY REALLY NEW!!!.. ive read with interest a lot of posts on the 6538 and best place to get cases, dials hands, straps ect but it can be quite daunting if you don't know what all the abbreviations are for the most popular suppliers... im a total Noob so I guess that's a normal thing so please guys help me out as I really want to build a replica 6538 or 5510. Oh and I want it waterproof!!! well, so I can go swimming or snorkelling. So Here's the info I need/ what im looking for: 1) Best supplier of A 5510 or 6538 case that's same size as gen.. 38mm Who supplies the most accurate and how do I contact them?, can the case be waterproofed for shallow diving? . 2) Where can I get a Bezel which is accurate, and is brassy looking and fits either supplier of case that may be suggested? (Ive seen a supplier on ebay who claims his bezels fit gens and does a weathered look bezel which is brassy looking) but suggestions on other suppliers welcomed. 3) Advice on fitting ETA movement, (cant afford a Gen) but ETA good enough for me. Is there adapter rings for the movement to fit to the cases?. Of course if anyone can show some pics of there own creations and advise what cases/parts they used and where one would get them. Oh....by the way im based in UK, so would purchasing parts.. from abroad cause shipping and delivery problems? what I don't want is stuff being nabbed by the customs outward or inwards.. any advice on this appreciated, no point starting a project if Im unable to get the parts over here in the first place. Thanks guys. Mac

This looks Great!!! What bezel is on this? Looks nice and Brassy, is it a Gen?. Mac

Newbie Lurker says Hi.. to the 5517 rep guys out there. Ive been wanting (like everyone else) to build a almost perfect replica of the 5517, when I say perfect I mean as close as damn it to the original externally. Im wanting to run a swiss eta movement so advice on the best sword hands combination and where to get them would be a bonus. The two milsubs shown here look fantastic guys, really lovely so hats off to you and wear them well. I take it these are based on MBW cases then they are modded ? cg's ect.. Being new, im not sure who MBW is or where I could get a 5513 case to start the build.. any ideas guys?. PS can the MBW cases be waterproofed for swimming at pool depth?. Cheers mac