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5513 Gilt & Pointy


dluddy

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Here is my latest Rolex fresh back from up north. Ziggy did another amazing job.

5513 Meters First, Gilt Dial, Pointy CG

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Genuine for Comparison:

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Ingredients:

MBW 5513 Case reworked by Ziggy (Lugs, Lug Holes)

ETA 2846 Slow Beat, Non Hacking, modified to 2 positions

Gen Trip-Lock Crown & Tube

Gen T-19 Crystal

Tudor Hands

Redial Glossy Gilt Meters First Dial (Preciouswatches on eBay)

Gen Lumi 5513 Insert with Vintage T-Pearl (Takashi)

Homer Rivet bracelet

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Genuine for comparison:

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Glamor Shot:

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Wrist Shot:

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Beautiful job, dluddy. Everything is perfect, except it's too new! Let's see, it was kept in a safe by an old eccentric for 45 years and you bought it at an estate sale- that could be your story. Or you give it to Nanuq for aging.... On second thought, maybe you just wear it for ten years and let it age gracefully. Very nice- I especially like the gilt hands and dial.

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I am getting tired of looking at Ziggy's work. It is so boringly consistent, with no variation or character. The lume on every watch looks the same - like every vintage gen. Where is the fun in that? ;)

Seriously, it looks better than the gens. But I cannot believe you hobbled it with that crummy rivet job. Please, please, please remove & toss it as far as you can throw it. Invest in a gen folded link 9315 or solid link 93150. Or, at the very least, an aftermarket 93150, or put it on a NATO or strap.

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Thanks for all of the positive comments gents :thumbsupsmileyanim:

This was one of those projects that I was unsure I would like at the end but I have to say, it is my favorite Sub now B)

@ JoJo, yes, sacrifices had to be made so the RSC look won out. Genuine SuperDome T-19's and Gen vintage inserts and twinlocks were over my budget for this one ;)

@ Freddy, a 9315 is on my list but the budget was spent so the rivet was used. I happen to like these Rivets but I am guessing you are not a rivet fan :p

Now I just need to wear it regularly and age it gracefully :D

Just noticed that Andrew Shear is selling a Gen 5513 Gilt dial (just the dial) on the bay for $5,000 :o

Mine doesn't look too bad

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What a nice piece dluddt.

Wear it well.

Yet antoher watch added to my wishlist.

BTW who knows the best excuse(s) towards the wife for spending again a lot of money on a watch which i already own too much. :rolleyes:

Carpe Diem

Cats

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@ Freddy, a 9315 is on my list but the budget was spent so the rivet was used. I happen to like these Rivets but I am guessing you are not a rivet fan :p

The gen rivets are fine, but attaching 1 of those aftermarket rivets (no matter how you mod it) to even a gen will make your watch look fake.

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Great watch and as usual, a The Zigmeister masterpiece.....but, am I missing the Pointed CG's?

I see the Gen pic for comparison, but am I missing the modded piece with Pointed CG's?

BTW, mine says hello.........and a dial and hands will be on the way to the Zigster for a little "treatment"'

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Wear it in good health.

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Okay, dluddy ... your assignment, should you choose to accept it...

Find me a gilt dial for my GMT Master.

I, um, gave my last one away. :blush:

That 5513 is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Great watch and as usual, a Ziggy masterpiece.....but, am I missing the Pointed CG's?

I see the Gen pic for comparison, but am I missing the modded piece with Pointed CG's?

Thanks!

Well, let's say mine are pointy but not quite as "Sharp" as yours. I'll probably have some more work done and make them a tad more pointy but it is probably just the bad photography and lighting.

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Beautiful Job!

I cant wait till Zig works his magic on my MBW 1680.

BTW where did you source tudor hands ?

Thanks Jeff.

The Tudor hands came from Clark's...Best bet for fitting to ETA movements...

I can't get over that first picture. MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN that thing's pretty.

We have to talk about a trade here. *wiggly eyebrows*

Anything's possible ;)

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