Friends - I have all the parts for a Franken APROO build. Need a LWO 283 movement. Other than finding a tag or another donor watch, is there any source to find this movement.
Help!!!
the movement is NOT a replica. It is an actual SF240 taken from a old clock just as Panerai did. It has been modded to fit the case, dial, hands. Cost is $$$$ :-) Typical angelus movements in good condition cost north of $3000.
Thanks so much for your comments on the watch. Would love you hear more about the symbol and story behind it.
Also that strap looks super cool. Would like to get one. Can you share the link to the maker.
GUYS...JUST A FRIENDLY WARNING....THE CHILEAN ANTIQUES MOVEMENTS ON EBAY ARE VERY SHINY AND TEMPTING....BUT PLEASE NOTE THAT UNLESS YOU ARE DAMN LUCKY THE MODIFIED MOVEMENTS ARE A MESS BEHIND THE SHINY CLEAN BACK PLATES. I HAVE GONE THROUGH MULTIPLE MOVEMENTS (THIS IS WHY I WILL NOT ATTEMPT TO QUOTE THE TOTAL COST FOR THIS PROJECT). ZIG AND OTHER EXPERTS WILL TELL YOU THE SAME...BE VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT THESE MOVEMENTS...MODDED ONES ARE GENERALLY A TOTAL MESS INSIDE.....BE VERY CAREFUL IF YOU DECIDE TO GET INTO BUYING THESE MOVEMENTS...BEST IS TO FIND A PRISTINE UN-MODDED AND THEN USE A TRUSTED MODDER TO MOD THEM.
creating this was a multi country effort.
GEN PAM parts from (Dial, hands, CG, Bezel) - ITALY
GEN Crystal - USA
Angelus - ARGENTINA, Hong Kong
Base watch - CHINA
Assembled (Made in) - CANADA - this is the MOST important part and my SALUTE to MASTER Zig....Unbelievable work on the movement.
COST - $$$$$$$$$$ (5 figure).....but significantly less than......
Well this is an interesting one. Per panerai sources this was a choice offered to the buyers and some chose it this way. Many pics and reviews on web confirm this.
Does anyone know if this model has been discontinued....I checked with one trusted dealer and he is indicating that this model is not available any more.
If dealers are not selling...hope someone on this form will sell me one...:-)
I am delighted! I have so many superfranken's and few expensive gens, but this one has not left my wrist!! I am now trying to put my funds together for another one and will be requesting your help again.
thanks again.
- Tons of Gen Parts (gen dial, gen tachy, gen crown, tube, etc.)
- Dubois-Depraz Chronograph, Gen Cyclop, etc.
Amazing mods to case, bezel, case back by an AMAZING WATCH SMITH UP NORTH
Yes APBands is a good option. I will buy one from them, but I am still very interested in buying a gen Deployant...I have already invested $$$$$ in the Franken....want to go all out spend $$$ for the gen Deployant (my final big spent in this hobby). Anyone with connections with AD please PM me. Will greatly appreciate help.
Guys, I finally got an amazing super Franken APROO coming to me next week. I need to make this perfect and want to buy a Gen strap and Gen Deployant. Does anyone of I have any good connections with an AD? Please PM. I will post pics of my watch next week.