Bart Cordell Posted July 7, 2017 Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 (edited) Hi Friends ! I'm very happy to present my new baby. This project started by chance, I was fortunate to be able to buy a 700 gen crown and a 5512 PCG Phong case. Initially the crown was destined for my cartel 5513 but the day after its purchase I could not resist the opportunity to get a nice PCG case with correct crown eight. This was a quick decision to take as this case has the particularity of having a wider dial opening than the usual size for the 5512. It seems that for the first 5512, Rolex have used 5510 dials that measure 27mm. Then with the appearance of the 26mm dials a slight gap was visible between the dial and the rehaut. The 26mm dial not resting on the dial seat, the assembly was held in the case thanks to the fixings of the movement. With an ETA movement, which is smaller than the 1530 Rolex, this is not possible, the 26mm dial + movement set passes through the dial opening. So I had to be able to make a larger dial that can fit on the seat of the case. On this case, the diameter of the dial seat is 27.8mm. So I simply resized a 29mm dial in 27.6mm. The regulars know the following, removing paint from the dial, sanding with 200, 400, 600, 800, 1000, 1200, 1500, and 2000 sandpaper, polishing, gold plating, decal then lume. Specs are : Vintagewatchmaker case set Gen Service T19 Gen 700 crown Athaya 7000 tube Athaya pearl ETA 2824-2 JKHorological Hands Beco 2mm gen spec bars Gen 93150 bracelet Yuran Rally strap Decal dial Thanks for reading ! With her sister Edited July 7, 2017 by Bart Cordell 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvin951121 Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 Oh god, please! Nice 5512. I am fall in love now Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BimmerLover Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 (edited) Both are two of my favourite reference when coming to submariner! the 5512 pcg and that amazing 6538 build whit the addiction of your decals handmade dials are simply stunning! Really great watches! Wear it well! Edited July 8, 2017 by BimmerLover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 Beautiful work of art as always Bart! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted July 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 Thanks guys !I found the best varnish of those I have used so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dlf Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Great job Bart, this looks very nice ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rower Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 You are a true artist and craftsman. These are wearable artwork. You have incredible skills! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikewatchestoo Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Amazing. Love the look of those!Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan72 Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 Looks brilliant mate Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manodeoro Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 Je suis étonné et choqué que les images pornographiques soient autorisées sur ce forum.Please Bart ... spot showing that watch sent from my Moto G5 Plus using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted July 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 Je suis étonné et choqué que les images pornographiques soient autorisées sur ce forum.Please Bart ... spot showing that watch sent from my Moto G5 Plus using TapatalkSorry I can not hide my satisfaction... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sogeha Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 2 hours ago, Bart Cordell said: Sorry I can not hide my satisfaction... Sharing a bit of watch porn now and then is heartily encouraged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Drummania Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 Do you like this one better or your big crown?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted July 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 Do you like this one better or your big crown?Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI wear it a lot at this time because it's new and the dial rendering is wonderful, but Big Crown still remain my Grail. Jut need to make a new dial for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted July 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 Back from holidays with some nice pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Beautiful! Both pieces are amazing.Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bart Cordell Posted September 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 (edited) New exclamation dot dial with improved coronet and better lume. Gen service T19 replaced by a T19 dome. Side by side with her sister Edited September 28, 2017 by Bart Cordell 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan72 Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 Stunning work mateSent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rower Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 Wearable art work! You are definitely a master at your craft. I would be honored to own and wear one of these art pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobandshawn Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 Beautiful work Chris. This would be my birth-year grail should you ever choose to part with it! Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 Excellent job as always! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted December 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2017 New insert as Christmas gift for my lovely 5512. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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