ck5533 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 (edited) Personally I don't like datejust,and the only option for me is sub or sea-dweller! To build a franken watch, a correct case(15xxx or 16xxx, not 16610 though) is a must. Most of the dealers carry either older or modern models of subs. Nothing in between really unless you prepare to go with expensive one from NDT, Yuki or Phong. Perhaps send to our modder to mod! Searching is continuing but stressful.................. Thanks for reading. ck Edited February 28, 2012 by ck5533 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 I had also a 3035 from a datejust. My plan was to build a nice 16800/0, but phong was asking 1600$ with custom serial and delivery to germany. Absolutely crazy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ck5533 Posted February 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 My plan was to build a nice 16800/0, but phong was asking 1600$ with custom serial and delivery to germany. Absolutely crazy... insane really. cost us arm & legs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 You have no big choices, everything has lugholes powered by the 3035. Try to sell it and buy a 3135 - and all doors are opened... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 With a 3035 movement, I'd think it would be fairly easy to build a matte dial 16800. I'd use my Euromariner case with lugholes, but you could also drill lugholes in a WM9 case, or a TW Best case. These all have gen-like bezel assemblies which are nice. 4-5 years ago I built a 16800 w/ a noobmariner case- it's been a great WR beater, but alas, the 2834-2 eta needs to be serviced. Noobmariner on the right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ck5533 Posted February 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 at one point, I was thinking to use Sean's 16610 to mod, but wasn't sure whether it fits 3035 or just 3135 only. Then you have to find dial, hands set, bracelet to match. Engraving inside the caseback has funny numbers start with 2xxx, is this similar to gen?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w.genzo Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 (edited) As we told you before.. Etaswiss will NOT fit a 3035. Use WM9 older version any good rep that fits a ETA 2836-2, which are also cheaper Edited February 28, 2012 by w.genzo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fidhle007 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 From what I can tell, Seans case will only take a 3135. If I had one (and I nearly did, twice) I would get a sterile sub case designed for the 3035, buy a dial from ND Trading and call it a day. For $2000 you have one badass franken, who cares if it's engraved or not? How is it different from having a gen who's case got destroyed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ck5533 Posted February 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 As we told you before.. Etaswiss will NOT fit a 3035. Use WM9 older version any good rep that fits a ETA 2836-2, which are also cheaper This is replied from Sean........... HI CK, My Sub case set 16610 only can fit ca.3135 or 3035 movement, not eta movement. this case set sell for three till now, never have movement fit problem. Regards Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Transitional subs and datejusts are not really my cup of tea either. I say sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flex Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 why borther..the cost is going to be as high as the gen.. i would pass. the only Rollie builds worth considering are the vintage Daytona or 15X0 powered SD/Sub in my opinion.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 why borther..the cost is going to be as high as the gen.. i would pass. the only Rollie builds worth considering are the vintage Daytona or 15X0 powered SD/Sub in my opinion.. I agree. Only builds putting a gen movement is to match a gen watch selling over $10k. (Daytona, DRSD, Red Sub, Comex, Milsub, 1655) After that, it's just too close in price. My 2 cents, at least. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automatico Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Always remember that a case made for a 3135 will not accept a 3035 and a case made for a 3035 will not accept a 3135. If you buy: "My Sub case set 16610 only can fit ca.3135 or 3035 movement, not eta movement." ...it will fit either the 3035 or 3135 unless there are two different cases available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Here's a scenario WM9 V1.5 case from Precious Time- $375-400, sell off the dial and movement JMB to drill lugholes, $50, Omega can do this also 16800 matte dial from Yuki $178 Relume by PBdad- $100 Hands by Clark- $20 Gen crown and aftermarket tube- $100 93150 Bracelet and 593 end pieces- $200-500 This could run you as little as $1000 plus the cost of the movement- maybe $1500 for the movement- so around $2500 possibly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Here's a scenario WM9 V1.5 case from Precious Time- $375-400, sell off the dial and movement JMB to drill lugholes, $50, Omega can do this also 16800 matte dial from Yuki $178 Relume by PBdad- $100 Hands by Clark- $20 Gen crown and aftermarket tube- $100 93150 Bracelet and 593 end pieces- $200-500 This could run you as little as $1000 plus the cost of the movement- maybe $1500 for the movement- so around $2500 possibly Good scenario which will run you close to 50% of a gen. $2,500 is nothing to sneeze at especially when you consider you could built a 2nd franken from the savings. It reminds me of an earlier thread which attempted to define what qualified as a franken. I think once you have a gen movement in there, crystal, crown, insert, clasp... It's pretty damn near franken. I don't include the dial because of the prohibitive costs of sourcing some dials like a PN Daytona, Comex, Milsub or Double Red. I know in many cases the dial is key but just too damn expensive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fidhle007 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 I think once you have a gen movement you're closer to gen then franken. If it's a gen movement and rep everything else though, I fail to see the point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ck5533 Posted February 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Here's a scenario WM9 V1.5 case from Precious Time- $375-400, sell off the dial and movement JMB to drill lugholes, $50, Omega can do this also 16800 matte dial from Yuki $178 Relume by PBdad- $100 Hands by Clark- $20 Gen crown and aftermarket tube- $100 93150 Bracelet and 593 end pieces- $200-500 This could run you as little as $1000 plus the cost of the movement- maybe $1500 for the movement- so around $2500 possibly Very good scenario indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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