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Franken 1500 help


junior bonner

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Hello guys, I'm trying to build my franken 15000

At this moment I have gen 15000 CASe with glass, bezel, tube and crown; Sea Gull movement.. (Eta 2824 clone mov.) and gen dial.

 

I don't know wich date wheel I have to buy and where.

I think I need movement ring... wich and where??"?"?

 

Can someone help me please?

 

Thanks in advance

 

JB

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I used a 2846-2 movement with a Rafflestime #2 ring. I modified the ring so its OD fit in the case properly and supported the dial. As for the DWO, I had a (beat up) open 6/9 that worked fine. Not sure of the source, though.

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thanks mate... your franken is really amazing!!! congrats!!!!

Where you can find DWO?

 

cheers

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If you have a 15000 case which originally had a 3035 movt. in it, I think a 2836-2 (or the lower beat 2846-2) would work better than the 2824-2. I think the rafflestime #2 ring will still do the trick. The DWO with open 6s and 9s will be the biggest challenge. If I couldn't find one, I'd go with the BK or TC overlay and wouldn't look back.

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The issue with the real datewheels is that they are a little thick, but I think that they can be made to work. People sometimes sand the existing DW to make it thinner. Also, a little more space between the DWs and the underside of the dial can help. Maybe some dial dots. Of course, this is where I go to my watchmaker and let him takeover!

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