$tingray Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 if we are talking case, CG &crown? I have a 5512 dial and hands in my drawer and need a summmer project, but I'm not in the mode for 'modding' a case. Looking for a case with correct lugholes, decent CG and no kingsize crown. Any of the dealers that come close? All input would be much appreciated. Take care! /$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
$tingray Posted July 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 I guess I asked för it. ;- ) Will use the search function, I promice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 there are none. they all have problems and will require modding. even the most expensive cases need tweaking. DIY is the only way to go. name a case made by whoever i can tell you the faults with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiman12 Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 My choice for a 5512 case would be a mbw case. IMO by far the best and cheapest for modding...that is if you can find one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 My choice for a 5512 case would be a mbw case. IMO by far the best and cheapest for modding...that is if you can find one. just like the one above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 I wouldn't say this was 'the best', but it's the same watch I used for casing up my Tudor sub dial, which is etched as a 5513. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 That doesn't look bad at all Teejay. How's the overall fit and finish? Movement ring holder quality? Dial? is it interchangeable with gen parts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 That doesn't look bad at all Teejay. How's the overall fit and finish? Seems pretty well made so far, it's never flooded when it gets wet... Movement ring holder quality? Plastic Dial? No different to the sales picture, but I used it for re-luming practice... is it interchangeable with gen parts? No idea whatsoever... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiman12 Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 just like the one above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Nice, I guess it does have potential though. E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
$tingray Posted July 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 there are none. they all have problems and will require modding. even the most expensive cases need tweaking. DIY is the only way to go. name a case made by whoever i can tell you the faults with it. Hmmmm... Thank you All for reply's. Well I wasnt asking for the perfect clone but the best when it comes to CG, crown and lugholes. Tx again for input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJGladeRaider Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Back when MBW offered the no date sub with the gilt dial, I bought one. I think they must be pretty rare because I haven't seen any mentioned on here. I have it and a couple of other MBWs I can part with. If you're interested in that, email me at TJGladeRaider@aol.com Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Other than the non-gen construction which makes it an absolute byotch to change crystals this case worked pretty good for the Snowflake. Nice CGs outa the box and the only thing I did to the case was enlarge the lug holes and have since changed the pearl dot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Whose case is that JMB? I wanted to ask you about the retainers you have made. E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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