Silver Fox

Alligoat, many thanks for the info. They do indeed look like a great starting point.

Hi Freddy333, Many thanks for the info. You are exactly right, the A/6538 you've pictured is exactly what I'm looking to replicate. I've heard of Silix cases before but have never been able to find out where they are listed. I'm also on the hunt for a decent Brevet crown replica. I've bought a few over the years ranging from poor to almost acceptable. The snag always seems to be that there is no angle at the winding stem end as on the originals. I read a post on RWI about putting the crown in a Dremmel and using a file to get the angle, but I'd probably mess that up. Looking for a crown that already looks correct. many thanks again.

This project hasn't progressed very far, work commitments and lockdown :-(. I love the HR case, but the bezel clicks clockwise rather than being bi-directional non clicking. Has anyone fixed this on a HR 6538 case? MTIA. Might use the HR case for a 6200 project, or would any of you kind folk recommend a more appropriate case?

Automatico, a really big thank you for posting all this valuable information. I did have a look at genuine (not 1016) cases online and as you say the prices are astronomical. i remember you could pick up a 5500 case for a few hundred only 10 years ago. Ruby's do a 1016 case, but I'm not experienced enough to know how that compares with a genuine. I might go down the 5512 root, as Ruby's do a very nice dial, but its knowing to get a decent case that doesn't cost the earth. The movement is currently sitting comfortably in a 1002 BTW. Thanks again for your help, you are a gentleman.

Hi, I'm new here so please be gentle. I'm a 'soft' modder, that is I've been changing dials, handsets, crowns and movements for a few years now, but nothing more adventurous than that. I have a 1570 chronometer movement that I'd like to house in a Franken sports model, either a 1016 or 5512. Looking for recommendations for a good case set. many thanks in advance.

Hi, years later I know, but does anyone have a replica TM dial or watch they'd be willing to sell? MTIA.

Lovely dial. Can I ask where from please?

I've heard no more. I was going to post a similar question but you beat me to it 🙂

Any updates on the project? Thanks.

Hello, My first post on the group so please be gentle. I'm looking at building an A/6538 Burford Submariner replica using a Tiger Concept case as the starting point. Would anyone be able to recommend where I can get the lugs at 12 o'clock and the case back either stamped or engraved. I tried my local 'trophy' shop and they looked at me like I had two heads. UK based. Many thanks in advance.

I'm in. Have been wanting a nice 6204 for a long time. Keep me in the loop please.