Serenity

One other thing to consider is that the Clark plexi has been known to have the cyclops too far to the right when placing it on reps. It was that way when fitting on the old PT cases as well. I changed mine to a Sternkreuz and the cyclops lined up much better with the rep dial. If you don't want to change the dial or reposition the datewheel, that would be something to consider as well.

Thanks! I'm planning something similar on my build with a gen 80s dial. Just need to find a gen service insert and maybe a gen crystal as well.

Very nice! What are the overall specs?

Would those be the "16610 Hands Set V2" option or something else? I've seen TC's hands recommended for 5513 builds while trying to learn about the flat vs rounded choice for different eras of Sub hands.

If you're a member over at the other RWG, I've found this thread to be very helpful when fixing the keyless: http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=4295 There's also a good tutorial here, but none of the photos seem to load anymore.

Might I ask which particular Sub do you have? (What maker/build?)

Thanks for all the tips in this thread. WSO sent me some flawed endlinks (bad pits in the finish) so I'm waiting for a set of replacements, but hopefully this will be helpful soon....

The insert just arrived, so here is my photo as promised! It's not properly set in place yet, as I still have to sand the edges just a little so it will fit better. However, even just sitting loosely on the bezel makes things look so much better. Thanks again to Steve for being so generous!

Grill

Love that spider dial. Can't wait to see it all together!

Yeah, it's the best of a bad bunch, but it was better than nothing at the time. I would have been fine with a stock PT insert had I found one, and Yuki was sold out of his insert at the time, so I gambled on a few of the cheapies on eBay (Clark, Rolesy, Watchman). Lots of variation, even between the same makers. I think this one is a Clark? But even the pearl didn't match the one on a previous one that I had ordered. That's just how it goes sometimes, so I can't wait to get the Yuki to put on it.

The numbering on the third insert looks the best, but that pearl is the wrong style. Personally, I'd go with that one, but fade it out and remove the pearl. Might I ask what case that is? (ie: Cartel/Silix/whoever?)

Simply put, I'm blown away right now and wasn't expecting this at all. Thanks so much, Steve; I can't express my gratitude enough! I'm pretty excited to get this for my 1680 and I'll be sure to post a photo when it's done. I also promise to pay it forward and help out anyone if I can in the future too. (And not lurk as much!) Thanks again!!

Honestly, I've never personally had the WSO bars, but I've read that they lose spring tension/strength after a few removals. It might been luck of the draw for those particular bars, but I can't be certain. The Startime bars have held up very well though, including through many removals as I mess around making leather straps and test fitting them.

Sorry, I completely missed your questions! The Startime bars were around the same price of those eBay ones, if I recall correctly. I had a fellow member here (who has an account) order them for me. Definitely worth the expense!