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I would think any reputable jeweler would have access to that service. Seems like a basic thing they could do or outsource


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I’m referring to serial numbers and such. Most are not experts with the unique fonts and such.


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Does anyone know who does custom number engraving on titanium cases? I’m referring to the actual case and not the case back.

 

 

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Here are some pics of my Franken 036. Gen service dial (L), Gen OPII movement, and Gen Titanium case and crown. Gen strap and titanium buckle. Jacob case back.

 

 

 

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Phong comes to mind
http://jewelryandwatch.com/contents/en-us/d145.html
You might check rubyswatch.com- there's a listing for the case but nothing shown.
http://vintagewatchesmq.com/minhquy/index.php?page=shop.browse&category_id=122&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1
Minh Quy is another possibility.
 

Thank you Mac for the info. I haven’t built any Frankens in a while. I’ve only purchase some already built .

It’s been a while since we had our H-Town get togethers. Hope you are well. Mark


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Things have changed a lot in the rep game over the past few years. I used to be very familiar with all the Vietnamese case sellers. I haven’t done a building quite some time.

 

Does anyone know the best source currently for a Daytona Zenith 16520 case? I’m looking to build one. I’ve seen a few of these full builds for sale, but none in CONUS.

 

Thanks!

 

 

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RIP Bob! What a great guy he was and really enjoyed the hobby.


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Beautiful build!


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Nice one!

Prayers and best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Nice one!

Check out the cake my wife had made for my birthday today.

 

Nice work. First franken 116613 I've seen done right!

I started this thread almost 9 years ago. It seems he was referring to the Yuki movement we have all grown familiar with. While it's not an 100% clone, it's close and we don't have to cut our dial feet any longer.

I had a rep of this about 20 years ago. I had a local hook up for reps back then. It had a Seiko quartz movement in it. The dial was a dark blue. I believe the watch got lost in one of my moves. I haven't seen it in about 10 years.

Great read. Thank you for sharing!

Looks great!

What a work of art! Great build.

Great work! I want one.

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I would make sure you are getting what you are paying for.

 

It appears this dial has been heat treated.  The lume becoming dried out as it appears in the close up pics. Someone payed some big $$$ for that dial. I would not be surprised to see see a 16550 with that dial in it soon for sale on Ebay.

The dial looks gen, but it appears to be artificially aged to look like a gen cream dial. I have the gen and can tell you it is way off. People are bidding it up...

http://m.ebay.com/itm/151952021946

I still have mine and really haven't worn it much. The bezel is very loose on mine but the watch looks great. I should have bought another one or two at the time.

Thanks guys for the share!

Anyone have a copy to share?

I have the gen and this build looks damn good! Great work

I have one I bought back in that same time period. Mine has the Paul Newman style gold dial with the black chronos. It is all solid 18k gold. I get compliments on it all the time.