purspeed Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 I don't see too many on the boards. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willith Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 This is more of a general discussion post. No item for sale, so I'm moving it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Wanting instant gratification again I see, purspeed ? You could always....gasp...shock...horror.....use the 'search' function??? No? Too much effort? OK then, check out PT (Precious Time) and his 5517 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckarms Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Is that the correct back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purspeed Posted June 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Wanting instant gratification again I see, purspeed ? You could always....gasp...shock...horror.....use the 'search' function??? No? Too much effort? OK then, check out PT (Precious Time) and his 5517 Why think when I can have you smart folks do the thinking for me. In America, we like to outsource everything, including the thought process. So... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasng Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Wanting instant gratification..... Somehow, this just sounded wrong to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craytonic Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Aren't all the 5517s from the same factory? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purspeed Posted June 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 hmmmmm...Are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 There are no decent 5517's around... They all have the wrong dial, wrong hands, wrong caseback, etc. etc. Best thing to do is make one. Take one MBW 1680 and add the following: -5517 dial with proper T marking -Yao custom MOD sword hands -T-19 Superdome -Genuine 5517 bezel insert -Pre-o ring'd Triplock crown and tube -Custom engraving on the caseback -Fit 316 SS bars to the lugs, solder over and polish -Replace the 2836 with a 2846 Add some wear and patina to the case, polish out and repeat for that aged worn look. Follow up with a nice G10 to finish the look. Voila. A nice 5517 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marrickvilleboy Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 dude..i think its time for you to do your own research, at least put some effort into attempting to do some research, you've pretty much posted a new thread for each and everyone of the questions that have popped into you head.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purspeed Posted June 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 Ubiq: That is really useful information. I actually printed out and will consider it a future project. Thanks . @ Marricvilleboy: Don't approach me like you know me. You don't know the research that I am doing before I post. And the best way to learn is to ask. If you don't wish to answer or don't have an answer, then don't. Don't make this board an uncomfortable place for people, especially the noobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marrickvilleboy Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 @ Marricvilleboy: Don't approach me like you know me. You don't know the research that I am doing before I post. And the best way to learn is to ask. If you don't wish to answer or don't have an answer, then don't. Don't make this board an uncomfortable place for people, especially the noobs. LOL! allow me to quote you Why think when I can have you smart folks do the thinking for me. In America, we like to outsource everything, including the thought process. and you doing alot of research? well if you did, you would know how to remove a crown cos there are alot of topics that cover basic removal of movements from case. Btw, how do you remove the crown? and if you actually looked at dealers websites and listings you can see that they are the exact same model from the same factory. So if i were you, i'll read alot more. And for your information, i dont make new users uncomfortable, i just don't like new users who don't use the search function, by the way, i think dablackrock already hinted it to you, but you didn't pick up, but let me give you a polite reminder to please use the search function. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r11co Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 Don't approach me like you know me. That sort of crap really cracks me up. What people know of you is what you present to them, so if you want to be treated differently start acting differently. Tell me, do you still call for your mama to wipe your [censored] after taking a dump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 Don't approach me like you know me. Don't demand answers like you're paying me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 Purspeed's new autobiography... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 Why think when I can have you smart folks do the thinking for me. In America, we like to outsource everything, including the thought process. No doubt, it shows With views like that, I think there's a perfect job for you soon to be vacant, comes with a big white residence, a regiment of [censored]-kissers, and all the interns you can sexually harrass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 Ubiq: That is really useful information. I actually printed out and will consider it a future project. Thanks . One final thing... Randy's project requires a large amount of thought, dedication, resourcefulness, and patience. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craytonic Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 Bad thing about making one from a 1680 is, if you use the nato strap like most, you will be able to see the engravings on the lugs and they will be wrong... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 The engraving is easy to fix. Just add the necessary lines to complete the words (e.g. POLEX to ROLEX). Since the case is stamped as a 5513, it's almost even better, since there have been some documented cases that started as a 5513, and were converted by the MOD to 5517 spec... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalcranium Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 Ubiq: That is really useful information. I actually printed out and will consider it a future project. Thanks . @ Marricvilleboy: Don't approach me like you know me. You don't know the research that I am doing before I post. And the best way to learn is to ask. If you don't wish to answer or don't have an answer, then don't. Don't make this board an uncomfortable place for people, especially the noobs. Questions that fall below an arbitrary line of infered thought push some major buttons in some around here. I just don't understand it but I'm a little tired of being put off by it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekhunter Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 Who has the best Subs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purspeed Posted June 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 Purspeed's new autobiography... Thanks for the responses all. The above response made me straight bust up laughing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekhunter Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 Thanks for the responses all. The above response made me straight bust up laughing! With the World Cup, NBA finals, Korea's and Iran's Nuclear Ambitions, War in Iraq, and worst of all, ROLEX going Bling! Bling! going on, everyone has been a little edgy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purspeed Posted June 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 The world has taken a turn for the surreal, indeed. And this is certainly a surreal world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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