Alhig72 3,014 Posted January 8, 2018 So finally my dial arrived so I can complete my 5512. It started out as a cartel 5512, Then I aged the case a bit and shaped the cg's as much as my skills allowed and drilled the lugs. Next was an athaya 700 crown. Next it got an HR 5513 dial, Then that was changed to a gilt decal dial. I finally bit the bullet and got a Vietnam gilt tropical 5512 dial which arrived today.. I will fit it tomorrow. Sent from my Lenovo P2a42 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Swoop 0 Posted January 8, 2018 Who's dial is it? looks good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dusk 1 Posted January 8, 2018 Really nicely sculptured case and it's good to see lug holes that haven't been butchered on a 5512. Great project! I should do something with my jk factory 5513 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted January 8, 2018 Great project mate Dial looks superb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alhig72 3,014 Posted January 8, 2018 Thanks, I think it'll be cool with the dial , I really wanted to make the cg's pointy but I don't have the skills yet Sent from my Lenovo P2a42 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rusky27 1,749 Posted January 8, 2018 I was wondering did you have to re-tap the case threads to insert the athaya crown tube or did it fit the tube threads on your cartel case? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alhig72 3,014 Posted January 9, 2018 I was wondering did you have to re-tap the case threads to insert the athaya crown tube or did it fit the tube threads on your cartel case? The athaya tube threads right in,I did counter sink the hole a little bit so the tube could go in far enough Sent from my Lenovo P2a42 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alhig72 3,014 Posted January 9, 2018 So I couldn't wait till the morning, I put it together this evening but unfortunately I lost the second hand, (it pinged across the room never to be seen again)I have a box of them so not a total disaster but I'll have to re lume one to match but it's going to look pretty nice I think Sent from my Lenovo P2a42 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suk 0 Posted January 9, 2018 Great! Gesendet von iPhone mit Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alhig72 3,014 Posted January 9, 2018 Insert aged (slightly)Sent from my Lenovo P2a42 using Tapatalk Who's dial is it? looks good. I found it on eBay after a few months of looking Sent from my Lenovo P2a42 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Watchaddic 0 Posted January 9, 2018 Looks great man Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alhig72 3,014 Posted January 12, 2018 Looks ok but the hands don't match well.I think I will re do Sent from my Lenovo P2a42 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawlessflyer9 4 Posted January 12, 2018 looks great! Is that a stock plexi? Looks close to the 1680 style top hat but with out cyclop! I want to put one of these on my 1680 please tell me specs thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alhig72 3,014 Posted January 12, 2018 It's a t39 from cousins,I wanted it a bit taller than a t19Sent from my Lenovo P2a42 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alhig72 3,014 Posted January 12, 2018 looks great! Is that a stock plexi? Looks close to the 1680 style top hat but with out cyclop! I want to put one of these on my 1680 please tell me specs thanks! This is what I used, t39 from cousins,pretty well priced at £5.95 https://m.cousinsuk.com/sku/watch-parts/glasses-glass-gaskets/tropic-glass-acrylic-without-date-lens/C35231?_=1515796787554Sent from my Lenovo P2a42 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cosmic2000 3 Posted January 13, 2018 So finally my dial arrived so I can complete my 5512.It started out as a cartel 5512, Then I aged the case a bit and shaped the cg's as much as my skills allowed and drilled the lugs.Next was an athaya 700 crown.Next it got an HR 5513 dial,Then that was changed to a gilt decal dial. I finally bit the bullet and got a Vietnam gilt tropical 5512 dial which arrived today..I will fit it tomorrow. Sent from my Lenovo P2a42 using Tapatalk I read a lot about perfect dials coming from Vietnam. Can you tell me where I can search for one? Is there a td? Thanks in advance! c2000Gesendet von meinem SM-N7505 mit Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawlessflyer9 4 Posted January 13, 2018 On 1/12/2018 at 17:42, Alhig72 said: This is what I used, t39 from cousins,pretty well priced at £5.95https://m.cousinsuk.com/sku/watch-parts/glasses-glass-gaskets/tropic-glass-acrylic-without-date-lens/C35231?_=1515796787554 Sent from my Lenovo P2a42 using Tapatalk Thanks for the info! Yea looks great I always thought the T39's were more dome then that, looks great on yours thought like a service style with minimum dome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alhig72 3,014 Posted January 13, 2018 I read a lot about perfect dials coming from Vietnam. Can you tell me where I can search for one? Is there a td? Thanks in advance! c2000Gesendet von meinem SM-N7505 mit Tapatalk You can get them from mihn guy (very expensive) http://vintagewatchesmq.com/minhquy/index.php?page=shop.browse&category_id=146&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1Or ruby's watches (,more reasonable prices)http://rubyswatch.com/homeAlso just keep scouring eBay and they pop up now and then Sent from my Lenovo P2a42 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cosmic2000 3 Posted January 14, 2018 Thanks mate! C2000Gesendet von meinem SM-N7505 mit Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alhig72 3,014 Posted January 16, 2018 I prefer the aged hands look but I had better stop mucking about with it now as I've found the lume plots are pretty fragile and easy to damage,No more tinkering,just gonna wear it now Sent from my Lenovo P2a42 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,744 Posted January 16, 2018 3 minutes ago, Alhig72 said: I prefer the aged hands look but I had better stop mucking about with it now as I've found the lume plots are pretty fragile and easy to damage, No more tinkering,just gonna wear it now Sent from my Lenovo P2a42 using Tapatalk That is a nice build! I just stuck with the rep dial but relumed and matte sprayed it. Drilled, PCG, and Athaya crown. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alhig72 3,014 Posted January 16, 2018 That is a nice build! I just stuck with the rep dial but relumed and matte sprayed it. Drilled, PCG, and Athaya crown. Thanks,I was luck,the dial popped up on eBay and I couldn't resist it,I wanted to do pcg's but my skills don't allow it yet,I've wrecked quite a few cheap cases practicing Sent from my Lenovo P2a42 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alhig72 3,014 Posted January 16, 2018 And with my 6538Sent from my Lenovo P2a42 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blehbleh215 0 Posted January 18, 2018 Thanks for sharing, Both pieces look fantastic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alhig72 3,014 Posted January 19, 2018 On a braceletSent from my Lenovo P2a42 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites