The dedicated 5513 appreciation thread.

[trash3939]

 

[Jackster]

Apart from the fact that watch is amazing the photo is outstanding!

 

[trash3939]

Apart from the fact that watch is amazing the photo is outstanding!

Thank you very much.
I am still practicing my photography and clockwork.

 

[trash3939]

 

[C Master]

 

[C Master]

 

[trash3939]

 

[mt666tm]

I just finished re-boring the lug holes on my 5513 and 1680 with a diamond coated drill bit held in my hand to allow new fat bars to fit perfectly as they wouldn't fully extend into the holes, then shaving the end links to re-fit, and removing any crown/burring from the lug holes so they are clean and flat, then repolishing the lugs by hand to keep a bit of a worn look. This took a surprisingly long time as and was a great way to burn off my hangover. Now its time for me to enjoy something that no one will ever notice

 

[Karbon74]

My old 5513 with the Lobtime insert
i don’t know what to think

 

[Singapore9]

How do you find the Lobtime? Looks like the numerals may be printed over the black base layer. It may just be the photos but the 30 looks slightly raised; something I have seen on a BiVintage insert. The 20 is also maybe not following the curved contour. Not saying that's a bad thing as it is hard to see outside of these macro shots and no one does all the font variations Lobtime does, for the money. 20/25% the cost of the equivalent CAC?

 

[Karbon74]

How do you find the Lobtime? Looks like the numerals may be printed over the black base layer. It may just be the photos but the 30 looks slightly raised; something I have seen on a BiVintage insert. The 20 is also maybe not following the curved contour. Not saying that's a bad thing as it is hard to see outside of these macro shots and no one does all the font variations Lobtime does, for the money. 20/25% the cost of the equivalent CAC?

See for yourself.
Sorry for the lack of light…I can make more tomorrow with my lightbox

I am still getting used to the intense black after my faded ghost insert. So I am not sure if I like it better or not. Clearly it suddenly makes the watch have much more presence

I would say that the quality is better than stock JKF and Cousins.

I got it at 75 USD, Crown Arts is extortionate so not for me.

 

[Singapore9]

Looks good there, maybe a trick of the light/angles!

 

[Karbon74]

Looks good there, maybe a trick of the light/angles!

I see what you mean.
Indeed, this is a reflection on the 30

 

[C Master]