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AWESOME.  LOVE THE DIAL/LUME!!  VERY COOL.  THANKS NW.....really like it....

(also enjoyed the title of the thread.... :-)

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.

Wow amazing the BEST!!  Building GMT frankens are the very hard.  THIS IS THE BEST I HAVE EVER SEEN.

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.

So master The Zigmeister did the Chilean Antiques conversion backplate? Very nice job there.

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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.

Nice! where did you get this (parts) and if you ever sell this , I'm in

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......

I diden't know that.

so your 203 has a gen crown guard.

Can you tell us a bit more about the watch, what parts are gen etc?

Yes CG is gen, All parts are gen except case and crystal. Gen crystal is on its way to me and will get installed in few weeks.

That's one sweet watch!!

CG lever should point upwards?

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.

THE FINAL AND MOST IMPORTANT PIC.....

awesome wow!!!!

Very nice franken, and you need gen hands to complete this.

They are a [censored] to source though.. I am still trying to source a set now

yes gen hands and gen crown/pushers....damn hard to find...will pay top $$ if anyone has...

Awesome. Just be careful the screw at 8 on the bezel isn't loose... maybe the caseback screw needs tightening.

yes good catch, fixed it.  thanks

THis is rep for sure...

Awesome ready to buy

I am in for one for sure. I have a nice Franken and this add can make it awesome.

Franken Big Pilot.

Gen Dial

Gen Strap

Gen Buckle

Vac Relumed hands to match dial

Vac fixed the PR

Vac fixed sunken date wheel

GEN IWC Plane :-)

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 did the work. A lot of customization including the hand fabricated movement spacer ring and displacing the crown to line up with the genuine movement. This one turned out great and I am glad you like the results.

Enjoy!

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

Lucky you

LOL. I have said this to myself several times every few days and then damn...PayPal makes me spend more...

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.

awesome. I have the same configuration (Gen T dial, hands, swiss 7750). But looks like you may need to relume the pearl to match the T dial/hands (not sure of the color of your pearl from the pics).