boomer775 Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 All, When I first started browsing the forums, I couldn't understand what the heck everyone was talking about with these Franken this and Franken that. Having seen and read about the many different derivations of the word, I kindly offer my own Noob guide to what these different Frankens are, as well as some new ones of my own that I feel merit mentioning. Would love everyone's input and some ideas on new ones that aren't on the list! Official Franken definition as supplied by Freddy: a franken is any watch constructed from a combination of gen parts & replica (non-gen) parts. Since such an assembly could no longer be termed either genuine or replica, the term franken, based on the Mary Shelly book describing a man ('monster') constructed from parts from other men, was ascribed. The standard ones that we see all the time: 1. Franken "Lite" - a watch with that's not 100% original, but has swapped out different rep pieces for a change of color (dial or bezel) or a diff bracelet 2. Semi-Franken - Similar to above, but contains some gen parts, i.e. a gen crown and tube on a UPO 3. Super-Franken - Lots of gen parts, and perhaps one of the following - Zig Lume, Chief AR, BK datewheel overlay 4. Ultra-Franken - Getting close to a gen in terms of parts content and mods, has the gen bezel, dial, crystal, perhaps a caseback - 85% there 5. Uber-Franken - Damn close to gen - most likely all work has been done by one of our trusted experts/modders - 95% there 6. Grail Franken - 99.9% Pretty much indistinguishable from a gen and is the owner's pride and joy, as they have spent countless hours and cash to make it happenADs can't tell the difference. Only a serious change in heart or fund-raising for a gen will make him sell this puppy. Now, for some lesser-known frankens..... Enjoy! 1. The "Cherry" - Your first attempt at modding a watch. A little awkward, maybe painful, but in the end, it felt good. You just popped your cherry 2. The "Stankin'" Franken - You are traveling and about to go through Customs - "Is my Franken going to get outed?", you worry... You make a quick dash to the restroom and pull a Christopher Walken - sticking your watch where the sun don't shine. You may have avoided detection this time, but you ended up with one stankin' franken 3. The "Jager" Franken - It stated out innocently enough - rep watch, some gen parts and a bottle of Jager. You ended up with Submariner with a yellow dial a purple bezel (The previously unknown, "Lakers Sub") and a guy named Fred sleeping on your couch 4. The "Diaper" Franken - A feeble attempt at best, and you try to pass it off as a gen. No one is fooled - they know you are full of sh*t 5. The "Jesus" Franken - You built it, it died, and mysteriously came back to life 4 days later..... Divine intervention, or just a coincidence? 6. The "Madoff" Franken - You got some great deals on some gen parts - actually great deals on a lot of gen parts. When you finally add it up at the end of the day, you didn't really get a good deal. You realized that you could have bought a lightly-used gen with all the cash that you spent. 7. The "Couch" Franken - you spent too much of your time and money on this and the wife is [censored] - you're sleeping on the couch, dude 8. The "Divorce" Franken - Too many Couch Frankens will lead to this one 9. The "Pussy" Franken - After #8 happens, you head out to the bar with your watch. Some hot blonde with double-D's notices it and says "Frankens make me moist". A couple of martini's and a lot of cash later, you are balls-deep, thanking God that you spent the extra cash to get that Zig lume... 10. The "50-cent" Franken. Any and every franken that doesn't start with, but ends up with, some sort of sparkly mineral on it. Your friends call you a chick, but hey, "50 rocks this one!" 11. The "Bacon" or "George Hamilton" Franken - A franken watch with a nice sun faded dial 12. The "Michael Jackson" Franken - any watch starting off with a black dial and ending up with a white one 13. The "Fatty" Franken - Much like a fat chick; fun to ride/wear until your friends see you Let's come up with some others to add to the list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Awesome, thanks for the explaination Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikki6 Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Lol, nice one bud!! Sixx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 How about the "Bacon Franken": A franken watch with a nice sun faded dial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelizer Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 The "Pussy" Franken.. Classic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 In the context of RWG, a franken is any watch constructed from a combination of gen parts & replica (non-gen) parts. Since such an assembly could no longer be termed either genuine or replica, the term franken, based on the Mary Shelly book describing a man ('monster') constructed from parts from other men, was ascribed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revano Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 (edited) 9. The "Pussy" Franken - After #8 happens, you head out to the bar with your watch. Some hot blonde with double-D's notices it and says "Frankens make me moist". A couple of martini's and a lot of cash later, you are balls-deep, thanking God that you spent the extra cash to get that Zig lume... Many won't be able to tell teh difference between a mediocre rep and franken anyway. If you have to spend a lot to get laid, then you're doing something wrong. You can split the bill too in some occasions. If you pay for stuff to win her heart, she'll like you for what you give her and expect more in the future, not who you are as a person. Edited February 20, 2011 by Revano Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btocamelo Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 How about The "Fauke Me I'm Wearing a Franken" Franken? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomer775 Posted February 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 (edited) How about the "Bacon Franken": A franken watch with a nice sun faded dial I like it - AKA the "George Hamilton" Franken Edited February 21, 2011 by boomer775 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vafarmer70 Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Man that guy has seen way too much sun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 I was able to sell my Lakers Sub to an unsuspecting noob. Now how the hell do I get rid of Fred? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jsuperman17 Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 hahaha way to make our hobby more complicated boomer... good list though lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saibaikpoa Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 thanks for the list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastrmindalliance Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Haha! Classic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Love it, awesome list I've never felt the need to shove a watch up my ass to get it through customs, but I have often wondered "Are they going to say anything...?" when I put it in the plastic tray to walk through the metal detector Also made me think of the display of rep goods at Narita, which included a pretty shocking Sub, but some very nice bags What I was wearing and carrying got no attention whatsoever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazz68 Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Lakers Sub........................classic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomer775 Posted February 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 Updated with frankens from the thread and a couple of new ones I thought up on the train ride home yesterday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vafarmer70 Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 K, you really have too much time on your hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomer775 Posted February 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 K, you really have too much time on your hands. Well, I need something to keep me entertained on the train home. It's either this or playing Angry Birds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vafarmer70 Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Well, I need something to keep me entertained on the train home. It's either this or playing Angry Birds Birds eggs and pigs oh my. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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