Hi Guys,
Relatively new to the forum and the world of replica watches. I have recently purchased a 16610 sub from Joshua (Perfect Clones) which is on its way to me as we speak.
I have been researching and following other posts on the forum and am impressed with the amount of information available and the friendliness of the members.
I would like to start a Franken Sub project, to 1) get me closer to the perfect replica and 2) enjoy the thrill of the search and building my own spec sub but I have a few questions, the main I guess being whether it would be possible for a newcomer to achieve this (I have played about with watches in the past and have the basic tools however a horologist or watch maker I am not!!
Then there is the choice of base to start from, I think from reading up that starting with a holed case 16800 1:1 spec case is my best option as it gives me more flexability on movements etc.
Where is the best place to source a 16800 case ?? (Yuki / TC or is there anywhere else ??)
Obviously I am not setting a time frame for this build as to gather all the parts is going to take time and funds which means it would be easier if I picked bits up here and there when available or funds allowed.
Would the following spec be a good start;
16800 spec case (Yuki / TC) ??
3035 or Yuki 3135 clone movement
Gen Dial
Gen Crystal
Gen Bezel Insert
Gen Stem & Crown
Rep hands (where is the best place to source these ??)
TC V3 93250 bracelet (if available)
What are your thoughts guys ?? Does this sound any good ??
Any help would be much appreciated
Cheers
Ryan