marrickvilleboy Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Had a chance to put together this 5513. Here's what I have on the list that comprises this watch: 1) Cartel 5513 2) Slow-beat DG 2813 3) Clarks crystal 4) Clarks crystal o-ring 5) aftermarket crown and tube Here's what I did to it: 1) bleached the bezel to a grayish color 2) Installed the clark crystal (which fits but have to sand down the retaining ring so the bezel will turn) 3) Installed aftermarket crown and tube as the one from the cartel is too big 4) painted the lume markers to a more cream color Thought it turned out pretty well - welcome comments and how I can make this look better thanks for viewing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 I always enjoy seeing white markers on these instead of those silly looking yellow (imitation patina) colors. I would have gone with a gen crown/tube instead of aftermarket, but I like what you have done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Maybe change the insert for a more vintage one, or change the pearl? I cannot see too clearly, but it looks like your pearl has the metal surround from later inserts. a genuine vintage pearl or and ofrei pearl would be better.Looks like you are on the right track to a very nice watch. I agree with Freddy. Where in the world did they come up with that Baby S**t Yellow for the dial plots and hands? Creamy white or vanilla looks way better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praetor Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 It's pretty good. I would drill lug holes and shave cg? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marrickvilleboy Posted April 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Maybe change the insert for a more vintage one, or change the pearl? I cannot see too clearly, but it looks like your pearl has the metal surround from later inserts. a genuine vintage pearl or and ofrei pearl would be better.Looks like you are on the right track to a very nice watch. I agree with Freddy. Where in the world did they come up with that Baby S**t Yellow for the dial plots and hands? Creamy white or vanilla looks way better. Theres no metal surrounds around the pearl - my sh1tty pictures i'm afraid. It is the standard one you get from the cartel - actually not bad at all. @ Others Thanks for the comments - I was thinking of shaving CG but its too laborious haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 Drill the lugs, shave the CGs on the out side, remove the tube, file 3/4mm off the crown seat refit the crown and tube, or a better one if you have it and done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 cool idea with the Clarks crystal o-ring ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relaxman Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 I always enjoy seeing white markers on these instead of those silly looking yellow (imitation patina) colors. I would have gone with a gen crown/tube instead of aftermarket, but I like what you have done. Amen Freddy on the silly yellow patina. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted April 24, 2011 Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 I always enjoy seeing white markers on these instead of those silly looking yellow (imitation patina) colors. I would have gone with a gen crown/tube instead of aftermarket, but I like what you have done. i enjoy them both... different look for a different day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellers73 Posted April 24, 2011 Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 Look nice - thanks for sharing! What aftermarket crown and tube did you use? How hard was it to install? I think Josh's 5513 comes with a 4813. Did you swap that out with the 2813? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 (edited) crown and tube are stock, these are MBK pieces, one has a slow beat ETA the other a modern 2836 right now im in love with the white markers, but all it takes is seeing a beautifully aged dial to change that Edited April 25, 2011 by highoeyazmuhudee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marrickvilleboy Posted April 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 Look nice - thanks for sharing! What aftermarket crown and tube did you use? How hard was it to install? I think Josh's 5513 comes with a 4813. Did you swap that out with the 2813? Crown / tube: just ones off ebay Movement: Yes, swapped out 4813 for 2813 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 That looks really good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Librarian Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 Lovely. Did you happen to measure the diameter of the dial of the cartel watch when you had it apart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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