jackflash Posted April 26, 2014 Report Posted April 26, 2014 This is a little something I'll be pulling together later today. This 5513 PCG started life as a 1680 case-set I bought from another forum. I've always fancied the 5513 chapter ring dial PCG model, so I thought I would give it a go. After softening the case and re-shaping the CGs the hunt was on for a suitable dial. Initially I wanted to go with an Ingod44. However, it turns out his dial isn't 27 mm as listed, more like a little over 26 mm. This would have been too small for the dial recess on the 1680 case. Hmmm, as I'd already re-shaped the CGs I needed to find another solution. So I decided to go for a Yuki 6538 dial which did have the required 27 mm diameter. Now although similar to the 5513 dial, it is naturally is a little different, the main tell being that "submariner" is written in gilt rather than white. However, this was the best option given where I was with the project. As well as the dial I also decided to use a Yuki bezel insert, pearl and Tudor hand set. The bezel itself was a one I found on eBay, from Clarks. This seems to be a one off as I haven't seen any others listed by them. Also from Clarks is the T19 crystal. The 702 crown and tube are from Athaya. So, having sorted the case, I re-lumed the dial, hands and pearl, more to match the colour rather than for the lume itself and gave everything a gentle patina. The movement is a Swiss ETA 2846, also sourced in eBay. Now to the pics 1
jackflash Posted April 26, 2014 Author Report Posted April 26, 2014 And here it is assembled http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/26/4uvapa8e.jp g 1
Chuck P Posted April 26, 2014 Report Posted April 26, 2014 Very nice! What did you use to lume the pearl?
jackflash Posted April 26, 2014 Author Report Posted April 26, 2014 Thanks. I got the lume from watchlume.com and added a little vintage pigment. They supply a vintage lume kit. However, it is acrylic based and I found the result a little too glossy. Next time I'll try something else.
flex Posted April 29, 2014 Report Posted April 29, 2014 since you used a chapter ring dial, i suppose you know that you will have lots of works to do on the CGs..
jackflash Posted April 29, 2014 Author Report Posted April 29, 2014 since you used a chapter ring dial, i suppose you know that you will have lots of works to do on the CGs.. Like this Very nice mate DH Thank you
jackflash Posted May 3, 2014 Author Report Posted May 3, 2014 Decided to go with a beautiful Bulang & Sons strap for this one. It just arrived with the post:)
chiman12 Posted May 3, 2014 Report Posted May 3, 2014 Very nice! Fat font insert and the works. Great job!
jackflash Posted May 3, 2014 Author Report Posted May 3, 2014 Very nice! Fat font insert and the works. Great job! Thank you
marrickvilleboy Posted May 3, 2014 Report Posted May 3, 2014 Very nice! Perhaps the lume is a little too "orange"? Otherwise great build!
jackflash Posted May 3, 2014 Author Report Posted May 3, 2014 Perhaps the lume is a little too "orange"?Yeap, I know what you mean. I may give that another go to take the edge off it. However, I have seen gens with a similar hue. Here's one that has seen some action
kulubot Posted May 3, 2014 Report Posted May 3, 2014 Wow. Wish I have your skills. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk
jackflash Posted May 4, 2014 Author Report Posted May 4, 2014 Wow. Wish I have your skills. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Thank you. I'm still learning myself. Bet you could get to grips with modding too, it's very satisfying when it goes right.
ronin007 Posted November 12, 2014 Report Posted November 12, 2014 How do you get those lug holes so perfect,look great
jackflash Posted November 12, 2014 Author Report Posted November 12, 2014 How do you get those lug holes so perfect,look great Thanks. Drilled out to 1.3mm then with a 3mm drill bit, very lightly, by hand, chamfer the edges of the lug holes. Soften with a fine grade sandpaper (2000), then polish.
blackoyster Posted November 16, 2014 Report Posted November 16, 2014 Great build....what did you Pay for the case??? I search One for my 1680 build...;-) Send from my Sony Ericsson k750i
jackflash Posted November 16, 2014 Author Report Posted November 16, 2014 Great build....what did you Pay for the case??? Thanks. Keep an eye open for cases in the members trading area. That's where I picked mine up from.
blackoyster Posted November 17, 2014 Report Posted November 17, 2014 Thats what i do but cases are Not so usaly..... So i got to wait:-) Send from my Sony Ericsson k750i
Nanuq Posted November 17, 2014 Report Posted November 17, 2014 "All good things come to those that wait."
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