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All, So I have decided to take on a project to build the Ultimate Modern Daytona Franken 116520. I have seen plenty of Zenith Daytona's but nothing in the realm of 116520. So I hope you learn from my experience and what goes into a build like this. Here are the parts I was planning on using Gen Parts: - Genuine 4130 Movement - Genuine 116520 Black Dial - Genuine Crown and Tube - Genuine Crystal with LEC @ 6 - Genuine Hands - all 6 of them - Open display case back[emoji14] Rep Parts: - JF Factory Midcase 23J - BP Bracelet as it seems like it has a better fitment than the stock JF Bracelet - I might go with a genuine bracelet but I am personally not a fan of scratches so might do a leather strap with custom end links. Now when it comes to helping me with the build, I only trust [MENTION=29193]misiekped[/MENTION] with my rollies builds. Updated: 6/6/16 Unfortunately These are the parts that I ended up using - Genuine 4130 Movement - Genuine 116519 Panda Dial - Genuine Crown and Tube - Genuine Crystal with LEC @ 6 - Genuine Hands - all 6 of them - Open display case back[emoji14] Rep Parts: - Phong Case - Aftermarket Ceramic Bezel Big thanks to someone I consider a good friend and a big asset to our community - @misiekped Sent from my LG-H901 using Tapatalk

Always wanted a vintage case opener. The 1001 set I bought is near complete but it has dies to open all submariner/gmt cases, which is really all I need. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Super nice!

Amazing Build. Really an Masterpiece. Gesendet von iPhone mit Tapatalk

Wow looks great, well done buddy!

The swf has the screw of the caseback that keep also the bezel. The zf has a press-on bezel. Swf is more gen like in this sense.

Thanks Mike! Thnx mate but to be totally honest i'm not sure if it's KW.. Thanks mate! Thnx buddy! I totally agree with you! I do like Ti watches

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open six!!

StarTime Supply is probably a good bet. But they're in the USA so shipping might be a little bit. Also, Wholesale Outlet 990 on ebay probably has it and I've gotten stuff from JandK Watches- also on ebay. Rolex might not be too bad if they will just sell you the bezel and insert and not service the watch to boot- in the US, a service runs around $500 and most independents will do it for around $200. Never hurts to ask Rolex.

Don't do that.

Ha ha nah you'll see in a few days , one of a kind Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Newly arrived canvas straps from Jose Maria Aguilar of Spain. Attaching the tubes and buckles now. Like the saying goes "When you have bought a Rolex, the fun stopped but when you have bought a Panerai, the fun begins" RGDS WKK The enemy of my enemy is my friend [emoji41] It's done! Pre-V brushed S/Steel.

Blue Baton? More than 1 road to Rome...

yes should work - the genuine dial fits the 2783 / 2784 movements

If the Sub you are getting has a 2824, or something else with the same stem height, it should work...

24 on a strap by Maddog - Baseball Glove Strap RGDS WKK The enemy of my enemy is my friend [emoji41] 24 on another by Maddog - Leatherback Canvas RGDS WKK The enemy of my enemy is my friend [emoji41]

Rolex never chamfered lugholes. The "chamfers" you see on gen cases are a result of poor over polishing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

@dbane883 Superb ! [emoji632] I can't leave my lovely 5500 Explorer. [emoji632]

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5513 PCG today

Hello everybody! Today I finished my project-РAM004b. Noob case , crystal, hands (I had to change the cover. Polishing felt disc with the addition of aluminum dust. It is possible to achieve the right shade) Davidson: сg, сb, DIAL 111e Unitas 6497, incabloc _________________

Some cracking shots. We don't see enough Ti round these parts so this is great to see

Very nice watch and photos are fantastic too! Where's this from??

Very nice pictures, thanks for sharing mate ! It's from KW ?

Great pics as always Marti .

Here's mine. Essentially the same watch but in the style of a Tudor 7928. Been wearing it for a few hours now and I have to say that over all I really like it. If I have any complaint it would be that the bezel feels loose. Of course it looks too new for a watch from the 60's. I don't believe I'll do any mods for the time being.

There are several suppliers that provide the same dials. I would recommend tonnywatches on instagram.

087 on Python...summer is about to come

Well said DropTop. I just bought another pair of vintage Revo 840s for $52 online, in the "Wayfarer" style. Zero scratches and ground glass lenses. Even better looking than Ray-Bans. When it comes to safety/survival, always spend the money. That's the worst possible place to try to save a buck.