Bart Cordell Posted December 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 You would not use superglue. Buy G-S Hypo Cement to glue plexi and insert.You can use an hair dryer to remove plexi.The bezel retaining spring is not reachable on new silix build.On these photos from old bezel on HF bonesey tutorial you can see the springGood luck ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolex5512 Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 You would not use superglue. Buy G-S Hypo Cement to glue plexi and insert.You can use an hair dryer to remove plexi.The bezel retaining spring is not reachable on new silix build.On these photos from old bezel on HF bonesey tutorial you can see the spring Good luck ! Thank you! I will try that tonight and see how it works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle1 Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 The chamfered edges on that case Bart look brilliant!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djulink Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 Hi, really like what you've done with your build.if you don't mind me asking, how did you sand down the crystal (I would like to be modding my Big Daz BC as well)? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted December 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 Thanks !Hi, really like what you've done with your build.if you don't mind me asking, how did you sand down the crystal (I would like to be modding my Big Daz BC as well)?I make circles on sand paper. Don't know if it's the better way, but it work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djulink Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 (edited) Hi, thanks for the tip. But It turns out I had one spare dome crystal orignally for my TC BC 6200 that does fit perfectly Big Daz' case (30,6mm), so I used it: And Imho, those builds look soooo much better with a lower dome crystal.I do have the same tools that you have, any tips for the bevels job (with the dremel) ? Edited December 19, 2015 by djulink 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted December 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 Find a good gen 6538 lug photo, then have a good feeling before start. First I cut top lug edge with dremel #402 disk without trembling. Be careful, it shave quickly. And I correct with #431.I sand mid case side and bevel separately to keep the edge. 240, 400, 600, 1000 sand paper successively. 1500 would be better to finish but I can't find it in my place.Then polish side and bevel separately. Always separately to keep the chamfers edges.I don't know if it's the good way, but it worked for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djulink Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 Ok et merci, as soon as I can I'm on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted December 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bart Cordell Posted December 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 Sorry for photos repost. Wrong forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 Sorry for photos repost. Wrong forum. Could look at them over and over Masterful job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted December 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 Could look at them over and over Masterful job!Take a look at my 5512 work, and tell me what you think about please.http://rwg.cc/index.php?/topic/181100-First-mod-5512 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 Take a look at my 5512 work, and tell me what you think about please.http://rwg.cc/index.php?/topic/181100-First-mod-5512PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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freddy333 Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 On 12/8/2015 at 5:09 PM, Frazzle1 said: I love what you've done mate, mine says hi. Please do not repost an entire previous poster's set of pics just to add a line or 2 of text. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle1 Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 I love what you've done mate, mine says hi. Please do not repost an entire previous poster's set of pics just to add a line or 2 of text. Sorry about that, was done so in error. I always use tapatalk and it's not entirely forum friendly. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted February 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 Updated with DIY gilt dial + OnlinestoreHK hands. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted June 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 Hi ! After having completed my 6610 and 5500 Explorers project, and a 6538 project for a friend, I decided to make some improvements on my 6538. Silix case sanded and polished again. More brassy colored Bezel. JK hours and minutes hands aged and lumed. Tiger White lollipop lumed. ETA 2788. Sternkreuz XS 303 472 plexi. True gilt super glossy dial. Riyi river bracelet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperHero Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 Once again, you impress. Well done Bart! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 That dial work is seriously impressive. That has the be the best dial to cost ratio I have seen. Awesome work man 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 Yes! I honestly have to say that I decided not to pursue a 6538 and 6200 budget build because the parts just didn't seem to be worth it. After seeing this latest revision you did, I'm back on board! I want to make one of each. That dial is beautiful. What are JK hands? Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted June 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 Once again, you impress. Well done Bart! That dial work is seriously impressive. That has the be the best dial to cost ratio I have seen. Awesome work man Yes! I honestly have to say that I decided not to pursue a 6538 and 6200 budget build because the parts just didn't seem to be worth it. After seeing this latest revision you did, I'm back on board! I want to make one of each. That dial is beautiful. What are JK hands? Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk I really appreciate your comments guys. Thanks ! Hands are from JKHOROLOGICAL. Same as Clark Tudor hands for half the price and shipped in a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 Great work. You're a Magician Bart! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted June 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 Great work. You're a Magician Bart! If only I could do it with a magic wand. I still need a lot of work to achieve nice dials 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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