ubiquitous Posted December 11, 2006 Author Report Posted December 11, 2006 Doc got it. DATE is much larger than the rest of the font. Goofy looking, yes. But, part of it's authenticity... Absolutely. As for prize? Ummmm... Hmmmm. I'll have to think about that one.
docblackrock Posted December 11, 2006 Report Posted December 11, 2006 Nothing 'modest' about what looks like a nice TW best 16610 with full mods inc. what looks like a nice gen pearl/insert
archibald Posted December 11, 2006 Report Posted December 11, 2006 Saabin? He's in Oregon, I thought? He did put together some very nice frankens, but there's one big flaw with the SRSD. I've pointed it out to a few, but I wonder how many others see it too? Yeah Saabin is definitely here in the US...I thought you were talking about this guy, who lives in Sweden I think...used to post pics every so ofeten on the old board... http://groups.msn.com/Bjornstoolwatchsite/shoebox.msnw
HauteHippie Posted December 11, 2006 Report Posted December 11, 2006 Nothing 'modest' about what looks like a nice TW best 16610 with full mods inc. what looks like a nice gen pearl/insert It's gen. Is that a P serial, bruce? EDIT: Looks like it fooled me... Bruce says it is indeed a modded TW. It's damn good!!
docblackrock Posted December 12, 2006 Report Posted December 12, 2006 My franken Daytona An OEM El Primero, nice.....just curious, where did you find that? *edit* aha not genuine after all, a little birdie pointed out what my eye missed, the 400 on the bridge
Bazz Posted December 12, 2006 Report Posted December 12, 2006 @Bazz - like the '1680 on case opener' shot - looks like it's kneeling a la Mme Guillotine I have to say that after it stripped a tube I realized I would need to order a tap for it..... I did feel like sending it the way of the French aristocracy
ubiquitous Posted December 12, 2006 Author Report Posted December 12, 2006 An OEM El Primero, nice.....just curious, where did you find that? *edit* aha not genuine after all, a little birdie pointed out what my eye missed, the 400 on the bridge Chirp chirp!
Guest RiverwindMDS Posted December 12, 2006 Report Posted December 12, 2006 Man, that's an oem el primero... You thought it was an oem rolex...
docblackrock Posted December 12, 2006 Report Posted December 12, 2006 Man, that's an oem el primero... You thought it was an oem rolex... Nope I thought it was an gen EP - assumed since you posted in a franken thread you'd sourced a movt and put together a chimaera using gen dial etc. - the rotor fooled me. FWIW, Rolex heavily modifies the El Primero 400 in the Daytona. Rolex buys the raw ébauches from Zenith, without the balance assembly, jewels, or plate finishing. The Daytona uses a Rolex balance assembly, which includes the Glucydur balance wheel, Breguet hairspring, pallet set, and drive train wheels. With Rolex's own balance assembly, the beat is downgraded to 28,800 bph from the speedy 36,000 bph.
Guest RiverwindMDS Posted December 12, 2006 Report Posted December 12, 2006 Man, the 36000 bph ir really way way better than the normal one of rolex...
ubiquitous Posted December 12, 2006 Author Report Posted December 12, 2006 I love to listen to the high strung tititititititititititititititititi of my 36600bph El Primeros...
watcher Posted December 13, 2006 Report Posted December 13, 2006 Can I add my humble Daytona 6263 with VJ72 movement. Just put this together at the weekend. DW series 1 case Latest DW dial and hands Unused old stock Valjoux 72 movement Gen Crown and tube Gen Tropic 21 Hollow link bracelet with correct markings and end links Gen Spring bars Tha case has been aged but only around the edges of the lugs. I absolutely love this watch and so far it keeps great time. I know these dials are not perfect but it is still a rep and I'm more than happy with the wrist precense I get from tihs lovely peice The movement feels beautiful and bullit proof in it's operation. You get a wonderful solid click when the buttons are activated and hands reset perfectly so far. Give your honest opinions so I can make this watch the best it can be.
ubiquitous Posted December 13, 2006 Author Report Posted December 13, 2006 The finished result of your 6263 franken is extraordinary! Very nice job, watcher! An absolute beauty, and one to be very proud of! Great work!
ubiquitous Posted December 13, 2006 Author Report Posted December 13, 2006 RiverwindMDS asked me to post these photos of his 16520 on his behalf... Looks like he did an excellent job on his project!
watcher Posted December 13, 2006 Report Posted December 13, 2006 Very nice indeed!! Thanks for the kind words Ubi!
Guest avitt Posted December 13, 2006 Report Posted December 13, 2006 Sweet 6263, watcher. In my honest opinion, that watch already is the best that it can be!
ubiquitous Posted December 13, 2006 Author Report Posted December 13, 2006 Avitt- Where are your frankies at? This thread wouldn't be complete without them...
Guest avitt Posted December 13, 2006 Report Posted December 13, 2006 Avitt- Where are your frankies at? This thread wouldn't be complete without them... Ubi, do you know that feeling when something is just not good enough...it needs just one or two more little things to be complete? Unfortunately, I'm having that feeling about 5 or 6 of my current projects They're just not ready for prime time.
ubiquitous Posted December 13, 2006 Author Report Posted December 13, 2006 Ubi, do you know that feeling when something is just not good enough...it needs just one or two more little things to be complete? Unfortunately, I'm having that feeling about 5 or 6 of my current projects They're just not ready for prime time. Avitt- Indeed, I do know how that goes. Seems all of my watches are constant works in progress... Euno- Fantastic watches. I've always fancied that 1675 frankenstein!
By-Tor Posted December 13, 2006 Report Posted December 13, 2006 Indeed Euno... I never get tired of seeing those beautiful GMT's. But that military strap... hmm... I know Jubilee is the original GMT bracelet, but I'd put it on a Oyster. GMT is my favourite Rolex without a doubt.
flavor flav Posted December 13, 2006 Report Posted December 13, 2006 @azgjav....HOLY [censored]!!!! those pams are amazing! why that non-AR crystals and where did you find a tapered bracelet?
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