ceocorona Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 I will let the pictures speak... PBdad did a fantastic job on the build. I am still working on some details and will post a full build thread for anyone interested in building this franken. I will say this... this build is not for the faint of heart. Haha. But seriously... I cannot stop wearing this GEM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grifter Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiseguy1481 Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Very beautiful piece my friend.... Just don't let your GF borrow this one and wear it while you are out of town. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceocorona Posted August 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Very beautiful piece my friend.... Just don't let your GF borrow this one and wear it while you are out of town. No kidding... Lets just say I understand why locked watch boxes might have been invented, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Wow!! Nice.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjshin Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Nice:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
van_damme1988 Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clem2192 Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Gorgeous! I'm not usually a fan of gold on watches but this is very nice indeed, congratulations. Wear it well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Beautiful, That 's a great watch, and a really fine job of modding. Why don't you give us a brief synopsis of what you started with, what you did, and a ball park idea of the cost. I thought it was a gen when I saw the first photo!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civic4982 Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 the gold really pops on it! well done! This is a Franken or a Gen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceocorona Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Beautiful, That 's a great watch, and a really fine job of modding. Why don't you give us a brief synopsis of what you started with, what you did, and a ball park idea of the cost. I thought it was a gen when I saw the first photo!! the gold really pops on it! well done! This is a Franken or a Gen? Sorry I've been tied up with work. I wish this was a gen! Lol its just a franken rep unfortunately. I definitely want to post a proper build thread to help others who want to pursue this build. For now I'll share my parts list. In short... a lot. This build is not for the faint of heart. Here is a overview of my build list. TT GMT IIc Build List Parts Required X BP TT GMT IIc X Gen 18k Gold Bezel X Gen Ceramic Gold Insert X Gen Bezel Assembly X Rep Noob TT 18k Clasp X Gen AR Crystal X Gen 18k Gold Crown X TC Tube (Gen tube was used in this build) Labor Required PBDad Superlume (match dial and hands) PBDad Assembly Movement Service Plan, plan, plan... That's key to any great build. And don't forget to set a budget! It's so easy to get out of control and stop the build because you ran out of money or end up with build costs which approach the gen price. My rule is to never exceed 1/3 the cost of a gen on any build. Having that in mind helps me in the planning stages if I see a build get too expensive.. This build ran me about $3K, give or take a few hundred. Not cheap but neither is the actual gen at about $9K on average. Overall very happy with the outcome. It's a work of art sitting in my glass watch box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Don't just put it in a glass case, wear it,wear it,wear it, that's why they put bracelets on them!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceocorona Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 I should have clarified... "It's a work of art sitting in my glass watch box" at night. Haha, those two last words make all the difference! Thanks for the correction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsiadeCuba Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 great build man. i totally abide by the 1/3 rule. anything over that you have to go gen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceocorona Posted September 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 After 1/3 it is a slippery slop down into a deep pit... Once you get past that threshold IMO you almost feel obligated to continue... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civic4982 Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 After 1/3 it is a slippery slop down into a deep pit... Once you get past that threshold IMO you almost feel obligated to continue... I'm too strict. My goals are often 10% and no more. Therefore I tend to only build the uber rare or I build the very basic low end 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceocorona Posted September 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Hey there is nothing wrong with that! I bet my GF would like me to use your budget model vs mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceocorona Posted November 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 I regret selling this piece so much that I've already sourced all the parts to build a new one! This time it'll sit on a gen TT bracelet so no issues with gold plating. Stay tuned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceocorona Posted December 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2013 Just waiting on the base watch and gen ar crystal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live1 Posted December 2, 2013 Report Share Posted December 2, 2013 i want to see alot more pics this build is insane imo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceocorona Posted December 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 it'll be my grail watch… I hate to use that word but its the truth! I'll be using this thread to document the build and results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceocorona Posted December 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Update! Gen TT bracelet fits the BP GMTc case! Just waiting on the AR crystal to arrive then assembly time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cromag Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 With that much into it... It will have to be a keeper. Beauty build though and labor of love. A gen movement is a must for GMT IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceocorona Posted December 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 With that much into it... It will have to be a keeper. Beauty build though and labor of love. A gen movement is a must for GMT IMHO. You'd be surprise how much I have into it. Not as much as many would think. It'll be built for less then my original franken TT . I've nab some GREAT deals on these parts. Many more pictures to follow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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