Justasgood Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 Remember this case: And this movement: And this dial and handset: Well, now the case looks like this: So here is the ridiculous cost of my project: Dial and hands Gen and NOS: $550.00 Case from NDT: $950.00 Gen 1560 Movement donated from 1963 Rolex Oyster: $800.00 Gen NOS bezel and insert including crystal retention ring: $250.00 Gen T-19 Crystal: $40.00 Gen crown/tube $60.00 Gen Bracelet w/580 end pieces: $200.00 Gen spring bars: $10.00 Gen caseback gasket: $2.00 Movement serviced assembled and cased by my watchmaker: $free Total: $2862.00 Hunting down all the parts needed and pulling this project together.......Priceless! Keep an eye on the Sale areas. I will be shedding a few MBW/MBK's as well as other watches and parts. Oh yeah, just got this back from a trip to the spa: Rolex high jeweled Quartz movement. Opinions welcome.....even those that think I am nuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrandazzo Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 You Sir are but I love your Rollie!!! :good: Mmm pointy crownguards I love those vintage subs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 Outstanding JAG!!! What a great job on those points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfff Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 really nice , even though sub with pointy cg and luminova dial aren't supposed to exist ( yes i'm jealous ) where did you get this dial ? from your watchmaker ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted January 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 O.K., here's my story and I am sticking to it: I got this watch from a friend who inherited it from his dad. It kept terrible time so he sent to a watchmaker for service. The gilt dial and hands were replaced with a 5513 service dial and handset and the case was given a nice polish. The original bracelet was in bad shape so the watchmaker put a newer 93150 on it....hey, it could happen. The serial number on the case is 68xxxx so it dates it to the early 60's which is right for a pointy gaurd 5512, the movement dates from the same period and is the correct 1560 used on a handful of Chronometer 5512's. As for the dial, I sure wish I wouldn't have sold this: Oh well, that's my story.... You Sir are but I love your Rollie!!! :good: Mmm pointy crownguards I love those vintage subs! Thanks, The Vodka helps.....hic! Outstanding JAG!!! What a great job on those points. I'm like "who the F is JAG?"..........oh yeah, me. Thanks for the kind words... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 What tmg said goes for me. Outstanding job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted January 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 really nice , even though sub with pointy cg and luminova dial aren't supposed to exist ( yes i'm jealous ) where did you get this dial ? from your watchmaker ? The dial and hands came from The VRF...Vintage Rolex Forum.....As did the bezel assembly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted January 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 What tmg said goes for me. Outstanding job. Thanks freddy333....if that really is your name. Hey, I read your post about the possible fix for the Daytona seconds at six.....shoot me a PM as I have one that needs a fix. Regards, Kurt. Oh and Thanks for the kind words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir-Lancelot Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 Nice. Your work is always very good. I love the pointy guards. I want a no date dial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 Nice frankenrolex! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikellem Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 What a beauty! I love it. -MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellomen Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 Sweeeeeeeet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 awesome!!! those crown guards are beautiful!! dizz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
predfan2001 Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 (edited) Ok, no Vodka for me tonight...just beer lol. But did I read that right? Pointy cgs with a 5513 dial that has marker surrounds? Wouldn't that be a franken? You need a nice 60s style dial for that case. I tried to do the same thing but on my broke a$$ budget (I mean the style...just an ETA for me). Pointy cg 5513 with a replacement Tropic 39 (but I like it). Edited January 30, 2008 by predfan2001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted January 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Ok, no Vodka for me tonight...just beer lol. But did I read that right? Pointy cgs with a 5513 dial that has marker surrounds? Wouldn't that be a franken? You need a nice 60s style dial for that case. I tried to do the same thing but on my broke a$$ budget (I mean the style...just an ETA for me). Pointy cg 5513 with a replacement Tropic 39 (but I like it). I think that looks great as do all of your creations. When I find the right dial and hands, it will be made period correct.........gotta sell some MBW's :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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