cc33 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 You have to ask phong those questions. The dial will fit an eta if the feet are clipped, I know that much. Find gilt hands and then have them relumed by zig to match the dial plots. And zig can reshape the case from phong while he's at it to give it a curvier gen look. You will have a winner with that combo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 While you're looking for gilt hands make sure they have nice thin borders. Some of the recent hands look like they belong on a Maxi dial Sub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akira Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 BTW, shouldn't a 5510 have a "lollipop" hand as well? Is there an aftermarket version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Some do and some don't, the ones with the big seconds bubble are white, the ones with the normal seconds hand it's in gold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msp Posted November 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Where would I find gilt hands? Btw I think I'll contact RA for the case or perhaps an other EU modder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Phong makes them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Or http://www.classicwatchparts.com/catpart/catalog/popup_image.php?pID=44 For 65$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akira Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Clarks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Also Yuki if you're using an ETA mvmt. Hands are all over the place since Rolex would replace them with newer parts during servicing, so rhodium or gilt and the various types of seconds hands are all correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msp Posted November 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 (edited) Also Yuki if you're using an ETA mvmt. Hands are all over the place since Rolex would replace them with newer parts during servicing, so rhodium or gilt and the various types of seconds hands are all correct. Thanks ! I thought about using an ETA 2846. So here's the to do list: Phong case Minhq dial Aftermarket Brevet Crown.. will do for now Gilt hands ETA 2846 .. Although a gen 1530 is tempting... Gen crystal.. A must have imho Aged Aftermarket Aftermarket bezel Does anyone know the references for the crystal of a 5510 ? I believe it's Tropic 19.. I also got no clue for the braceletband end links so far Edited November 2, 2012 by msp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 Does anyone know the references for the crystal of a 5510 ? I believe it's Tropic 19.. T17 I also got no clue for the braceletband end links so far 7206 or 6636, either with 80 end links. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 It is a t17 if it was gen but I have a phong 5510 case and tried the t17, it doesn't fi, It takes a t19. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 Are you sure the T17 you tried was gen (& the case was a 5510)? Removing a crystal from a sealed package is no longer a 100% guarantee of authenticity. On the other hand, if you are sure it was gen, then you should let Phong know since 1 of his claims to fame (& reason for charging the prices he does) is that his cases are made to gen specs & will accept all the correct gen parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 The case came from phong with 5510 markings. The t17 came from nanuq. I can't vouch for its authenticity but he can and I believe it is a genuine t17 yes. Ill let phong know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 Yes, the T-17 came from Philip on VRF, several years ago. I also bought a T16 from him (likewise sealed) and it turned out to be the one that fit my 6536/1 case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesd Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 CC33, that 5510 looks great. I've got a very similar project but it's a 6536/1 that a lot of member here gave me great pointers. It's with a modder on here and I hope to have it by the end of the year. Just another dial to consider is the ingod dial. It's not the greatest as the gilt coloring isn't very bright and the dial isn't glossy, but for the price I think the dial print doesn't look that bad (positioning and fonts): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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