Which parts and builder for 5512 / 5513 project?

[alderash]

Hi,

 

Just picked up a Josh 5512 and would like to mod it a bit.  Can anyone suggest specific rep parts that would fit and are fairly vintage accurate?  I'm primarily looking for a new dial, hands, crystal and crown.

 

I hear a lot about the Clark T19 crystal - but is that a high dome or lower profile dome?  Rounded or beveled edges?

 

Which dial and hands set is accurate and has good lume?  I don't plan on aging it, so I'd prefer white or cream markers and hands.

 

I will probably not be reshaping the CGs - unless I can find a good modder who can do it for me.  So I'm instead looking for a smaller crown, but I have no idea what size or style.

 

I'd like to stay rep with most of this to keep the cost down a bit.

 

Maybe you could suggest a builder or modder that could do these mods.

 

 

Thanks

 

 

[dutchguy2]

Yes, you can go with the clark crystal. It has the same specs as a gen T19. Just need to trim the crystal retaining ring or crystal a bit to fit.

You can dremel the crown down 1 mm. Makes a hell of a difference. Hands, TC hands are best for ETA movements. Need to be relumed to match the dial color.

[alderash]

Thanks!  Is the Josh dial fairly accurate regarding the markers and print (including logo)?

[monkeypunch]

I'd say spend the money on a decent dial...

[highoeyazmuhudee]

if youre doing all that and investing some $$ why are you using a josh case?

[alderash]

I'd say spend the money on a decent dial...

Like what?

[alderash]

if youre doing all that and investing some $$ why are you using a josh case?

I heard many say that the Josh 5512 was one of the better bases to start from. What should I have gotten?

[alderash]

Get a good Dial and gen crown, The other stuff (case,CG's, lugs) can be modded.

 

I did a build like this for a member and he bought a Yuki dial and it was just the smallest bit to small so just remember that.

What's a good dial that fits? Ingod44?

[alderash]

What about sending it to RolexAddict for the full package - CG and case reshaping, reluming, drilling lugs, Yuki pearl, etc?

[monkeypunch]

If you opt to do a 5512 I like this one:

 

http://www.ingod44.com/rolex-submariner-5512-4-line-feet-first/

 

If you're going for a 5513 I like this one:

 

http://www.ingod44.com/rolex-submariner-5513-2-line-meter-first/

 

Besides the stubby cg's the Josh case is probably the best bang for your buck.