Franken 5513

[Monito1975]

Hello guys,

I have been looking to many option to build a 5513 as I have a gen dial and crystal with a gen crown and tube. The Yukiwatch case seems to be a nice option but is expensive, anybody knows if TT and Perfect clones cases are ok for this project? They claim to accept all gen parts.

Here are the links to those cases TT offers a 2836 and PC a 2824.

http://www.ttw168.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_7&products_id=7025

http://www.1-pc8838.com/0rlsv01006-vintage-5513-date-submariner-asia-2836-p-9481.html

I hope the result will look like this ;-)

Edited October 28, 2012 by Monito1975

[Monito1975]

So? Any 5513 experts? I have done my homework but I just need to know the pros and cons of the cases and see if 500 USD are worth it for a Yuki case, I have seen some 5513 Frankens made with Josh cases and they look great.

All opinions and suggestions are welcomed.

All the best

:-)

[Akira]

I personally, don't like the Josh case builds that much. The stubby crown guards always look so off - it makes me sad for all the time/money invested in the builds.

Highjoey... is putting out a decent case set for $400ish soon. Maybe wait for it?

Akira

[Nanuq]

+1 the new case is going to be amazing, well worth waiting for.

Barring that you can go Josh case, but then you need a narrow crown like a 702 to pull it off. Here's one:

[Monito1975]

I have a 703 crown, I wonder if it will fit the case or I will need a modification, thank you for your feedback Akira.

Best Regards

[Akira]

I have a 703 crown, I wonder if it will fit the case or I will need a modification, thank you for your feedback Akira.

Best Regards

It will fit, if you use a 7030 tube.

The case probably needs retaping to take the tube though!

If I were you, I'd take Nanuq's and my advice

[Nanuq]

Sometimes smaller is better and a 702 is period-correct and exponentially cooler too. The money you save on the case will pay for the 702. Win/win.

[woof*]

This is my josh tudor with a 703. I'm swapping in a 702 when I find one, I already have the 702 tube.

[Monito1975]

Both Tudors are stunning watches!!!! , I hope my 5513 looks someday like this

[Monito1975]

That 703 looks great, PM me if you want to sell it I am not that fixated on crowns an crown guards, but in this watch it does make a difference.

[Monito1975]

This is my josh tudor with a 703. I'm swapping in a 702 when I find one, I already have the 702 tube.

Did you drilled the lugholes on the case?

[woof*]

The lugholes on Josh's case are too small, member Jmb drilled them to gen spec for me.