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Submariner 5513 budget build.

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rolex321

Hi everyone, following on from my 5517 build http://www.rwg.bz/bo...howtopic=118332, is my 5513 build as promised.

 

This watch started life as a cartel 5513. A great starting point for these builds now that the CG issues have been sorted.

 

The watch was modded with the following:

 

Lugs drilled to 1.2mm accept 2mm springbars.

Helenarou aged 5513 dial. ft first.

Aged stock cartel bezel.

Sternkreuz T19 crystal.

 

Total cost for this build was around £200.

 

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Jackflash

Very nice! Congrats :)

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Samsam

Looks beautiful. Nice job

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sogeha

I bought a cartel 5513 as a beater, but it's really rather nice and I wear it a lot.

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sogeha

The mods make this watch. It will now look really convincing on the wrist. I must fit the dial I bough for mine.

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mattheis

I love doing these budget builds... my 'work desk' has five builds going on now. The dremel and cap cod are getting a workout! Awesome looking 13.

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Barth

A real banger !!

 

Well done

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bobandshawn

I don't think I've seen a better 5513 for $200. Congrats brother (you do need to change that crown though)...

 

Bob

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Abe Fromen

I don't think I've seen a better 5513 for $200. Congrats brother (you do need to change that crown though)...

 

Bob

 

This!

 

Well done and enjoy!

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WatchEnforcer

I'm still in love with the MilSub..

 

 

Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk

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mattheis

Damn, was hoping I was in the m2m section... :P

Beautiful job.

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rolex321

Thanks everyone for the kind words. Have a set off WSO endlinks on the way. Will order a new crown. These cartel ones are horrendous.

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Daywatch

Very nice. Does the HR-dial come directly like this or was it relumed, I´m liking those lume dots:)

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frakius

Looks great well done, really at some point I want to do something like this, so far I have only done hands and reshaped Crown guards on a BPSD, this looks a bit more work!

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Mattcrx

I really really like that!!!

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rolex321

Dial was relumed. Looked a bit too green for a vintage dial due to the super lume. Why these dials are sold with super lume on I have no idea. The tritium would be long dead by now.

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rolex321

Damn, was hoping I was in the m2m section... :P

Beautiful job.

 

They will be shortly :D Looking for an AP RO 15400

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watchsean7

I know this is an old thread, but I am learning.  What is wrong with this crown?   Im just curious. 

Took a quick look on the web and it looks okay to my noob eyes.   (anyone) :)

Too thick?

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Speedmaster92

What a beauty! I always liked this vintage sub :D

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mikebio

Looks amazing. I love the dial. 

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cuddlefish

cracking job, i really love this watch, im planning a build similar to this (my first vintage / build of any sort). 

ive seen on a lot of vintage Rolex threads people talking of "Cartel" - as a newbie, is this a nickname of a TD or the factory / maker, im not really getting what it refers to.

im assuming its the manufacturer - if so, is there a particular TD that gives the best price on one?

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