manuel Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Some time ago, when I arrived to this forums I was enlightened by some projects of members here. I always liked the datejust, because its simplicity and beautiness, so when ubiquitous started his project and posted his granite pictures i told myself that I had to do it too. Gathering parts was funny, but it later took me some time to see the project accomplished. I even decided to sell the parts but buyer changed his mind, so I kept the parts and finished the damn thing. Building a freanken instead of buying a simple rep is more costly and you have to be patient. So here it is, hope you like it, Regards Manuel The 16200 case. Serial number circa 1991. It has lugholes. Some other parts, thanks to erd04056 member for the date overlay: And now, finished! Compare genuine and fake clasp, the one I putted is genuine. See genuine shappire and thick crystal: More pics: other rollies. Now I will focus on the WM white 1680 I like vintage reps too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the collector Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 very nice, what movement did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted December 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 very nice, what movement did you use? Thanks 25 Jewels Eta 2824-2 fitted with custom spacer ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erd04056 Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Awesome....nice finish on the bracelet as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted December 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Awesome....nice finish on the bracelet as well! Thanks, ebay seller is watchbandman. endlinks have serial 455b. I dont know if these are correct for this model. I dont mind at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pannylovernr1 Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Wow that's a beatiful watch there, very nice work. Can I ask why you used the 2824 instead of the 2846 which has a slower beat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 It's a good thing you didn't sell the parts and saw the project through to completion, because it turned out fantastic! I love the datejust with smooth bezel and brushed oyster bracelet. The dial is very simple and classy in silver with the stick markers. Just how I like it! Very, very nice. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted December 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 Wow that's a beatiful watch there, very nice work. Can I ask why you used the 2824 instead of the 2846 which has a slower beat? I think the gen 16200 datejust fits caliber 3035 which aint slow beat. (28000 bph?) caliber 1570 is more slow beat, just like vintage. Thanks chieftang, at this moment i dont know if sell this watch or not, i may find another project to work with... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 [censored]ing A. I appologize for my French, but speaking of the frogs, wait till I tell you what we had tonight in the way of the red, red vino. And to that watch; [censored]in A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmena Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 I had the opportunity of having this watch in my hands and wrist and it's a (like gio said) a [censored]ing AAA watch! Manuel, I don't hate you yet because I have now your franken 15000!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indyberetta Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 How or where did you get the spacer ring for the movement. I am working on the same project, but I don't know what to use as a spacer ring. Any help is appreciated... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted December 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 How or where did you get the spacer ring for the movement. I am working on the same project, but I don't know what to use as a spacer ring. Any help is appreciated... Spacer ring is custom made. aint should be difficult, but I lack skills to perform that. I even dont have a rolex opener... The spacer ring was done by a proffesional watch repairer, someone who lives by doing these things and has a watch repairing business related. He fitted the movement and glued overlay..I must say I am lucky enough to have someone to perform these things. You know most watch repairers dont even touch a rep... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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