ww12345 Posted January 17, 2015 Report Posted January 17, 2015 The parts are coming together... Here's a teaser shot. I can't wait for the mail! 2
tomhorn Posted January 17, 2015 Report Posted January 17, 2015 It's brother from another mother is looking forward to seeing it when it's done ...
dutchguy2 Posted January 17, 2015 Report Posted January 17, 2015 Don't you hate the waiting for the mail man? The teasers looking promising. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
Champagnesky Posted January 17, 2015 Report Posted January 17, 2015 The parts are coming together... Here's a teaser shot. I can't wait for the mail!ImageUploadedByTapatalk1421460491.448555.jpgwhat caseback is this?
Nightwatch Posted January 17, 2015 Report Posted January 17, 2015 that´s looking pretty fine and coming around nicely - nice shots - need more:)
ProMariner Posted January 20, 2015 Report Posted January 20, 2015 Mine says hello : (phong 5514 + Whoopy 5514)
dieselpower Posted January 20, 2015 Report Posted January 20, 2015 I've got a 5514 project in my sights. Looks like phongs case and caseback is the way to go. Yes?
dieselpower Posted January 20, 2015 Report Posted January 20, 2015 Just looked at Phong's price for a 5514 case. Not very user friendly.
ww12345 Posted January 21, 2015 Author Report Posted January 21, 2015 Yeah, Phong's is the way to go, except for price!
dieselpower Posted January 21, 2015 Report Posted January 21, 2015 I've got a 2nd generation MBW 5513 case. Was thinking of using that, having a he valve drilled in then possibly getting the caseback engraved. Makes sense? Anybody know a caseback engraving master?
ProMariner Posted January 21, 2015 Report Posted January 21, 2015 I've got a 2nd generation MBW 5513 case. Was thinking of using that, having a he valve drilled in then possibly getting the caseback engraved. Makes sense? Anybody know a caseback engraving master? THE case back engravings master is phong he can custom engrave it. Dbane and whoopy worked together with phong to create this awesome caseback that ww12345 and I have. Correct font, correct coronet. Drilling an HEV in a 5513 midcase isn't a good idea if you ask me because the 5514 has a specific midcase construction inside
netniet Posted January 21, 2015 Report Posted January 21, 2015 Mine says HI to the family members (HH 5514 case set, all the other parts are gen)
dieselpower Posted January 21, 2015 Report Posted January 21, 2015 Cheers for info ingelero. I should point out that when I said drilling a he valve I think I would opt for the non-functional 'plug' valve option so would not drill into the inside of the case. Can you send a caseback to phong to engrave without having to buy one off him?
ProMariner Posted January 21, 2015 Report Posted January 21, 2015 Cheers for info ingelero. I should point out that when I said drilling a he valve I think I would opt for the non-functional 'plug' valve option so would not drill into the inside of the case. Can you send a caseback to phong to engrave without having to buy one off him? Yes you can send you caseback to him and he will do the work for you, you can even send him your MBW midcase and he will make it look like a 30 yo case, he is very very good at aging a case ! He will polish your lugs to make them thinner and he will also polish the sharp edges of your case.. He can even delete the wrong Polex design from your case and re engrave a custom serial number ( the engravings are very very good btw, honestly there are no rep case that is engrave as phong do)
ProMariner Posted January 21, 2015 Report Posted January 21, 2015 Gen 5514 comex caseback: Another gen 5514 comex caseback (on one of my books) Phong 5514 comex caseback :
ww12345 Posted January 22, 2015 Author Report Posted January 22, 2015 Wierd - that earlier gen COMEX caseback has serifs, and the other doesn't... More Rolex variation for you.
automatico Posted January 22, 2015 Report Posted January 22, 2015 "Drilling an HEV in a 5513 midcase isn't a good idea..." Iirc the only difference besides the hole was a small cutout around the spring made with a milling machine. If so, it would not be hard to duplicate. I looked on the 'net but could not find any clear pictures of the inside of a 5514 case.
ProMariner Posted January 22, 2015 Report Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) "Drilling an HEV in a 5513 midcase isn't a good idea..." Iirc the only difference besides the hole was a small cutout around the spring made with a milling machine. If so, it would not be hard to duplicate. I looked on the 'net but could not find any clear pictures of the inside of a 5514 case. It is definitely a hard task to drill a working HEV without proper tools !! Here is a picture of an inside HEV from a gen 5514 comex: Here is a picture of my phong 5514 HEV You see the discontinuity inside the case ? This is why the HEV works, I doubt you will be able to shave a 5513 case inside and obtain the same result without the proper tools and skills.. Edited January 22, 2015 by ingelero
dbane883 Posted January 22, 2015 Report Posted January 22, 2015 A hole would need to be drilled for the stem of the HEV. Then a recessed area for the head of the HEV along with the associated washer. The inside of the case will need to be milled so that the rectangular spring does not interfere with the movement. Here's an old pic i have of the inside of a Phong 5514:
automatico Posted January 22, 2015 Report Posted January 22, 2015 The insides of my Abay/Womart cases are machined like that and the valve is oem spec going by what I have read. I've seen similar watches for sale on dealer sites with 929 on the back.
mada1980 Posted January 22, 2015 Report Posted January 22, 2015 Is it very expensive to send your case to phong for ageing?
whoopy12 Posted January 22, 2015 Report Posted January 22, 2015 FYI guys, I gave the custom vector 5514 case back design to Neckyzips, so I believe he can do the same engraving for cheaper
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