best 5508 case?

[omegap7]

hey there, looking to start a 5508 build

 

anyone have any tips on who makes the best case?

 

also who has the best hands?

 

much thanks!!!

 

 

[Nanuq]

I've never seen an even remotely accurate Small Crown case.  They're all too large in diameter and far too thick.

 

What you really need to do is embark on a 6538 / 5510 build and buy my dial. 

[omegap7]

u have a gen 5510 dial?

[Nanuq]

No, but a very nice 6538....

[alligoat]

Back in 08 I built a 5508 using an NDT case and dial.

The lugs are a little thick and need to be slimmed down.

But the 1520 Rolex movement fit in there just fine. A 1530 would have been correct but I never swapped out movements- they are the same size, 18,000 bph vs 19800 on the newer 1520.

 

 

you could also look at Yuki- he has a 5508- used to be cheaper than NDT.

http://www.yukiwatch.com/catalog/item/6924997/7464494.htm

Otherwise, you're on to Phong and it will cost you more

[DC109]

Or MQ.  I think his prices are closer to NDT than to Phong, but Nanuq should know for sure--I believe the case that sweet dial used to live in is MQ, right Nanuq?

[Nanuq]

You bet, it's a MQ case and it's spectacular (and expensive)!

[omegap7]

who's MQ? Ive heard of Sean, whats his website? Any good?

[alligoat]

http://vintagewatchesmq.com/minhquy/index.php?page=shop.browse&category_id=96&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1

 

Minh Quy is a guy over in Saigon, sells some nice parts

[DC109]

Nanuq, did you get the 6538 or the 5510 for the Big Gonzo?  From MQ's pics I always thought it was the opposite of Yuki--5510 looks wokky, and 6538 looks right.

[Nanuq]

Yep, I did the 6538 ... it's dead-nuts-accurate for dimensions to the gen.