grifter Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 This took over a year to complete. Most of the time was spent looking for parts and suprisingly the hardest part to find was a rep one, a BKTW bezel assembly. Huge thanks go to someone I proudly call my friend, pbdad! He ranked this build as one of his top 5 hardest ones to complete. Mostly due to the gen dial and CHS movement and the dwo. His ingenuity and creativity along with his skills to mod made it work. He is the best of the best in my book. Also thanks to sneed12 and BK for answering my emails and questions over this last year! You guys pioneered using explorer cases for gmt builds with gen construction. I'll post more details of the build once I get her back but I'm pretty excited and wanted to share the pics pbdad sent me of the finished product. Thanks for looking! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilseam Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Stunning! Looks gen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 That is mighty, mighty nice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero_Dave Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 WOW! That's a Beauty for sure. I have a 16710 I'm working on now myself. Hopefully it will look as good when I'm done with it. Dave... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Well done! My 16710 was done using BK's tutorial , and I love that watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Nice, wear it well. If you want a gen Coke insert with patina for that beauty, I can help you out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grifter Posted August 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 thanks for the kind words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Beauty ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsiadeCuba Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 wow that makes me want to recreate my 16710. great build especially with the jubilee bracelet. please post the receipe for this bad boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grifter Posted August 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 - Gen construction Explorer II case sourced by Sead - CHS swiss mov't &hands - Gen 16700 dial - BKTW bezel assembly - Gen tube with rep crown (for now.. gen crown was busted.. anyone have a 6mm for sale?) - Gen 16700 pepsi insert - Riyi's Rolex branded jubilee bracelet - MBW round 3 open 6&9 dwo - Gen 25-295 c without the LEC I think that's about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grifter Posted August 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 Took some pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Absolutely knocked that one out of the park grifter!! The only thing missing.... is my wrist under it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsiadeCuba Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Do you mind If I ask what the ballpark figure you spent on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Very nice! Looks really good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grifter Posted August 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 ballpark figure +- watch case including mov't $300 BKTW bezel assembly $40 Gen dial $150 Gen tube and crown (crown was broken) $80 Gen insert $125 Gen Crystal $90 Riyi002 Jubilee bracelet $25 Plus pbdad's fees. I think that's about it on this build. Lucked out on some parts, like the crystal from a member here on rwg and the insert which I lowballed a seller on VRM and he actually accepted. The dial is not perfect but pbdad cleaned it up really good and now I can only see one flaw at certain angles with the right amount of light. Just picked up 2 more 6mm crowns from VRM for $55 and waiting for them to arrive. One is for another build... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tictoc21 Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Really great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue. Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Great build Grifter! Wear it as often as you can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grifter Posted August 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Thanks for all the kind words! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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