altesporsche Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 Good day fellas. Have a new 5514 on the way and i just picked up a 1520 Gen movement for it and im looking for a GEN like Comex dial to finish it off.. i have seen the yuki ones and im not so sure of what else is out there.. any hints ? oh and a set of hands as well. thanks C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 I would contact MQ. I've purchased 3 dials from him in the last year and all were top notch, including a Comex dial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 Short of a gen, MQ's contain, to my eye, the least objectionable sins. But, as always, do your research & decide for yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altesporsche Posted November 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 thank guys ill look into it a little deeper and possibly try to track down a gen dial if i cant get something that is pleasing. cheers ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 thank guys ill look into it a little deeper and possibly try to track down a gen dial if i cant get something that is pleasing. cheers ! Gen 5514 Comex dial? Good luck with that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsandtigers Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Gen 5514 Comex dial? Good luck with that Better sell your car first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altesporsche Posted November 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 lol no no not the comex gen dial lol ... im not slapped : P if i was going to spend serious coin to build then id just buy a gen ( not spending $70k on a comex sub ) there is one for sale on chrono24 now for just shy of 80k , i wouldnt be messing with reps if i could toss that around for a watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhorn Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 (edited) I think they are implying that IF you could find one, the dial price alone would be so high that it isn't worth it. You'd be better off going the pre-Comex 5513 dial (feet first) if you want to go gen dial. Those can be found and it won't cost your Porsche to buy one ... Edited November 11, 2013 by tomhorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsandtigers Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Last pre comex dial I found was 2k. Still waiting for seller to respond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altesporsche Posted November 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Gathered that but im going to have to go with a rep comex dial because the case back is comex and too nice not to do correctly.. and there will be no selling cars for watches they get my love first.. I think they are implying that IF you could find one, the dial price alone would be so high that it isn't worth it. You'd be better off going the pre-Comex 5513 dial (feet first) if you want to go gen dial. Those can be found and it won't cost your Porsche to buy one ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogladio Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Gathered that but im going to have to go with a rep comex dial because the case back is comex and too nice not to do correctly.. Text copy-pasted regarding 5514 casebacks: "1. The early watches had Rolex COMEX across the caseback 2. The later watches had large numbers with Rolex Comex around the caseback Finally to make it more confusing. The COMEX Serial numbers came in about three sizes, small, medium and large." Lots of pics to describe variations, would vote for category 1) if you're doing a non logo dial build: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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altesporsche Posted November 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Hmm nice watches but the case back is like the one oglado posted second and freddys first pic.. thank you for the info on the non logo watches still having that style caseback. To make it a little more clear as to what im starting with its the HH prototype case comex sub that was up for sale a few days ago by a fellow canuck ( thanks ! ) . So feel free to toss suggestions So far I have bought a nice T vintage insert ( nice faded bluish color ) , 1520 refreshed movement, gen 9315 bracelet and 2mm gen spring bars . the watch already has Gen crown tube and crystal. so now im down to the dial and hands .. as well as to decide if im going to age the case a little ( very subtle ). thanks for all of the info so far fellas.. its led me to a lot of interesting reading into the older subs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torresp Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Best comex dial for your project are whoopy's hands down, take a look at this post: http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/160148-whoopys-dial-project-preorder-list/page-4?hl=%20comex You need to get it relumed and trimmed down a bit to fit HH or Phong's case, other than that there's no other dial around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhorn Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 (edited) Best comex dial for your project are whoopy's hands down, take a look at this post: http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/160148-whoopys-dial-project-preorder-list/page-4?hl=%20comex You need to get it relumed and trimmed down a bit to fit HH or Phong's case, other than that there's no other dial around. Whoopy's dials are great (I have one myself), but dial feet are set for ETA, not gen. I still think the OP should go for a feet first 5513 dial if he wants to use a gen dial. It is also correct for the Comex case, and is somewhat more readily available. It's also affordable. http://www.doubleredseadweller.com/comex_5514.htm Edited November 11, 2013 by tomhorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsandtigers Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 and by affordable for a pre comex dial we're talking anywhere between 1k-3k, then there's the hands to match... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Mock up of lumed whoopie dial in the HH case: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsandtigers Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 (edited) Not sure about that dial. As nice as it may be anyone with any idea what they were looking at would know it's not gen. Look how the depth rating fonts bleed into the outer box of the comex logo. Gen dial has a few millimeters of clear space there. Gen dial also has open sixes which from the looks of this photo this dial does not. Edited November 12, 2013 by lionsandtigers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Not sure about that dial. As nice as it may be anyone with any idea what they were looking at would know it's not gen. Look how the depth rating fonts bleed into the outer box of the comex logo. Gen dial has a few millimeters of clear space there.Gen dial also has open sixes which from the looks of this photo this dial does not. You are correct. Not open 6's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsandtigers Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 not a fan. whats all the fuss about this dial? not trying to be a d*ck about it, but if you're gonna drop a comex dial in a build, you better be sure its a good one because I ( and mind you I am no expert ) could spot that dial from a mile away 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Ditto above & especially when the lume glows like a modern (luminova) dial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Ditto above & especially when the lume glows like a modern (luminova) dial. I was experimenting ok?? Yeesh However, I give props to whoopie for making an effort to strive for perfection while trying to balance cost at the same time. This is a rep forum after all. Good for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsandtigers Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 No doubt. Anyone who take on the effort of providing all of us with a better more affordable product get props in my book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altesporsche Posted November 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 lots of great info fellas and I really appreciate the abundance of responses ! after reading and looking at comex subs for almost 2 days now, I think i have my mind set on the gen feet first 5513 dial. Its just the only way i think ill be pleased and justify how much ive spent on the project so far. Now to find a dial that i like. Something thats going to fit how i want the watch to look lol I am far too picky for this hobby.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhorn Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Sorry I don't have a better picture at the moment, but my Whoopy dial does not have the font bleed problem of the dial above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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