DocBotanus Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 Since I haven't won the lottery, this will at least provide some good shots for when I ever do start trying to make my own FrankenBond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 Actually, I'd pick a better subject to use as your inspiration... A little early for an exclamation Radium lume??? Doesn't look at all like most radium dials I've seen Hands don't match patina on dial Incorrect insert Bezel appears to be replacement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 Is it a 5508 or a 6536 (as the seller described the watch in the Description section)? Obviously relumed dial & aftermarket bracelet (& incorrect for this model). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocBotanus Posted March 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 ...it doesn't have the Brevet crown of the Bond either. As a claimed gilt face, shouldn't it have more "gold" appearance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 ...it doesn't have the Brevet crown of the Bond either. As a claimed gilt face, shouldn't it have more "gold" appearance? ...sudden change of heart? PS: Although the underline 6mm crown is a correct service part for the 5508, the original crown for a '58 would be this one: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 I think most Rolex sports watches of that period were fit with a standard Twinlock, but the initial runs, with Brevet signed cases, would have had a Brevet crown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 "1530" movement? Original bezel? Not even close. Sheesh. It ought to look a lot more like this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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