On the road to my Franken Day-Date 18038 & 18238 build

[StoneP]

Last year I embarked on the journey of building an All gold Datejust 16018. http://www.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php?t=193280&highlight=16018

Sadly I sold it to a member over @ RWG....I hope he is enjoying it. Now I realized I miss having an all gold watch. What do I do now? Build another FG watch ofcourse! And my pick is a Day-Date Presidential 18038 & 18238. Yes...2(maybe even 3).  Below are the parts I have gathered thus far

Gen 18kt bezel for Sapphire crystal
Gen 18kt Crown for 18200
Gen Gold dial
Gen Black & Gold dial(I think might be refinished)
Gen Champagne dial with Aftermarket diamonds
High quality clone ETA 2836-2 (with H4 CP & HW)
Clark's gold dress hands for Tudor
Clark's 25-295c
Rep 18kt GP mid case & case back
Rep Presidential band


















The back of the diamond dial



The back of the gold dial



The back of the black dial




I'm torn on which one to build first. I know for sure its the diamond dial that going to be the 18038 because of the aged dial dots. An open 6 & 9 DWO & aged hands to match the dial will make the cipher complete.Mymanmatt would probably be executing this builds. I will keep you guys posted on what i decide.

 

[droptopman]

Nice, I still love a nicely done full gold Rolex.  That Champagne and diamond dial looks to be in perfect condition.  I have always been a sucker for a gold stick marker dial though.  Tough choice.  I definitely like the gold tone dials better than black but that is just me.  Matt will make those baby's sing...Good luck on the project.  

[Beachcomber]

Yeah, good luck with the project that looks like something that will be really great to wear once you get it finished.

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[alligoat]

Looks good, my preference would be the champagne dial with the stick markers, but I'm old fashioned!

[HaydenM]

Good luck with the build. My preference is the black dial the black dial DD is one of my favourite Rollies

[maximo101]

Nice, can not wait to see which way this project goes! My WG DD 18239 just arrived today and is sitting in my postbox.

[sundance2731]

How do I build this watch n how do I get a hold of mymanmatt

[jmb]

Nice start, D, I think I will now refer to you as the "King of Bling!!!"

[panerai153]

Looks like some nice builds on the horizon!! I too prefer the champagne dial with stick markers.

To the poster asking about mymanmatt, he is a member here, and you can PM him. He is the master of Datejust and Day Date builds.

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[StoneP]

Nice start, D, I think I will now refer to you as the "King of Bling!!!"

Hahaha! Funny most of my watches are SS

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[sundance2731]

I'm newbe I don't know how to pm someone please help also what does this cost to build this very interested

[sundance2731]

Stone p, can you tell me how I can find a gen case bezel n crown I'm looking for what you have if you can be any help I would appreciate it thank you

[StoneP]

One down....3 to go!

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[rillz]

One down....3 to go!

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Fantastic! You should check out a solid gold case or bracelet on ebay! 

[Hagus]

Gorgeous

[panerai153]

That looks great, definitely my favorite D/D dial color and configuration. Did Matt build this one for you?

[StoneP]

That looks great, definitely my favorite D/D dial color and configuration. Did Matt build this one for you?

Yep....Matt did

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[droptopman]

I miss mine. Great looking piece.

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[MattDowdy215]

Gorgeous piece for sure! Looks like $$$mOnEy$$$ 

[ilikewatchestoo]

Man, that is gorgeous love the YG on YG!  I am interested in getting an FG like that! 

On 2/26/2015 at 8:14 AM, StoneP said:

One down....3 to go!

 

 

 

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DAMN, that is so nice! Love the look of this! 

On 1/13/2015 at 11:04 AM, StoneP said:

Last year I embarked on the journey of building an All gold Datejust 16018. http://www.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php?t=193280&highlight=16018

Sadly I sold it to a member over @ RWG....I hope he is enjoying it. Now I realized I miss having an all gold watch. What do I do now? Build another FG watch ofcourse! And my pick is a Day-Date Presidential 18038 & 18238. Yes...2(maybe even 3).  Below are the parts I have gathered thus far

Gen 18kt bezel for Sapphire crystal
Gen 18kt Crown for 18200
Gen Gold dial
Gen Black & Gold dial(I think might be refinished)
Gen Champagne dial with Aftermarket diamonds
High quality clone ETA 2836-2 (with H4 CP & HW)
Clark's gold dress hands for Tudor
Clark's 25-295c
Rep 18kt GP mid case & case back
Rep Presidential band


















The back of the diamond dial



The back of the gold dial



The back of the black dial




I'm torn on which one to build first. I know for sure its the diamond dial that going to be the 18038 because of the aged dial dots. An open 6 & 9 DWO & aged hands to match the dial will make the cipher complete.Mymanmatt would probably be executing this builds. I will keep you guys posted on what i decide.

 

Any pointers on sourcing the same types of parts as these just with a white face instead. 

[ilikewatchestoo]

Man, that is a great looking watch! I am hoping to work with MMM to build me out one as well!