sor@mail.technion.ac.il Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Hi, I have a great 5513 based on an mbw case and wso bezel construction. The plexi shattered and also the replacement yuki one i got shattered soon after i installed it. A replacment i got of ebay fits but the bezel is loose around it and just falls off. Id appreciate the help cause i love this watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysharona Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 I sold you that watch, I do believe! I modified that retaining ring to fit a Clark's t19 crystal. That's the crystal you need to buy. Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UmpaHimself Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 What more can you ask for then the original owner coming in hot with the knowledge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sor@mail.technion.ac.il Posted January 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 I sold you that watch, I do believe! I modified that retaining ring to fit a Clark's t19 crystal. That's the crystal you need to buy. Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk Yes you did! And its by far my favorite! How did you modify the ring? Did you just shave it down abit from the inside? The whole construct should just press down around it real snug right? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysharona Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 I sold you that watch, I do believe! I modified that retaining ring to fit a Clark's t19 crystal. That's the crystal you need to buy.Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk Yes you did! And its by far my favorite! How did you modify the ring? Did you just shave it down abit from the inside? The whole construct should just press down around it real snug right? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I shaved it from the inside so it wouldn't crack a Clark's. It stays snug without being unmanageable to get on. Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sor@mail.technion.ac.il Posted January 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 I sold you that watch, I do believe! I modified that retaining ring to fit a Clark's t19 crystal. That's the crystal you need to buy.Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk Yes you did!And its by far my favorite! How did you modify the ring? Did you just shave it down abit from the inside? The whole construct should just press down around it real snug right? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I shaved it from the inside so it wouldn't crack a Clark's. It stays snug without being unmanageable to get on. Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk Thanks. Hope you are well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ticktickboom Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 I put one of Michael Youngs T19 superdomes on my 5513, turned out quite nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 I put a gen Superdome T39 on my 1665 and it fit like a glove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sor@mail.technion.ac.il Posted January 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 I put a gen Superdome T39 on my 1665 and it fit like a glove. I think you posted a pic of that one, you know im a fan! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I put one of Michael Youngs T19 superdomes on my 5513, turned out quite nice. Do you have a pic? Never heard of that one.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 I tried a CWP tropic 19 on my Frosty Flake and it fit exactly like the gen t39 I had on it. Here's the gen T39, note the sidewalls were slightly too tall: Here's the CWP T19: So we know the gen T39 fit the MBW and a gen case and a Phong case, and the CWP fit the Phong too, so it will also fit the MBW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ticktickboom Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 7 hours ago, sor@mail.technion.ac.il said: I think you posted a pic of that one, you know im a fan! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Do you have a pic? Never heard of that one.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Heres a link to a couple of threads... http://www.network54.com/Forum/207593/thread/1372841763/Meeting+Michael+Young+in+Bangkok+%26amp%3B+a+replacement+T19 http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=313971 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sor@mail.technion.ac.il Posted January 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 Very nice, and informative. Thanks you two. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 CWP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candide2424 Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 3 hours ago, droptopman said: CWP Hi did you have to trim the inner ring or did it fit effortlessly? I bought a sk crystal and I think I will have to.trim both the ring and the crystal to make it fit the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automatico Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 I have an MBW/MBK 'polex 5513' that I have had for about three years but do not know the actual age of the watch. I used a CWP crystal and it just did not suit me...the MBK crystal retainer bezel felt a bit too tight. I tried a few different combinations and ended up with a ST bezel assembly and GS crystal. The crystal was either a GS PA462-66 or GS PA462-67, do not remember which one...one is a hair bigger OD. It mounted easily and left about 1mm above the bezel. The optics are Ok but I am not very particular about this detail. Here is a list of what I used to make the watch: MBK case...TC case tube and crown...GS crystal...ST bezel kit with the matte finish polished away...ST bezel insert that came with the bezel kit...rolex 26 jewel 1520 hack ...1570/75 center wheel/canon pinion/hour wheel/calendar spacer...Yuki dial...ST hands...case screws with clamps...all gaskets from ST, case tube, case back, and under crystal retaining bezel. The case is unaltered except drilling the lug holes out to 1.3mm. As for why the 1570/75 date parts were used...read the MBK sticky above. Case clamps were used in place of rolex 'flying saucer' screws so I would not have to spin the movement/dial in the case so as not to damage the outer edge of the dial (it felt like it was going to be tight). I wore it quire a bit but it is apart now waiting on a new hack (second stop) spring. The tip of the hack spring broke off, fell into the guts, and jammed it up. After you mount a few rolex PA type crystals you can usually tell if it feels right when pressing the bezel down over the crystal. The MBK bezel and CWP crystal just did not feel like it would seat without maybe cracking the crystal. I have used CWP T19 crystals on other projects with no trouble at all. 'PA' is the GS designation for straight sidewall crystals and is commonly used in the trade and hobby. Most of this type crystal cracks because: The crystal OD is too big after being mounted on the case neck...the crystal ID is too small and cracks when pressed down over the case neck...the OD of the case neck is too big...the bezel is too small for the crystal...the bezel is not pressed straight down during installation. You can shine a bright light straight down on the crystal after installation and scope it out with a 10x loupe and usually see any cracks in the crystal side wall. If none are seen, wait a week or two and check again. After that, you are usually Ok but it is a good idea to look at the crystal every month or two. The MBK case neck OD where the crystal mounts is 28.2mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 Yuki case set. Rehaut was trimmed a bit as the first plexi cracked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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