Super Franken SUB 16610

[misiekped]

Hi guys <br />I was collecting parts for that project over few months and finally could start to build my grail 16610LN<br />Lets start with dial <br />Gen 16610 <br /><br /><br /><br />Gen 3135 movement <br /><br /><br />Install dial on movement <br /><br /><br /><br />Case from Sean <br /><br />Gen crystal non AR LEC at 6<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Perfect fit<br /><br />Now the tricky part <br />Fitting a Gen hands <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Now all that into the case <br /><br />Checking alignment<br /><br />Rotor go back on movement <br /><br />Fresh gasket <br /> Caseback <br /><br />And final check <br /><br /><br /><br />Note <br />Brand new gen Crown doesn't fit nicely on Sean tube <br />I'm waiting for new tube to finish my grail <br />Sorry forgot to do picture installing the gen insert <br /><br />

[dutchguy2]

Very nice. Can't get any better than this.

[panerai153]

What case did you use? Any idea as to how much you have in the build?  Seems like a lot of these end up costing almost as much as a good used gen.

Very nice build, and one you can be proud of.

[misiekped]

Case is from Sean <br />

[Ephry73]

Looks good. I was going to say not a TC case because of the indent for the holding screws. The cyclops magnification is affected by this. What size gasket and thickness of the crystal? 

[misiekped]

crystal is gen 1.8 and gasket 2.8

[dan_189]

Great setup, I have exactly the same with a genuine 93250 band and bracelet

 

What bracelet are you going to use?

[dan_189]

Very good lugs for a Sean BTW! Did you do any work to it? Genuine bezel or did you use the Sean?

[irolexu]

I have the same watch! Beautiful. My head is entirely gen minus the case great build and I recommend the new ar crystal for future use. Congrats and great build

[thomgung]

i will be following your example in making one.

[ceocorona]

Very nice!

[correctime]

That's how it's done.

Gongrats on a beautiful piece.

Great job !

[rocky4691]

Good morning misiekped,, I was going to ask the same question as Pandora153 about your total cost of this beautiful build. I know it quite expensive with all of the gen parts but you have one of the best looking  custom builds I have seen and you should wear it proudly.

[netniet]

Very nice, this is why i like this forum. These kind of builds are a inspiration.

[fidhle007]

Where are you guys finding these 3135s??

[irolexu]

Where are you guys finding these 3135s??

Old datejusts!

[dan_189]

Does anyone know if the Sean crystal retainer will fit a genuine bezel (not the insert)? Ive already commented on your build but ill do it again... Looking excellent!

[fidhle007]

The sean ring is too small, you need a gen ring.

[Geof3]

That is beautiful and a great job, but like others have mentioned... Where is your price point? Unless you got silly deals on your gen parts, it would seem going this route would put you close to a used gen, cost wise. Am I wrong?

[dan_189]

That is beautiful and a great job, but like others have mentioned... Where is your price point? Unless you got silly deals on your gen parts, it would seem going this route would put you close to a used gen, cost wise. Am I wrong?

 

Its all about the journey... Franken build like this i'd estimate anywhere from 1-2.5k+ off a used gen price

[misiekped]

Just to clarified the cost of the build

Sean case $460

Gen dial $400

Gen hands $120

Gen crown and tube $150

Gen crystal $250

Gen insert $235

TC bracelet $49

Gen movement $900

Gen date disc $100

Total about $2700

Next project I build are the same spec but movement is yuki 3135 and I used ST case with lug holes

[gplracer]

How does the sean case compare with the tc case? Also, what is sean's site. The search feature is not working.

[basketbob951]

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