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ROLEX 5513 Spider Franken Build Complete


Sub007

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ROLEX 5513 Spider Franken build
 
After exactly 6 months since I started on this project I can now announce that my Franken ROLEX 5513 Spider is now fully assembled and finished :clap2: . I´m still considering a GEN 702 crown (Anyone got one?) but then again the Athaya is also great. So once more here´s the parts list and then I let you guys enjoy the assembly pics by the master himself Joran (@DR3M3L at RWI and a very skilled watchmaker). He did an incredible job of putting it all together after @Rolojack did an amazing job on the case (see part 2 of the build for that). 
 
A big thank you to all of you who have responded to me a long the way. A very special thank you goes out to @Ingelero who has been a big inspiration and help in my journey. He is one of kind guy and his love and passion for Vintage Rolex has inspired me to the vintage route.
 
For part 2 of the 5513 build click here: http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/178871-5513-case-origin/
 
Updated Parts list:
 
Cartel 5513 case (Modded to a 1984 5513 by Rolojack)
Helenarou Caseback (flatter than the cartel)
NOS Swiss ETA 2846
GEN ROLEX 5513 Spider Dial
GEN TUDOR Mercedes Hands (switched from the TCV1 and clarks because of softer white)
GEN ROLEX 5513 Insert
GEN ROLEX T-19 (switched from aftermarket to GEN because of clarity)
Aftermarket Bezel Assembly
Athaya 702 tube & crown
Yuki Bracelet and clasp
WSO 580 ends
Gen spec spring bars
 
Pics and text Courtesy of Joran (D3M3L at RWI) 
 
GEN 5513 Spider Dial
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Removing the old (bold) plexi:
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Fitting new gen plexi:
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Insert fitted and bezel added to the case:
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Dial:
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Removing datewheel and it's gears:
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Dial and hands attached, into the case:
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Silicon grease on the sealings, caseback back on and the bracelet attached! And waterproofed till 6 Bar
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That looks really great! I am glad I could be part of it. Enjoy!!!!!!!

First time I saw your work on my bench mate, bloody awesome job you did there. ;) I'm sure we'll talk soon, are you a member of RWI too?

@Sub007, thanks for trusting me with this build. All parts where very special and the result is a one of a kind watch (which I want to own myself now...!). See you soon!

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First time I saw your work on my bench mate, bloody awesome job you did there. ;) I'm sure we'll talk soon, are you a member of RWI too?

@Sub007, thanks for trusting me with this build. All parts where very special and the result is a one of a kind watch (which I want to own myself now...!). See you soon!

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Thank you for your kind appreciation ! I never go to RWI, I like to RWG and stick around here only...

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