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?
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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