Vinguru Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Last week i bought a nice 5512 at RWI. It's a cartel base, with a gen insert and a clarke crystal.Enjoy the pics, bro's 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueTip Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Looks really nice man, only needs a decent two piece bracelet imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themannier Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Looks really nice man, only needs a decent two piece bracelet imo +1 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Nice looking piece. Agree with the others a 7206 or 9315/0 bracelet with some 580 end links would definitely set it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinguru Posted October 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 thanks for the replies!what is the best source for the 9315/0 with 580 end links? Yuki? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 I agree with most of the others' comments, but your xtal looks odd. Are you sure it is Clarks & the correct xtal for that Sub? Maybe it is just the perspective from the camera, but the view through the xtal looks wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 thanks for the replies!what is the best source for the 9315/0 with 580 end links? Yuki?Hard to source a 9315 outside of a gen which will run 1K+. Gen 93150 can be found for less but still in the 500-1000 range. Once again hard to source a decent rep 93150. Yuki sells a decent 2 piece model that is stamped 93250 that can be drilled out for 2mm spring bars and works pretty good with a 5513/5512. Needs a little aging and work but can be used for a reasonable cost. I drilled one of the Yuki's for 2mm bars and did several brush, polish and dry lube treatments. Wears and looks great for the cost. Used WSO 580 end links from Ebay. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Hard to source a 9315 outside of a gen which will run 1K+. Gen 93150 can be found for less but still in the 500-1000 range. Once again hard to source a decent rep 93150. Yuki sells a decent 2 piece model that is stamped 93250 that can be drilled out for 2mm spring bars and works pretty good with a 5513/5512. Needs a little aging and work but can be used for a reasonable cost. I drilled one of the Yuki's for 2mm bars and did several brush, polish and dry lube treatments. Wears and looks great for the cost. Used WSO 580 end links from Ebay. Gorgeous. I love that crown. What size bit did you use for drilling out the bracelet, or did you use a file? Do you remember how much the yuki cost? I thought I read somewhere that TC also sells a 93250, but doesn't his have solid endlinks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 I agree with most of the others' comments, but your xtal looks odd. Are you sure it is Clarks & the correct xtal for that Sub? Maybe it is just the perspective from the camera, but the view through the xtal looks wrong.Clark crystals aren't great on a cartel case. They distort the rehaut too much. After trying many different options, the best rep version I've come across is the CWP crystal, however they do seem fairly brittle. I installed several on my 5513, after a while hairline fractures would appear in the area between the case and retaining ring. The crystal itself was a snug fit on the case and the retaining didn't need much pressure to press into place. So after several tries with the CWP, I went for a used T19 service crystal instead, which hasn't given me any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Having 5512 envy here 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydenM Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Wow, stunning watch, wear it in good health. Don't make me add another watch to my wishlist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Gorgeous. I love that crown. What size bit did you use for drilling out the bracelet, or did you use a file? Do you remember how much the yuki cost? I thought I read somewhere that TC also sells a 93250, but doesn't his have solid endlinks? Thanks, that crown was difficult to find and $$$$. It was still in the original packaging...Yuki sold 2 different versions and now I see they only have one. I cannot remember which one I ordered but it was around $75. If not this then very similar. Did not care about the different diving extension of the incorrect stamp which I sanded off. I mainly wear it with my gen 7206 anyways, but still think this bracelet is decent for the money and wears nice. http://www.yukiwatch.com/catalog/item/6784664/7909371.htm2mm drill bit that broke while doing the job....had to test filt gen spec spring bars and then take a little more off by manipulating the drill with a smaller bit. Not a precise job but it worked. Still plenty of meat on the last bracelet link that secures the end links to be solid and safe. Did not care for the end links that came with the Yuki so used some lightly modded WSO 580's which you can see in the pics are a good fit. So for $100 total and a little mod that anyone can do, decent outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinguru Posted October 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Thanks for all your great feedback. I ordered the yuki bracelet for a better fit and brighter steel colour. Also bought a flat case back and wil buy an athaya 702 crown in the future. Let's see how far i can get this one without going franken (or broke, lol). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Thanks for all your great feedback. I ordered the yuki bracelet for a better fit and brighter steel colour. Also bought a flat case back and wil buy an athaya 702 crown in the future. Let's see how far i can get this one without going franken (or broke, lol).Sounds fabulous. Can't wait to see pics when you get it all installed. Just curious. Which case back did you order? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinguru Posted October 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 I bought a case back from a m2m deal, i believe its from helenarou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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