juicemouse Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Starting a new 5500 project and I have acquired a gen 5500 case and gen 78350 Bracelet with 557 ends (In MINT condition). So far have about $1100 sunk into this project. Would you guys go ahead and get the gen movement for $1000-1500 or stick with the ETA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogladio Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 What dial will you be using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juicemouse Posted March 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 What dial will you be using? I'll decide on the dial after I decide on the movement. Currently have a whoopy explorer dial but it's designed for ETA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1680 Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 I could be wrong, but isn't Whoppy's Explorer dial for a 1016 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogladio Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Thought so too. The 1016 case is 2 mm larger right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quaresma7 Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 I could be wrong, but isn't Whoppy's Explorer dial for a 1016 ? Whoppys have dials for 1016 I've one from him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsandtigers Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 1520. Might as well go all the way Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Ditto, 1520. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 I've quit doing Rolex movements in reps/frankens- you just end up with an expensive franken. I think some of the best reps are the ones where people build a nice watch using an eta movement. A 5500 Explorer w/ an eta will still be a very nice watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juicemouse Posted March 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 I could be wrong, but isn't Whoppy's Explorer dial for a 1016 ? Well that's not good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juicemouse Posted March 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 I've quit doing Rolex movements in reps/frankens- you just end up with an expensive franken. I think some of the best reps are the ones where people build a nice watch using an eta movement. A 5500 Explorer w/ an eta will still be a very nice watch You still get satisfaction from the building process though right? I don't plan on selling this and if you can get the parts at the right price, why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 I think you answered your question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juicemouse Posted March 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 I guess I'll get a 5500 dial from Yuki. Any other makers I should consider? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 I would think Yuki is your best bet- they have a bunch of 5500 dials, reasonable prices. Look forward to seeing your watch when you get it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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