hunvaakaren Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Hi, have done some research and i could not find a topic like this. Post info/spec list of your Franken watch, and some pictures. Thread is open for all Frankens. I look forward to see lots of good watches. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misiekped Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Let me be the first one Just swap the case from BP to Noob Now to spec Gen parts used Dial Hands 3185 movement Date disc Complete bezel asembly Insert Crown Rep parts Noob latest case Tube (no need to change as looks and works as gen) Noob bracelet Mike Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
436NR Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Breitling Super Avenger Gen Breitling 7750 movement Gen dial Gen hand set H-fac case, crystal, and bracelet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafoam Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 16800 franken': TC case with lugholes drilled TC 2824 with MBW 1680 dwo BK's flat s dial gen 703 crown with long cornet gen insert gif image hosting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netniet Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 My pride and joy, my Franken HH 5514 HH5514 case set Gen Rolex T19 service crystal Gen Rolex 1530 movement Gen Rolex feet first 5513 dial with tritium hands Gen Rolex 702 crown Athaya 7020 tube Gen Rolex springbars Gen Rolex MK3 5513 insert 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Hi, have done some research and i could not find a topic like this.Post info/spec list of your Franken watch, and some pictures.Thread is open for all Frankens.I look forward to see lots of good watches.Thanks.I believe the reason you haven't been able to find out any info is that most of the franken builds are posted in their respective watch forums. I have read and seen photos of many, many franken watches, but they are always posted in their respective forums. Just to add to the list, here is one of mine Rolex 1665 DRSDOld MBW case, bezel, casebackDial (Mystery dial) supposedly came from the same place Freddy got his DRSR dial from, but not sure.Insert/Pearl - genuineHands - genuineMovement - Genuine 1575 w/ genuine silver DWCrown/tube - genuineBracelet -genuineEndlinks - 585 - genuineCrystal - genuine T-39 (cracked it and Matt replaced it with something else, probably Clark's) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunvaakaren Posted September 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 I believe the reason you haven't been able to find out any info is that most of the franken builds are posted in their respective watch forums. I have read and seen photos of many, many franken watches, but they are always posted in their respective forums. I know that. I've seen a lot too, but I thought we could gather all in one place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Ok. I'll play: Gen '67 mid case/Caseback Gen cal 1520 Gen meters first matte dial Gen tritium hands Gen faded/ghost MKI insert with original trit pip Gen bezel/retaining ring Gen T19 superdome plexi Gen spring bars Gen twinlock 700 crown/tube Gen 580 endlinks Gen 93150 clasp ST oyster links (I hate bracelet stretch and the ST links are the best after market links I have ever used) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misiekped Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Ok. I'll play: Gen '67 mid case/Caseback Gen cal 1520 Gen meters first matte dial Gen tritium hands Gen faded/ghost MKI insert with original trit pip Gen bezel/retaining ring Gen T19 superdome plexi Gen spring bars Gen twinlock 700 crown/tube Gen 580 endlinks Gen 93150 clasp ST oyster links (I hate bracelet stretch and the ST links are the best after market links I have ever used) Y You are at wrong forum Go to TRF This is not Franken LOL Nicccce Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 I know that. I've seen a lot too, but I thought we could gather all in one place? This is RWG! 95% of the frankens are in the Rolex subforum! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhorn Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 (edited) 1016 Explorer: http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/171126-my-explorer-1016-build-is-finally-complete/ 16014 DateJust: http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/152469-franken-datejust-journey-finally-complete/ Modded 3717 (not really franken): http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/116748-my-modded-3717/ Next up ... Comex 5514, followed by a Daytona 6265. Just finishing with finding parts ... Edited September 15, 2014 by tomhorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 OK, I will post a couple up. Not sure they really qualify as Frankens based on some of the others posted. 16750 Gen dial, crown, crystal, insert and bracelet. 118138 Gen dial, crown, crystal, bezel and strap/buckle. 116233 Franken light Gen dial, crystal, and crown 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankster23 Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 Pam 24G So far gen dial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaviChief Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 First edition Navitimer Serie Speciale case and chapter ring Swiss 7750 Gen dial Gen strap Chieftang AR Old factory case Gen dial Gen hands Gen crown and tube Gen insert and pearl Gen bracelet and clasp Eta 2824 Unknown aftermarket AR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceejay Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 Gen case, case back, crystal & crown. Whoppy dial ETA 2824 Cwazy lume 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danza1812 Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 (edited) Just arrived today. Adding to the many PO Frankens and gens I have owned. love these pieces. So far; Gen Dial Gen Hands Gen Datewheel Gen Buckle Gen Pearl In the pipeline; Gen crystal / AR crystal Gen crown/tube Gen bezel (maybe) Edited September 16, 2014 by danza1812 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 Another one Genuine Dial , insert, crystal , crown Aftermarket 18k bezel ETA 2824 ST case Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneP Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 Franken 16018 Gen bezel Gen crown Gen dial Gen croc band Gen GP buckle Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 These two Omegas fall under the classic definition of "franken" i.e. constructed entirely out of genuine parts from multiple sources: Seamaster 300 Cal.552 Speedmaster Cal.321 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 That Seamaster is absolutely stunning. Generally a die hard Rolex guy, but that is one beautifully classic time piece. Do not know Omega well, what year model is that? Sent from my droptop using telepathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 That Seamaster is absolutely stunning. Generally a die hard Rolex guy, but that is one beautifully classic time piece. Do not know Omega well, what year model is that? Thanks! It's a second-generation Seamaster 300, which was made in the 1960s. The movement inside is from that time period, but all other parts are modern replacements that Omega manufactured 10-15 years ago (I think). Build thread. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 Thanks! It's a second-generation Seamaster 300, which was made in the 1960s. The movement inside is from that time period, but all other parts are modern replacements that Omega manufactured 10-15 years ago (I think). Build thread. OK, so I have spent most of my free time for the better part of 2 days looking a vintage gen Omega Seamasters.....Just what I needed another watch to chase Wife asks me what I am doing, I am looking at vintage Omega's, she says I thought you were a Rolex guy......I showed her one and she says I like that better than your Submariners, the hands are cool... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 OK, so I have spent most of my free time for the better part of 2 days looking a vintage gen Omega Seamasters.....Just what I needed another watch to chase Wife asks me what I am doing, I am looking at vintage Omega's, she says I thought you were a Rolex guy......I showed her one and she says I like that better than your Submariners, the hands are cool... Buddy, you are in trouble now!! Next thing you know you will have a bunch of Omegas to go with all your Rolexes. Ain't this hobby fun????? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Wife asks me what I am doing, I am looking at vintage Omega's, she says I thought you were a Rolex guy......I showed her one and she says I like that better than your Submariners, the hands are cool... EDIT: Also, check out the thread in the Omega subforum about the new Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial rep that Puretime teased a few days ago: http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/173005-seamaster-300-from-basel-2014-released-on-pt/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Thanks and yes I have spent some time over there in the omega section and found a couple of gen forums. Need to do some research on models and service costs and... Sent from my droptop using telepathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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