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5513/5517 Build Case Question

SenorCoveyy

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I am looking to do my first build and have a few questions about the case. I have been offered a case with some other parts for around 200. The case is from Vietnam the guy got it when he was there from a maker. The maker apparently learned from Phong.

It’s a Vintage STYLE UNBRANDED (No Logo, No Ref Numbers) Submariner 5513/5514 replacement case. Can use for other models (1680, Tudor 79090, 7928, 7016, 9411)

It’s not a fixed lug so would it be a good option or should I just get a HR complete? How much give or take would it take to get the lugs done correctly and would it be more accurate than a HR? I’ll include pics of the case.

I’ll also be getting these in the deal

TDR 7909 Dial (26mm fit for this and gen case)

Hands set fit ETA movement (Dirt Yellow match with 7909 dial)

GMT 1675 dial (28.5mm)

Date Wheel Fit ETA 2924 for 26mm dial

Also Crown And CaseBack

Like I said this is a first build so any advice would be appreciated.
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Mr Seamaster

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Hm due to the lugs and crownguard shape i‘d say you have a HR case right there.

Don’t know if HR gets his cases from VN, but that doesn’t look like a stock VN case, more than a HR.
 

SenorCoveyy

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Hm due to the lugs and crownguard shape i‘d say you have a HR case right there.

Don’t know if HR gets his cases from VN, but that doesn’t look like a stock VN case, more than a HR.

Do you think that 200 is a good deal for everything? Should I get it or just get a HR for the fixed lugs issue? The 5513 didn’t have fixed lugs so this would be a great case then correct?


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Perpetual

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My only advice is, DONT RUSH IT

take your time read up on exactly what model your trying to build and see about parts sourcing. It's a fun journey

good luck!
 

Mr Seamaster

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I‘d pass.

Get a cartel 5513/1680 whatever you prefer and have a read in this section about reshaping, aging, lugholes drilling etc for your first attempt.

A cartel is low level but can look quite good if everything is done properly.
It’s far away from a gen spec Vietnam case ($600) but should be absolutely fine for your first modding experience.

Just my 0.02
 
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SenorCoveyy

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My only advice is, DONT RUSH IT

take your time read up on exactly what model your trying to build and see about parts sourcing. It's a fun journey

good luck!

Thank you very much for your help. It really made me think,I’ve actually decided on a 1680. I came across one today that I’m going to mimic. I’ve been looking for over a year now and decided finally to go for it.


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Perpetual

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Thank you very much for your help. It really made me think,I’ve actually decided on a 1680. I came across one today that I’m going to mimic. I’ve been looking for over a year now and decided finally to go for it.


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Congratulations man! You've made the right decision, it's one of my favorite ROLEX pieces of all time you will truly enjoy it the build and thw finished product.

(I know) because after finishing my vintage tudor sub I can't take it off my wrist! Even gets more wrist time then my recently finished 5 degit sub!

good luck to you with your build, and remember, take your time!

cheers
 

SenorCoveyy

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I‘d pass.

Get a cartel 5513/1680 whatever you prefer and have a read in this section about reshaping, aging, lugholes drilling etc for your first attempt.

A cartel is low level but can look quite good if everything is done properly.
It’s far away from a gen spec Vietnam case ($600) but should be absolutely fine for your first modding experience.

Just my 0.02

Man thank you so much, I just had the weirdest thing happen to me. But I seen a 1680 I’m in love with. Technically I could swap everything over to a better case later on correct? Here’s the 1680
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And this watch would be okay to build??
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Lovegmt73

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Hello, this is my 5512, a bit aged and very nice, always on my wrist, I just put a sternkreuz plexi.
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SenorCoveyy

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So last night I get up out of bed and go to the kitchen to get a glass of chocolate milk and on the counter is a watch.I don’t think anything of it. I pour me a glass and start to drink it. I’m thinking to myself all your watches are in the bedroom, so then I'm like wtf is this?! I take a better look and remove the bubble wrap and think to myself what is going on here? I ask my wife and she says it had no return address like it was torn off and I don't have any earthy idea to where it came from. I’ve been wanting to do a 5517 build over the last couple years and have been looking at one and even had it in my cart literally all of the TD’s but never pulled the trigger. I checked the bank and nothing weird only the purchased ones I know of. Anyways I’m so confused and asked everyone I know and nothing..so here we go can this be built
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It’s literally the one from last night I posted, can it be used as a starting point?
 
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SenorCoveyy

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Sure can, just needs a lume job and crown gaurd work and your all set!

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It’s good for a 1680 build? Where’s a good gilt dial and crystal source. The crystal on it is straight up garbage????. Whenever you tap it you get a vibration like you wouldn’t believe feels so cheap and shoddy. I found a couple things today
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SenorCoveyy

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Hello, this is my 5512, a bit aged and very nice, always on my wrist, I just put a sternkreuz plexi.
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Did you do the age work?


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Lovegmt73

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Did you do the age work?


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Yes I did, just bezel, case and bracelet.
I installed a sternkreuz plexi to reduce distortion but the dome stock plexi is really nice!
I have a gen 1680 bought new in 1978, it’s more or less aged like this


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Lovegmt73

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It’s good for a 1680 build? Where’s a good gilt dial and crystal source. The crystal on it is straight up garbage????. Whenever you tap it you get a vibration like you wouldn’t believe feels so cheap and shoddy. I found a couple things today
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Hello, what site is this?


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