netniet Posted January 19, 2014 Report Posted January 19, 2014 I am almost finished building my first Franken Sub. It took me a while to source the parts, but when I finally had them, I started building. The first challenge was to fit the crystal and retainer ring on the case. I had bought a crystal press with nylon cups, but this turned out not a good choice. When I tried to press the retaining down, I could not press it down flat, and one side was not pressed on the case, there was still a few millimeters of space. I finally could fix this, but this left some small marks on the case, near the retaining ring, and on the bottom of the midcase. But when the bezel, and caseback are, installed they will hopefully not be visible anymore. Next step was fitting the gen dial and gen hands on the Yuki, which went really smooth. And after this I wanted to fit the movement in the case. Here came another mistake, I removed the stem and plastic crown to cut the stem to the correct length without setting the it first to the 'Set time' position. When i placed the movement in the case, and put the stem back in, I could not pull it out to set the date or time, and I could turn it left or right without any resistance, its running freely. The stem went out of sliding yoke, I didn' t knew that every time you pulling out or pushing in the stem you have to do that on time changing position and press the releasing pin. With some really good guidance by Misiekped I was able to resolve this issue. This turned out to be very intersting, I had never worked on a movement before, and this was a great learning experience. Finally I placed the movement in the case, and secured it. I closed the case by adding the caseback, and now I am waiting for my new insert to arrive, so I really can finish this build, and wear it with pride. The parts used: Sean midcase (brand new, never used) TC caseback Gen bezel assembly (complete) Gen bnib crystal Gen crown and tube Gen dial and hands (perfect condition) Yuki 3135 (serviced by Misiekped) Here are some photo's:
sputim Posted January 19, 2014 Report Posted January 19, 2014 Great build! Looks amazing upload your finished project
Erict719 Posted January 19, 2014 Report Posted January 19, 2014 I always wonder.... Do rolex service these super watch?? Since its all gen?
popklister Posted January 19, 2014 Report Posted January 19, 2014 I always wonder.... Do rolex service these super watch?? Since its all gen?The movement is a 3135 clone so no.And even with the right movement the case is a rep and they will see thatBut on the wrist this will be legendary!!!Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
bht0504 Posted January 19, 2014 Report Posted January 19, 2014 Beautiful! Misiekped and I are working on a similar build. Except we're using a TC case and a Clark bezel assembly. I would have loved to use a Brand new Sean case and gen assembly. Very nice. Kudos my friend. Keep us updated. I can't wait to see how it turns out.
Ephry73 Posted January 19, 2014 Report Posted January 19, 2014 Looks great Niet! Wear it in good health.
jerkstore Posted January 19, 2014 Report Posted January 19, 2014 Fantastic work. Looking forward to the finished product!
Erict719 Posted January 20, 2014 Report Posted January 20, 2014 Yuki movement really look gen from appearenxe
blue. Posted January 20, 2014 Report Posted January 20, 2014 Great Franken! Good luck on the remaining part of the build.
Erict719 Posted January 20, 2014 Report Posted January 20, 2014 So the yuki sa don't have rolex engrave?
bht0504 Posted January 20, 2014 Report Posted January 20, 2014 No, it doesn't have any markings but I believe you can put a gen decorated upper bridge on it that has some of the Rolex markings.
freddy333 Posted January 20, 2014 Report Posted January 20, 2014 Get yourself a genuine Triplock & you will get the nod.
Max72 Posted January 21, 2014 Report Posted January 21, 2014 How much is the Yuki movement?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
netniet Posted January 21, 2014 Author Report Posted January 21, 2014 How much is the Yuki movement?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Mine was perfecly serviced by Misiekped, and was around $430. But these movements are hard to find these days.
netniet Posted January 21, 2014 Author Report Posted January 21, 2014 Thanks guys for the compliments, still waiting for the insert, and I am busy sourcing a gen 93250 bracelet and clasp to complete this build.
Erict719 Posted January 22, 2014 Report Posted January 22, 2014 What's the point to make a fake movement if there is no engraving..? just like what's the point if tc sub don't have rolex logo
bht0504 Posted January 22, 2014 Report Posted January 22, 2014 What's the point to make a fake movement if there is no engraving..? just like what's the point if tc sub don't have rolex logo It takes gen dial, hands, date disc, and other parts without modification. I do agree with you though, I think it would be a lot more appealing if it had all the correct markings.
dbane883 Posted January 22, 2014 Report Posted January 22, 2014 No one but you will see the movement. So whats the big deal about the engraving? It's not like you would ever take it to an RSC ever.
netniet Posted January 22, 2014 Author Report Posted January 22, 2014 No one but you will see the movement. So whats the big deal about the engraving? It's not like you would ever take it to an RSC ever. +10 I don't care either if it is engraved or not. I choose it because it can take gen parts without modification, and when it is well serviced its a great movement. I would suggest to read this: http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/150977-yukiwatch-3135-mini-review/
netniet Posted January 23, 2014 Author Report Posted January 23, 2014 It is finished, the insert arrived today, and it is looking great! 1
bht0504 Posted January 24, 2014 Report Posted January 24, 2014 Congrats! Great looking piece. Wear it well.
911flyer Posted February 6, 2014 Report Posted February 6, 2014 Sexy watch! What did you spend on the Sean mid case? Sent from my sub using helium
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