508-Fanatic Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 Ok before you get your panties in a bunch, this isn't a "Who has the best sub?" post looking to score something from a TD. This thread is geared toward showing our members epic Sub builds, top-frankens, genenstein's, etc or legit, 100% original and authentic vintage pieces. I can't get enough of these - Not relegated to any specific model, be it 6538, 551x, 1680, etc... just VINTAGE only please. Let's see them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted May 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 I'll kick us off with a build that I'm proud of. There's a few people to thank in this one, MillerDave, DBane, Big Dazza and other members who helped me source parts and to the community, a thank you, for helping me learn so much. 1966 Rolex 5513 Submariner with Gilt Underline Dial & Point-Crown-Guards Genuine Rolex 1570 movement, cleaned, rebuilt with genuine Rolex parts, timed to within 3 seconds a day. 1680 Style (or later) Mid-Case with massive modifications by The Case Whisperer - DBane to make it more appropriate Genuine Rolex 5512 II.66 stamped case-back with genuine Rolex caseback sticker denoting 5513 Genuine Rolex Tropic 19 plexi-dome Genuine Rolex 700 crown and tube Case re-engraved as appropriate by NeckyZips (Joe) Yuki Dial with beautiful aging and relume done by Big Dazza, gen-spec hands aged by me and relumed by Big Dazza Genuine Rolex bezel assembly, with aftermarket faded insert by Big Dazza Rivet style bracelet with correct stampings sourced by StoneP Genuine 580 end-pieces Assembled, serviced, and pressure-tested by master watchmaker I don't even want to remember the $$ or time (nearly 8 months) into this build... but I'm loving it now. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted May 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 Let's post build-spec's so people know what they're into, maybe this can be a resource for folks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 Mine is pretty simple, it left the factory exactly like that, but blacker on the dial. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted May 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 Mine is pretty simple, it left the factory exactly like that, but blacker on the dial. You win. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 Pfffffft. It's not about that, it's about simply enjoying watches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted May 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 Pfffffft. It's not about that, it's about simply enjoying watches. And now you win at being humble... I tip my cap to you sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 Amen! He sees a friendship when he looks at the time and not $ signs. Beautiful thing Your pcg rocks!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azgjav Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 (edited) old photos... Edited May 25, 2015 by azgjav 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted May 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 Amen! He sees a friendship when he looks at the time and not $ signs. Beautiful thing Your pcg rocks!! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 1665 Cartel case Phong bezel assembly Singer dial ETA 2846 Gen 703 crown Polexpete DWO Yuki insert & pearl David Young T39 crystal 5513 PCG 1680 case, lug engravings removed Reshaped CGs Yuki dial, insert, pearl ETA 2846 Gen T19 service crystal Athaya 700 crown & tube 5513 meters first Cartel case, reshaped CGs Drilled lug holes Yuki dial and pearl Bezel assembly and insert off the bay ETA 2846 Athaya 702 crown & tube Michael Young T19 crystal 5513 Cartel case, reshaped CGs Drilled lug holes Singer serif dial Yuki insert & pearl ETA 2836 Michael Young T19 crystal Athaya 702 crown & tube 5517 PT case Ingod dial ETA 2846 WSO insert Yuki pearl Gen 703 crown Gen T19 service crystal 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sub007 Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 Great initiative for reference and inspiration! Verzonden vanaf mijn iPad met Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netniet Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 Probably not the best around, but still pretty good for me. HH5514 case set Gen 1530 movement Gen tritium hands Gen feet first dial Gen MKIII insert Gen service plexi Gen 702 crown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhorn Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 Mine's not the best either, but she gets plenty of wrist time ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertk Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 Here's a couple that I got from straight from Japanese site hontwatch back in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam007 Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 old photos... Killer pieces man 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam007 Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 (edited) Down to 1 vintage now ... Edited May 26, 2015 by pam007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 This one was thrashed within an inch of its life and it took nearly 20 years to put it back to almost-as-delivered condition. No amount of searching is going to reveal a NOS red triangle insert so this is as far as she goes. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Great thread idea. This will be a classic and at this point in my watch collecting life, what this hobby as all about. Some beautiful watches here. Sent from my droptop using telepathy ️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted May 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Great thread idea. This will be a classic and at this point in my watch collecting life, what this hobby as all about. Some beautiful watches here. Sent from my droptop using telepathy ️ Thanks man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam007 Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 (edited) No amount of searching is going to reveal a NOS red triangle insert so this is as far as she goes. Not NOS but ... http://www.network54.com/Forum/207673/message/1432585562/FS-+Rare+original+bezel+and+round+font+red+triangle+insert+for+BIG+CROWN+SUBMARINER+%26gt%3B%26gt%3B Edited May 26, 2015 by pam007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Yikes! One man's treasure....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Yikes! One man's treasure.......Incredible!!! !5-20 years ago. you couldn't give one like this away!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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