Stimpythecat Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 I have a Comex rep dial with a diameter of 27mm. Where can I get a vintage type case, preferably a Sea Dweller but a sub will do,that has a rehaut opening that will work with this dial. I think a Yuki case would work but I am looking for something with a lower price point. Also info on sourcing a Comex engraved case back would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Yep, sounds like a rep dial. A gen 1680 dial is 26.5mm and a 5513 is maybe 26.2mm or less. A 1665 dial would be some where in that range. So then you're looking at a rep case, I guess. Maybe you buy a cheap Josh type 5513 and see if you can make it work- or just go with a new rep- sometimes you can't win.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automatico Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 You might be able to find one of the old 'Paul/Abay' 5514 comex cases from 5 or 7 years ago. The dial window is 25.95 (looking down at the outside of the case) and inside the case, the dial seat is cut big enough to take a dial up to about 29.2mm. Drawbacks: You can not enlarge the dial window much at all because the case neck will be too thin. If you use a large diameter dial (much over 27mm) you may shroud part of the markers. It came with a 'K Mart' bezel set-up and you will need to use a Clark's etc bezel assembly on it (mine came with the crystal glued to the case and a spring wire retainer type rotating bezel stuck down over the crystal...no crystal retainer ring etc). Pluses: It has a 'working' escape valve. They are fairly cheap when you find one (except the 'working' escape valve tends to pump the price up). The case neck will work with a genuine spec 5513 crystal. The case is threaded for a genuine case tube. Afaik they all had the '729' comex signed caseback. The caseback gasket is in the mid case, not the caseback like genuine but for the $$ it is a pretty good case. I got it during one of Paul's "Crazy Sales!!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimpythecat Posted August 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 Good information , thanks. Any tips on how I might source one of Paul's cases ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 You might check his site- they probably are still available. I bought this one 5-6 years ago- it's a 5513 case I put an aftermarket dial in it, it's the one on the left in the pic below The one on the right is Paul's DRSD with the working HE valve- I got rid of that case and used the Swiss eta in another build- a 16660. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automatico Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 I just now found a '729' 1665 on watch-international.com. Maybe it has a better bezel assembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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