misiekped Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 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 /> 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchguy2 Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 Very nice. Can't get any better than this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misiekped Posted April 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 Case is from Sean <br /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misiekped Posted April 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 crystal is gen 1.8 and gasket 2.8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Great setup, I have exactly the same with a genuine 93250 band and bracelet What bracelet are you going to use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Very good lugs for a Sean BTW! Did you do any work to it? Genuine bezel or did you use the Sean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomgung Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 i will be following your example in making one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceocorona Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
correctime Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 That's how it's done. Gongrats on a beautiful piece. Great job ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky4691 Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netniet Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Very nice, this is why i like this forum. These kind of builds are a inspiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fidhle007 Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Where are you guys finding these 3135s?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Where are you guys finding these 3135s?? Old datejusts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fidhle007 Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 The sean ring is too small, you need a gen ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geof3 Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misiekped Posted June 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 Just to clarified the cost of the build Sean case $460Gen dial $400Gen hands $120Gen crown and tube $150Gen crystal $250Gen insert $235TC bracelet $49Gen movement $900Gen date disc $100Total about $2700Next project I build are the same spec but movement is yuki 3135 and I used ST case with lug holes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gplracer Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 How does the sean case compare with the tc case? Also, what is sean's site. The search feature is not working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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