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my first 5514 prototype case. Done.


highoeyazmuhudee

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thanks all for the continued encouragement.

this is priced to compete directly with and replace MBKs offerings

$399 - $450 depending on final costs of this little endeavour.

im currently working on a 1680 case, then a tudor snowflake (some of you may have seen the less than accurate prototype to that already, its getting there) a 5513 is obvisouly my base for these so having that case is obvious, my 1680 however WILL fit a gen sized 1680 dial UNLIKE the MBK. after that im going to try and tackle an affordable yet 1:1 5510 case ( i have no idea how this project will work out) and lastly a 5517 which *shouldnt* be too hard since the base will be the same 5513 case but modified as a 5517, much preliminary research and collaboration is still needed for this one.

i am also going to attempt a proper affordable 93150 bracelet, since there are no real good options that currently exist. i might just try the mid bracelet or a mid bracelet and clasp, hopefully the latter but probably not 580s in this mix (at least for a while)

ambitious, i know :)

i realise the picture of the dial was a bit blurry so i took a couple more, i assure you the markers are creamy white NOT yellow (white balance issues). grabbed a 1680 dial as well installed on an ETA movement to test the fitment. i *might* refine the COMEX caseback further. im in the process of purchasing a number punch after determining the correct sized number engravings for the back

some more pics

(crystal is shorter and more rounded than the MBK 5513)

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Okay, I'm all in ... Ken's left AND right nuts for this one.

Sorry about your missing future grandkids Ken, but HAVE YOU SEEN THIS CASE??!!!!

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You do have a 1665 case working as well, correct? I am definitely in for the 1665 case, although a 1680 with a proper dial would be really nice. that would spolve the date alignment issues I'm having with my 1680.

Great work, sincerely appreciated

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