Tribal Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 Hello Gang,I want to show my new build.This is a 5513 Sub build for a colleague.First I want to take a 5513 Milk Case, but after inspection I noticed that the gen Tropic 19 is too loose and don't fit properly.I also noticed that the gen Inlay don't snap in.So I decided to take an old Case withgen specification that I found in my drawer.I reshaped the Case, drilled the Lugholes and opened the CG's.Installed a gen Tube and a old Vintage Crown.Dial is a Viet 5513Gen InlayI colored the Hands to match the Dial.Oldstyle Springbars where fitted alsoMovement is slow Beat.Bracelet is not the best but it's marked 93150 Cheers Tribal Gesendet von meinem 2107113SG mit Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezio Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 Great build. good to see a member posting a vintage Rolex build :-)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automatico Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 It looks very good! Also saved some $$. "So I decided to take an old Case with gen specification that I found in my drawer." I kept a few 'Abay' cases from 15 or 18 years ago and the main cases and case backs are very good. Bezels/crystals/crowns/tubes are not good but genspec crystals/bezels/tubes etc. will fit. I did not appreciate them back then but now with $800+ 'hit or miss' cases, they are pretty darn good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 Looks great! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porschespeedster Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 Looks wonderful! Agreed with others' sentiments on cases; is there a decent modern 5512/5513 case for sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted February 26, 2023 Report Share Posted February 26, 2023 That is a mighty fine looking Sub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted March 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 Damm the 5513 is stolen in transit to his owner!, I'm really [censored] off.Al lot of work for nothing.Gesendet von meinem 2107113SG mit Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automatico Posted March 5, 2023 Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 "Damm the 5513 is stolen in transit to his owner!" I know how you feel. A few years ago, I lost three brand new watches in one whack to the USPS. I ran the culprit down (it was the mailman), but the USPS would not do anything about it. They stick together. Lost two new steel quartz chronographs August 2022 thanks to UPS. I was notified the package was delivered 'to front porch 3:53pm'. The delivery guy must have been a ghost because he did not show up on our cameras. The delivery notice also claimed the package weighed 14.9 pounds. One point nine pounds maybe, including B/P. Filed reports to UPS. No response at all. Went to UPS depot. Not allowed to enter. UPS = Usually the Package is Stolen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted March 5, 2023 Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 Damm the 5513 is stolen in transit to his owner!, I'm really [censored] off.Al lot of work for nothing.Gesendet von meinem 2107113SG mit TapatalkOh no! Sorry to hear that. Was it with DHL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted March 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 Oh no! Sorry to hear that. Was it with DHL?Yes DHL, Package opened. Watch gone.Gesendet von meinem 2107113SG mit Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 On 3/4/2023 at 1:28 PM, Tribal said: Damm the 5513 is stolen in transit to his owner!, I'm really [censored] off. Al lot of work for nothing. Sorry to hear the sad news. Unfortunately, crime has become the new normal & the system has become an accessory to those crimes. I know it does not help in this case, but I ship anything of value via registered mail & give the tracking number to the receiver so both of us can track it all the way. Yes, registered mail is very slow because every single person who takes possession of the package must sign for it & note the time/date the package was in their possession & the package is kept in locked containers when not in a mail employee's possession, but I have never lost a package using this shipping method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automatico Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 "I know it does not help in this case, but I ship anything of value via registered mail & give the tracking number to the receiver so both of us can track it all the way. Yes, registered mail is very slow because every single person who takes possession of the package must sign for it & note the time/date the package was in their possession & the package is kept in locked containers when not in a mail employee's possession, but I have never lost a package using this shipping method." That is how RWC used to send watches to USA ADs up into the late 1990s. All my AD friends have moved on, retired etc. so I do not know how it is done today. Trebuchet maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted March 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2023 Yes, I do always shipping with DHL tracking and insured here in Germany.The owner of this build was not aware there is no watch in the package as he get it and signed for it.There was only the empty black plastic box inside.Gesendet von meinem 2107113SG mit Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmaitlandward Posted March 27, 2023 Report Share Posted March 27, 2023 Is this still available?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted March 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2023 Is this still available?Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkGesendet von meinem 2107113SG mit Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt.watch.obsessive Posted March 31, 2023 Report Share Posted March 31, 2023 If you work for DHL, maybe. 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prospex44 Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 Can I ask where you got the dial? I’m building a 5513 myself and have only seen Yuki dials.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted May 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2023 Can I ask where you got the dial? I’m building a 5513 myself and have only seen Yuki dials.Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkTry Mochacha!Gesendet von meinem 2107113SG mit Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prospex44 Posted May 20, 2023 Report Share Posted May 20, 2023 Try Mochacha!Gesendet von meinem 2107113SG mit TapatalkThank you, I’ll check them out!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sacsha_1 Posted May 21, 2023 Report Share Posted May 21, 2023 Very nice work!Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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