polexpete Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 nice specimens guys ... here's my 1680 Red. All except dial (NDT) and midcase (Yuki) Cheers P. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanadium Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 My Sub Homage - Invicta 8926OB Pro Diver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 You guys can quit posting I already won this!! Everything is gen minus case and bracelet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinguru Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Can I play? Mbw 1680Gen crystalGen crownGen insertSwiss eta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiseguy1481 Posted May 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Hey guys... great pictures and feedback. I want to add one more of mine as I just bought this last week (still waiting for it in the mail): - cartel case, CG's done, thinned, shaved, brushed and polished - cartel dial and hands with nice lume - gen ETA 2842 slowbeat, runs great - silver datewheel with open 3,6,9... - Phong bezel assambly - gen 93150 bracelet, clasp good condition - 580 aftermarket endlinks - gen springbars - GEN crystal - GEN insert - gen crown/tube - water resistant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Nice Franken watches guys! Specs: rolex 6538 1958 Phong mid case and case back Gen service replacement bezel aged by me Gen fat font insert Gen 8mm crown Gen 1030 movement Gen t-17 sexy plexi Gen 7206 rivet band Ivan dial Michael Young aged gilt hands with matching lume 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavidoc Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 All are great specimens and for those who are current owners, I think the criteria should be greater then just who has the most gen parts. An extra element that will really decide who of our current Franken Gen owners are the true winner should be: 1. You currently own the watch 2. The rarity of the components used to build the watch. IMO, someone who builds a 16610 with all gen parts minus a case and bracelet (while still having a fantastic sub) would loose to someone who builds a 1680 with all gen parts minus a case and bracelet. That same 1680 build would loose to a 1680 build with a gen 93150 which would loose to one with a 9315 which would loose to one with a 7206 etc. That is a true way to judge who has the best franken sub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sardonix Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 My 1680 not Super Franken but one of my nicest reps. Older recipe Eurotimez' MBW 5513 case set Clark's Cyclope 127 Wholesaleoutlet990's 703 tube Gen 703 crown PoorMansWatchforum's insert Yukiwatch's pearl Wholesaleoutlet990's 580 endlinks Eurotimez' MBW hollow mid-links bracelet 93150 Eurotimez' MBW white 1680 dial Yukiwatch's ETA mercedes hands Yukiwatch'si 2mm springbars ETA gen 2846 21.6K Eurotimez' flat 3 open 6 overlay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhorn Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Many excellent pieces here ... congrats to all on your builds. Having said that, I think Ubi's LV build he just posted may be the winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 Definitely not the best as people have gen dials and even gen movements in theirs... but still pretty good. I love it to bits.WM9 v2 with v1 SELs. Gen insert & "custom" BK crown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 All stunning frankens. I am in awe by the number of great looking subs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 nice specimens guys ... here's my 1680 Red. All except dial (NDT) and midcase (Yuki) {style_image_url}/attachicon.gif IMG_0221.jpg Cheers P. That's really sharp. Maybe just tad but of case work would make it even better. But, still, very nice! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 Nice Franken watches guys! Specs: rolex 6538 1958 Phong mid case and case back Gen service replacement bezel aged by me Gen fat font insert Gen 8mm crown Gen 1030 movement Gen t-17 sexy plexi Gen 7206 rivet band Ivan dial Michael Young aged gilt hands with matching lume Fabulous Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erict719 Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 wm9 v3 Tc dial & hands Tc v3 bracelet & clasp Bk date wheel gen crown Gen insert Gen crsytal gen bezel assembly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 My interest in Rolex comes and goes. Right now it's at a down trend, so I only have these two as far as Subs go. COMEX 5514 non-logo: -Genuine Rolex 1520, serviced and overhauled by The Zigmeister. -Genuine Rolex 5513 dial; original and untouched. -Genuine Rolex 5513 Submariner Lumi hands, relumed in a vintage tone by The Zigmeister. -Genuine 25-19 crystal. -Genuine fat font tritium insert. -Genuine bezel. -Genuine 703 crown (waiting to be installed). -Genuine 7030 tube (waiting to be installed). -Phong case -Genuine 2mm rolex springbars. 16610LV Put this one together as a casual activities piece; unfortunately, 1940's era Patek are not waterproof, so I needed something that could survive some fun with the kids. The PP serves office duty and the LV serves Summer beater. The 5514 above also gets it's fair share of under water duty, but the more resilient sapphire crystal works better as a beater. -TC case -Genuine 16610 ‘Maxi’ dial -Genuine 16610 ‘Maxi’ hands -Genuine 16610LV insert -Genuine Rolex caliber 3135 -Genuine 704 crown/tube -Genuine 295C (older style w/o laser etch @ 6:00) -Exhibition caseback 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 Game over. Ubi wins. I was never a fan of LV but yours and Watcher's examples have made me reconsider. That COMEX is a killer too... crown guards look PERFECT. And the old no-dates are MUCH nicer and smoother to my eye than 1680. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernsurfer Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 My interest in Rolex comes and goes. Right now it's at a down trend, so I only have these two as far as Subs go. COMEX 5514 non-logo: -Genuine Rolex 1520, serviced and overhauled by The Zigmeister. -Genuine Rolex 5513 dial; original and untouched. -Genuine Rolex 5513 Submariner Lumi hands, relumed in a vintage tone by The Zigmeister. -Genuine 25-19 crystal. -Genuine fat font tritium insert. -Genuine bezel. -Genuine 703 crown (waiting to be installed). -Genuine 7030 tube (waiting to be installed). -Phong case -Genuine 2mm rolex springbars. 16610LV Put this one together as a casual activities piece; unfortunately, 1940's era Patek are not waterproof, so I needed something that could survive some fun with the kids. The PP serves office duty and the LV serves Summer beater. The 5514 above also gets it's fair share of under water duty, but the more resilient sapphire crystal works better as a beater. -TC case -Genuine 16610 ‘Maxi’ dial -Genuine 16610 ‘Maxi’ hands -Genuine 16610LV insert -Genuine Rolex caliber 3135 -Genuine 704 crown/tube -Genuine 295C (older style w/o laser etch @ 6:00) -Exhibition caseback 2 Stunning Examples! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gplracer Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 Not only do you have the best looking subs Ubi you have some of the best photos too. What tips do you have for taking photos? I use a Canon 50d. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 Ubi wins for sure, trying to find pics of my lv Franken but it only had a yuki3135. You can't been gen!!Also that Comex is simply the best watch ever on this site!! N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Thank you, gents; kind words appreciated as always. Though if I may say... I think the best Sub for anyone is the one that makes them happy, despite whether the details are close/correct or not. If the watch on your wrist makes you smile... Then that is really all that matters in the end, right? No doubt about it, there are a lot of great watches held by forum members... Lots of excellent pieces! 5 years ago, the rep world would be chomping at the bit to have the quality and accuracy of the watches we have today; we've come a long way in a short time... gpl- I'm using a 6 year old Rebel EOS w/ 55mm macro lens. There's nothing really tremendous or great about the camera, but I've found that lighting is everything. For my pics, I shoot with natural light only... I use a northern facing window which is comprised of glass blocks, so that helps diffuse the light a bit. I split my time working at the office and working from home, so oft times between conferrence calls I'll try and grab some quick pics when I can (but am finding that I rarely get the opportunity anymore). Hence you see a lot of recycled images from me these days For grins, and even though I no longer have them, I thought these were a lot of fun as well... Old 9411: -Gen dial -Gen hands -ETA 2783 -Gen 25-125 -Gen 24-703 -Gen 24-7030 -MBW case -Gen insert -78360 w/ 93150 clasp and 580 ends This one was kind of a Sub... -Genuine 1665 white font dial -Genuine 1570 hands -Genuine caliber 1570 -Genuine 25-39 -Genuine 24-702 -Genuine 24-7020 -Genuine lumi insert -Phong 1665 case -Genuine 23-12200 spring bars -Genuine 93150 bracelet w/580 ends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ylfig Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Ubi.....stunning pieces and stunning photography. You´ve started a fad as well. Now the whole community wants a LV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siesta181 Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Vintage Sub.... Sent from my GT-I9305 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Ubi, if you ever decide to sell either, give me a heads up! Just not too soon as my budget is gone for now!Vintage Sub.... Sent from my GT-I9305 using Tapatalk 2 Nice and stealth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 This one was a favorite of mine until I sold it. Franken because of its construction. More of a 16800 hybrid really. Gen crown and tube Gen insert/pearl TC bracelet, Dial and hands as well as the V2 DWO Gen 2836-2 ST3035 case and bezel, with gen spring bars, etc... Now, this 16610 is a true franken in every way Gen dial Gen SL hands Gen dimpled crown and gen tube Gen insert and SL pearl Now gen no LEC crystal Gen spring bars Y3135 serviced movement Gen 93150 clasp with very, very accurate flat 3 93150 bracelet(still searching for the elusive 501B end links) I modified a pair of WSO 501 end links. Took a few hours to get them to look and fit right. Still, POS and the customer service sucks. But it is what I have for now ST 3135 case and bezel assembly. The case has been softened since the pic was taken and repolished after a nice salt water dive sessions to give it that worn everyday look. Of the two, the 16800 felt better, but such is life. E 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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