jmt Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Hi. I've decided to build a grail watch... the 5517 as a franken. So, I need a bunch of pieces. I've got a cal. 1520, but need everything else. So, what would you guys recco for: case-- am thinking MBW 5512 case, but is that right? hands -- where to get? dial -- where to get? case back Thanks for your expert help! J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest carlsbadrolex Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Well, Id say you probably have the hardest part to source already! The rest should be an expensive piece of cake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmt Posted July 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Well, Id say you probably have the hardest part to source already! The rest should be an expensive piece of cake! Exactly why I grabbed it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Sounds good I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmt Posted July 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Sounds good I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest carlsbadrolex Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 I am pretty sure you can get the dial and hands from jewelryandwatch.com. I just found a 1520 on WatchNet for $800. Seems like it might be a good deal! What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 you can get the dials from places like www.jewelryandwatch.com, although I don't know if they are any good or at all a reliable company... and they look to be overpriced for rep dials... You can get a "T" dial from Eurotimez Also, try Vintage Rolex Forum for Gen parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Hi. I've decided to build a grail watch... the 5517 as a franken. So, I need a bunch of pieces. I've got a cal. 1520, but need everything else. So, what would you guys recco for: case-- am thinking MBW 5512 case, but is that right? hands -- where to get? dial -- where to get? case back Thanks for your expert help! J The MBK case isn't correct, it has no fixed strap bars and the wrong markings, but if that's not that important to you drill the lugholes out and I'm sure some stainless bars could be soldered in place and voila! Dials and hands can be purchased for a 1520 from the usual suspects; Jewelry & Watch, Classic Watch Parts, or ND Trading. IMO I like the NDT 5517 dial the best. Good luck on the project and keep us updated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmt Posted July 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 The MBK case isn't correct, it has no fixed strap bars and the wrong markings, but if that's not that important to you drill the lugholes out and I'm sure some stainless bars could be soldered in place and voila! Dials and hands can be purchased for a 1520 from the usual suspects; Jewelry & Watch, Classic Watch Parts, or ND Trading. IMO I like the NDT 5517 dial the best. Good luck on the project and keep us updated! Jewelery and watch has the 'right' case for $1650! Wow. Any alternatives? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Not really for a "correct" case. AFAIK the MBK 5512/3 is the only case that will fit your gen movement. You can see if Phong at J&W will work you a deal, he often does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmt Posted July 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Not really for a "correct" case. AFAIK the MBK 5512/3 is the only case that will fit your gen movement. You can see if Phong at J&W will work you a deal, he often does. Sorry, what is AFAIK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Sorry, what is AFAIK? As far as I know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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