rolojack Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Hello all, here is an other modified Cartel case based 5513 build. The mods and parts list to achieve this are as follows:- Cartel 1680 supplied by Trevor as efficient as always- Gilt Underline dial supplied by Yuki- 700 crown by Athaya- Sternkreuz T19- Aussie springbarsWhat has been done:Mid case crown guards shaved and reshaped, rehaut re-milled, crown seat lowered so the crown is nearer to the bezel, lugs reshaped and finished with the correct angled brushing, lug holes enlarged to fit gen spec spring bars, bezel ring re-milled to tight fit the gen spec T19, bezel insert slimmed to seat lower in the revolving ring and treated with sodium hydroxide for aging, dial treated with a mix of ink and PVP to simulate the gloss finish age -hard to capture on the pics but in the flesh it gives a lot of depth and character to the finish-, hands treated with ink and PVP together with the dial, and..... lots of love !!! Now to the pics: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Excellent! Great work, beautiful piece! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Spectacular! That's one to be proud of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sub007 Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 @Rolojack, you promised me a great build, I fully trusted in you ....but this an epic one my friend. Just amazing and can't wait to get it on my wrist!!! Thanks so much, only need a nice bracelet for it... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolojack Posted December 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 @Rolojack, you promised me a great build, I fully trusted in you ....but this an epic one my friend. Just amazing and can't wait to get it on my wrist!!! Thanks so much, only need a nice bracelet for it...All good then, it will be shipped to you tomorrow ! Glad you like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindpirat Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Simply stunning!Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Awesome as always. Man you do some great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachcomber Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 What a beautySent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dlf Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Nice build, and great pics! Btw, did you do anything to the caseback ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Beautiful. Fantastic work. New owner should wear it with pride. Great stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelliottz Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 That bears no resemblance to a cartel case. Fantastic work on every aspect. Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champagnesky Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Great work!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 That looks wonderful. Way envious I am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolojack Posted December 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 Nice build, and great pics! Btw, did you do anything to the caseback ?caseback is the only part I did not touch. Shape is good enough I believe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mir36 Posted December 6, 2015 Report Share Posted December 6, 2015 Absolutely amazing work. Love the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukenorris2011@hotmail.co.uk Posted December 8, 2015 Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 Wow... Amazing skills there rolojack! Looks incredible!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da_saint Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 This is absolutly stunning! Good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 Beautiful Watch ! Did you need to sand retaining ring to fit sternkreuz T19 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolojack Posted February 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 16 hours ago, Bart Cordell said: Beautiful Watch ! Did you need to sand retaining ring to fit sternkreuz T19 ? yes, more than sanding: There is a significant inner diameter difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindpirat Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Beautiful!! Sent from Hell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 @rolojack Thanks you reassure me. I needed to file it for about 0.40mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickFlorida Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 What is PVP and what color or kind of ink to age the dial and hands? Very good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolojack Posted April 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 You apply different colors of ink (use water based felt markers) then spray poly vinyl (found in artist stabilizing lacquer or more simply hair spray), let dry and after wet with distilled water to melt and blend the combo. Color will lighten and the left over coat will be so thin it can't be seen - unlike a varnish that "sunkens" the print. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djulink Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 On 1 décembre 2015 at 5:56 AM, rolojack said: lugs reshaped and finished with the correct angled brushing Truly great work! Could you share your technique / give any tips regarding the brushing of the upper part of the lugs? What tool do you use for that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 This is spectacular! Just gorgeous. I love it and now I want to build a 5513! Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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