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Hello Rwg! This is one of my first posts over here! I would love to build a 1960s era Tudor Submariner - 7928. It is a great watch. It has the same timeless style of a sub with out attracting the attention of the name "rolex". I believe ( edit: confirmed) the this would be the same case as a Rolex 5513 / 5512. How would you expert geeks advise me on what parts to source? Some Questions I will have to answer are: What is the best "base" watch to begin this build with? Answer: MBW see post below - expensive Answer : Jos rep $99 (now $119) http://www.1-pc8838.....00-p-9670.html "Perfect base for Tudor submariners, the gen and replica Tudor dial fit's the case perfect " (Edit: Everything below will be in reference to this case not the MBW) Can I find a rep of this dial? Answer: Yes ndtrading ($160) ndtradingcorp.com Answer: Gen - eBay? ($200+) What are the crystal recommendations? Answer: Tropic 19 aka t19 Clarks Crystal or Gen Tropic 39 fits fine too (Clarks T19 is nice, but a little wider on the OD than the Ofrei units) Source: http://www.rwg.cc/to...e/page__st__140 photo What is the Crown/Tube Recommendations Answer: gen 702 crown w/ 7030 stem is proper but crazy expensive Answer: gen 703 crown with 7030 stem is acceptable replacement but 100$ (703 crown is smaller then modern crown and will make the stubby crown guards look better, HOWEVER - this crown will not fit factory tube!) Answer: Modern Gen Crowns will fit the factory tube (i am pretty sure must confirm) What size are the lug holes? Answer: gens use 2mm Spring bars Modification: For the Josh 5513 Case use a 1.3mm Bit and drill out. http://www.rwg.cc/to...e/page__st__120 Thoughts on Movements Answer: Proper motor is a slow beat one. Standard 21j is 19k - this is wrong. Gen is 21k (like 2846 i think). 2836 is high beat 28k (i believe) Answer: ETA 2846-2 slowbeat motor Answer: "Easiest and cheapest way is to just replace it with a DG 2813 - which is the slow beat Asian movement. Its sturdy and easy to replace." "buy it off ofrei and the likes or ebay." Modify Crown Guards Answer: on MBW http://www.repgeek.c...highlight=tudor Answer: on Cartel Here are some pics of a 7928 Rep Photos: compliments of timebomb compliments of squierx1 Additional Resources: great info here: http://www.repgeek.c...highlight=tudor and here: http://www.repgeek.c...highlight=tudor Great resource for vintagizing rolex watches: http://www.repgeek.c...highlight=tudor resource here http://www.rwgforum....bmariner-70160/ Any comments - suggestions or words of caution?