danza1812 Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 I know there's been a few of these recently. But as I asked so many questions when I started putting this together in July it seems only right to post a couple of shots and a thanks to all who contributed or kindly offered advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Cogrates m8, it looks very very good!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Looks very good. Matt, you know we love the vintage porn. Keep the pictures coming. Specs are also in order. E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 That is beautiful..thanks for sharing. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Very nicely done. I am a fan of the no-dates as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danza1812 Posted October 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Looks very good. Matt, you know we love the vintage porn. Keep the pictures coming. Specs are also in order. E Ok, specs are; Mbw case, crown guards done to late 80s style to match the L series. Lug holes also modded. Genuine Tritium dial with White gold surrounds. Correct to case also. Clarks hands, coffee stained. Cousins insert and crystal, not wholly accurate but give a recently serviced look. Gen crown 703 Yuki tube TSS gunmetal g10 NATO strap. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjjoyce1 Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 And not beat-to-death vintagized either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reginald37 Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 And not beat-to-death vintagized either Right. I noticed the insert right away, but I like the idea it's "the recently serviced" look. Really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 nice case what a beautifully completed project! im seeing more and more of these glossy 5513s done perfectly! a truly affordable franken and a definite addition to any serious sub collection congrats Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danza1812 Posted October 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Thanks for the compliments. Highhoey the case is sweet. Thanks again for agreeing to let her go! The dial was my only hesitation, I wanted a service dial to keep it looking new. Strange I know, but its the non date sub I longed for, not a vintage piece necessarily. But the eggshell patina is really striking and the gloss dial has aged to a lovely lacquered effect. Plus it was a great price. I'm really pleased with how it's turned out, I'm liking the military look and feel to it too. Maybe I'll tweak the insert at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ispytonyv Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 I know there's been a few of these recently. But as I asked so many questions when I started putting this together in July it seems only right to post a couple of shots and a thanks to all who contributed or kindly offered advice. OK, now I'm seriously considering changing my 1680 into a 5513... stupid question but would it be as simple as dial / crystal swap? Already using an MBW 5513 case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 OK, now I'm seriously considering changing my 1680 into a 5513... stupid question but would it be as simple as dial / crystal swap? Already using an MBW 5513 case. that sounds about right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Nice job! I love what you have done here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danza1812 Posted October 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Ok, specs are; Mbw case, crown guards done to late 80s style to match the L series. Lug holes also modded. Genuine Tritium dial with White gold surrounds. Correct to case also. Clarks hands, coffee stained. Cousins insert and crystal, not wholly accurate but give a recently serviced look. Gen crown 703 Yuki tube TSS gunmetal g10 NATO strap. Thanks. Forgot to add; theres an eta 2846 movement In there. Picked it up for next to nothing in some naff cheap watch on the bay. But Domi checked it out and it didn't even need a service. I've had some real luck on this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candide2424 Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Awesome!. I have the same project but the dial is with no patina and I have a Nos luminova insert. Just waiting for my modder to eventually become available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 Great looking watch. Love the crown ,did you put it on a lathe to take a bit of the inner side of the crown ?? If you want the change your 1680 into a 5513 fhen I'm interested in your dail and hands. Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danza1812 Posted October 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 I agree the crown on that 1680 sits nicely against the case, mine has a 1mm gap, maybe I should have countersunk the tube a mm or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ispytonyv Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 … If you want the change your 1680 into a 5513 fhen I'm interested in your dail and hands. Carpe Diem Cats I'll keep you posted. Have my eye on a gen dial but not sure what to do about hands yet… maybe gen Tudor hands? ps- to the OP, love that NATO, is it Maratac? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danza1812 Posted October 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 It's a 'the strap shop' or TSS g10 NATO in gunmetal. It's the same firm who supply the NATO straps to the project x submariners. Real quality british NATO straps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 Very nice sub Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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