dbutlerman Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Well thanks to ogling all the nice 1680's for sale over on the Vintage Rolex Market, I decided I needed to build my own, but I wasn't totally sure if it was possible. So, after some searching here on RWG I stumbled across Ronin's 1680 Build and knew that it was possible. After some deeper research (i.e. bugging poor Ronin, Ubiquitous, Alligoat and Automatico via PM), I was able to collect all of the information and parts needed to build my own Franken White 1680. It's not quite done yet, I am still working on getting a bracelet, installing the gen tube, and delivery of a gen crystal, but it is at least presentable and wearable. So here's what it is: - Genuine 1575 Movement (Freshly serviced with Sunburst Silver Datewheel with Flat 3's and open 6's and 9's) via a very nice donor Rolex 1500 Perpetual Date sourced from Florida - Genuine Mark 1 White Dial sourced from Singapore - Genuine Hands sourced from Australia (thanks bwhitesox) - Genuine Bezel Insert sourced from Italy - Genuine 703 Crown sourced from New York - Genuine Springbars from Ubiquitous THANK YOU SIR! - Clarks Crystal (temporary until the gen from Geneva shows up, I may leave it on there for a while as it is pretty nice!) - Yuki 1680 Case sourced from Washington (thanks Sly) - Yuki 93250 Solid Link Bracelet Here are a couple of quick iPhone pics, I'll take some better ones tonight when I get home from work: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 [censored], i just [censored] myself! Amazing build sir, i take my hat of for you and your amazing sub! Realy realy nice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Beautiful build; congratulations! welcome to the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted September 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Beautiful build; congratulations! welcome to the club The "Sub Club!" - I forgot you had one too, what dial is on yours? Red or White? @Zeleni - Thanks, you crack me up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Great One! Congrats to this beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 The "Sub Club!" - I forgot you had one too, what dial is on yours? Red or White? white lumi service dial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted September 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Do you have any pics of yours vly? I tried finding some real quick and didn't have any luck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Looking good DB! That was a quick build, or maybe it just seemed to all come together quickly. BTW, that Yuki is kinda mislabeled. It has the separate end pieces, so it's really not a 93250 which has the SEL's (solid end links) which are permanently attached to the bracelet. So it's fine for your watch for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted September 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Yeah, I was kind of surprised how quickly it came together too. I was going to take it really slow to make sure I stayed under by low budget, but everything was available and I ended up coming in at about $150 under my initial budget - so not too bad! I did search for stuff for about 10 hours a day, so 10 hours a day times about 6-7 days = lot's of searching I love being self-employed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Do you have any pics of yours vly? I tried finding some real quick and didn't have any luck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted September 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 I knew I'd seen that one before! What bezel is on that one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 I knew I'd seen that one before! What bezel is on that one? gen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted September 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Ahhh- no wonder it looks so nice , and it whole bezel is gen right - not just the insert? What case? Phong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Ahhh- no wonder it looks so nice , and it whole bezel is gen right - not just the insert? What case? Phong? thank you both bezel and insert are gen case purchased from a member here with a connection to some beautiful 1:1 cases. even he won't reveal his source Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted September 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Maybe I need to add a gen bezel to my list at some point... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 there goes your budget! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted September 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Yeah - But, my budget is done - now it's a free-for-all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelizer Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 I've said it before and I'll say it again: stunning piece my friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted September 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 very nice indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Well done db2! I had no idea you were that far along either. Wasn't too long ago you mentioned the gen movemenet...wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiesn089 Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Beautiful, congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praetor Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 wow, that's really nice and really expensive 0,o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted September 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 I ran out of good light so I was only able to snap a few, but here you go: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Tasty DB2! Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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