omgiv Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 I have so many projects going on right now that I thought I would never finish any of them. Well, I finally finished my 5513 project today. This one has been in the works for over a year and has been mostly complete for about 5 months. I couldn't quite get the movement running like I wanted, so I sent it to a professional. After about 5 months, the verdict was that it just wasn't going to cut it. I was able to find another movement for a reasonable price, so I snatched it up. I serviced it myself and was able to get it running under COSC standards. I cased it up today and pressure tested it to 10 atm (it passed). The last thing to do was to take some decent pictures to share with you guys. So....here she is. I am really happy with the way it turned out. The only thing that isn't 100% the way I wanted is the dial. I couldn't find a luminova T<25 dial. If I find one sometime, I might swap it out. I was going for that fresh from service look. I love the vintage domed crystal but appreciate lume that glows. Anyway, here are the pictures and the build list. Midcase: Phong Caseback: Genuine Movement: 26 Jewel Hacking 1520 Crystal: Genuine T19 Crystal Retaning Ring: MBW Bezel Spring: MBW Bezel: NOS Genuine Bezel Insert: Genuine Dial: Genuine Luminova Service Hands: Genuine Luminova Tiube: Casker Crown: Genuine 703 Bracelet: Genuine 93150 with 580 Endlinks Thanks to all of those that helped make this project complete and a success (you know who you are) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Man that looks great! Congrats on finishing it, you deserve a beer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ylfig Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 That is beautiful! Just drooled a little bit on my keyboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Handset? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Turned out great! Excellent pics, too! Very well done... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsandtigers Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Looks great and almost identical to my recent build. I have the yuki case and a 1560. Also and entire nos bezel assembly. These build are almost twins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 LOL, Freddy, the handset is: Hands: Genuine Luminova Looking good, O! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeypunch Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6now Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 This is a gen my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 very fricken nice! now that being said... question is, how close is your total cost to that of a gen rolex made gloss 5513? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aramid Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 (edited) Looks great ! Edited March 22, 2013 by aramid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivax Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 very fricken nice! now that being said... question is, how close is your total cost to that of a gen rolex made gloss 5513? Yeah I wanted to ask the same question! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Holy Mackerel. That's a beauty awesome watch and beautiful photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txrob779 Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Drooled's ass, I just came... This is right up my future alley. Brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchbaria Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 God,,,, why did I have to see that? Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omgiv Posted March 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Thanks so much for the comments. The hands, as Alligoat said, are genuine luminova. I knew someone would ask how much the project cost and how it compared to a gen. I must say that I enjoy the search and ability to put this together myself. I know that it isn't 100% genuine but I get a much greater satisfaction looking at it on my wrist than if I bought it over at VRF. That being said, here is the price breakdown. Midcase: $700 Caseback: $400 Crystal: I had it in my parts drawer Crystal Retaining Ring: Parts drawer Bezel and Insert: $500 Dial and Hands: $550 Tube: $25 Crown: $150 Bracelet: Taken from my 1665 Movement: $600 (I was able to trade some spare parts in to bring the cost down) Total: $3025 I know that the bracelet would have brought the price up substantially but I am reworking my 1665 and took it from that until the time comes. I probably could have gotten a genuine for a little more than what I have in it, but it wouldn't be what I want. I had a 5513 back in 2008 that I paid almost $4500 before I sent it to RSC. The price for the service was almost $1500 and that included a new bracelet, dial, hands, insert, crystal, tube, and crown. I almost have to take the price off of the table when it comes to projects like these. Does that make sense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiesn089 Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Wow, wonderful build! Your projects always are a true inspiration to me. Did you run into problems fitting the gen bezel onto the MBW retaining ring? I bought a complete bezel from RSC recently, but somehow it doesn't snap onto the retaining ring, it's too tight. At least I can't get it on with my hands and I'm afraid to damage the bezel ring, if I press any harder. Did you have to sand the retaining ring down a little? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivax Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Thanks so much for the comments. The hands, as Alligoat said, are genuine luminova. I knew someone would ask how much the project cost and how it compared to a gen. I must say that I enjoy the search and ability to put this together myself. I know that it isn't 100% genuine but I get a much greater satisfaction looking at it on my wrist than if I bought it over at VRF. That being said, here is the price breakdown. Midcase: $700 Caseback: $400 Crystal: I had it in my parts drawer Crystal Retaining Ring: Parts drawer Bezel and Insert: $500 Dial and Hands: $550 Tube: $25 Crown: $150 Bracelet: Taken from my 1665 Movement: $600 (I was able to trade some spare parts in to bring the cost down) Total: $3025 I know that the bracelet would have brought the price up substantially but I am reworking my 1665 and took it from that until the time comes. I probably could have gotten a genuine for a little more than what I have in it, but it wouldn't be what I want. I had a 5513 back in 2008 that I paid almost $4500 before I sent it to RSC. The price for the service was almost $1500 and that included a new bracelet, dial, hands, insert, crystal, tube, and crown. I almost have to take the price off of the table when it comes to projects like these. Does that make sense? There is one on VRF that was sold today for the same price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillycheez Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Since you chose the "service look" I didn't expect your costs to be that much lower than gen if not the same cost. The journey is priceless though and that is an amazing build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cats Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 One word : "Amazing"Also great photography Carpe DiemCatsSent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w0lf Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Stunning, very well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txrob779 Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Again,] Must stop the thoughts, MUST STOP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omgiv Posted March 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 (edited) Thanks to all for the positive comments! They are much appreciated!!!! The genuine bezel snapped perfectly onto my MBW retaining rings. I had two but one was too large for the crystal (beginner mistake ). I had bought a "genuine" retaining ring but it would not fit. After buying a new NOS bezel for my 1680 project and it not fitting, I decided that what I bought as a genuine retaining ring was not. It may be a genuine Rolex, but just not for a 5513. I had thought it may be for a 1675 but couldn't get confirmation. I have seen a number of genuine parts being sold as spares and always wonder if they are in fact genuine. The only true way to know is if you open it yourself. Thanks again!!!! Edited March 22, 2013 by omgiv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 I keep coming to this post for inspiration. WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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