dbutlerman Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 Back in October of 2009 I finished a Franken Planet Ocean 42mm after being inspired by Ubi's "Building the Ultimate 4th Gen 42mm PO" () post on the same watch. Shortly there after I won the Genuine Speedmaster Raffle and the PO started getting very little wrist time (along with a couple of my other reps), so I decided to sell them off and possibly buy another Gen Omega. I had sorta turned into a Gen. snob, but I shortly got over that and determined it was too hard for me to spend $1500 on a low end Genuine watch, where with the same money I could build myself an really cool Franken and have pride in the build. So I started re-aquiring some of my sold off watches - first i bought back a 3717 with Gen Day/Date wheel and and put a Chief's crystal on it (which I have since sold, again) and then I contacted Ubi and offered to buy his project watch. Which he sold as it was getting little wrist time in his collection. This was back in May...the moment the watch arrived I popped out the Crystal and sent it to Chieftang for his Double AR treatment. Then started the wait...but, this gave me time to install a Gen Crown and Tube onto the already Frankened watch. The watch now has: Gen Dial Gen Hands Gen ETA Date Wheel Gen Bezel/Insert Gen Crown and Tube Gen Bracelet... and for the Cherry on top.... Chief's Double AR Coating The Crystal really does finish everything off really nicely! Here are some pics.. and one more on the wrist... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 That's pretty much perfect. Best PO there is without a doubt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eton Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 Awesome!!! That's Ultimate IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 (edited) Nobody would call that out! Enjoy. Edited July 23, 2010 by watcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seraphim38 Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 I loved that Indiana Jones pinball game back in the day. Nice Omega by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted July 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 I loved that Indiana Jones pinball game back in the day. Nice Omega by the way. Nice eye! I was wondering if anybody would pickup on that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianGP Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 that looks awesome!! I'm looking to do the same on my UPO! all you need now is the gen case back PS let me know if it fits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted July 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 A gen caseback would be sweet..I have no idea where you'd source one of them though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z80 Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 Looks perfect. Now you can sell it.. that's what this hobby is all about right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted July 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 This one I am definitely not selling. I made that mistake before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSRep Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 Absolutely droolworthy............! Im in love. Great pics too (esp the wristie).....such a handsome piece. Congrats, enjoy with pride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 A member here located gen 45.5mm casebacks on Ofrei within the last 4 days, and was asking if they fit. He's buying one to check it out. Hopefully there are 42mm spares available out there as well. If Omega sells 45.5 spares .... why not 42?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 That is one heck of an awesome super franken db! Congrats!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted July 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 A member here located gen 45.5mm casebacks on Ofrei within the last 4 days, and was asking if they fit. He's buying one to check it out. Hopefully there are 42mm spares available out there as well. If Omega sells 45.5 spares .... why not 42?! I saw the 45mm versions. Hopefully you're right an Ofrei will have them at some point, they may have access to them already, maybe ill give them a call next week... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted July 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2010 That is one heck of an awesome super franken db! Congrats!!! Thanks Red and all others for the compliments! I am really excited about this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnc Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 what a great job.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 sweet ass watch you got there! really nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted August 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 Thanks! I really like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted August 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 Double post.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBond Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 Very nice ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSRep Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 BUMP for a darn sexy franked up PO!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 Nice work DB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 It's too bad you are all booked up for the September 12th GTG. I would love to see this one in person! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted August 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 Yeah, me too. It could have been reunited with it's original owner too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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