hi, for a while now i have the idea to build a 5500 explorer. I thought about starting with a 1500 date case, yuki explorer 5500 dial and eta 2836 movement, wso bracelet.
have any of you carried out this project? tips? alternatives to 1500 case?
Ideally you should be using a 5500 or 1002 case since the 1500 has a different lug shape. Also the 1500 bezel isn't the same as the 1002/5500 bezel, so the crystals wont be interchangeable unless you modify it. Lastly, from my understanding a 2836 isn't ideal for this build, you should be looking at a 2824 or 2840 (low beat) for a better stem alignment.
+1 to Dan's comment above. 5500 case + 2824/2840 is the way to go. You probably won't find a Tropic crystal that fits the 1500 case perfectly, so then you're stuck trying to sand the cyclops off.