Helenarou 5517 milsub bezel question

[Singapore9]

Yes, CWP: https://www.ebay.com/str/clarkwatchparts

The set is very good value but needs a polish and some folk have reported it needing fettling to be perfect. GEN-spec insert should snap though, either way.

Mine was plug and play, albeit it is now in the drawer as I prefer my Old Crowns bezel set up from DrVintage!

 

[Explorista]

Yes, CWP: https://www.ebay.com/str/clarkwatchparts

The set is very good value but needs a polish and some folk have reported it needing fettling to be perfect. GEN-spec insert should snap though, either way.

Mine was plug and play, albeit it is now in the drawer as I prefer my Old Crowns bezel set up from DrVintage!

Thanks @Singapore9 as always! Would you care to point out the difference of your old crowns bezel from drvintage over the one from clarks? I dont mind the mods to make it fit. More concerned over the differences. I bet it would be minimal but from what i have learned so far, those minimal differences matters when you have it assembled as a full watch.

 

[Singapore9]

The Clark has more of a halo effect around the crystal as I don't think the teeth are cut close enough to the inner ring and I think the DrV is a bit 'fatter' with more teeth depth and bevel on the underside. It also comes polished and fits its crystal ring with the friction spring beautifully, unlike the Clark, which can need some work. The Clark is great value for money and I wouldn't speak badly of it - many have used it very successfully, especially Pom on his stunning 9411 build, though he had to leave out the friction washer. He used it to replace his BiVintage, which is what a number of members have done, so it is a good option.

 

[Molokai express]

Such good information, really appreciate it. I had looked at pics of the HR 5517 years ago then stumbled on the sales copy of a microbrand touting the gen spec nature of their 5517 homage and I didn’t scrutinize the few photos well enough. Found a used copy and when I got it I thought, son of a bitch, this is a Helenarou with their logo, they didn’t make a damned thing and this bezel suuuuucks. Thanks again for the good compare and contrast between Dr. vintage and Clark. It should make the decisions a lot easier with this information.

 

[Explorista]

Great eye! I see what you mean with the bevel on the underside. And i have to agree they are good value for money. Great guy to deal with too, actually.