997 s Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Hi I could be aiming to make a franken AP ROO Can you guys give help.... Who sells the LWO 283 movement ? Does the LWO mov need to get a gen dial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 gen AP ROO parts are becoming increasingly rare. Dials are still available off ebay but good luck with the hands! For the LWO283 movement, you can get the ETA2892 + DD module equivalent off ebay or members here. Daytona1984 is one of the more experienced member here pertaining to such things. Watchmeister is another. PM them for help, they would be able to point you in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zackyh Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 legendkiller do you have any idea for the price? As in approximately how much would the gen parts cost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 legendkiller do you have any idea for the price? As in approximately how much would the gen parts cost Hi Zackyh About $900-1500 for the gen dial, 2892 + DD module maybe about $400-500 or so, hands are rare and I am unsure on costs or availability. You would also need to remachine the case to reposition the crown, and shave the caseback to make it thinner.. I would say that the cost of sourcing parts for the franken plus the works involved would amount to more than $3000 these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Don't buy a movement; buy a donor watch with the movement. <br /><br />Just a word to the wise. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Don't buy a movement; buy a donor watch with the movement. <br /><br />Just a word to the wise. <br /><br />ImageUploadedByTapatalk1363529910.120089.jpg<br /><br />ImageUploadedByTapatalk1363529924.259964.jpg<br /><br /><br /><br />Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ..from the wise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zackyh Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Thanks for the info legendkiller! For 3-4k, I'd rather save a little more and buy a gen SUB, or just get a used AP..idk but I think if frankening for more than 3k isn't worth it, might as well go gen Hi Zackyh About $900-1500 for the gen dial, 2892 + DD module maybe about $400-500 or so, hands are rare and I am unsure on costs or availability. You would also need to remachine the case to reposition the crown, and shave the caseback to make it thinner.. I would say that the cost of sourcing parts for the franken plus the works involved would amount to more than $3000 these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Thanks for the info legendkiller! For 3-4k, I'd rather save a little more and buy a gen SUB, or just get a used AP..idk but I think if frankening for more than 3k isn't worth it, might as well go gen well its different strokes for different folks I guess.. but yeah thats the estimated cost of an AP franken, and honestly, a franken like this is "real" enough to pass off as the real item most of the times, barring some very minute details... A used AP of the same model would likely cost 2.5-3 times more I guess, so its a matter of how much some folks want the looks and close to gen feel of the watch on their wrists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 A $3.5k franken of an Ap Offshore (currently $27,500 new and $14k or so used) is no different than a $1300 franken of a $4k sub. The numbers are just bigger. And of course I should add that an AP Offshore is a baller watch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esavy Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Someone say Franken ROO? :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Someone say Franken ROO? :) Wow it looks just like mine. I think you even got the same strap!! Does it have the silver stitching? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esavy Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Hahaha it's your twin Cheif! Waiting for my incoming Gen black Hornback to arrive for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptTripps Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Can anyone PM me with a recommendation on someone state-side that can assist with making a Franken-Roo for me? Specifically the milling and such. I've got the movement, gen-dial, and donor watch. Domi isn't doing watches outside the EU right now. Zigmeister is laying-low...which tells me he's REAM busy. (And I'm a noob, so that never bodes well when I try to get in line.) Sorry to dig up an old topic, but I thought it might be appropriate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirt Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 A $3.5k franken of an Ap Offshore (currently $27,500 new and $14k or so used) is no different than a $1300 franken of a $4k sub. The numbers are just bigger. And of course I should add that an AP Offshore is a baller watch. Could not have been said any better! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frostys31 Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 Can anyone PM me with a recommendation on someone state-side that can assist with making a Franken-Roo for me? Specifically the milling and such. I've got the movement, gen-dial, and donor watch. Domi isn't doing watches outside the EU right now. Zigmeister is laying-low...which tells me he's REAM busy. (And I'm a noob, so that never bodes well when I try to get in line.) Sorry to dig up an old topic, but I thought it might be appropriate. Was going to ask the same question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgematic1 Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 I might sell 2 of my gen dials, still comtemplating about it though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptTripps Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 I'm throwing in the towel (temporarily) on a FR build. I've got all the pieces/parts, but nobody that can build it for me.<br /><br />Turned my efforts to working with a few members that have a FR to possibly buy one of theirs. More expensive by quite a bit, but less time/effort as well.<br /><br />I may play down the road, but for now, I'll take a shortcut ... through my wallet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 Mr. Doug please waste no time in posting pics of your new baby!<br /><br /><br />Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loupeso Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 Doug I also quit trying to find someone . I gave up a chance to get a nice franken but did not want to take a risk with no INS and full liability of customs . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovewatch Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 Looking for the lug screws, anyone want to sell them to me from their donor which is laying around. I will send them back after may 4th as they are being sent to me from china Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptTripps Posted April 27, 2013 Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 Mine is sitting like this for a bit. Face on the movement...in a box that's in a drawer. Few of things I need before I move forward. 1: I'm still hunting the right Gen hands. 2: I'd like to get the new date-wheel installed before I go any further with it. 3: I've got a white Tacky on the way, so that'll need to arrive too. I'm buying a Gen Panda to hold me off, so I can take my time with this build. (Am I going to WANT to finish it...that remains to be seen!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovin Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 Well, if you do have any joy with the hands I'd be very happy to join forces! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtanak Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 Hey mr Doug.. Which Roo r u planning to build with that dial? My white dial says hi! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Built back in the day when men were men and more importantly, parts were available. Dial, hands, gaskets, crown, pushers, etc. And it is still going back one more time for Edge's fabulous datewheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptTripps Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 I was just looking at everything tonight.The hands are a hold-up, but I've heard that there are a couple of gears that I need too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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