PLOPROFCOMEX Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 A couple of months ago I was given a genuine Rolex 1570 movement as a gift. I decided after much deliberation, that I wanted to build a really special 1680 Submariner I have been helped by many along the way but there are three guys who need some special praise for their invaluable help. Firstly, I would like to thank my very good friend Steve who donated the Rolex movement and the MBK watch that formed the build and also the gen bracelet and gen end links. Secondly I need to give a really big thanks to Mapman57 who was extremely helpful in many ways. He was a fountain of good and accurate knowledge at pretty much every stage of sourcing parts that were hard to find and made sure I never spent any hard-earned on incorrect or dodgy genuine parts. He provided superb and in depth reference materials and advice and also helped to assemble my gen bracelet out of the two gen bracelets needed to concoct one big enough for me and good enough for a build of this spec. Finally and by no means least - I need to thank JJ aka RolexAddict on RWG. The expertise and ability that RolexAddict brought to the table was superb. He is a super nice guy to deal with. Incredibly professional in his approach, communication and advice. I could write a lot about what JJ had to do to overcome certain difficulties building this watch but I know he intends covering that himself over on RWG so I will add a link to that thread here once it is available and online. Some spec and details that you guys insist on knowing. Movement - Genuine Rolex 1570 movement with hack mechanism and genuine original datewheel. Case and bezel assembly from MBK 1680 sourced direct through Reg (Narikaa - a great dealer and always helpful to the max) Bezel insert WSO with Yuki Acrylic Pearl relumed with aged Tritium effect lume. Crown and tube OEM Rolex parts Case was reshaped and softened by RolexAddict and lugs drilled for gen springbars Dial is NDT and Handset is NDT - All relumed by RolexAddict to a great aged Tritium colour (NDT are great dials - print is immaculate etc but the dial lume colour is simply TOO orange - If you have the budget definitely get an NDT dial but DEFINITELY factor in the price of a relume. Genuine NOS Rolex crystal. Genuine Rolex 93150 Bracelet with clasp code "A" Genuine 593 endlinks. THANKS SO MUCH TO ROLEX ADDICT AND TO MAPMAN57 - A couple of great and helpful guys. Like RolexAddict said to me, and I will not forget this fantastic attitude " Chris, No problems - ONLY SOLUTIONS" Here are some photos of my new beautiful SUPERFRANKEN 1680 SUBMARINER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 Amazing photos and a superb build!!! That is simply gorgeous!! Well done to all of you. That is one hell of a 1680 build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 Wow, a real beauty. Congratulations to you and big ups to the builder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 Nice work , but I would give your dial a light coat of matte varnish to knock down the shininess (especially on the lume). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 Very nice indeed, but i could echo Freddy that the lume looks shiny but i like the watch lots, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLOPROFCOMEX Posted July 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 Thanks - I suspect (hope) that the lume does settle and cure to a more matte finish - Its really quite fresh still and the photos are from a very sunny day. These things are never really "finished" are they I shall wear it for a while and then see - the dial itself is certainly very matte. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 Great group effort. Clearly a lot of love went into that watch. And that is what makes frankens so satisfying. Wear it well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 (edited) It's awesome. It could hardly be any better. Agree on the slight matte finish as a potential update. Maybe a light aging to the case as well ... like one trip around the neighborhood with the case dragging behind the car. But, again, very, very nice. It really, really looks the part. Edited July 12, 2012 by chieftang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLOPROFCOMEX Posted July 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 THE THIRD PIC DOWN IS OF A REP BRACELET - ooops - my mistake - its a gen on the watch though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchguy2 Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 Lovely piece you have got there. Agree on the shiny lume, this could do with some matt varnisch to take of the shine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 Way arent i suppriced? Everything that leavs France/Paris and JJ hands looks and are AMAZING, this man eats and drinks vintage CONGRATES mate!!! And hats off again JJ!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLOPROFCOMEX Posted July 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 It's awesome. It could hardly be any better. Agree on the slight matte finish as a potential update. Maybe a light aging to the case as well ... like one trip around the neighborhood with the case dragging behind the car. But, again, very, very nice. It really, really looks the part. Thanks chief - trust me, it will have all the added "wear" to the case after I have had it on my wrist for about two weeks ! I will be very capable of adding ten years age in 10 days just by being my usual self Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLOPROFCOMEX Posted July 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 Way arent i suppriced? Everything that leavs France/Paris and JJ hands looks and are AMAZING, this man eats and drinks vintage CONGRATES mate!!! And hats off again JJ!!! JJ also drinks Guiness but mostly vintage Guiness I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapman57 Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 THE THIRD PIC DOWN IS OF A REP BRACELET - ooops - my mistake - its a gen on the watch though ha, ha, ha , you plonker Rodney! That third pic is indeed that piece of junk you bought before 'home help' moved in! And the final bracelet looks rather nice considering it was a bag of scrap iron when it arrived! : Its a beauty Chris, congratulations to you and JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonboy Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 Chris, congrats mate that's a damn fine watch you have there. Superb build and kudos to the guys involved with the project. You've had a good few weeks haven't you - in watch terms. Wear it in good health mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mir36 Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 Congratulations! That's an inspiring build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloyd Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 That is nice. Talk about a nice gift. I need friends like that. Congratulations and wear it well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 Congrats on a great piece... Something about red writing on a sub dial... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 very nice build. i would trim those cgs on the outside if it were mine. the date mag also looks huge. how do you like those hands, and how is the tension in the crown stem since the case was made for ETA? fun build, great results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 Sharp photos! Enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rymeister Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 Wow,wow,wow very nice build Chris I'm sure this will become part of your wrist I hate seeing these great builds because it makes me want to get another built Very nice work JJ, another masterpiece built by the master Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchaddict Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Only problem I see is that I want it on my wrist. If you ever sell it let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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