Show me ure DJ ...

[manuel]

This watch was sold to MDG137, but watch had serious issues because date missalignment.

Its still a complicated project if you dont have skills, I am sorry for that.

[freddy333]

Outstanding work, Manuel. Beautiful franken & a very informative read.

Those vintage (pre-2000) all steel Datejusts with silvery dials are pure class -- the BEST all around watches in the world.

[manuel]

I like your DJ a lot too. (a pic of yours)

Is it a silver dial too?

I see it has a plexi, why dont you replace it with a shappire crystal?

http://www.krysworks-store.com/

[freddy333]

Plexi is correct for these vintage (80s) Datejusts (sapphire is for newer models) and is one of the things I like about it. I prefer vintage models over modern.

The dial is silver linen, my favorite. A completely monochrome watch, no color (other than variations of black & white) at all.

[stilty]

Nice looking Frankens. I look forward to seeing the finished product!

I've got two projects waiting in the wings to be complete. Just don't have the time... being a new father and all.

One is a 16220 Datejust fitted with new style silver dial.

But the prize that I can't wait to finish is what I am building for my wife. I have a near mint 15200 case, no holes lugs still with sticker on the back in mint condition, silver dial, near mint 78350 oyster bracelet with proper 557B endlinks with no stretch. I also have a new crown, and genuine 3135 date disc. I'm powering both Frankens with NOS Eta 12892 movements. These are the 12.5''' (28.5mm) movements that fit nicely in gen Rolex cases. I am able to use the thicker gen date discs as overlay as the dial requires a spacer between the movement in order to line up the stem. I dropped off one of the movements to a local watchmaker for a full overhaul and to replace the fourth wheel, cannon pinion, and hour wheel. The movement runs great at only +2 sec/day, but it has been sitting for 20+ years and definately needs new oil and grease. I'm just waiting for a set of hands and a few hours of free time to finish it off.

Here is a pic of a genuine 15200 for reference. The Franken should look exact when complete as it is comprised of all genuine parts, except movment. I'll post some pics when it is done.

[freddy333]

Should be quite a beauty when complete. But do the numbers on the 3135 datewheel turn in the same direction as the 12892?

[stilty]

Should be quite a beauty when complete. But do the numbers on the 3135 datewheel turn in the same direction as the 12892?

yes, they turn in the same direction. It is the 3035 that is opposite.

[tonyp1]

18k DJ

Edited November 9, 2007 by tonyp1

[vmena]

16213 franken: gen case, crystal, dial, crown, tube... eta2824, tudor hands, true 18K TT bracelet...

[lazarini]

Sweet watch Manuel this project watches are just amazing ... the work ,time and money invested in something like this can only result in a beautiful watch like that ...

regards Laz