lionsandtigers Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 Some of you know I have been seeking to build an almost entirely gen Pre Comex 5514 for some time now. After what feels like an eternity of searching, I am happy to report that the build is about to begin. Here is the parts list, some of these things were VERY difficult to obtain: - Gen Pre Comex Dial (without a doubt the hardest to obtain, pictured below) - Gen matching hands - Gen 1560 movement - Gen 702 crown/tube - Gen t19 crystal - Gen Bezel assembly - Gen service insert that will be swapped with a Gen period correct insert - Gen 93150 bracelet with 580 endlinks - Prototype HH 5514 case and caseback which will go through some light softening this weekend I am very excited to have this together and have to thank HH and especially dbane883 for their help. Now onto the dial, which is not perfect, but perfect to me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 Really cool dial, congrats for finding one. This is going to be a really special build, I can't wait to see your progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsandtigers Posted November 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 A nod from one of the master builders, thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 This is such a tease! Can't wait to see it.Congrats. Best of luck on the assembly. Very special project indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 Get on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsandtigers Posted November 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 Get on it! I am I am, kinda nervous to touch the case but it needs to be done for this build. Would look odd having a shiny new case for a build like this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 Send it to me ... I'll get ya started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsandtigers Posted November 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 Send it to me ... I'll get ya started. sure, I'll take your drsd for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 My Double Roasted Sea Dweller?? Deal!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 Use 3000 grit fabric all around then repolish with the white rouge. I have a gen valve assembly if you really want to go crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsandtigers Posted November 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 Nice Nanuq, good try I have very fine wet/dry sandpaper and a capecode cloth. Want to round out the lugs a bit as well as the cgs. Not gonna go crazy, just some light aging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eduardor Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 Oh man this is nice! Can't wait to see the complete build. Please post pics as soon as its finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 I see great potential, but how about a caseback pic? The Comex engraving on back is the key with these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsandtigers Posted November 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 I see great potential, but how about a caseback pic? The Comex engraving on back is the key with these. One of my reference pics is your caseback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redxds Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 I'm excited to see this build. Fantastic dial!Sent Via Tapatalk HD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogladio Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 Awesome! Glad to see you've left hoarding phase mate and moved onto assembly. A special one index this is and I'm really looking forward to updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhorn Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 Good luck! You're taking yours a lot further than I was planning with mine ... hate it when that happens ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 This will be super. Impressive list of parts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted December 2, 2013 Report Share Posted December 2, 2013 Cool man. Nice dial. I wish I could find one of those for a decent price. Can't wait to see it all together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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