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Thank for the info! I will look into all of the ideas!

Thanks for the info Timelord and Automatico! I will definitely look in to it. Looks like it is going to be a bigger build than just swap a bezel and a crown. Luckily I find hunting for parts just as much fun.

I had, imho, the perfect Franken 16610 but is sold it a couple of years ago. And I miss it dearly so I want to build another one. What is the beste base to start from? I noticed some dealers aren't around anymore, so where to get one? thanks in advance.

Its easier to get the correct 555 endlinks

For a couple of reasons in want a new bezel for my 116610LN, but where can I find the best one? Any help to point me in the right direction is greatly appreciated!

After some research I think its a seagull st-6...

Man, thanks for the reply! Great stuff

I’m in the process of building a franken 15000 date. But as it turns out, I’ve blown all of my budget on gen parts, everything except movement and hands is gen. I have a movement laying around from a old rep that I wanna use, and just buy nice silver Date hands for it (hands are cheaper than a movement), but I can’t find the ones with the correct hole size... I’m looking for Hr=1.34mm, Min=0.835mm, sec =0,22mm. Any one who can point me in the right direction? Any help is greatly appreciated!

Wow! Thanks for the info! I probably have to cut the dial feet anyway to make it fit a ETA

I recently bought got a gen rolex date 15000 case set, it came with everything except a dial, dut im wondering if a dial from a 1500 date will fit, so i can expand my search. Also, is the hand length the same as a datejust? thanks!

I have a 16610 with gen bezel and crown, Yuki bracelet and a Clark crystal. Is is it worth it to upgrade to a gen crystal?? thanks

Looks like a Datejust II, 116300

I would love a set, or two, of the vintage DJ spring bars! If anyone could help, please let me know!

Thanks for all the feedback! i think i keep the watch as is. I will keep searching for the perfect 16200 to complete the trio 16030, 16200 and 116200

To be honest, I don't know... i had a rep day-date laying around, took the day disc off, and it fits perfectly!

I was wondering if it is possible to convert my franken 16030 to a 16220? I googled the differences between them, and the main differences (besides the movement) is the crystal. Can I just swap the plexi for a sapphire, or are the case and bezel too different? If it's possible to switch the crystal, what is the part number and where can I find the best sapphire crystal? Thank you!

Unfortunately i have regular stick hands, but still searching for the correct ones who will fit an ETA...

Hi, I'm planning on building a Air-King for the misses, but on a budget. I have a gen case, gen dial, clone movement, aftermarket hands, all i need is a crown and a bracelet... Where can i find a cheap gen 24-530-0 crown, or nice signed rep? And who has the best signed 78350 bracelet, Yuki, Raffles, Riyi or ..... ? Any help is appreciated, all the best Mark

Thank you so much! Exactly what I needed! Bought the bars from WSE. I needed a clasp spring bar (32-20681) for my 16030 built an went to a Rolex AD, no luck... They weren't allowed to sell parts, wanted to see the watch and where not helpfull at all.

Hi, I'm right in the middle of building a franken 5500 Air King. I have most parts sourced, everything gen except the movement. Although I yet have to decide on which bracelet, rivet, folded or 78350... But there is one thing I can't figure out, or find any info about: what are the correct spring bars? Does anybody have the reference number, a picture or a description? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks

Thanks guys! i'm looking into both! They look promising, although in riyi002's shop, everything is unmarked... Rolex5512, i'm looking forward for those pictures and feedback!

Hi, I'm looking for a nice rep 62510 jubilee bracelet for my 16030 datejust build, I'm hoping you guys can point me in the right direction... I have looked on a famous action site, but they are all unmarked or gen, unfortunately I don't have the funds for gen... Thanks!

Great tutorial! Thanks to you i started my own build! I'm in the middle of getting the parts and was wondering which spring bars you used. thanks