BigCrown Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 There is something I have always loved about the 5513/5517 Military Submariner. Especially when the luminous is that lovely orange patina. I picked up this 5513 with the most lovely dial, and then I started digging for those old Omega Tritium hands with orange luminous I have been saving. After a quick modification for the Omega hands to fit the Rolex movement, they were ready for installation. Then a nice 60 minute military bezel; and now my humble 5513 has the appearance of the famous and rare (approximately 1250 pieces ever delivered) double reference, full-spec, military submariner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Nice job! Looks very good! Odd that the 5517 pic in the background doesn't have the military bezel though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flex Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Is that Type I Matte dial? what some would want to call it as Pre comex dial...... Nice watch, wear it in good health! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Looks beautiful. Crown guards are pretty nice as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 That's looking absolutely awesome A fine project indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tmg Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Yeehaw Big Crown! I love the deep patinaed lume -just fantastic. Congrats!!! Nice job! Looks very good! Odd that the 5517 pic in the background doesn't have the military bezel though. Red, The 5517 was delivered in batches with regular hands as well as the standard 15 minute tick bezel. The sword hands and 60 minute bezel are what make the watch special and stand out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 I love the sword hands. That is what drew me to the Vintage Seamaster! @TMG - haven't seen your 5517 since its first review? That one is beautiful as well! Congrats to you both on some amazing builds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Great looking vintage effect. I love the sword shaped hands. They work really well. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddog Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 I Like it!! Nice Job BC!! Grab your self a little letraset kit, if you feel up to it, and get going on the circle T..That'll stop 'em dead!! Wear it well Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigCrown Posted September 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Looks beautiful. Crown guards are pretty nice as well. Thanks By-Tor. The crown guards look good because it is a genuine 5513 with omega hands and an aftermarket insert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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