mojako Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robaer Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 TC's crown should look ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjjoyce1 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojako Posted December 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 That sounds like a good idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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