5514 non-Comex dial

[danielv2000]

A couple of months ago, I was fortunate to pick up a nicelay aged HH5514 case from member Lionsandtigers. It came with an athaya tube installed, gen t19 service crystal and bezel assembly. I've got a gen 5513 insert somewhere still sealed, if I recall.

Earlier this week, Lionsandtigers sent me a nice pm alerting me of this dial for sale on VRF. A big thank you to Lionsandtigers for helping me out with this build.

I did not waste much time given the price. The seller also had a nice 1665 for sale but I had just completed my 6263 deal and just could not justify another $1000 on a dial that would sit in a drawer until I had time to get to it. So I went only for the 5513.

It's seen some better days. The lume has turned brown in some spots but it looks right for the build.

I'm thinking of having it relumed. I like things NOS, typically. Any words of wisdom?

[wiesn089]

Tough call. Judging by your first picture I'd also consider a relume, but on the other pics the lume looks pretty nice... If it doesn't look rotten, I'd probably build a rough tool watch, perfect match if you ask me. Beautiful dial one way or the other.

[dbane883]

I would not touch it. Plus, many of the blemishes may be muted if you're using a superdome. Apparently the T19 from Michael Young is an excellent repro.

[alt.watch.obsessive]

I think it's lovely. I also like the choice of the smudge dial. As far as I know, a 5514 with a non-Comex dial would have come with a simple feet first proper "pre-comex" dial--when the smudge dial was being put in 5513s the 5514s would have been coming with a Comex labeled dial also from Stern. But, there is a certain coolness to these dials.

 

I am building out an HH case from dbane with a feet-first dial, and it's a bit boring. 1520 in route  .

 

Cheers.

[lionsandtigers]

Smudge dial with crossing ft is correct pre comex 5514 dial

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[danielv2000]

Hey, guys. Thanks for the input. But now, can someone explain a smudge dial?

[lionsandtigers]

smudge is the shape of the coronet (crown).

if you notice its not really even on the left and the right, kinda pulls out on the left and dips in on the right, hence, looks "smudged"

[alt.watch.obsessive]

I'm siding with the Italian cabal on VRF. There are several threads on this there

Cheers.

[freddy333]

Bart Simpson dial. Leave it as is, otherwise you greatly reduce its value & increase the likelihood of having it ID'd as a repro.

[danielv2000]

smudge is the shape of the coronet (crown).

if you notice its not really even on the left and the right, kinda pulls out on the left and dips in on the right, hence, looks "smudged"

 

Ah, I see it now.

 

I'm siding with the Italian cabal on VRF. There are several threads on this there

Cheers.

  

Thanks. I did some reading last night.

Bart Simpson dial. Leave it as is, otherwise you greatly reduce its value & increase the likelihood of having it ID'd as a repro.

I think I might side with the majority!

[alt.watch.obsessive]

Regardless it's an awesome dial!

[dbane883]

Did someone say smudge dial?

[lionsandtigers]

@dbane883 I see your smudge and raise you a smudge.

 

[dbane883]

@dbane883 I see your smudge and raise you a smudge.

 

not sure about everyone else.. but I don't see crap...  YSATI

[danielv2000]

I don't see your smudge, lionsandtigers.

[lionsandtigers]

Don't know why it didn't show. Here's ole smudgy

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[danielv2000]

I guess it's time I start looking for matching hands!

[danielv2000]

What about these? They look more orange than the dial.

[dbane883]

Not a good match IMO

[lionsandtigers]

Your lume is more creamy than orange.

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[danielv2000]

Not a good match IMO

Your lume is more creamy than orange.

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That's what I figured. Thanks

[highoeyazmuhudee]

ive got gen 5513 tritium hands i may part with