Original Scope Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Hi all, it has been a long time since I have had anything really to post. Due to some family and economic problems I have tried to stay away as this site is torture when your broke and cannot afford a hobby you truly love. In the past few months I was planning a franken Daytona project that went to @#%$& due to being ripped off from a dealer I will disclose in the near future if not resolved.When going back to the planning stage I thought about the total cost of the Paul Newman Franken build and took a left turn. Here are the specs........ Gen Omega 861 winding movement(serviced and running at +3 a day) and gen dial and hands from 1984 New replacement case from Ofrei New replacement band from Ofrei And the pics of a spanking new Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch I am more than happy with my choice. It beat out the Daytona anyway and went to the moon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panermaniac Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Very, very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 gotta love the moon watch. great choice deltatahoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 My all time favorite!! Great build. If you don't mind me asking, did it save you much money over the cost of the gen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Very nice! I am also curious about how you made out with cost. Great result regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 [censored] the franken Daytona, and enjoy the Speedmaster! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Scope Posted February 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Thanks guys, The price of the case and strap are about a grand. It would be around fifteen hundred for a new movement but I found a deal on a older one and dial. I came out a lot better than my Daytona budget and I have a Gen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Congrats on a great franken. Wear it well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar1 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Lovely pics of a great classic Scope, enjoy! So much sweeter than a daytona! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovecraft Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 I'd much rather have that watch than a daytona. The Speedmaster is probably my favourite watch of all time. Your watch looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Scope Posted February 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Thanks guys. I'm really loving this one.Now I'm looking around for the perfect leather strap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Wait, so where is the 'tona? Love the Speedie man! E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It'sAboutTime Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Looks to me like your Daytona build took the right turn. Had everything gone according to plan, you wouldn't have ended up with this beautiful Speedmaster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Scope Posted February 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Wait, so where is the 'tona? Love the Speedie man! E Like you I have been waiting for about three months for parts............ Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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