Full Spec 5517 Mil-sub build on a budget

[fotos]

Ok I have a dummy question: how and what was used to stamp the ref number on the lug?

 

[369mafia]

Ok I have a dummy question: how and what was used to stamp the ref number on the lug?

I used 1mm stamps and it was a bit trickier than I expected and why its slightly crooked
care and attention to detail will be made for the next attempt.

I used 1mm size. found them on Amazon

 

[Karbon74]

you just answered a question I had

 

[fotos]

I used 1mm stamps and it was a bit trickier than I expected and why its slightly crooked
care and attention to detail will be made for the next attempt.

I used 1mm size. found them on Amazon

I can definitely imagine the difficulty since the lug area is so small. Thanks for the info.

 

[369mafia]

I further aged the dial surface to look sun faded. Also put it on a black MN strap.

I am enjoying it.

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[369mafia]

Daylight pic of the dial fade.

 

[brahmabull]

Just amazing work. The results are stunning….

dibs if you decide to part ways with it.

 

[VintageSubEnjoyer]

Daylight pic of the dial fade.

any hints as to what you used to get a little texture? killer as always, mate

 

[369mafia]

any hints as to what you used to get a little texture? killer as always, mate

modeling weathering paints for the sun faded appearance.
I painted over the lume as it was a lemon yellow which was not ideal for me so I painted it over with white acrylic paint and then aged the lume with my air brush paints to tint to desired tone.

 

[369mafia]

 

[369mafia]

Update :

I machined the bottom side of the bezel ring to be closer to gen in shape.

Original angles up towards the ridges on the edge where the raffles piece was more squared off with a slight angle.
I think it has made a noticeable improvement on the appearance


Comparison between bivintage and raffles bezel ring.

Could probably do a bit more if I felt ao inclined.

 

[369mafia]

Redid the dial. Relumed and weathering. Much happier now.

This break between xmas and new year’s has been productive.

 

[Karbon74]

Redid the dial. Relumed and weathering. Much happier now.

This break between xmas and new year’s has been productive.

no chamfer on those?

 

[369mafia]

no chamfer on those?

Not on the raffles case. Considering adding them but on gen examples. Some have them somw dont. Ruby case doesn’t. I think that the 5513 did. As did the double ref. But not the specific 5517. Ot maybe its just over polishing. More mysteries

 

[Karbon74]

Not on the raffles case. Considering adding them but on gen examples. Some have them somw dont. Ruby case doesn’t. I think that the 5513 did. As did the double ref. But not the specific 5517. Ot maybe its just over polishing. More mysteries

well for a military watch 5517, it makes sense

 

[369mafia]

 

[swissmadetime1966]

My contribution based on a Helenarou 5517...

 

[freebalkany]

My contribution based on a Helenarou 5517...

Looking good, does the case has engraving ?
Also could you tell us the specs?
Thanks

 

[Singapore9]

I'd be interested in your views on the HR case; I usually see a lot of moaning about lug shape but they never look too bad to me!

 

[DjPresident]

My contribution based on a Helenarou 5517...

Is this a stock HR or did you do any mod on it?