Omega Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 What do you think about this, guy's? Thank's for looking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Well i cant say i like it, i have to say that i [censored] LOVE it! Gen right, lucky basterd!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 I concur. Simple, to the point and timeless. Awesome build/buy. Details? E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreitlingV8 Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 What its a built? I could have sworn its a gen....AWESOME man! Wish I had skills to do that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 So you can see what magic Bobbie can do I know the watch and it's a state of art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreitlingV8 Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 So you can see what magic Bobbie can do I know the watch and it's a state of art. Thanx T good to know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega Posted August 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Gen right... Not really! So you can see what magic Bobbie can do I know the watch and it's a state of art. Thank's D! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ispytonyv Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 wow, if this is a build / franken I'd also love to hear the details... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Is this a transitional model? Kinda like the reverse of a 16800? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Me thinks an MBW case, gen insert and dial- relumed dial and hands. Looks good Bobbie. T-19 looks good also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega Posted August 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 (edited) Specs: - L series MBW case, thinned and reshaped/polished, CGs shaped, lugholes drilled - gen service luminova dial, correct for L series case - gen luminova inlay - gen crown/tube - gen endlinks - gen 93150 bracelet - gen springbars - WSO bezel, reworked to fit on MBW retainer - hands with luminova relumed to mach gen dial and pearl - 1665 plexy, top shaped down on machine and polished (gen T19 is on the way) - caseback reshaped and polished - ETA 2789 with 21.600 bph, serviced, oiled, regulated, date module removed, to a two-position-setting modified - tight movement holder made by myself on a lathe ...and not to forget: A lot of hours of work! Not to finish the project - rarher to get it perfect! Edited August 30, 2011 by Omega Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerShot Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 exceptional, wonderful I can imagine how beautiful she can be in real when looking at my 16610 bought from you. Best regards, PS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 I think this is a spectacular piece; I love it! You going to hold on to this one B? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 So what to do now? For me its Perfect ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega Posted August 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 It's on hold for a RWG member, I am waiting for payment...but I felt in love in meanwhile! Maybe I keep it, 'cause in flesh it looks way better than on pics! Never thought before that a no date sub can be so sexy...really! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega Posted August 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 So what to do now? For me its Perfect ! For me also! Only missing is a gen movement...but that would get too expensive. For a few € more you can buy a complete gen 5513. What to do now? Hmmm, I think to keep it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega Posted August 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Is this a transitional model? Kinda like the reverse of a 16800? Yep! One of the last 5513 (L Series, 1989/1990)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 How much was the case thinned? I may just build one of these as a daily wearer and forget about all of the other projects. E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 If I didn't know better I would have said "Safe Queen"....... Nicely done for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsiadeCuba Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 why can't i build something this nice? absolutely beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrboombasteke Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Holy buckets!!! PLEASE sell me some of your other stuff. I'll take your scraps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danza1812 Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Fantastic piece. The service dial isn't 'technically' correct for the 1988-1989 L series unless it's undergone a Rolex service , at some point after luminova was introduced to the dials in replacement of tritium. But let me tell you, I do like that srecent serviced look over the vintage look myself. The gen bracelet is a real treat, but so darn expensive I couldn't personally justify one on a rep/ franken, truth is Rolex bracelets feel cheap. I had a 14060m after my Smp and couldn't believe how flimsy and cheap the bracelet felt in comparison to the omega. I know Rolex purists will shoot me down but that's my opinion based on my own comparison. Enjoy wearing that beauty, I'll enjoy looking at your pics as I await my own 5513 and it's return from Domi. Just out of interest I'd like to hear more about the case thinning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 very nice. a couple questions: why the WSO bezel? why a modern 703? (to match the hands and dial period i assume?) this is about as good as it can get without magically raising the crown height position i had everything to build a very similar one ,all gen tritium (dial, hands, insert) except bracelet links (had gen clasp and 580s) they sit in my parts box, so its wonderful to see one completed, makes me question my tritium route with that glow on yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 :thumbsupsmileyanim: :thumbsupsmileyanim: Great work Bobby i'm proud to have a modded sub done by the master on my wrist. Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega Posted August 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Fantastic piece. The service dial isn't 'technically' correct for the 1988-1989 L series unless it's undergone a Rolex service , at some point after luminova was introduced to the dials in replacement of tritium. But let me tell you, I do like that srecent serviced look over the vintage look myself. The gen bracelet is a real treat, but so darn expensive I couldn't personally justify one on a rep/ franken, truth is Rolex bracelets feel cheap. I had a 14060m after my Smp and couldn't believe how flimsy and cheap the bracelet felt in comparison to the omega. I know Rolex purists will shoot me down but that's my opinion based on my own comparison. Enjoy wearing that beauty, I'll enjoy looking at your pics as I await my own 5513 and it's return from Domi. Just out of interest I'd like to hear more about the case thinning True, tschnically it's not correct. But after a complete AD's service the watch would look like this. And I like the combination of the modern in vintage housing. I have a 1680, a 1665 and a 1655 - but I am not happy with it. The 5513 is now my favorite! My direction in future will be every vintage Rolex to build with service dials - like next project: A 1680 with service dial (just came a few hours ago in), also my next Daytona V72 6265. But a service dial + hands for the Daytona are over 1000,-€. So the invested money I will never get back...just have to calculate the whole cost and decide if I will go for or not. About case thinning: The sides are thinned to get the springbars more out, because the MBW is too thick/fat - thats all. Case height should be OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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