ceocorona Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 It has been a labor of love and frustration to source all the parts in this build. Anyone whose attempted to build a two tone Rolex knows these projects are not easy nor cheap. Thanks Om3ga_Guy and Rudy40 for helping on this build. We've all spent way to much time reading about these 16613, lol. And of course thank you Misiekped, Mike, for putting all the pieces together. You've been extremely helpful over the past couple of months with the details of this build. The watch turned out better than I imagined. Watch Specs: Franken TC 16613 TC V6 Mid Case TC V6 Caseback (w/ Gen Gasket) Gen 16613 Dial Gen 16613 Hands Gen Champagne DW Gen 18k Crown (w/ Gen Gasket) Yuki 3135 (Serviced) Gen 3135 Movement Parts Ratchet Wheel #305 Stem #201 Case Screws #5100 2x Reversing Wheels #540 2x Setting Wheel #250 Canon/Minute Pinion #335 Hour Wheel #280 Minute Wheel #260 Second Wheel # 360 Gen 93253 TT Bracelet Gen LEC Crystal Gen 18k Bezel Assembly WM9 93253 TT Clasp Assembly/Waterproofing/Movement Service 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ceocorona Posted December 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 About 50% of a gen in this condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezio Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Lovely Would die for a watch like this was the wm9 you selling the donor watch or something ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceocorona Posted December 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Lovely Would die for a watch like this was the wm9 you selling the donor watch or something ?? Nope. I bought all parts for this watch specifically for his build. I did not want to ruin a wm9 16613 for this build. Wm9 is a great watch and deserves to be worn by a new owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhorn Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 I'm not a yellow gold guy, but know a beautiful build when I see one. Wear it well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceocorona Posted December 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 How much the wm9? It's listed on the sales boards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirore Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 Also here congratulation One of the most accurate built watch I ever seen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceocorona Posted December 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 Also here congratulation One of the most accurate built watch I ever seen Thank you! My favorite watch since joining this hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 Stunning build. I did a spread sheet for a similar build a while back and seeing this finished proves it would be worth the effort and expense. One of my all time favorites. Words really cannot describe how much I like this build. Absolute perfection. Sent from my droptop using telepathy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceocorona Posted December 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 Stunning build. I did a spread sheet for a similar build a while back and seeing this finished proves it would be worth the effort and expense. One of my all time favorites. Words really cannot describe how much I like this build. Absolute perfection. Sent from my droptop using telepathy. I've been toying with tt builds for some time. Built two tt gmtcs but nothing could beat the blue sunburst dial appeal. I wore a wm9 16613 for months and that ultimately drove me to build this as the "next step". Worth every headache and countless hours sourcing parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 You have built some amazing pieces but this is definitely my favorite. Since you went gen gold and added many key gen movement parts it will last forever. The 16613 was my first gen so will always hold a special place for me. I have a couple other projects going but a 16613 is on the radar for a future build. Only difference would be lug holes and the old style tt bracelet. Sent from my droptop using telepathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceocorona Posted December 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 You have built some amazing pieces but this is definitely my favorite. Since you went gen gold and added many key gen movement parts it will last forever. The 16613 was my first gen so will always hold a special place for me. I have a couple other projects going but a 16613 is on the radar for a future build. Only difference would be lug holes and the old style tt bracelet. Sent from my droptop using telepathy. Highly recommend the tc v6 case and have lug holes drilled. I prefer it to the wm9 or sean for various reasons. I had a two piece tt gen bracelet before the sels. Nothing beats that gen gold sheen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dusk Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 That is incredible! Thanks for sharing your story. Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue. Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 Congratulations on this super franken! I love the attention to detail and right mix of model correct parts and assembly, gen and partially aftermarket, that went into this built. Two tone watches are not my type of taste, though that blue dial is very appealing. Wear it often and in good health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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