its_urabus Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Thanks! I wonder if the guys over at TRF can call this one out They would call you (and me with my sean build too) out on the bracelet. Our end links and clasp aren't as good as our cases. Maybe the next version from TC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted September 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 I'll just put it on a NATO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
its_urabus Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Case is marked 16610 not 16610t. Someone there would catch it. Now put it on a rubber b strap with gen clasp and you could fool anyone Since you have an all gen head minus the case You could have the serials removed and say it was an aftermarket replacement case. Or just wear it for the amazing piece it is and smile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted September 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 There's only a few "mods" I could think of doing and that's removing the case engravings and having them redone professionally and maybe switch over to the AR cyclops cause I have noticed the glare can be real annoying in certain lighting. Other then those things mentioned I absolutely love the watch and it keeps perfect time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Where did you source the gen retaining ring from? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted September 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 I got the retaining ring on eBay. Won a no reserve at 22.50 pure luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Very nice iRolexu, Great list of parts, it came out killer! Did Matt service the movement himself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted September 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 No it was serviced in a previous watch. He only assembled the watch. All I need to do is have a proper WR test done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcpark87 Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Looks gen to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 More pictures will be great. Full list of parts. The watch looks awesome brother. Enjoy it and wear it well. E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted September 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Parts: Gen 3135 serviced Gen 16610 luminova dial Gen crystal with LEC Gen hands Gen crown and tube Gen retaining ring Gen bezel (small ding at 30 ) Gen insert SEAN'S 16610 case TC V3 bracelet with 2MM spring bars Oh and gen smile I get when I check the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 was this more economic than buying a pre owned early 2000s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Impressive list of parts. The bill has to be large. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted September 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 I could have bought an early 2000s but heres my issue with that. 1st it would not have been as fun as collecting the parts and building it. 2 it would have been a holes case which I did not want. I did manage to keep this within a reasonable budget. I bought a gen datejust for 2000.00 dollars then I dropped the movement and sold the DJ parts for 1000.00 so I am only 1000 for the movement. but heres an overview of the price Case,crown, and tube: 420.00 movement: 1000.00 dial: 400.00 hands: 150.00 xstal: 250.00 bezel: 300.00 gen retaining ring: 22.00 NOS insert: 150.00 TC bracelet: 30.00 TOTAL: $2722.00 for a practically brand new mostly gen watch...not bad if I say so myself! and I sold my TW best to recoupe some money so its more like I spent 2000.00 now who can argue with that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted September 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 If any one is interested in making a superfranken and saving money doing it they need to holler at me cause I know how to cut corners and utilize my resources very efficiently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 I could have bought an early 2000s but heres my issue with that. 1st it would not have been as fun as collecting the parts and building it. 2 it would have been a holes case which I did not want. I did manage to keep this within a reasonable budget. I bought a gen datejust for 2000.00 dollars then I dropped the movement and sold the DJ parts for 1000.00 so I am only 1000 for the movement. but heres an overview of the price Case,crown, and tube: 420.00 movement: 1000.00 dial: 400.00 hands: 150.00 xstal: 250.00 bezel: 300.00 gen retaining ring: 22.00 NOS insert: 150.00 TC bracelet: 30.00 TOTAL: $2722.00 for a practically brand new mostly gen watch...not bad if I say so myself! and I sold my TW best to recoupe some money so its more like I spent 2000.00 now who can argue with that I see it like restoring a classic car. You can buy a completed project for X amount, or spend just as much and sourcing parts yourself. In the end is all about the hunt for me. Looks good IRU. If I can sell some watches and parts I will hit you up for an insert or two. E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted September 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 let me know bud I have a lot more inserts then I have listed I also have a bag full of "trashed" inserts with fading, patina, construction damages, you name it! I kind of want to build me a really grungy 16800 project watch with bashed up parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Man oh man. I really need a pair of oxidized pearls for the 666 WG dial and the 16800 one to match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted September 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 I can source them for you PM me and i'll go digging around my neck of the woods. If your just after pearls I have to send it on the insert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Daytona1984 Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 thats's a great franken!!! Wear it well :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Hey iRolexU did you use a genuine tube?? I just got my watch back from being assembled and regulated and told my genuine tube did fit??? Although I have a sneaking suspicion that the watch smith couldnt get the tube out and gave up!!?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Also did you have an issue with your bezel turning?? Mine stuck and wont turn grrrr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Bezel sorted missing the tension spring... grrr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 I just saw this post. I was going to mention the tension spring. It is there for a reason. To move the bezel around simply rotate it counter clockwise. To lock it in press it down. You should be good. E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fidhle007 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Looks amazing, nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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