Full Spec 5517 Mil-sub build on a budget

[369mafia]

Another mil spec inspried watch. the 6429 commando prototype

 

[suffolkdiver]

Another mil spec inspried watch. the 6429 commando prototype

Now that I love, a simply well built watch.

 

[swissmadetime1966]

Original the midcase was polished to some kind of satine shade, shiny but with low gloss.
Two pictures of an Original 5517 Milsub
and two pictures of my own watches...

 

[369mafia]

UPDATE:
THE WILDMAN IS DONE.
THE CERAMIC INSERT FROM ALIX ARRIVED AND FIT AND LOOKS THE PART.





wildman for reference.

 

[Timmer]

UPDATE:
THE WILDMAN IS DONE.
THE CERAMIC INSERT FROM ALIX ARRIVED AND FIT AND LOOKS THE PART.





wildman for reference.

That is a Beaut! - Could you share the alix bezel source/link?

 

[369mafia]

That is a Beaut! - Could you share the alix bezel source/link?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006160332316.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.22.11e41802KVJtL8

 

[369mafia]

a "squadron " of Milsubs? What is it called when a group of Milsubs get together for a picture?

 

[suffolkdiver]

a "squadron " of Milsubs? What is it called when a group of Milsubs get together for a picture?

 

[369mafia]

Here is an interesting Modern Milsub custom build.

a Bamford interpretation of a Bulford dial Milsub . I really dig the blacked out lume.

 

[Singapore9]

Never seen that Bamford - very interesting!

 

[swissmadetime1966]

Another option by Wildman. Based on a 11406.
I can't stand the shape of the crownguard, it's huge like a roadblock...
Just saying...

Regards

Nils-Håkan
Sweden

 

[freebalkany]

Here is an interesting Modern Milsub custom build.

a Bamford interpretation of a Bulford dial Milsub . I really dig the blacked out lume.

Wouldn't this be technically considered a replica or at least a franken?

 

[369mafia]

Wouldn't this be technically considered a replica or at least a franken?

When we build it , it would be a replica. when a fancy pants custom shop does it. its special edition lol

 

[Karbon74]

When we build it , it would be a replica. when a fancy pants custom shop does it. its special edition lol

Be fair.
If you start from a gen Rolex, it would also count as an artisan custom work.
You would lack the reputation pricing power though

 

[369mafia]

Installed an athaya crown ans my misub project is complete and i am very pleased with it.

 

[Timmer]

After inspiration from 369mafia, my "first draft" Wildman Milsub. Need to work on the lume match (toasted almond hour markers vs burnt toast hands lume - new dial & hands on order from Raffles). Notwithstanding, a truly enjoyable way to spend a Saturday morning...

 

[369mafia]

After inspiration from 369mafia, my "first draft" Wildman Milsub. Need to work on the lume match (toasted almond hour markers vs burnt toast hands lume - new dial & hands on order from Raffles). Notwithstanding, a truly enjoyable way to spend a Saturday morning...

Looks great. Nice work.

 

[Jip7645]

Got my dremel today, hoping to get a Milsub build going too. This is my first attempt to drastically alter a case so should be interesting

 

[geoffdragon]

It's a learning curve that is for sure.

 

[Karbon74]

It's a learning curve that is for sure.

That’s a nice way to say he blotched it