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Thanks, I was actually after a clean `service` kinda look. Guess for a 1984 5513 spider it is not uncommon to have service plexi and insert. What do you guys think of these GEN Tudor Mercedes Hands?

Thanks guys, I´ll definitely take up your advice and check out the looks of the watch with the current plexi. As for the crown I guess Athaya is also great crown so I might aswell keep it like it is. As for the engravings, Is there anyone in EU doing case engravings?

This baby will soon mate with GEN Spider 5513 Dial, GEN T-19, GEN 702 crown[emoji7] ...RJ you did a remarkable job [emoji106]and the result is great. Caseback is a Helenarou which is flatter than cartel and has the proper inscription. Verzonden vanaf mijn iPad met Tapatalk

Although we do not know eachother my thoughts and prayers go out to you. Ofcourse I will support and make a contribution Verzonden vanaf mijn iPad met Tapatalk

Great question, as I´ve just received my TW maker 16700 from the Marvellous Replica and have a used GEN Xtal incoming and bnib GEN Pepsi Insert...and honestly I do not know if these will fit the TW maker 16700. So yes I´m very interested too to know

Wow, great combo !!! She´s got good taste

true gentleman! great A. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Well these are just incredible! Hat off for what you´ve created.

Drooling, just saw one up for sale on VRF for 50k and this one looks just like it, incredible build. Verzonden vanaf mijn iPad met Tapatalk

Great initiative for reference and inspiration! Verzonden vanaf mijn iPad met Tapatalk

Thanks for the warm welcome! Appreciate it

By the end of 2014 I had sold all of my reps as I wanted to venture into Vintage Rolex. And that all started with a 5513 dial I purchased late January. Not sure, but I guess with all great builds, it either starts with dial or case. And this dial I immediately fell in love with . The 5513 spider from around 1984 which I bought right on the spot, no doubt. And then the search continued for all the right parts. Right after the dial I bought the 5513 service insert, which I overpaid for just a bit. But then again it was 100 % new. I sourced a really high quality SS bezel assembly from member over at RG. Then after looking day & night on fleebay I found this NOS Gen Swiss ETA lowbeat 2846. Getting the GEN Tudor hands was the hardest part. They never come up for sale 2nd hand so I was lucky to get them BNIB. The Athaya 702 tube and crown was easiest part, just send email to Athaya, sending pp funds and after 2 weeks in the mail for like $35, and they look really great. The case I decided to source a 5513 watch with Sead. Strip the parts and have the case modded to GEN spec. I found a member here who was willing to help me out. I sent over the parts but he could not find the time to do it. So after 4 months waiting I was back at square one. And then I was referred to great modder here by a good friend of mine. Case will be sent to him this week and then I hope by end of June I´ll be able to have all parts assembled. Here are the pics and will be back hopefully by end of June for pics of the modded case. So here´s the Parts List: 5513 cartel case Helenarou 5513 Caseback (flatter than cartel) GEN 5513 Spider Dial GEN Tudor Mercedes Hands for ETA (in 2nd picture) GEN 5513 Service Insert GEN Swiss ETA 2846 lowbeat Athaya 702 crown & tube T-19 service dome (aftermarket) SS bezel assembly (aftermarket) Cartel 93150 Bracelet (will probably get a Yuki to replace this one) WSO Gen spec 580 Ends Gen spec Springbars Well, ain´t that a great Spider Aftermarket SS bezel, will need polishing but it´s really great quality Not sure what to do, the lume on these is (just like the insert) really great green lume. Dial is tritium and has no lume left. So would it be possible to relume dial dots with vintage green lume? I personally have no problem with dial no lume and hands & pearl with lume. This would probably also happen on service where hands and insert would be replaced. HR Caseback has much flatter profile than the cartel one. Comes at a price but I´d like the watch to sit flat on the wrist.

Guys, been on the forum for some time now, mostly reading and discussing with quite some members here. Just wanted to let you guys know that I love this forum and its contributors - members. So that´s why I decided to upgrade to VIP to make small financial contribution. Great content, gentlemen like discussions and a great place for vintage lovers like myself. Sorry for not posting that much but I´m starting to (re)build a vintage rolex collection. Now in the process of getting me first vintage build ready, which is a 5513 (to be modded by Rolojack). Have a GMT 16710 which I just sourced and needs a GEN insert (also in the house), and just bought a great DJ from StoneP. So getting there....LOL If anyone has a nice 6263 he would like to part with (now or in near future)....please let me know

Wow! That's just amazing! Verzonden vanaf mijn iPad met Tapatalk

Looking great! Verzonden vanaf mijn iPad met Tapatalk

Sorry, next time. Have fun! Verzonden vanaf mijn iPad met Tapatalk

Guys, can't make it this time [emoji20] hope you'll have a great time Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Wow! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Great picture and +1 on that perlon, definitely will get one for my speedy Verzonden vanaf mijn iPad met Tapatalk

Amazing builds! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Wonderful !!! Verzonden vanaf mijn iPad met Tapatalk

I want to build a GMT 16700 as I´ve just bought a GEN Dial and Pepsi insert. Now my question is which case would be best suited for this build. I have a 1675 vintage from Intime but the cg´s are ok for a vintage1675 but not for a 16700.

Wow, stunning! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Love it! Here are some links to really nice Vintage (Bund) strap makers http://hamiltonleatherworks.com/?product=bund-strap http://allwatchstraps.com/products/premium-horween-shell-cordovan-vintage-leather-strap-20mm http://www.vintagestraps.it http://tonezvintagewatch.com/page/en/home http://www.bandrbands.com/20mm-classic-vintage-watch-bands.aspx Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Pure magic, been eying fir months now for a really nice 5513...and guess this is the one I'm after. What a great build, crisp and clean, congratulations! Wear it in good health. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk