5517 Custom Dial Help

[Rextheking]

Looking for someone to make me a custom dial for a 5517 milsub build. 
 

not happy with the Phong dial, MQ dial, or really any other dial that currently exists. 
 

if anyone knows of a dial maker who is next level, let me know. This is for a really special build. 
 

phong case customized by Tripdog on RWI

CAC bezel insert 

genuine 1520 movement 

genuine crystal 

genuine crown & tube 

hands: looking for suggestions 

[alligoat]

So I guess you're too picky for  Buford dial from Mochacha. Maybe Mochacha could make you a plain 5517 dial. 5517s ran from 1971-1979 so the dial print is white.

The Dark Lord makes earlier gilt dials but I don't know how to get in touch with him and besides, he'd be wrong for a later white print Sub dial probably.

The key to a good 5517 is going to be in the aging of the dial and hands- making the lume look good- yellow but not too yellow. Aging the case is also important.

You might also talk to Tripdog and see what he suggests.

Ruby has dials and Yuki might still be around.

https://www.mochacha.org/shop-1/vintage-rolex-5517-milsub-burford-matte-black-repaired-dial-hand-set

 

[ellison34]

On 4/24/2024 at 11:34 PM, Rextheking said:

Looking for someone to make me a custom dial for a 5517 milsub build. 
 

not happy with the Phong dial, MQ dial, or really any other dial that currently exists. 
 

if anyone knows of a dial maker who is next level, let me know. This is for a really special build. 
 

phong case customized by Tripdog on RWI

CAC bezel insert 

genuine 1520 movement 

genuine crystal 

genuine crown & tube 

hands: looking for suggestions 

pixel speedrun

In the 80's I was working with laser cutting machines.... I made a little program to write my initials on the dial of my Citizen Chronograph... through the glass, without disassemling anything. Was at that time an unmistakable unique piece.😉

[BillyScrew]

On 9/26/2024 at 3:17 AM, ellison34 said:

In the 80's I was working with laser cutting machines.... I made a little program to write my initials on the dial of my Citizen Chronograph... through the glass, without disassemling anything. Was at that time an unmistakable unique piece.😉

I used to know a guy in SoCal who's very good with making these sets. Will just need to confirm if he's still there or switched professions Lol