marrickvilleboy Posted December 26, 2015 Report Share Posted December 26, 2015 looks great and thanks for breaking that down.Anyone know the origins behind the dial? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted December 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 looks great and thanks for breaking that down.Anyone know the origins behind the dial?Picked up the dial next door from Prohunter, here's the link for further info:http://www.repgeek.com/showthread.php?t=260313A Yuki dial would be a good alternative:http://www.yukiwatch.com/catalog/item/8677972/9758644.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dlf Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 I prefer the yuki, hopefully they will make a better version in the new year if we all nag enough.for $600 it's a great piece :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted December 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 I prefer the yuki, hopefully they will make a better version in the new year if we all nagYeap, I used a Yuki on my metres first build. Here it is next to the feet first build. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 Arrrgh !I need to order Yuki parts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilligaf24824 Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Fantastic build! It looks great on the NATO. what's the deal with the rehaut? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted December 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Fantastic build! It looks great on the NATO. what's the deal with the rehaut? Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkThanks. What's your question about the rehaut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilligaf24824 Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 The gens aren't so thick and the dial seems a bit more flushed against the case. I was wondering if this was one of the upgrades with the new case. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted December 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 The gens aren't so thick and the dial seems a bit more flushed against the case. I was wondering if this was one of the upgrades with the new case.No the rehaut hasn't been updated. I think the case is now actually the same as the 1665 just without the HE valve.Crystal choice makes a lot of difference to the look of the rehaut too. I've found that the Clark T19 distorts the cartel, making it look even larger. The best I've come across that optically reduces the thickness is the T19 Superdome from CWP, it's very close to the original crystal. However, I've had several of these fracture on me. So went for the gen service crystal on the meters first watch previously posted. On the feet first I went for the Ofrei PA 46266 which to my eyes is very similar to the gen T19 service crystal.Here's a link to an early post about the cartel rehaut:http://rwg.cc/index.php?/topic/174653-Cartel-5513-rehaut-widthThe meters first cartel with the CWP crystal: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilligaf24824 Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 No the rehaut hasn't been updated. I think the case is now actually the same as the 1665 just without the HE valve.Crystal choice makes a lot of difference to the look of the rehaut too. I've found that the Clark T19 distorts the cartel, making it look even larger. The best I've come across that optically reduces the thickness is the T19 Superdome from CWP, it's very close to the original crystal. However, I've had several of these fracture on me. So went for the gen service crystal on the meters first watch previously posted. On the feet first I went for the Ofrei PA 46266 which to my eyes is very similar to the gen T19 service crystal. Good stuff. Wear it well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junbug5150 Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Insane! I've seen some well over $1K up for sale on m2m that doesn't even compare to this! Great work and thank you for a fantastic step by step! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted January 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Insane! I've seen some well over $1K up for sale on m2m that doesn't even compare to this! Great work and thank you for a fantastic step by step! Thanks. Glad you found it helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrasher Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 I really appreciate this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beone21 Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Jack, Great read thanks for that. In your build you used the standard bracelet? Would the yuki bracelet be an upgrade? Made using telekinetic powers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted January 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 4 hours ago, Beone21 said: Jack, In your build you used the standard bracelet? Would the yuki bracelet be an upgrade? No I didn't use the standard Cartel bracelet. There are a few issues with it, firstly the end mid-link has the wrong profile, it's too flat. Secondly it doesn't accept gen-spec springbars – It can be easily modded to do so though, something that needs to be done with majority of rep bracelets anyway. Thirdly it is engraved, for some weird reason there's s line running across the end mid-link that the gen doesn't have. A big tell on the wrist for me. I suppose it could be sanded-out though. But still the profile isn't right. On the plus side, the serial number stamping on the bracelet is the correct 93150, albeit not great quality. On the clasp however the serial number is 93160A, which is actually for a later Sea Dweller. In general there isn't a great 93150 rep bracelet out there. The Yuki with the solid mid-links, although not great, would be an option. Cartel end mid-link with engraved line running across it: Generic solid-link bracelet, better end mid-link profile without engraved line running across it: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle1 Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Jack flash - I've got this 5513 cartel based Tudor 7928. Do you know what this 93150 bracelet might be? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted January 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Sorry no idea. Looks like it has the correct hollow midlinks which is a plus. The 580 endlinks are wrong though, they shouldn't be open to access the springbars. The springbars you have aren't gen spec either. Here's the WSO 580 endlink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle1 Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Sorry no idea. Looks like it has the correct hollow midlinks which is a plus. The 580 endlinks are wrong though, they shouldn't be open to access the springbars. The springbars you have aren't gen spec either. Here's the WSO 580 endlink Thanks. When JMB receives the case I've asked him to drill out the holes to accept gen spec bars and then I can order some 580 WSO end links. I presume they are the right reference for a 7928? Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted January 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 24 minutes ago, Frazzle1 said: I presume they are the right reference for a 7928? With the 93150 bracelet the 580 end links are correct. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrasher Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 Hi Jack well I ordered a 5513, 5513 3,6,9, 5517 and a 1665 from Sead just for fun, He got the new cases and I asked for the 2813 just because if I do any work I will put in a 2846 or something low beat. Then I asked Helenarou to build me a full on 6538. I got this itch for vintage and even if I get a Yuki 5513 i can always flip the cartel watches. All you guys are a bad influence!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted January 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 Hi Jack well I ordered a 5513, 5513 3,6,9, 5517 and a 1665 from Sead just for fun, He got the new cases and I asked for the 2813 just because if I do any work I will put in a 2846 or something low beat. Then I asked Helenarou to build me a full on 6538. I got this itch for vintage and even if I get a Yuki 5513 i can always flip the cartel watches. All you guys are a bad influence!!!!! Sounds great. Congrats! That'll keep you busy. Looking forward to seeing them. You certainly need to hold on to your wallet with this hobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 Hi Jack well I ordered a 5513, 5513 3,6,9, 5517 and a 1665 from Sead just for fun, He got the new cases and I asked for the 2813 just because if I do any work I will put in a 2846 or something low beat. Then I asked Helenarou to build me a full on 6538. I got this itch for vintage and even if I get a Yuki 5513 i can always flip the cartel watches. All you guys are a bad influence!!!!! HR 6538 is very nice and quality build. I advice to replace hands with Clark's Tudor hours and minutes, and OnlinestoreHK white lollipop seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinaguy99 Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 oh man, this is exactly what I was looking for, now if only I could find a dial with that kinda quality! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrasher Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 HR 6538 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 (edited) HR 6538 with Clarks Tudor hands and OnlinestoreHK (Tigerconcept) white lollipop second hand. Edited February 26, 2016 by Bart Cordell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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