5517 Milsub Complete Overhaul

Follow along as we service this incredible 5517 Milsub, including a 702 crown system install, TrueDome D19, and relume of the original sword hands.

[@TruePatina]

Due to KZbin uploading errors, this video was re-uploaded. If you commented on our original video, please feel free to share your thoughts once again in this updated version. Thanks for watching!

[@Geniusclicks]

Genius @ work 💡💡💡. Great video quality. Keeps getting better

[@Chris-just-Chris]

It’s a great pleasure to watch the quick, precise movements of a professional craftsman who is perfectly comfortable with his tools. Bravo and well done also to the person behind the camera!

[@analoguestills]

Fantastic in-depth video on the overhaul and intricate reluming of hands. Fantastic job. Huge fan of this 'series'.

[@Halfmoon67]

Another awesome video. Many thanks for sharing!

[@lee33htzdiscotech]

Outstanding! Great service of a beautiful timepiece. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Amazing work ❤

[@ellardgrudzinski]

Love your channel with so many stellar watches! For me the MAMACOO’ watch is my favorite. Keep the videos coming. Thanks.

[@solverxd]

Masterful

[@malikknows3510]

Love your videos, and your focus on milsubs. My pet peeve is that few if any of the luxury manufacturers make similar watches these days, and none with sword hands. I’ve got a CWC with swords but would love a modern Rolex or Omega with swords. As an aside, was that a Black Bay 58 I saw on your wrist? If so, that’s quite a vote of confidence in the brand and in that model. I’ve got a BB 54 and love it. All the best!

[@Durchfallmann123]

Milsub ❤

[@masanobuyamamoto6395]

Great video! Would love to see you service other vintage dive watches in the same era (Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, Zodiac Seawolf, etc)

[@MittensIsMyCat]

Beautiful 🔥

[@DonAl9114]

Amazing work. 😊😊😊

[@remus2001]

Amazing.

[@Neilyoung330]

My boy. Wow.

[@frodriguezpc]

Great work as usual! I am wondering about what products you use to match the lume color. Also would love to get one of those glass applicators for the lume.

[@Laguna2013]

what are the problems with having a service crystal? Your TrueDome looks very nice, but why aren't factory parts considered preferable in this case? thanks beautiful end product on a special piece

[@TruePatina]

Good question! Misubs were fitted with a "superdome" crystal not the flatter service one. There is a big aesthetic difference between the two. Sourcing original superdomes is difficult, costly, and also (because the acrylic is so old at this point) more brittle. For an important and expensive watch such as this, if the owner wants to wear it, it's best to have the most confidence possible in the crystal. Check out TrueDome's crystal comparison test for more clarity on the subject (pun partially intended). kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmXNkGmhZ7eLqas

[@zkramez]

703 is more water tight but obviously with a watch like that you need it to be 100% pure. I get it. I still have a 702 on my 5513. It will never see water anyway.

[@ippazzi]

703 has one additional gasket on the outside of the tube so there's a little more peace of mind but if the condition of both tubes and crowns is perfect they should functioning similarly in pressure testing. If one is more worn than the other different story.

[@unbelievableproductions]

Does TruePatina service Rolex only ?

[@TruePatina]

We take mainly vintage Rolex but will entertain other brands as well if requested.

[@bseroy1109]

Badass

[@notyourdaddy8300]

Wow

[@cemaliylmaz5007]

Seni detamir etmek isterdim saat kolay ğeldin usta orda olmak isterdim

[@AICD1999]

What is the movement holder you are using? It looks like it will do multiple round movement sizes.

[@TruePatina]

Its CNC machined specifically for this calibre only. Unfortunately the person I sourced it from is no longer making them.