sneed12 Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 Ever since I built one for Ruprekt (here) I've wanted one of my own. I snagged a lot of parts (gen dial, ETA 2893-2, Noob Explorer) that another member was selling, and put my new watch together this morning. Here's a shot of the parts I got, plus a spare movement I had lying around, plus my other Noob Explorer II (which is for sale, now that this build is done). Comparison shots of the dials. Gen dial is on top, original Noob dial on the right (note the gunmetal markers). On the left is the dial with black markers that is currently available new through dealers, which I swapped into this Noob case a while ago (thread on RepGeek here). You can see that the gen dial has a very light stain on the 12 o'clock marker and very very light damage to the "L" in Explorer. I decided to use a Swiss ETA 2836-2 rather than the 2893-2 that came with the kit, since I the GMT hands I have didn't fit the 2893 (I could have ordered one, but I was impatient and I don't like the quality of WSO's stuff). I'm going to try to sell the 2893-2, and if it doesn't sell, I'll install it in my GMT IIc. Here you see a 2836-2 w/ Noob DWO, the BK DWO that will replace the Noob one, some hands, and the gen dial. Dial installed, BK DWO installed, hands installed. Completed watch. Gen dial is the one with the bracelet installed, the one on the left is my old watch. As you can see, the "old" one is pretty good, actually! Weakest spots are the lume and DWO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 Beautiful!!! Amazing comparison there! Thanks for sharing that. Subtle differences between the two dials in the last shot, but the biggest tell for me (and the part that would drive me nuts) is the coronet. That gen dial really makes a HUGE difference! Now get that 2893 in there!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
correctime Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 (edited) Looks great. Nice job. So now you have 2 of these Franken Polars?? Sweet. Edited December 6, 2011 by correctime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elisiX Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 Very clean looking watch. Be great once they get the latest EXPII right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneed12 Posted December 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 Looks great. Nice job. So now you have 2 of these Franken Polars?? Sweet. No, I built the other one for another member. Ever since I've wanted one of my own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
correctime Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 (edited) ....the more I look at the white gen dial..the more I like it.WELL done !! VERY NICE. Edited December 6, 2011 by correctime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 Looks great. Nothing like the Gen dial in these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Great job Sneed. Wear it well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 E x c e l l e n t ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexaddict Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 (edited) Great job ! Just imho, and it concern only my taste, I think the case on the left is better, more consistant CG. The CG, on the watch at right with the gen dial, looks to short again, its just me again congrats and thanks to share edit : sorry, I just noticed the difference of both crowns, I suppose the right watch has a gen crown ? Edited December 8, 2011 by Rolexaddict Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tc670207 Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Beautiful!!! Amazing comparison there! Thanks for sharing that. Subtle differences between the two dials in the last shot, but the biggest tell for me (and the part that would drive me nuts) is the coronet. That gen dial really makes a HUGE difference! Now get that 2893 in there!!! I don't think this case could house a 2893. Otherwise, beautiful watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oliviermenard92200 Posted December 10, 2011 Report Share Posted December 10, 2011 fantastic, could you please explain with pics how you fix a gen dial with an eta? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexaddict Posted December 10, 2011 Report Share Posted December 10, 2011 (edited) fantastic, could you please explain with pics how you fix a gen dial with an eta? thanks very simple, the simple way consists to cut the dial feet and glue the dial on the movement. the second way, more difficult as the modder is supposed to be able to disassemble/reassemble the movement and have the right tools : 2 holes or notches in clearance with the Rolex dial feet are machined in the movement plate. Glue is also necessary, as there is no arms or screws disposal to hold the dial feet tight in place. Edited December 10, 2011 by Rolexaddict Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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