captain swoop Posted February 4, 2012 Report Posted February 4, 2012 Website claims all kinds of things about all parts are interchangeable with the genuine watch etc. Is it a good representation 'out of the box'? CGs look a bit small to me but that might ne the oversize crown If it takes gen parts than a crystal swap, different crown etc should see me ok. How about the dial? swap or OK?
alligoat Posted February 4, 2012 Report Posted February 4, 2012 These have been a good deal for the price. Yes the crown guards are stubby, but you can swap in another crystal and a gen crown. Not sure if the gen crown fits on the existing tube or if you have to put a new tube in there. On the SSD V2, the gen crown would screw on the rep tube, but the base of the crown was too thick to make it thru the hole of the case tube w/ the gasket in there. Rep crowns have gotten a lot better lately. As for the dial, you can fit one in there, don't know if it's worth it though. I look at these a good budget reps, great for a few mods and to wear as a beater
woof* Posted February 4, 2012 Report Posted February 4, 2012 I do not think a gen crown will always fit Josh's tube, but a Clark tube is only 17$. Gen dials, crystals and inserts fit fine, Rolex or Tudor. It also has genuine bezel construction, a big plus. The only off thing about the watch are the small crown guards, but for 100$ this watch is a steal. Heres a couple of mine with gen parts.
captain swoop Posted February 4, 2012 Author Report Posted February 4, 2012 I just Emailed Josh with an order
woof* Posted February 4, 2012 Report Posted February 4, 2012 I just Emailed Josh with an order Cool! There is a giant thread on modding this particular watch from last year, titled something like "josh's 5513 is nice" Many members here bought them and made them all sorts of frankens. Lot's of pictures and tips too.
OldCorvette Posted February 4, 2012 Report Posted February 4, 2012 The review was on it's brother the 5512 .. here
captain swoop Posted February 4, 2012 Author Report Posted February 4, 2012 Same apart from the none chrono dial yes?
OldCorvette Posted February 4, 2012 Report Posted February 4, 2012 Yes.. 5512 was COSC certified .. 5513 was not.. thus the dial difference.
highoeyazmuhudee Posted February 5, 2012 Report Posted February 5, 2012 its a good starter no date vintage sub and great beater for the $100 price tag, but i wouldnt sink any vast amount of $$ into modding it.
superlative Posted February 5, 2012 Report Posted February 5, 2012 (edited) its a good starter no date vintage sub and great beater for the $100 price tag, but i wouldnt sink any vast amount of $$ into modding it. This watch is no different mod-wise than the $250 Swiss equivalent. Having it cost $100 doesn't make it any less of a candidate for modding, even if you do add $700 worth of parts to it. We're only interested in the case itself. Edited February 5, 2012 by superlative
highoeyazmuhudee Posted February 5, 2012 Report Posted February 5, 2012 This watch is no different mod-wise than the $250 Swiss equivalent. Having it cost $100 doesn't make it any less of a candidate for modding, even if you do add $700 worth of parts to it. We're only interested in the case itself. then i suggest spending $99 more and getting a way better case to sink $700 into from the beginning.
superlative Posted February 5, 2012 Report Posted February 5, 2012 then i suggest spending $99 more and getting a way better case to sink $700 into from the beginning. Who's case is that? What size of dial does this case take?
duke1973 Posted February 5, 2012 Report Posted February 5, 2012 I'm wanting one of these too, can someone post a link to the watch on Josh's site so I don't get the wrong one? I've already done that once with Angus and his PureTime Comex!!
captain swoop Posted February 5, 2012 Author Report Posted February 5, 2012 Who's case is that? What size of dial does this case take? +1
woof* Posted February 5, 2012 Report Posted February 5, 2012 Duke1973: go to Josh's site pc8838 and look for deals special offering. You'll find the the 5513/ 5512's Swoop: That's an MBW case set.
captain swoop Posted February 5, 2012 Author Report Posted February 5, 2012 WHere do you get an MBW Case Set?
highoeyazmuhudee Posted February 5, 2012 Report Posted February 5, 2012 Who's case is that? What size of dial does this case take? this is an MBW case, once modded it takes all gen parts unmodded it fits a gen crystal, dial, insert, gen movement requires a bit of a commitment to fit but it can be done. glossy sub done with gen parts and same case.
superlative Posted February 6, 2012 Report Posted February 6, 2012 this is an MBW case, once modded it takes all gen parts unmodded it fits a gen crystal, dial, insert, gen movement requires a bit of a commitment to fit but it can be done.
highoeyazmuhudee Posted February 6, 2012 Report Posted February 6, 2012 i think im missing the joke here
duke1973 Posted February 6, 2012 Report Posted February 6, 2012 Duke1973: go to Josh's site pc8838 and look for deals special offering. You'll find the the 5513/ 5512's Swoop: That's an MBW case set. Thanks for the help Woof! Going there to check em' out.
woof* Posted February 6, 2012 Report Posted February 6, 2012 I dont get it either High.... don't feel bad. That's a beautiful watch you've got! I'm working on the same ..with same right now Thanks for all your help too!
briank996 Posted March 3, 2012 Report Posted March 3, 2012 Yes, an MBW case would be great. I've been looking for one for 6 months..
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