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Yet another HR 6538 Project


stevedrk

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Hello, my name is Steve and I'm a big crown-aholic. This is my fourth 6538 build and I have already been collected parts for another. Unfortunately, I have found myself in situations where I've ended up needing to sell, but I'm hoping I'll be able to hold on to this one. I spent more time and effort putting this one together than previous builds and I have been more particular about the parts I've used.

Here are the specs on this one:
 

  • Helenarou engraved case set, slightly aged, corners rounded
  • Helenarou red triangle insert, slightly aged
  • Bezel aged to allow copper finish to show
  • Clark t19 crystal sanded to the height I like
  • Helenarou Dial, relumed and slightly aged by Daz
  • Tiger handset with big ball second hand, also relumed by Daz
  • Swatch branded ETA 2842
  • Riyi bracelet (until the NOS rivet I purchased from the bay arrives from Portugal)



Okay, yes, onto the photos. I hope you enjoy. Please note photos do not capture the true character and beauty of this watch.

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That is a very nice big crown and I like the 2842 in there- we haven't ever seen that one used in a rep that I can recall.

Riyi002 has those rivet bracelets for a good price. I think he can even get the Rolex crown on the clasp for you if you ask.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/20MM-SOLID-STAINLESS-STEEL-RIVET-OYSTER-BAND-BRACELET-FOR-ROLEX-MEN-WATCH-/350911669177?pt=US_Watch_Bands&hash=item51b3f723b9#ht_539wt_1160

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Lovely stuff! Wear it well - pardon my ignorance but can you give us further info on the bracelet? I've been looking for a decent rivetted rep for ages. Would you recommend that one?

Thank you, sir.

The bracelet Nanuq linked to is good. Very gen-like. I had one but wouldn't fit my wrist.

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That is a very nice big crown and I like the 2842 in there- we haven't ever seen that one used in a rep that I can recall.

Riyi002 has those rivet bracelets for a good price. I think he can even get the Rolex crown on the clasp for you if you ask.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/20MM-SOLID-STAINLESS-STEEL-RIVET-OYSTER-BAND-BRACELET-FOR-ROLEX-MEN-WATCH-/350911669177?pt=US_Watch_Bands&hash=item51b3f723b9#ht_539wt_1160

I couldn't pass it up for the price. Runs great, non-hacking. I'd like to get a few more.

I also purchased a NOS 2872 for a good price for my next project.

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Fantastic build ! i used this case for my black bay homage ! one question your bassy bezel is the  one that came with the henenarou case ? i thought it was solid stainless steel

also the t-19 did it fit easily on the helen case i wanted to replace my sapphire crystal with t-19

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Fantastic build ! i used this case for my black bay homage ! one question your bassy bezel is the one that came with the henenarou case ? i thought it was solid stainless steel

also the t-19 did it fit easily on the helen case i wanted to replace my sapphire crystal with t-19

Yes, that is the HR bezel.

The t-19 has to be glued in as it is not as tight as the sapphire.

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Yes, that is the HR bezel.

The t-19 has to be glued in as it is not as tight as the sapphire.

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Thanks stevedrk ! appreciated also your brevet crown is from helenarou ? he was not engraving cases when i ordered my HR case looks super !!!!

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Thanks stevedrk ! appreciated also your brevet crown is from helenarou ? he was not engraving cases when i ordered my HR case looks super !!!!

Yes, the crown is from HR. You have to ask for branded when you order. The engraving is extra, I think $10 or so.

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