Dizzy Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 I want to build a 5510, but I think before I build a good franken, I am going to build a cheaper version to see if it "speaks" to me or not. What are your opinions on this one from Perfect Clones? Swap the dial, plexi and do a little polishing.. Anyone know if these take a gen size dial or plexi?? Can anyone recommend a more accurate starting watch? My next one will be a yuki case, dial, gen bracelet etc, but like i said, i want to build a lower price one first to see if I ever like these no crown guard subs or not. Perfect Clones 5510 Dizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 I think you better decide this first: 1030 or 1530? Loose movement? Gentle pushing or not... LOLs... Let's see if we can overtake the forum here with days upon days of debate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Errrr... Buddy Ubi.. lol I need to start a new project.. not sure If i want to get a EXP2 vintage and turn it into a GMT1675, buy the 6542 from Puretime and try to overlook that wokky rehaut, or build a 5510/6538 Movement will be a 2836 GMT or a 2846 sub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 ROFL! That gave me a good chuckle! Hmmmm... Tough decision! I do like the idea of a 6538 or 5510... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 This doesnt look too bad. I think i am going to build a big crown sub or tudor. My link Rehaut looks a little deep, And im sure the case alone will be $500. Maybe I will wait until next month and get a MBW 5510 type big crown case set and go from there. I looked at the PT GMT6542 again and there is no way I can live with that Rehaut. I was going to get the 5510 from Perfect clones but the bracelet is crap. I wish angus had a 6538 with ETA2846 and that 7602 stretchy bracelet that comes on that new GMT. Any suggestions for a good case to start with? Does any dealer have a 5510 with eta2846? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 I think the idea of a 7924 is even more intriguing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perry563 Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 I bought Joshua's 6538 with the big crown. Then sent it off to Pbdad for a full mod job. Problem everyone has is noone has a correct rep 6538 case....they are all incorrect. BUT if you take that 188 buck watch...shave down the crystal since its too high, reage the dial because its too yellow, redrill the lug holes, install gen size springbars and finally install a correct 8 mm crown...the end result looks great. Oh yess I also bought the Corvus Bond nato to give it the look I wanted. The major tell for me is that the lugs are too curved and as such they look "short". The true 6538 has case lugs that are straigher and only curve at the very tip. This gives them a longer appearance while on the wrist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Where can you get a better 8mm crown? Yuki has them but they are $250 I was also just looking at Joshs 6538 to start with but if I need to add a $250 crown, then I may as well buy a Yuki case set? What do you think of Yuki's 6538 case? I assume its around $500 but I will have to email him. All i would have to buy would be a dial and i would be set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Perfect Clones' 5510 does not do anything for me, but I think the Yuki is the best option for cost vs quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 I agree the Yuki case it nice. He also has this complete Tudor which looks really nice. Its prob $900 though. Yuki 7922 Big Crown I really dont want to spend a ton of $ on this one. I would rather buy the PC case and mod it myself if I can. @Perry, do you know if the Perfect Clones cases take gen crystals?? If a gen crystal and gen size dial will work in that one for $188 then I think I'll start with that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donerix Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 The problem with the MBW case is that the crown is soooo low. There is a nice 8mm crown and tube on ebay (it's best offer and I got it for $95): Brevet Crown Perry: Got some pics of the watch pbdad did? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Cooll thx D, that looks like a good crown dizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donerix Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 It looks and feels real good IRL Let me know what case you decide on, I am thinking of a similar project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiman12 Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Just a though Dizzy...have you considered using the new 6541 for a base? The rehaut looks not too bad. The mid case is too thick for a 6541, but it could work for a 6538. 37mm, so the size is good. You'll need to bubble the case back...if that concerns you. Might be minimal work to convert it to a 6538. The only thing that might be a problem is the dial...might not be able to fit a gen-spec dial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 You guys certainly know more than I do about these Subs, but I like this 5508/6538 that I made into a 6204. The crown is wrong, should be a 6mm +, and when I find one at the right price I'll change it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donerix Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Here is mine: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 I saw this Sub Aqua on Stephani's site and loved it. So when I saw Josh's 5510 I sent the pic to Mary at WatchInternational and she got me the one that reads 5508 between the bottom lugs and 6538 between the top. (I think, if I remember right). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Just a though Dizzy...have you considered using the new 6541 for a base? The rehaut looks not too bad.... Funny that you should mention that, as I was looking at this one earlier today Puretime 6541 It comes with the ETA2846 so thats a BIG bonus over the Cartel A2836 for the same price. Im going to email Angus and see if I can get one of these with the good rivet bracelet off the 6542 GMT. I would have to get: Aftermarket 6538 dial 8mm Crown. I hear DSN has these also but I couldnt find them. Does anyone know what he charges for one? Nightwatch has them also. This is the dial I would get I think Yuki 6538 dial Im going to see what Angus has to say. Chinese new year right now, so this may take a while to get started. dizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perry563 Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Pbdad got me a 8 mm crown and tube I believe from yuki for 150. Its thicker than the one that watch comes with and well worth the price. If I remember correctly Pbdad also installed a Clarke crystal which he shaved down so it looked more gen like. If the Clarke crystal fit I assume the gen would also. Contact Pbdad and I am sure he will give you all the details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perry563 Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 I was going to get the Yuki case initially but the pics I saw the rehaut is SOOO wokky! This is why I stayed with the much cheaper $188 6538 the cartel offers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 I would have to get: Aftermarket 6538 dial 8mm Crown. I hear DSN has these also but I couldnt find them. Does anyone know what he charges for one? Nightwatch has them also. dizz Here is David's crown vintage page David's Crowns I have an extra new one with the tube. I'm told it's not real accurate but it looks good to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 Here is David's crown vintage page David's Crowns I have an extra new one with the tube. I'm told it's not real accurate but it looks good to me. Joey, did the case from Mary have the gen like crystal setup? I hate to revive an old post, but trying to get the right parts is a PAIN for these builds. E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 The crystal is glued in, no retaining ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 That's what I thought. Same as the Silix cases, etc... The search continues. E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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