Guest Malik A King Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Hi everybody Maybe it's a stupid question what I am asking. But what is Franken and Superfranken ? I see that a lot of times by members. Franken Rolex ? Can somebody please explain me what it means. Then you for the replies Friendly greetings, MrGoldteeth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Your question sir is one for the ages. The definitions seem to be quite flexible depending on which forum you visit, and whether you are a buyer or seller!! I believe that we here on this forum are a bit stricter in our definitions, but they are definitely open to interpretation! But to partially answer your question, I would say that a franken has several crucial genuine parts, let's use Rolex for example. I have a Rolex day/ date it has a genuine dial, Tudor hands, genuine bezel, crystal and crown. Is it a super franken? Not in my estimation, as it has an after market case and movement, also an aftermarket strap w/ a gen buckle. It's a very nice watch, and highly frankened,but not a super franken. Most folks here believe that to have a super franken, the preponderance of parts have to be genuine. So let's say you build a Rolex 1680, MBW case, bezel, genuine insert, pearl, dial, hands 1570 Rolex movement w/ gen open 3,9 Silver DW,gen crown, gen 580 endlinks, gen 9315 or or 93150 bracelet/clasp. That sir is a super franken in my estimation. In the truest sense of the word, to a purist on a genuine forum, a "Frankenstein is composed of all genuine, but non matching parts. We obviously have a somewhat looser interpretation here. Hope this helps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bc1221 Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Not tryin to be mean here but instead of posting a bunch of questions, read around the forums a bit. Every question you've asked so far has been answered many times. Browsing around or searching for specific topics will teach you a lot. Oh and a franken is a watch with a mixture of gen/rep/aftermarket parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Malik A King Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Bc1221 I understand what you say but if I look it up then I can't make a connection with the people over here now I know you know a little bit things a bout watches. So excuse me ask much but asking don't cost time. And is nice to meet you where you from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Malik A King Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Thank you panerai153 for the explanation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Malik A King Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 So if I understood it right if I had a movement bought it from you movement 3135 bought the gen case from Bc1221 and a gen strap from Johnny but the Chrystal is a rep then I have a super Franken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Malik A King Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Then I buy dials from somebody else. I got The picture thank you very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffindodger Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 you got it mate, no harm in asking we all did it when we started out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Malik A King Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Thx coffindodger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeditator Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Thanks for the explanation. I am looking for a super franken too or Frankenstein :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superlative Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 (edited) According to some participants that post their timepieces in the For Sale forum, Franken simply means "gen crown and gen springbars" and this allows them a 200% increase in the timepiece's value. SuperFranken would mean "gen crown, gen dial, gen hands, and gen springbars." You must have gen springbars! Edited October 16, 2014 by superlative Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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