sam1977 Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 I found this Forum a few months back, and have really enjoyed reading, and leaning many things about so many different watches. I have been an avid collector, and dealer of Gen watches for years, but I have learned more in the last few months on this forum than the last 2 years dealing with Gens. I have also met a few friends along the way. My quest for a Franken DSSD started this summer when I ran across Blue Rocket's PB Franken DSSD Thread. I had no idea who Pbdad was at that time, but I knew I would be sending a watch to him to receive the Gen Bezel Assembly & Dial makeover. A few days after reading about Blue Rocket's watch, I ran across a BK DSSD in the sales section here on this forum. I didnt even haggle over the price, I just bought it as fast as I could. I had seen a few pop up that were literally "gone in 60 seconds" so I knew I had to act fast! I sent the watch to PB in October with the intentions of having him work on the AR, Dial, Movement, and WR while I was sourcing a Gen Bezel Assembly. In early November I found a Gen Bezel Assembly, and sent it overnight to PB. The rest is history... I am in the process of sourcing a Gen Bracelet and Clasp for the watch. IMO, this watch deserves so much more than the Rep Bracelet. Construction-wise its fine, but it has many tells - Cornette on the clasp, Link Screws, SEL Fitment, etc. In the mean time, I purchased a black Rubber B Strap. I have grown to love Rubber Straps on my AP's, and Pam's so I figured, Why not on a Rolex? The fit and feel are amazing, and it looks pretty good too! Thanks for reading, now on to the pics! Gen DSSD I recently Sold (For Comparison) Back to the Franken: Amazing Gen-LIke Lume - Look how well he matches the color of the Gen Pearl Lume! Thanks for Looking! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dssdnut Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Stunning watch, I have been looking for a gen bracelet all my life but have never found one I've had bk s dssd and bp dssds, I bloody love these watches Yours looks amazing with gen bezel please keep me In mind if you ever wish to sell it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Looks great mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchlover2901 Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 sorry for the noobquestion but who is PBDAD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam1977 Posted December 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 PB is a Watch Modder. he is CONUS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Nice work! Now all you need is a nice gen crystal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam1977 Posted December 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Why would I need a Gen Crystal? This one looks great imo. You think different? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceocorona Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Why would I need a Gen Crystal? This one looks great imo. You think different? Clarity is improved from the rep crystal. Not a huge deal, like the cherry on top. Have you tried to source a newer noob clasp? Ryan from intime or another TD may be able to source something nice for a fair price until you can source the gen clasp. Again, great watch. Nothing beats the gen bezels! Wear it in good health Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indywatchguy Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 Nice piece Sam! I own the same one. Where did you source the bezel assembly and cost?? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam1977 Posted December 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 Thanks! Got the bezel from a jeweler who builds custom diamond bezels on watches. He made a diamond bezel for a dssd and happened to have the original bezel assembly still. Cost for the bezel, install, plus other work done to the watch was roughly $1250.00 Plus I paid 700 for the watch and gen dssd box set with booklets. So I am roughly 2k in at this point. Not bad considering no one will ever be able to tell it's a rep. Plus with a sw200 movement this watch should last forever, and be serviceable should it ever stop working. Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live1 Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 problem is the cg on the noob ddsd .dont look like gen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam1977 Posted December 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 Noob Gen Nood Gen Noob Gen Pretty close I think.. Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceocorona Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 Thanks for the additional pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live1 Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 nice pics and lovely watch but the cg are not good shape compared to gen.even the bp dssd cg look more gen like imo.but nonetheless still amazing build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam1977 Posted December 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 My eyes must not be as sharp man. Lol I think they are very close. Maybe if you have a gen right next to the noob.... Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam1977 Posted December 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 Tried to capture a similar angle to the last gen pic above. Again so close I wouldn't consider it a tell. Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam1977 Posted December 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 One more.. Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live1 Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 im obsessed with cg on dssd subs and sd.so i notice things mote than others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam1977 Posted December 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 im obsessed with cg on dssd subs and sd.so i notice things mote than others I know you do. I have seen some of your posts regarding the crown gards on a v2 noob sub. It's not a bad thing, our hobby needs guys with eagle eyes and X ray vision like you! Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live1 Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 cheers man and anyway nobody else would notice the difference tbh .its still a really good build and you can give it to me i need a dssd lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam1977 Posted December 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 cheers man and anyway nobody else would notice the difference tbh .its still a really good build and you can give it to me i need a dssd lol I am a chronic flipper, but this one may be my cure... Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live1 Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 i would definitely keep it man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 Maybe the crown guards can be shaped. Not so long ago you HAD to shape crown guards on all the subs to have it looking remotely right yet I have not yet seen someone shape crown guards on a DSSD or BP/NOOB sub. I wonder why this is? are they not shapeable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live1 Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 (edited) i want someone to shorten the bp cg but not sure who can do it Edited December 15, 2013 by live1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astonjenks Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 Simple answer, get the lugs removed like the Baron DSSD I just bought from Legend that BP created! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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