rolojack Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 A member gave me that case to modify, and it was the first time I saw these markings. Does anyone knows where it comes from? 5513 or 1680 overall shape, 1665 markings between lugs but 5513 markings on the caseback, "stailess steel".... Just curious! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 It's the cartel 5513 case. Mine is similarly marked STAILESS STEEL and has the same SN, caseback says 5512 on mine. Looks like you've trimmed the fat stubby crown guards down and drilled the lugholes. I also filed the area down between the crown guards, retapped the case and installed a 702 tube and crown. I tried an aftermarket T-19 but it was loose on the case so I stuck with the rep high dome crystal like yours. Mine came from Josh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolojack Posted June 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Allright! You've got sense of observation. I also reworked the top of the lugs as they were too straight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 stubby CGs cartel 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sub007 Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 This baby will soon mate with GEN Spider 5513 Dial, GEN T-19, GEN 702 crown ...RJ you did a remarkable job and the result is great. Caseback is a Helenarou which is flatter than cartel and has the proper inscription. Verzonden vanaf mijn iPad met Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoopy12 Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 'Stailess Steel' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolojack Posted June 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 I don't know if it is a good idea to install a gen T19. The rep crystal is very good and fits tight. I believe the case to be waterproof now and I would not jeopardize that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Hmm. Was the 702 used with the glossy 5513 dials from the '80's? I don't think so. Could be wrong tho. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhorn Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 I don't know if it is a good idea to install a gen T19. The rep crystal is very good and fits tight. I believe the case to be waterproof now and I would not jeopardize that... Based on aligoat's response, I'd agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kime Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Those engravings are laughable... :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sub007 Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 I don't know if it is a good idea to install a gen T19. The rep crystal is very good and fits tight. I believe the case to be waterproof now and I would not jeopardize that... Thanks guys, I´ll definitely take up your advice and check out the looks of the watch with the current plexi. As for the crown I guess Athaya is also great crown so I might aswell keep it like it is. As for the engravings, Is there anyone in EU doing case engravings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 I think the 703 crown and tube assembly came around in 1980 or so- about the time of the 16800. They may have still used the 702 on the 1680/1665/5513 for a while. And of course, the service replacements are all 703s these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sub007 Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 I think the 703 crown and tube assembly came around in 1980 or so- about the time of the 16800. They may have still used the 702 on the 1680/1665/5513 for a while. And of course, the service replacements are all 703s these days Thanks, I was actually after a clean `service` kinda look. Guess for a 1984 5513 spider it is not uncommon to have service plexi and insert. What do you guys think of these GEN Tudor Mercedes Hands? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolojack Posted June 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 The dial sure has character! Show us the build when complete! Wash out your bezel insert 30 seconds with some Destop or other extreme toilet cleaner. It will give it a nice patina. Just put some on rubber gloved and massage a bit before rinsing aboudandly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolojack Posted June 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 See my square cg 5512 build to view the result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Here's the cartel case with the trimmed cgs and a 702 crown- still short but not as bad since they're thinner. 702 crown is also shorter than a 703 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneP Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 I'm embarking on a similar build with a spider dial & gen movt. I ve been conflicted on what case to use Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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