what2 Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 I measured and it looks to be 31mm across, any idea which of the aftermarkets are this size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 Which "bond" sub are you referring to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what2 Posted May 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 it is his version of the 6538, I am thinking that it is really around 30.5, which is roughly the size of a tropic 19. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 It's a crap shoot! Somewhere in the 30-30.5m range, I believe. The crystal is glued on as I recall- not exactly a copy of the gen Rolex construction of old. You'd be lucky if a T-19 fit- it's been my experience that CN crystals are unique unto themselves. I just looked at one of my Silix early subs- crystal ID is 28.5. OD is 30.5 and it sits inside the case ring- glued in. The case is marked 16610, SN R863698, but it is w/o cg's! R863698 is a very common SN on rep Rolex cases- these are older CN cases. A watchmaker with a selection of cases is one option, or order a cheap 6538 from Silix's cheap site- watchsilix.com, as I recall, and mix and match parts. Edit: oops, just noticed it's a Paul sub, oh well, it still comes from China! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what2 Posted May 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 ordered a rep t-19 from ebay, also wrote to paul asking him to sell me two crystals. That is what I get for dropping it onto concrete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Heck, if Paul will send you a couple of crystals, that's cool. Most dealers don't like to fool with parts orders, but Paul did send me an extra dial when I ordered another watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what2 Posted May 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 He actually sent me an extra hand and dial set with the watch, I wanted to play with aging. Good thing too as the secondhand got all bent when I dropped it an broke the crystal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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