tframo Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 My 16610 Franken is almost done Should be back from the modder this weekend Started life as a tc v6 picked up on M2M Added: Gen crystal (no ar, with lec) Gen dial Gen hands Gen insert Gen clasp Gen crown and tube Gen date wheel Yuki 3135 serviced Possible addition of gen bezel assembly at later date Once I get watch back I will post better pics on bracelet etcI am going for a 2005 D series with this build 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Wow T, that is a thing of beauty. Very, very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marrickvilleboy Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 very nice Can't see the "S" on submariner but my genuine D serial Rolex has flat "S" how much did you put int this? dont let your project push past $2K.... I got my gen piece with box and papers for under $4K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tframo Posted February 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 It's close to the 2k mark. Maybe slightly under if I can sell the TC dial and eta movement I had vac put in a while back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tframo Posted February 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 The stupid clasp was close to $400 and in hindsight not much better than TC clasp but oh well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marrickvilleboy Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Yes and this is why people should sit back and think about how much it would cost to get your project done. I have seen too many members here spend a fortune on a top franken and then realise 1) can't recoup much of the costs back if they sale or 2) the genuine version costs not that much more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vester71 Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Yes and this is why people should sit back and think about how much it would cost to get your project done. I have seen too many members here spend a fortune on a top franken and then realise 1) can't recoup much of the costs back if they sale or 2) the genuine version costs not that much more. But it's a hobby too. The fun part is finding the parts and completing the build - not about the investment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marrickvilleboy Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 But it's a hobby too. The fun part is finding the parts and completing the build - not about the investment. I agree and understand how and why it happens sometimes. Whether you or other members choose to go down that path is you / their choice. Not saying its wrong but I think its important to think ahead - many of us don't and then it becomes quite an expensive project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tframo Posted February 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 I agree. My goal was/is to be at or less than 50% of gen. Plus there's some enjoyment of gathering the parts and building something close to gen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venomous Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 50% is a healthy franken budget! It looks fantastic. V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fast_freddy Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 amazing watch this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirore Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 The cost doesn' matter, great project ! you can' to better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillz Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technit1957 Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 It is a beauty, what bracelet are you going with? I purchased what was supposed to be a bk 16610 sub from a member to begin my project. The watch turned out to be a bad. The hands keep falling off, the dial was touched up and the inset and bezel assembly worn out and damaged. No way this was a bk. I started out with too many expenses on this watch to start the project. Yours is beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest baleinedessable Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Nice project. The main pleasure is the parts hunt... Then the build, understand how EXACTLY the assembly is made... Then the movement... You can easily learn how to service ETA and 3135 series calibers, with proper equipment.. My new hobby ! It's a genuine pleasure for every guy who likes hand tooling, bikes, cars, watches.. Going into the bototm of the understanding... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhistory Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Beautiful. Gen dial, crystal, and insert on a TC was always on my list. Congrats on the build. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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