bobandshawn Posted February 4, 2019 Report Share Posted February 4, 2019 Hi Guys, I think I'm finally going to attempt a long-term project since I've pretty much done all the 5513s/6538s/1680s etc. that I could ever want. The reason this will be long-term is because of the gold parts. My goal is a reasonable 16613. So here is where I need the advice - Which is the best 5-digit base for ETA to start out with? I plan on having it on leather so a bracelet is not an issue. Plans include an *ST gold bezel, Gen gold crown, and Gen insert with Gen ETA and Raffles DWO. So, I guess it really comes down to good ETA hands and dial choice?! Perfection is not the goal, but I am averse to stubby crownguards. Thanks in advance. Any and all advice is appreciated! ~B P.S. - please don't tell me to do my research. I know there are dozens of topics and hundreds of posts on this. Just looking for something concise and up to date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhorn Posted February 4, 2019 Report Share Posted February 4, 2019 You really should do your own research. All of these builds have some compromises, and only you know what will be acceptable for you. I rarely like to send people elsewhere, but here's the best collection of posts I have seen on the 16613. https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/rolex-tudor-replicas/235295-a-guide-to-16613-builds-frankening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobandshawn Posted February 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2019 Thanks. I saw that string starts in 2015...was hoping there was some consensus about which base to start with in 2019 given the details in my post. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhorn Posted February 4, 2019 Report Share Posted February 4, 2019 I think much of it still holds true. The best base watch to start is either the BK WM9 or TC. They are just tougher to find because they are no longer made. If you don't want to go that route, then the JF or ST cases are the most reasonable base to start from. IF you pick up an entire JF, you would get the SH3135, and then you could use gen hands (solving one of your stated issues), and gen DW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobandshawn Posted February 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2019 (edited) Thanks, that's more like what I was looking for. (The ST case...those guards are too short). I don't believe an ETA will fit into a JF using a SH3135...unless I'm wrong? I was looking for something more comparable to a TC, I guess...BP? Not really striving for a super-franken Edited February 4, 2019 by bobandshawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hologramet Posted February 6, 2019 Report Share Posted February 6, 2019 On 2/5/2019 at 12:13 AM, bobandshawn said: Thanks, that's more like what I was looking for. (The ST case...those guards are too short). I don't believe an ETA will fit into a JF using a SH3135...unless I'm wrong? I was looking for something more comparable to a TC, I guess...BP? Not really striving for a super-franken You can use a TC movement holder adapting the 3135 to 2824. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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