Im looking to start a Planet Ocean 42mm Franken Project and looking for some advice...
I have read through a lot of threads here regarding franken PO'S, there are some real beauts being created and posted here, and i'm, hoping to achieve something similar. so a few questions:
Is the latest 5th Gen aka V5 PO (From Trevor or similar?) the best base to begin with? i.e does it have all the basics - good case, HE Valve in correct position?.. Any advice? Recommended TD's? As this is the most critical bit, want to make sure i start with a good one!
I know i can source the parts from cousins or ofrei, Right? Below is stage one that should get it looking pretty good:
Gen Bezel(Or insert/Pearl at least)
Sunny Crystal(Got to be done)
Gen Dial
Gen hands
Gen Crown & Tube
Gen HE Valve
Waterproofing
I have a surprisingly good(guess i must have been lucky?!) 20mm SS Bracelet, from a PO rep that ive already got, but would look to get at least Gen End links and clasp in time, if not the full bracelet.
Once i get the correct base unit, and all the parts, who would you recommend to get in touch with to undertake the work? Any experiences would be greatly appreciated!