aeromatic Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 I decided to buy my first yuki 5513 case but the crown guards seem off, the crown guard side of the case is finished with a slight inverted curve instead of flat i have started to refinish the none cg side to soften the case i will post some photos as soon as i can I purchased a nice 5513 dial from a member here which has dial feet for a eta movement we have tried to fit the dial to an old 2472 movement but the dial feet are off by 1mm so looks like they may have to be cut and im waiting for the gen crown and tube to arrive My first 5513 was a cartel 1680 from puretime which accepted the 26mm dial although my 1680 from trusty would not ,i am using a series of wet n dry from 800 grade to 2,000 grade then finishing off with autosol metal polish although i may leave the finish up to 2,000 grade to dull the factory finish the overall look of this build will be none aged for a contrast to my well aged 5513 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 Here's you go. You're gonna need something more course that 800 grit on the tubby Yuki. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Nanuq Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 The world's most beautiful crown guards. ..............what's left of them..................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeromatic Posted December 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 Thank you kind sirs !! The world's most beautiful crown guards. ..............what's left of them..................... 4old.jpg Hey Nanuq they look like they been chewed by a polar bear ! now that is what i call an aged watch well mabe its not the age but the mileage ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeromatic Posted December 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 (edited) Well looking at your crown guards my yuki case cgs look more like freddys than the others so over all the thickness is good !!! many thanks ! Edited December 11, 2013 by aeromatic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 Unless your CGs extend beyond the crown, there is little that can be wrong with 40+ year-old CGs. Remember, nearly all of these watches have been worn, polished & abused for most of their lives, which leaves the cases looking different than the way they did when they left the factory. As long as the case edges are not perfectly crisp & minty, you are better off obsessing over something else (dial, crown, bracelet, etc). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerkstore Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 Head on: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 Here's you go. You're gonna need something more course that 800 grit on the tubby Yuki. I think that's my watch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 I think that's my watch! Not likely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 Not likely! I should have said - it looks like my watch!! Looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeromatic Posted December 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 Head on: Thanks jerkstore ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 I should have said - it looks like my watch!! Looks great I like it.. But I'd like to replace the bezel with one that's more "seasoned". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 @jerkstore.. Is your insert on properly? looks like you could lose it at any moment: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeromatic Posted December 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 Unless your CGs extend beyond the crown, there is little that can be wrong with 40+ year-old CGs. Remember, nearly all of these watches have been worn, polished & abused for most of their lives, which leaves the cases looking different than the way they did when they left the factory. As long as the case edges are not perfectly crisp & minty, you are better off obsessing over something else (dial, crown, bracelet, etc). You are correct ! i dont usually obsess about cgs but i notice that many member place a lot of importance on them ,i would love to see some clear photos of the gens when they were new from different angles . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 TZ, VRF or any of the other gen Rolex sites should have plenty of pics of NOS &/or mint watches. Frankly, when it comes to tool watches, within reason, the more (natural) wear the better. A DD, DJ or any polished-case (formal) watch looks best when pristine. But a vintage Daytona, Sub, GMT or any brushed-case (sport) watch usually looks best when it shows its age & wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerkstore Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 @jerkstore.. Is your insert on properly? looks like you could lose it at any moment Thanks. Yeah, it's hypo-ed down. Still working on getting the ST bezel right. I spent a lot more time polishing it last night to no avail. I guess my best best is WSO or Clark's for an aftermarket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Thanks. Yeah, it's hypo-ed down. Still working on getting the ST bezel right. I spent a lot more time polishing it last night to no avail. I guess my best best is WSO or Clark's for an aftermarket? Do NOT get a Clark's. It's exactly the same as the ST. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeromatic Posted December 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 TZ, VRF or any of the other gen Rolex sites should have plenty of pics of NOS &/or mint watches. Frankly, when it comes to tool watches, within reason, the more (natural) wear the better. A DD, DJ or any polished-case (formal) watch looks best when pristine. But a vintage Daytona, Sub, GMT or any brushed-case (sport) watch usually looks best when it shows its age & wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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