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Vintage Rolex Sub 6538 2-Liner build completed

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Mendota

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Bubbe Back1 said:
Hi Mendota,

The packaging says:
"HwS 306
Empire Etanche
hochgewolbt"

But please note that it is a little to shallow in my opinion. There is a gap bewtween the inner edge of the bezel insert and the crystal as the crystal sits a little low. Hard to describe in text and my photo skills are not up to showing it, but a slightly taller crystal would be better - probably only 1mm taller would do it.

FYI 306 refers to the diameter i.e. 30.6mm across. They are cheap - £1.65 each from Cousins - so I got a 30.4mm at the same time to see which would fit best, the 30.6mm is a tight fit, the 30.4mm is too small really.

Hope this helps.
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Thank you so much! That is very helpful info. I appreciate it.
 
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shai

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Dude your build looks sweet. I am aiming for something similiar..60 year old box queen :)

Did you use just the case

http://www.silix-prime.so/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=117_287&products_id=4076


Or the complete watch

http://www.silix-prime.so/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=116_205_214&products_id=2087

The reason I ask is Silix dont seem to sell movements.Also the case size in these two seem to be different.

Bubbe Back1 said:
Hi Mendota,

The packaging says:
"HwS 306
Empire Etanche
hochgewolbt"

But please note that it is a little to shallow in my opinion. There is a gap bewtween the inner edge of the bezel insert and the crystal as the crystal sits a little low. Hard to describe in text and my photo skills are not up to showing it, but a slightly taller crystal would be better - probably only 1mm taller would do it.

FYI 306 refers to the diameter i.e. 30.6mm across. They are cheap - £1.65 each from Cousins - so I got a 30.4mm at the same time to see which would fit best, the 30.6mm is a tight fit, the 30.4mm is too small really.

Hope this helps.
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d4m.test

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Congrats on a very fine build and 6538. Very well done and informative review/ details. Rep-points given.

That dial and the gilt hands make for a fantastic combo, love to see it on the wrist, here´s my fantasy version:
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Mister No

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This is my built:
Silix case
Raffles dial and hands
Ataya big crown and pearl
Plexy HW 306 Sternkreuz
ETA 2836-2 gen
Helenarou strap
 
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Here's my 6538 / 6 version. TC case, gen crown, modified HR dial. hands for gen movement, broached to fit asian DG. Raffles insert.

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Mister No

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irate03 said:
Here's my 6538 / 6 version. TC case, gen crown, modified HR dial. hands for gen movement, broached to fit asian DG. Raffles insert.
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Beautiful!
You have more photos of case? Unfortunately, on the blog of TC I can not find the case. How much does it cost? It 'best of silix case?
Thanks.
 
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irate03 said:
Here's my 6538 / 6 version. TC case, gen crown, modified HR dial. hands for gen movement, broached to fit asian DG. Raffles insert.

oyster_set_09.jpg
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As I'm too young in this hobby, i didn't knew this case. It seems very nice. Did you mod the case, like chamfers ?
 
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This is mine since the photo was taken I've put on a rafflestime riveted bracelet

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