denimhead Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 This is my second Full on Franken 1655 and i learned a lot from the original Phong case based build and wanted to make this even better. Enjoy and excuse the dust! Specs are - Gen non hacking Rolex 1575 GMT movement correct for a mk2 modded CG ingod44 fully engraved mk2 mid case/ correctly stamped case back Phong mk2 bezel CWP mk straight seconds hand set/ correct long tailed Ornage hand Mq mk3 Rail dial Gen 6mm crown and tube Sternkruez T116 Fully waterproofed to 30m 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 My favorite Rolex of all time.. this is very very lovely. And that rail dial.... man, let me know if you're ever insane enough to sell!! Congrats mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Simply stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denimhead Posted February 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Just been asked for a break down in terms of cost, Not a cheap build but then its certainly not anything like the required $16,000 for the cost of a Gen, Then again are you ever 100% sure its the real deal? Lots of Frankens out there Gen 1575 non hacking movement $2000.00 - full service $200.00 ingod mid case/case back $350 Mq dial $350.00 CWP hand set $100.00 Phong bezel $250.00 Gen tube and crown $150.00 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Simply stunning! no you may not have sex with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsandtigers Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 VERY nice build you got there. Congrats. The 1655 is a painful one to build. You have done a great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automatico Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Very good job! I have a similar unfinished project watch and my cost is in line with yours. It seems GMT 1675 and Ex II 1655 projects using genuine movements and high quality cases and dials tend to cost about one third more than vintage submariner projects. L&T: "The 1655 is a painful one to build." You got that right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riccardorolex Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 I just started the same project, congratulations on your beautiful 1655 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillycheez Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Yummy. Please PM me when your finished with it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Well done DH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rower Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Fantastic! Are you going to wear it on a bracelet or strap? Can't wait to see the wristie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riccardorolex Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 very beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 That is beautiful!! Great job building an iconic watch. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceocorona Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Love to see these unique hard to build projects. Wear it in good health! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynaStreetBob Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Booom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max72 Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 That is a beauty Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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