milesd Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 My 5517 is almost done. I got this email from PBDad today. He is still going to SLIGHTLY age the insert and install the Yuki pearl. Specs are: MBW 5513 Case Cartel Insert Yuki Pearl Gen Tropic 19 Plexi Aftermarket 702 Tube polished Gen 702 Crown!!!! NDT 5517 Dial Omega SM300 Hands ETA2846 I'll post more when I get it, but it'll be here only for a short time as it needs some other love from Neckyzips ) And with finished with the pearl installed: I'd like to thank members of RWG as when I started my 5517 project, I really had no clue where to start. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 I think the results are extraordinary! Wear this with pride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiman12 Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Looks awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchguy2 Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 A Grail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Definitely nice. Rear shot please E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pr0digy30 Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Very nice... what was the total cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesd Posted August 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Definitely nice. Rear shot please E That will come later. That's why it's almost done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiesn089 Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 God that thing is a work of art, I'm amazed, the hands look great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiyal Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 Very nice sir and my hats off to PBDad! One of my favorite watches. It looks like NDT updated the 5517 dial which is a plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pr0digy30 Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 Milesd, What was the damage to the wallet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesd Posted August 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Milesd, What was the damage to the wallet? More than I wanted to spend I'll have to add it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 coolness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pr0digy30 Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 More than I wanted to spend I'll have to add it up. Would appreciate it, it's a nice piece. I have a budget 5517 myself, but have to say if it's a reasonable spend... I just may have to treat myself for once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesd Posted August 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 (edited) Would appreciate it, it's a nice piece. I have a budget 5517 myself, but have to say if it's a reasonable spend... I just may have to treat myself for once. PM sent as I don't want to post on the board in case the wife sees And btw, WAAAAAAY over budget! Edited August 15, 2011 by milesd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 look great; congrats on a fantastic (and unique -- don't see these around much) build only thing i would consider would be to send to jmb and have him put in some fixed springars (per the genuine) deltatahoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Looks great Miled. Agree that the fixed lug bars would be the icing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesd Posted August 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Fixed lugs are getting done with engraving from neckyzips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebzen02 Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Holy cow! That thing is flipping amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesd Posted August 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Holy cow! That thing is flipping amazing! Thanks, that means a lot coming from you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stolikat Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Stunning. Sent from my VM670 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesd Posted August 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 First post updated with pics.Well, it looks like I can't edit for some reason, so here they are: Still needs the lug bars for the case and some engraving, but other than that, it's done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Really nice, but the cartel insert has 1 too many minute markers between the numerals compared to the gen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 I never considered a 5517 until seeing your build! E X C E L L E N T ! ! ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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