greekgod Posted December 10, 2015 Report Posted December 10, 2015 Hello guys, I understand that the parts for the 15400 are very rare and expensive, but if one had to is it possible to Franken a 15400? I am looking at a Gen dial and hands with swiss ETA. Perhaps a Gen xtal. If so where do I start and which version of 15400 should I get?? Appreciate your help.GG
panerai153 Posted December 13, 2015 Report Posted December 13, 2015 I believe that there may have been some attempts to franken these, by the guys over on RWI. Not really sure, but I believe I read that some were. In most cases, the most that has been done is a double AR. Crystal, and straightening out crooked AP logos and crooked indices. Not really franken stuff, mostly cleaning up mistakes!!Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
sacsah1 Posted December 13, 2015 Report Posted December 13, 2015 The only things I would recommend for this watch.Prof double ARed Crystal.If you can find a gen dial- impossible to find.And leave it at that. The deco plates are designed for miyota not Swiss eta. Plus regardless of what you put in the back, one look at the back and it's an instant tell. So don't spend too much money on this project.Sent from my LG-H901 using Tapatalk
martijnp Posted December 13, 2015 Report Posted December 13, 2015 Unfortunately these parts are very rare, was looking for the dial and hands too but no succes...
greekgod Posted December 15, 2015 Author Report Posted December 15, 2015 well can we form a syndicate and get a few made!!!???
schumi1 Posted December 19, 2015 Report Posted December 19, 2015 My Franken 15400 should be ready in first half of next year. Will post pics. All you can do is install a gen dial I got lucky Check ebay and chrono24Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
Lolo1972sg Posted December 21, 2015 Report Posted December 21, 2015 My Franken 15400 should be ready in first half of next year. Will post pics. All you can do is install a gen dial I got lucky Check ebay and chrono24Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkHow much did you pay for the gen dial? Usd2k there about? Jewellery, Watches, Women and Money. I want all of them.
Legend Posted December 30, 2015 Report Posted December 30, 2015 My Franken 15400 should be ready in first half of next year. Will post pics. All you can do is install a gen dial I got lucky Check ebay and chrono24Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkIt takes a lot more than a gen dial to make a 15400 franken IMHO. I've a set of gen dial, hands, and most importantly, complete gen movement incoming. But the wait for the movement was so damned long! The built isn't for me though but a fellow local. Message crafted while wrestling a juvenile crocodile that's unwilling to be captured and made into leather
schumi1 Posted December 30, 2015 Report Posted December 30, 2015 It takes a lot more than a gen dial to make a 15400 franken IMHO. I've a set of gen dial, hands, and most importantly, complete gen movement incoming. But the wait for the movement was so damned long! The built isn't for me though but a fellow local. Message crafted while wrestling a juvenile crocodile that's unwilling to be captured and made into leather Yes you are correctI saw that gen movement Should have bought it. But needed the funds for another project Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Legend Posted December 30, 2015 Report Posted December 30, 2015 Yes you are correctI saw that gen movement Should have bought it. But needed the funds for another project Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkNope I'm pretty sure you did not see the movement I bought. It was from a supplier direct. Message crafted while wrestling a juvenile crocodile that's unwilling to be captured and made into leather
slay Posted December 30, 2015 Report Posted December 30, 2015 What's the going rate for a gen movement?
SSTEEL Posted December 30, 2015 Report Posted December 30, 2015 Frankens are always something doable, but like many, its sourcing the parts, and in the case of any AP parts, they are expensive, here's a couple of examples of dials, let alone other parts to make a true franken.Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 32 mm Blue Dial For 44 mm Watch Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Blue Dial 29m Part for 42m Watch Mens Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Alinghi Dial Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo Blue dial quadrante ref. 15202ST original new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 37mm Blue/Grey dial quadrante ref. 14790ST 14700ST
Sub007 Posted December 30, 2015 Report Posted December 30, 2015 OMG !!! 2k for just a dial. I knew tapisserie is quite exclusive but here the law of demand & supply really kicks in hard...Actually thinkin of getting a 15400 or the Diver ...with the double AR so might need your help on that my friend Verzonden vanaf mijn iPad met Tapatalk 1
greekgod Posted January 3, 2016 Author Report Posted January 3, 2016 hanks for the info guys. SO I am eager to see what the franken turns out Legend and schumi!! And I assume no Franken project has been done so far yet of the 15400
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