superlative Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) Edited October 14, 2014 by superlative Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolojack Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 That's all? I'm surprised such a forum has so little to show........ That's an opportunity to see all the best builds in one post ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 16750 My first real build which took months to source all the parts. Mymanmatt assembled this piece. Actually he assembled it twice....before it went for case mods and after. Cartel case modified by Rolex Addict 2836 movement Aftermarket bezel assembly, not sure where it is from. Matt had it and it worked well with this set up. Aftermarket hands lumed by cwazy1 Genuine dial lumed by cwazy1 Genuine insert Genuine crown Genuine crystal Genuine jubilee and gen end links Lovely piece, just needs some aging now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superlative Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Rolex built this one for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davids100 Posted October 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Ok Guys, 8 days before the vote opening. Post your builds to be eligible and good luck to all of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero_Dave Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 I don't have it anymore, but here was my Monte Carlo 7032 Now my Franken 16610 built by Mike with many Gen parts is my best watch. And its getting its 'final' upgrade shortly. Dave... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Ok.. Ill play... What started out as a gen midcase and TC SD dial and eta movement, morphed over two years of sourcing parts into the final product you see here. Rolex 16660 "666" SeaDweller Specs: Gen MidCase Gen caseback Gen bezel assembly Gen tritium dot flat 4 insert Gen crystal Gen HEV Gen 2mm springbars Gen 703 crown/tube Gen Matte MKI tritium dial Gen hands Gen 93160 bracelet/clasp Gen 3035 movment with gen DW 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoopy12 Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Ok.. Ill play... What started out as a gen midcase and TC SD dial and eta movement, morphed over two years of sourcing parts into the final product you see here. Rolex 16660 "666" SeaDweller Specs: Gen MidCase Gen caseback Gen bezel assembly Gen tritium dot flat 4 insert Gen crystal Gen HEV Gen 2mm springbars Gen 703 crown/tube Gen Matte MKI tritium dial Gen hands Gen 93160 bracelet/clasp Gen 3035 movment with gen DW Damn you for selling this Y. Damn youuuuuuuu! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Wholly smokes DB, I think you get my vote. What a gorgeous time piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netniet Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 I am lost for words DB! WOW!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 My vote for dbane's Triple Six, too. Starting the specs off with "Gen MidCase" is a serious statement of intent. "Gen 2mm springbars" is just putting the boot in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quaresma7 Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Amazing pieces! Specially the DB's great white... Love it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam007 Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Dang DB.... so if you use 100% gen parts.. is it a Franken? Super-Franken? or Gen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akira Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Dang DB.... so if you use 100% gen parts.. is it a Franken? Super-Franken? or Gen? I thought it was a watch... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sardonix Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Parts: Custom made highoeyazmuhudee gen spec 1680 case Serviced Swiss eta 2846 movement 1680 Singer red dial feet for eta movement from highoeyazmuhudee Hands from Yuki Bracelet Chinese Date Wheel Overlay used Gen Parts: tropic crystal, 703 crown and insert. Work: Done by KeNnY building and lume job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Dang DB.... so if you use 100% gen parts.. is it a Franken? Super-Franken? or Gen? What separates a Gen from a Franken is provenance. Although it might pass muster at an RSC, I don't personally know the detailed provenance of the key components (case/dial) that can be traced back to the original watch. Provenance does not need to be service papers, could just be a story about what happened over the years. You could have a watch today where every single component was replaced with service parts (even the case), and would still be considered gen because the owner knows the provenance. In my case, I personally consider it a franken. RSC would consider it a gen, and from this point on, now has a documented provenance and considered by any future owner as being nothing but gen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 My 2 favs, I've built other daytona's and other bc's but these are/were special (sold the daytona to a local friend, still have the bc) Bc 6538: Phong case, dial was redone using gen plate and methods, hands are MY aged and lumed to match dial. Gen insert and bezel, gen 1030 movement, gen t-17 sd, gen rivet 7206, gen crown. 6265 daytona: Phong case, gen orig big red dial, gen orig hands, gen tropic 21 sd and gen pushers. Gen service bezel and gen band. V726 roamer movement. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogladio Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 ...and suddenly the question changed from "who will win?" to "which one of cc33's builds will win?" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffindodger Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 16750 My first real build which took months to source all the parts. Mymanmatt assembled this piece. Actually he assembled it twice....before it went for case mods and after. Cartel case modified by Rolex Addict 2836 movement Aftermarket bezel assembly, not sure where it is from. Matt had it and it worked well with this set up. Aftermarket hands lumed by cwazy1 Genuine dial lumed by cwazy1 Genuine insert Genuine crown Genuine crystal Genuine jubilee and gen end links Lovely piece, just needs some aging now. GMT 3.jpg GMT.jpg GMT 2.jpg just send it to me mate i will give you it back in like 20 years when its nice and aged 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffindodger Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Well best i can do is my Tc V6 sub lovingly built by Tc Tc case Tc hands Tc movement Tc bracelet Tc clasp Tc crystal KH dial o and Rolex made insert and crowno and he goes well with his girl friend Tc lv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kime Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 (edited) This is my "budget" Silix build. Specs: Case: Silix reshaped, drilled and tapped Bezel: Silix reshaped Bezel insert: Tiger Concept aged Crown: Athaya 8mm Dial: HR relumed and textured Hands: Minute and Hour (HR) aged and polished, Second (OnlinestoreHK) painted Movement: 2824 clone TY2130 (Cousins UK) Plexi: Sternkreuz 30.6 HW Bracelet: Gen 7206 Rivet All work by me. Maybe a contender in the "budget" category :-) Edited October 21, 2014 by Kime 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bc1221 Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 holy [censored]. that 666. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam007 Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Parts: Custom made highoeyazmuhudee gen spec 1680 case Serviced Swiss eta 2846 movement 1680 Singer red dial feet for eta movement from highoeyazmuhudee Hands from Yuki Bracelet Chinese Date Wheel Overlay used Gen Parts: tropic crystal, 703 crown and insert. Work: Done by KeNnY building and lume job. Hot Damn.... One of the nicest 1680 Frankens I've ever seen .. Period. A great balance of keeping to budget and upgrading what's important. PM me if you ever decide to sell or part out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww12345 Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Hey, I'd like to play - is there a limit as to how old the build can be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolojack Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Wow, that's getting serious !!! I'm starting to regret to put up that nice yet simple 1016 on the table.... It can't stand vs the gens !!!! Can a restored gen be considered a build? Afterall, what will we be judging here? Skills in "restauring" a watch weather the parts are gen or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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