gillism Posted June 18, 2010 Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 So i've been festering in the forums again! And i'm yet to come across a franken big pilot yet ? It has to be my dream watch - i aspire to purchase the Gen in a few years (just picked up a gen 3717) but I was wondering if anyone like Concepta or Domi have managed to get a decent Franken going with a working Power Reserve ? I would love to be starting a franken project to keep me happy for the time being - but Concepta - could i get a gen movement - would it fit in the current big pilot cases available at the dealers? Is the world my oyster or will i just have to settle for a rep with a fake power reserve? Love & Love all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnz Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 believe i saw a franken BP 5002 done by sander a while back.. fitted with gen dial, but not the movement.. the gen movement definitely wouldn't come cheap.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnymo Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 (edited) believe i saw a franken BP 5002 done by sander a while back.. fitted with gen dial, but not the movement.. the gen movement definitely wouldn't come cheap.. I bought a Gen brown alligator Big Pilot strap to go with my rep from a dealer in Singapore for about US$ 350 that has transformed the watch for me. Look around, they come available now and then. John Edited June 29, 2010 by johnnymo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADRED7 Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 Ugh.....350$ to strap a 199$ watch on....cool understatement. But you are right, the strap makes the watch sometimes. Theo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheaton26 Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 oem straps can be found for much cheaper than $350. in fact, i picked up my like new one from timezone for $175. i see them in the $200 range frequently. of course these prices are not directly from the dealer, but i refuse to pay retail. all the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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