Franken Rolex Daytona 16520 T serial white face

[Guest Daytona1984]

Here are some pics of my Rolex Daytona 16520 T serial white face with the following features:

Zenith El Primero movement (NOS)

gen 4030-335 Center Wheel (NOS)

gen 4030-8000 Chronograph Wheel (NOS)

gen 4030-270 Cannon Pinion (NOS)

gen 4030-280 Hour Wheel (NOS)

gen 4030-240 Yoke for Sliding pinion (NOS)

gen 4030-220 Setting Lever (NOS)

gen 4030-251 Intermediate Setting Wheel (NOS)

gen 4030-8500 Bridge for Chronograph (NOS)

gen 4030-570 Oscillating Weight/Rotor (NOS)

gen Tritium dial (NOS)

gen Tritium hands (used)

gen bezel (used)

gen crystal (NOS)

gen gaskets (NOS)

gen 24-P402 pushers (NOS)

gen 24-7030-0 case tube (NOS)

gen 24-703-0 crown (NOS)

phong midcase with custom serial number to match the gen parts

phong caseback

gen 78390 bracelet (NOS)

gen 503B endlinks (NOS)

This watch was built by my friend and great watchmaker Domi

I hope you enjoy the pics and I welcome all comments

[freddy333]

Considering the parts cost vs franken value, I would have just bought the gen. Still, well done.

[508-Fanatic]

Considering the parts cost vs franken value, I would have just bought the gen. Still, well done.

 

Ditto

[Guest Daytona1984]

Considering the parts cost vs franken value, I would have just bought the gen. Still, well done.

 

if you buy a gen for 8.500 EUR you still have a 20 year old watch with most likely no service and all external case parts are pretty much used including lots of play in the bracelet.

in case you go gen and do a proper service with exchanging parts and bracelet you will end up easily at 11.000 EUR

 

my watch is basically brand new for a lot less than that

 

plus it is the journey that gives me the pleasure

[508-Fanatic]

The journey is what really matters - glad you enjoy it It is a beautiful watch, just seemed like a lot of $$$$$ in to parts.

[droptopman]

Stunning pair. Love the movement shots. Takes much effort and $ to complete these projects, but as stated the journey is rewarding. Enjoy them.

Sent from my droptop using telepathy ️

[508-Fanatic]

Also, I had not considered the point about reliability and "newness" - that does certainly qualify as a benefit.

[thekwaze]

Yes a great project and thanks for sharing.

I have a 16520 that has had several components replaced with El Primero parts that I would like to swap back to the correct 4030 parts.

Trouble is I can not find anywhere to buy the parts I need, let alone anyone that will take on the job of replacing them!

I would be most grateful if you have any advice on where to obtain the correct components.

[thekwaze]

Hi there,

That looks like a great project and must be very satisfying when it starts to tick!

I may have asked before, but could you please let me know where you manage to find component parts as I need some for my 16520.

 

Many thanks,

Dave