pam007 Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Bought an old beater 5513 about 2 months ago and I replaced the crystal and insert. Do you guys think I should take it further or leave it as is? If so what? Here is the original beater 5513 I bought for $100 Here is the 5513 with a new Clark Tropic 19 and a Mark III FF insert: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww12345 Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Looks pretty good! Only thing I might change would be the hands and the crown. The crown looks off in general (standard rep fare) but the minute hand doesn't look long enough or the right profile. Otherwise, everything else, including the dial looks pretty good! What bracelet do you have on there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netniet Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 looking good, I would leave it like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 I think it looks good as is. Great value Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martijnp Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Looks great! Wear her well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogladio Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Insert was a great upgrade - you were lucky to find one! Would only consider upgrading the crown to Athaya 702. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 That's a super insert you got there. I think the upgraded version is the one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam007 Posted July 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Thank You everyone for your feedback I have a Athaya 702 Tube and a Gen 702 crown I was saving for my Tudor 7928 Project. I guess I can put it on my 5513. The bracelet I'm using is a standard rep SS bracelet with a TC 93250 V3 clasp. The clasp looks very convincing Where can I get correct Rep 5513 hand for eta? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Where can I get correct Rep 5513 hand for eta? MY at CWP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVNE Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 What case is this? CG's look excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww12345 Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 +1. What are the specs for the dial, too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystere Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 DW case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 its honestly not bad, id leave it as is and just wear the hell out of it till it dies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam007 Posted July 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 The guy I bought it from said that it started out as a 5517. Case and crown guards were softened to resemble a 40 year old watch. It has a Swiss ETA movement. The permanent spring guards were removed and the lug holes were drilled to accept gen fat springbars. I'm not sure on the dial but it's pretty nice from arms length. For $100 I didn't ask much questions lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 The guy I bought it from said that it started out as a 5517. Case and crown guards were softened to resemble a 40 year old watch. It has a Swiss ETA movement. The permanent spring guards were removed and the lug holes were drilled to accept gen fat springbars. I'm not sure on the dial but it's pretty nice from arms length. For $100 I didn't ask much questions lol i'd pay $100 for it all day long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 Great looking watch, I'd wear it as is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam007 Posted July 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 MY at CWP I've asked Michael Young for pictures but never got a response. Do you have a picture of a 5513 hands for eta? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 if you want better hands, get a set of TC hands and repaint them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolex_panelai Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 this is nice, congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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