zorg2000k Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 (edited) Well, Here I am again this time with a 5th gen PO 42mm Franken project. Again I have used a fellow member on here to complete the mods for me as I have no skills in this area So here a list of all the part I bought : Gen Swiss Eta 2824-2 Movement Swiss Eta Stem OME-086ST0115 - Genuine Omega Planet Ocean Helium Release Valve Stainless Steel OME-2500-DIAL#2 - Omega Dial For Model 2209.50.00 Caliber 2500 OME-082SU1773 - Omega Bezel, Orange for Planet Ocean HAN-4151 - Genuine Omega Cal 2500 Second Hand Silver Arrow Luminous With Red Tip HAN-4150 - Genuine Omega Cal 2500 Hour & Minute Hands Silver Arrow With Luminous OME- 069ST42184 - Omega Stainless Steel Crown OME-090ST1232 - Omega Case Tube I'm still waiting on the following to arrive but I wanted to show some pics so far OME-SB3065 - Omega Sapphire Crystal 062SB30650 OME-088NS5139 - Genuine Omega Case Back Gasket, Planet Ocean OME-298ZW2980 - Genuine Omega Crystal Gasket, Planet Ocean Looking to find out if anybody has changed the caseback for a gen, does it fit ? I will also be changing the end links of the SS Bracelet. Once thats done I think it will look really sweet Edited March 30, 2011 by zorg2000k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xding Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Several people here have bought and fitted the Gen case back, Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayward Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 (edited) Nice!! Edited April 3, 2011 by Wayward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSRep Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 WOW this ones going to be PERFECT! Just out of curiosity though, you are almost replacing everything with gen parts, that + assembly + cost of watch.....isnt it close to the price of a well looked after second hand gen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zorg2000k Posted April 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 WOW this ones going to be PERFECT! Just out of curiosity though, you are almost replacing everything with gen parts, that + assembly + cost of watch.....isnt it close to the price of a well looked after second hand gen? Yes your right, close to seondhand gen price, but I bought some of the gen part from members on another rep site, much cheaper than Ofrei / CousinUK. Best bargain was the Swiss Movement £50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefanp67 Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 Nice watch, you can't get called out on that one . I am getting the inspiration to Franken my PO 45mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ca12bon Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Nice watch, you can't get called out on that one . I am getting the inspiration to Franken my PO 45mm. Is it even possible to franken a PO 45mm? I thought it was impossible, which is why I put mine up for trade for a 42mm... If it can indeed be a Franken, I might as well hold on to mine, since it's in brand new condition lol.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zorg2000k Posted May 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Is it even possible to franken a PO 45mm? I thought it was impossible, which is why I put mine up for trade for a 42mm... If it can indeed be a Franken, I might as well hold on to mine, since it's in brand new condition lol.. Yes 45mm PO can be modded with Gen parts, Lots of posted on here, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funnyfrog Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 OMG, sweet watch! But in percent.. how much does all this frankening cost compared to a gen... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 A few years ago when the 4th gen was available I made up a calculation for a Planet Ocean Franken and it led me directly into buying a gen. With the parts listed above it is something like $850 just for gen parts + the base watch $300 = $1150 bucks. To make it a really good franken you'll need gen bracelet end links and clasp (another 254 bucks) or a gen rubber strap with buckle (240 bucks). So you'll end up in the $1400 range, where you can put $500 on top and get a used gen, that will hold its value better and will have a better movement. But of course - the fun of a franken project has to be considered too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zorg2000k Posted May 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 A few years ago when the 4th gen was available I made up a calculation for a Planet Ocean Franken and it led me directly into buying a gen. With the parts listed above it is something like $850 just for gen parts + the base watch $300 = $1150 bucks. To make it a really good franken you'll need gen bracelet end links and clasp (another 254 bucks) or a gen rubber strap with buckle (240 bucks). So you'll end up in the $1400 range, where you can put $500 on top and get a used gen, that will hold its value better and will have a better movement. But of course - the fun of a franken project has to be considered too.... Yes your right if I paid full price for all the parts it would be about the price of a used gen. I was fortunate to obtain most gen parts from sales on other rep sites. I have a gen 45mm PO but I prefer the smaller 42mm version on my wrist. Got the gen Crystal installed now , some updated pics below Lume after 10 sec direct sun light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Absolutely stunning watch. Wear it well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zorg2000k Posted June 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 Well took the plundge and bought one PO end link for my 42mm PO SS Bracelet. Only bought one as I was unsure if they would fit, good new yes they do fit. Looks like I will need to order another now. Next day from CousinsUK so no big deal. Some pics below. First picture gen on the left and rep on th right : Notice the numbers upside down on the rep. It also feels heavier as well. Next a quick picture of the gap on the rep bracelet : And finally a pic with the gen end link attatched. I must say what a difference it has made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSRep Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 Awesome Zorg!! COngrats on putting this baby together. Im enjoying my franken too, and will definitely be considering gen endlinks now (wasnt too sure about it at first), so thanks. One more question. Yours is a 5th gen right? Is your He valve / crown flush with the case? Does it screw / unscrew or have you had it epoxied shut? Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zorg2000k Posted June 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Awesome Zorg!! COngrats on putting this baby together. Im enjoying my franken too, and will definitely be considering gen endlinks now (wasnt too sure about it at first), so thanks. One more question. Yours is a 5th gen right? Is your He valve / crown flush with the case? Does it screw / unscrew or have you had it epoxied shut? Regards Yes 5th gen. HE Vavle is flush to the case, and epoxied shut which makes it very waterproof Tested to 150 meters Just need to order up caseback and bracelet clasp and thats me done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSRep Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Hey Zorg Thanks for the reply buddy. Hmmmmmmmm, well it seems mine doesnt sit flush to the case (but mine isnt epoxied shut)......it still screws / unscrews? One more question if you dont mind, did your gen endlinks come with springbars? Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zorg2000k Posted June 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Hey Zorg Thanks for the reply buddy. Hmmmmmmmm, well it seems mine doesnt sit flush to the case (but mine isnt epoxied shut)......it still screws / unscrews? One more question if you dont mind, did your gen endlinks come with springbars? Thank you Hi, yes the endlink came with springbars. was very tight fit onto the first rep bracelet link, but it fits. The rep springbar fell right through the gen end link ! so you need to use gen springbars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue rocket Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 really sharp watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albarado12 Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Hi everybody, Wonderful mod, it's even better than a genuine!!!!!. I would like to change my 4th generation PO bezel with a genuine from ofrei. As I can see gen bezel fits on a 5th generation PO but does anybody know if it does on my 4th generation?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zorg2000k Posted June 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Hi everybody, Wonderful mod, it's even better than a genuine!!!!!. I would like to change my 4th generation PO bezel with a genuine from ofrei. As I can see gen bezel fits on a 5th generation PO but does anybody know if it does on my 4th generation?. Heres my 4th gen thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albarado12 Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Heres my 4th gen thread ....__fromsearch__1#entry741343 Fantastic!! Thank you so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vedde Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Wow, what a beauty!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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