mojako Posted December 5, 2012 Report Posted December 5, 2012 I recently bought a Josh 5513 with a really large crown... Where can i get an affordable replacement? One that is not that large. Is rafflestime a worthy replacement? Only $26.99 including the tube. Dont want to spend more than $50 for a gen one. http://www.rafflestime.com/servlet/the-802/Milsub-Crown-for-ETA/Detail'>http://www.rafflestime.com/servlet/the-802/Milsub-Crown-for-ETA/Detail
cjjoyce1 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Posted December 5, 2012 The crown that came on your 5513 can be modded. I actually think the replication of the old style 703 coronet on the cartel vintage crowns are pretty decent. But yes, the crown itself is too tall. A few of us solved that issue by gripping the crowns stem in a dremel or drill and holding a file to the lower edge as it spins. you can grind down the height while at the same time put a more correct lower edge bevel on it. Pretty easy to do - go slow and check your work - and won't cost you anything. Plus the coronet on the crown is more period correct for your watch than a modern replacement style. Just my 2 cents
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