redwatch Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Some of you may recall my white dial Franken Rolex DateJust that I bought from Wheaton26 about 2 years ago. Financial constraints forced me to sell it off and it was purchased by Sweatdogg. He in turn sold it to Topoky and I unfortunately missed the sale. I must admit I have greatly missed this watch and have mentioned it several times in various threads. Well fate conspired and last week Topoky contacted me to inform me that he was probably going to be selling the watch. Now, I really didn't have the extra funds for this, but I couldn't pass up another opportunity to buy it back. After some creative accounting, I managed to get together the money and paid for the watch. Well today it has arrived home and I couldn't be happier!!!! For those of you who haven't seen this one before, here is a list of the parts: Gen Dial Gen Date Wheel Gen Case & Caseback Gen Crown & Tube Gen Gucci ETA 2892 Movement Gen Jubiliee Bracelet Gen Bezel Clarks Crystal Rep Hands Watch was assembled by stilty. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 A stunner (& permanent classic) for sure, Red. This is 1 of those must-have pieces that every serious collector needs. At some point, you ought to consider swapping the ETA out for a gen movement. If you ever let this 1 go again, you are certifiably nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 A stunner (& permanent classic) for sure, Red. This is 1 of those must-have pieces that every serious collector needs. At some point, you ought to consider swapping the ETA out for a gen movement. If you ever let this 1 go again, you are certifiably nuts. +1 about the gen movement and selling it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utheman Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 This is by far, my favorite Datejust configuration. +1 to all Freddy said, especially the nuts part. Congrats S! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 A beautiful piece, and a fantastic re-acquisition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer80 Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Great looking datejust! Glad to hear of your good fortune! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Absolutely beautiful. Hold on to this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Man guys, it's a Gucci eta movement! And a 2892 to boot- that's as good as the 3135 according to John Holbrook! The only thing that would make it better is a white gold fluted bezel- those engine turned bezels just don't do much for me. Look at this fluted bezel on my $62 silix special But hey red, it's a beautiful watch, wear it in good health Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Glad you got it back. it is a classic and a nice pedigree of parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w0lf Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Very cool, nothing like a reunion with an old toy you've been missing for a long time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted May 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Man guys, it's a Gucci eta movement! And a 2892 to boot- that's as good as the 3135 according to John Holbrook! The only thing that would make it better is a white gold fluted bezel Totally agree. Tricky part is finding one and finding one for a decent price!! Thanks for the compliments guys! Very happy camper here!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackR Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 beautious, S!...wear it well... not familiar with the gucci eta movement thang?...what's the story on this?...(I should search - yes, this i know)... btw - if you need to offset the cost of this one, keep me in mind should that new silver dial B franken you scored bores you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrari1 Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 wow, this is almost a gen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Congrats S! Nice piece indeed. I have to say I do prefer your bezel than the fluted though. A keeper...but you can always contact me if you sell again I will tell you NO NO NO! Keep IT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6now Posted May 5, 2012 Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 I didn't like the Datejust just because of its size. But man, it is growing on me. This one is truly amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted May 5, 2012 Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 I remember this watch/Wheaton and when it was for sale! Really a nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKE32500 Posted May 5, 2012 Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 Could you please explain how to fix a gen dial with an ETA ? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooky driver Posted May 5, 2012 Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 and for goodness sake do not sell it again!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted May 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Could you please explain how to fix a gen dial with an ETA ? thanks Basic version: cut off dial feet. Fix to movement with sticky dial dots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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