danielv2000 Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiesn089 Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt.watch.obsessive Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsandtigers Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Smudge dial with crossing ft is correct pre comex 5514 dial Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted April 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Hey, guys. Thanks for the input. But now, can someone explain a smudge dial? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsandtigers Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 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" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt.watch.obsessive Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 I'm siding with the Italian cabal on VRF. There are several threads on this there Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Bart Simpson dial. Leave it as is, otherwise you greatly reduce its value & increase the likelihood of having it ID'd as a repro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted April 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt.watch.obsessive Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Regardless it's an awesome dial! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Did someone say smudge dial? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsandtigers Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 @dbane883 I see your smudge and raise you a smudge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 @dbane883 I see your smudge and raise you a smudge. not sure about everyone else.. but I don't see crap... YSATI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted April 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 I don't see your smudge, lionsandtigers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsandtigers Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Don't know why it didn't show. Here's ole smudgy Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted April 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 I guess it's time I start looking for matching hands! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 What about these? They look more orange than the dial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Not a good match IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsandtigers Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Your lume is more creamy than orange. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted May 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Not a good match IMO Your lume is more creamy than orange. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That's what I figured. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 ive got gen 5513 tritium hands i may part with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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