Building a 5513

[rwatch0]

I finally received all parts I ordered for another 5513 build, pics of the parts here, result later (I work on it when I have time and am in the mood )
I'm going for the same look as the one I sold a few weeks ago, if any it will be even less aged as that one



Parts for this new build:

Cartel case


Clark's bezel



Athaya crown


Engine 8215



HR Dial



Insert Raffles

or Yuki


2 WSO inserts I aged before that I might still use


Hands I found on the Bay

or good old Tiger Concept


Crystals I have to choose between Sternkreuz 451 or 472, Yuki T19 or Clark's
I like the Yuki a lot


Bracelets I have plenty


1st step taking out the dremel, case goes into cosmetic surgery
shaving CG's, drilling 2mm, polishing..

Will be back later

 

[Replica01]

Subscribed! Feel the pressure mate

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[alhig72]

I'll be watching this one

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[beone21]

Subscribed as well.

 

[rwatch0]

Subscribed! Feel the pressure mate

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Thanks for your support P. but somehow I don't feel pressure at all
All in good time, but for now I wish you Happy Eastern!

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[Kilowattore]

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[rwatch0]

Did the CG's today, next on the list drilling the lugholes

 

[alhig72]

Looks good so far

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[Stuessi]

cool project, looking forward to see the finished result!

 

[rwatch0]

Looks good so far

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Thanks A.
Also for all your advise and patience always

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[alhig72]

Looks good so far

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Thanks A.
Also for all your advise and patience always

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My pleasure, I like to talk watches,

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[rwatch0]

cool project, looking forward to see the finished result!

Hi M. !
Sent the 7928 to the watch guy for a service, getting it back this week.
This will obviously never be as good as tripdog's work, but I'm doing my best

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[Frankfrank]

Looking forward to “watch”ing this one come together

 

[malilis]

Hi ! Regarding the aging .. Believe it is not mandatory to age like mad, indeed! After all, many gen 5513 I see look good, not scratched, sometimes with a "patined" dial or hands, but unless the watch did two tours in Vietnam, it is not battered the way some rep projects are ... each to his liking of course, only my opinion !
Look forward to admire the result of your project ..

 

[rwatch0]

Thank you P.
We definitely agree on the aging part

Edit:
Just saw a 'battered' 5513 built by kilowattore one thread up, I must say it looks just awesome.
I guess aging these heavily is not mandatory indeed but the watch can get away both ways with ease.
As you say, to each his own, that's what makes these vintage watches so versatile

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[malilis]

Yes, saw that one also ... it's interesting but too many scratches for my taste .. as Kilo said it's a version much more aged than those he does usually .. I, personally, prefer the latter ones !

 

[WingNut]

Kudos to you guys who can make these beauties come to life...

As much as I love watches...I can't build one...I wish....

Carry on...

 

[alhig72]

Kudos to you guys who can make these beauties come to life...

As much as I love watches...I can't build one...I wish....

Carry on...

You'd suprise yourself if you gave it a go,

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[WingNut]

You'd suprise yourself if you gave it a go,

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I'm old...and my hands shake...shit...can't see either...I'm lucky to pour my cup of coffee in the morning...