Franken 16610... Done (finally).

[ubiquitous]

Finally... Got this one to a point where it's wearble. I replaced the seconds hand and shaved a new insert. Mods performed:

-TW Best Case (new style)

-ETA 2836 from the TW Best

-TWG 21j date overlay

-TWG 21j Dial

-Genuine Rolex Bezel Insert (shaved to fit- snaps in without glue)

-Genuine Triplock Crown and Tube

-Shaved CG's

-TWG 21j Oyster Bracelet and Clasp

-Tudor Sub hands

The hands are the only new mod since my last post. The original TW Best econds hand was damaged when it was removed (the hand seperated from the tube), so I had to temporarily use a hand from a vintage Sub until new ones were sourced.

Here's how it sits now...

Insert

And on my wrist...

I haven't always been a fan of the modern Subs, but I must admit- This one has grown on me. Think I'll hang onto it for a while

Thanks for looking!

R

[Pugwash]

Congratulations, she's a beaut!

[Bazz]

Great job as always

[marrickvilleboy]

nice watch!!

wear it proudly!

[Craytonic]

looks great, I think I am going to give it a try.

[700club]

that is the nicest 16610 i have ever seen.

good show!

[linkukbora]

PERFECT Job well done and mine 16610 say hello to yours , my friend

[Guest Teedotyyz]

Excellent Job! Would you mind if I asked where you sourced the hands from?

[Linder]

Very, very nice.

[Guest HeWhoIsLikeGod]

Excellent Job! Would you mind if I asked where you sourced the hands from?

UBI has a little fairy and when ever he needs a part he just asks the fairy. He tries to pretend he just has this stuff laying around, like everyone has an extra Royal Oak bracelet laying around, its like baking soda...I don't think so...he has a watch fairy.

[alligoat]

If you're looking for Tudor/ETA hands, try this link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Rolex-Tudor-Submariner...3QQcmdZViewItem

Lots of other stuff, too!

[coolfire]

UBI has a little fairy and when ever he needs a part he just asks the fairy. He tries to pretend he just has this stuff laying around, like everyone has an extra Royal Oak bracelet laying around, its like baking soda...I don't think so...he has a watch fairy.

Btw Ubi, when you're sick of it (if you bloody ever do), let me know and quote me a price for it...

[ubiquitous]

Thanks for the kind words!! I had a lot of fun puttin this one together... It actually went quite fast once I had all the parts in hand!

Oh, and speaking of which... My magical parts fairy says 'hello' to all of the RWG guys I must give credit where credit is due, and she has always come through for me

As for the Tudor hands- I tried the ones in Aligoat's link, but unfortunately, they didn't work out so well. Here's a pic of them installed:

If you'll notice, the back end of the hand on this one is too short. That portion should be right aroun .5x as long. So, I called up my supplier, and asked if he had a set for a Tudor Sub with 2824. I took his last set in stock

Anyways... Thanks again for the very kind comments! It may be a while before this one goes up for sale.

Best,

Randy

P.S. link- Nice gen

[madmex]

The seconds hand makes a big difference. Most of the reps I've seen have an uneven texture to the finish. If you look closely that's a tell-tale sign of a gen. All gens that I've seen have very sharp hands--especially the seconds hand. It looks as if razor cut out of a flat sheet of white gold. Very flat instead of "tubular."

I had a 16610 and was able to source Tudor hands for ~75 USD, but the watch was stolen :-(

The CGs were not all that hot, but the magnification was hot, as was the rehaut. I got it from david watchlover a few years ago.

[triplehd]

The seconds hand makes a big difference. Most of the reps I've seen have an uneven texture to the finish. If you look closely that's a tell-tale sign of a gen. All gens that I've seen have very sharp hands--especially the seconds hand. It looks as if razor cut out of a flat sheet of white gold. Very flat instead of "tubular."

I had a 16610 and was able to source Tudor hands for ~75 USD, but the watch was stolen :-(

The CGs were not all that hot, but the magnification was hot, as was the rehaut. I got it from david watchlover a few years ago.

How was the watch stolen? That sucks......BTW - still have use for the hands?

[Linder]

Wow, this never stops.

So you're saying I need to source a new seconds hand as well for my MBW 16610LV?

Edited August 22, 2006 by Linder

[Tribal]

Hey Ubi,

great 16610

I like it a lot.....

Best Sub is a "Franken-Sub"

P.S. I think we have the same taste also in cars

I drive Audi too...

RG Tribal

[2005SUBMARINER]

WHAT A BEAUTI !

[Heywood]

That's a fine looking watch. Nice work!

[DuDro]

Very impressive!

[Bansenshukai]

I finally got a Sub rep as a base for mods. I used the search button trying to find information about mods with a Rolex bezel and it led me to this thread. What is the deal with "shaving" down a genuine bezel? Is it way thicker than the rep bezel? Thanks in advanced.

[RS TDI]

good good, very nice !!!!

[vmena]

I finally got a Sub rep as a base for mods. I used the search button trying to find information about mods with a Rolex bezel and it led me to this thread. What is the deal with "shaving" down a genuine bezel? Is it way thicker than the rep bezel? Thanks in advanced.

Read again "Genuine Rolex Bezel Insert (shaved to fit- snaps in without glue)" Insert, not bezel... It means you have to sand a bit (or more) the insert to make it "seat" in the bezel without needing to glue it and letting the crystal rise over the insert just a bit...

[ProZac]

Interested in selling your perfect Franken? Please PM if so.

[silvio]

Great work Randy!

Love the datewheel. Looks very gen imo.

And been missing those familiar marble top pics :-)...

Hope you are well my friend.