508-Fanatic

Ok you're right I'll leave it be

I almost forgot. I'm going to add some very light gold flake dotting / spray to the dial to age it.

'66 - 5513 PCG Gilt Underline. Gen cal.1520 - see signature for build thread.

Ok - So I had a summarized build-thread already, but it was lengthy and I wanted to start fresh with a new post, as I am now calling the watch finished. Since the last post I have swapped the hands and added a genuine clasp to the bracelet. Special thanks again to Dbane, NeckyZips, MillerDave and Yuki as well as other members I picked up various odds and ends from. Many thanks to the community over-all for the insight, wisdom and motivation to build this. Spec's 1680 style sterile case - transformed by Dbane with gorgeous bevels and finish-work. I drilled out the lug-holes myself, but they needed some extra help, as did everything else. Spot-on mid-case engraving done by Neckyzips. Genuine 5512 Caseback - sourced from VRF - with Genuine OEM Rolex 5513 case-back sticker from eBay/Germany applied. Genuine Rolex T-19 Plexi Genuine 55xx hands - steel, sourced on eBay, relumed by Big Dazza. Replaced gilt/bright gold hands in favor of these. Genuine Rolex 700 Crown and Tube Genuine Rolex cal.1520 movement, completely rebuilt with new (genuine) auto-rotor and main-spring by master watchmaker Genuine Clasp mounted to rep Rivet Oyster Bracelet (StoneP sourced) - have genuine spring-bars and 2 other straps. Genuine Bezel assembly with aged rep insert sourced from Big Dazza Yuki 5513 Gilt Underline Dial - relumed and aged by Big Dazza, genuine foot-stem positions for a smooth fit This is my first build here - really thrilled with it all together. Here's the link to the original thread and again, these shots were taken with Canon EOS DSLR with 35mm lens. Tuned in Photoshop. For sale, $34,500.00 (clearly, I have no wish to part with it, ha-ha)

I used a butterfly from the watch prince. Just swapped it for metal bracelet. Was not comfy.

lol ... totally an Athaya... guy is looking for 100% markup, good times.

Most AD's that I've been into... they have behind-the-counter sales reps, that don't know anything. It's not good. There's very few people round here that really know anything.

And then you can throw an ETA in the rep and save $19k lol

ROO Diver all day, even in the shark tank

2nd version - coral lights kind of messing up the image - but still fun

ROO Diver - with blue rubber strap - sitting in a reef tank with a 3' shark

If you ever want to part with it, let me know.

Do you work at a dealer or as a Valet? haha just teasing... nice pieces!

Attack on the Clones! haha

It's a beauty for sure, I was very close to buying it!

I applaud yours, very beautiful. I just picked up a genuine clasp for mine as well.

Fantastic! Looks very similar to mine! enjoy it

This guy is flaming Joshua all over the board... can a mod lock him down? he's a n00b

@Dupree - every rep dealer is going to give you push-back on repairs / warranty stuff. I've been through it, I dare say we all have. If you're an active member of the forums and contribute they generally tread a bit more carefully... that's been my experience anyway.

I too am considering taking this on... a one-off interpretation Rolex has always been a fantasy of mine. My 5513 is sort of an amalgum of what I'd desire for a 5513 while being reasonably period correct...but this could be something entirely different and fun!

I think I have what you need... might need a bit of shimming. From an old for-sale post, still available, top right corner - PM me if you want one, I'll provide an updated tagged pic.

Can't really make up my mind as to what watch to wear today, so I'll wear Dad's... miss him every day, gone since 2007. He'd gifted me this watch after college, 2003. Genuine Datejust 1603, late 60's or early 70's, I put the green dial on.

Switched to SuperFranken 5513 Now with period-correct clasp.

Enjoying this latest, domi serviced/modded swiss eta ROO Diver

Domi modded ROO Diver - swiss ETA