vmena Posted August 19, 2007 Report Posted August 19, 2007 A new project to build another of my favorites models: datejust with smooth bezel... this time a more modern model (16214): What do I have today?: Gen case + tube (btw) Gen dial Gen crown Waiting for: Tudor hands Silix ETA datejust to use movement, spacer and bracelet. Spare parts pics:
daan Posted August 19, 2007 Report Posted August 19, 2007 hey vmena are you sure that is a gen dial? if i look close at the luminous dots at the hour markers some of them are not alligned with the minute strips or is that normal for a gen dial? by the way succes with your franken datejustA new project to build another of my favorites models: datejust with smooth bezel... this time a more modern model (16214): What do I have today?: Gen case + tube (btw) Gen dial Gen crown Waiting for: Tudor hands Silix ETA datejust to use movement, spacer and bracelet. Spare parts pics:
vmena Posted August 19, 2007 Author Report Posted August 19, 2007 look closely between the "t swiss made t" It happens in gens also (I have gen DJ's)... rolex is not 100% perfect always
daan Posted August 19, 2007 Report Posted August 19, 2007 from which supplier do you get your parts(case,dial etc)
vmena Posted August 19, 2007 Author Report Posted August 19, 2007 from which supplier do you get your parts(case,dial etc) From roling, on eBay (case and dial) Fro the crown, you many sources in eBay... just wait to find one in the gen pack or that the seller knows the reference he's selling...
freddy333 Posted August 19, 2007 Report Posted August 19, 2007 I am not sure about that dial either (Rolex does not usually miss the mark when applying the tritium), but it looks like a great project and one of my favorite watches.
lazarini Posted August 20, 2007 Report Posted August 20, 2007 Looking good there V. Cant wait to see it put together , keep us updated ! Kind regards Laz
vmena Posted August 20, 2007 Author Report Posted August 20, 2007 Looking good there V. Cant wait to see it put together , keep us updated ! Kind regards Laz I'll do it my friend!
stilty Posted August 20, 2007 Report Posted August 20, 2007 fun project! My only question is, What is a 16214? I've never seen that model? Is it marked between the lugs with that? Usually, the smooth bezel 'modern' DJ is 16200. but that sounds intriguing. According to Rolex case designation, 162 = Datejust 1 = Finely Engine Turned 4 = Stainless with 18K WG So with that number, it should be a SS Datejust case with Finely Engine Turned Bezel in 18K WG. That looks like a polished SS bezel. Best of luck and I look forward to seeing the results.
vmena Posted September 8, 2007 Author Report Posted September 8, 2007 fun project! My only question is, What is a 16214? I've never seen that model? Is it marked between the lugs with that? Usually, the smooth bezel 'modern' DJ is 16200. but that sounds intriguing. According to Rolex case designation, 162 = Datejust 1 = Finely Engine Turned 4 = Stainless with 18K WG So with that number, it should be a SS Datejust case with Finely Engine Turned Bezel in 18K WG. That looks like a polished SS bezel. Best of luck and I look forward to seeing the results. Proably my mistake the numbering... surly it's a 16200... so bezel is polished SS... Pics of finished project:
rosnik Posted September 9, 2007 Report Posted September 9, 2007 (edited) Wellcome in the Dj argent Edited September 9, 2007 by rosnik
lazarini Posted September 9, 2007 Report Posted September 9, 2007 Nice nice . Me want one Congrats wear it well . Laz
vmena Posted September 9, 2007 Author Report Posted September 9, 2007 Thanks my friends for your kind words... I always wanted to have a SS DJ... I missed a good opportunity from my mate Manuel and now I have a pretty good one... I will replace the dial for a roman numerals one as soon as I have cash again Now waiting for a good SS oyster bracelet and in search for a genuine clasp...
alligoat Posted September 10, 2007 Report Posted September 10, 2007 Beautiful job, vmena. And that's one of my favorite combinations with the silver stick dial and the smooth bezel. I don't know how many Frankenjusts you've built now, but you certainly have the program down. Congratulations.
stilty Posted September 10, 2007 Report Posted September 10, 2007 Nice job. one of my favorite watches!
vmena Posted September 10, 2007 Author Report Posted September 10, 2007 Thanks again Now I have to think in my new project... probably a Sub TT... but hard to find gen cases...
manuel Posted September 11, 2007 Report Posted September 11, 2007 very nice vmena! Would like to exchange our watches for a week? I have the best nautilus rep. btw, you got mail.
vmena Posted September 11, 2007 Author Report Posted September 11, 2007 very nice vmena! Would like to exchange our watches for a week? I have the best nautilus rep. btw, you got mail. My friend! you know my watches are yours... just for a while hope see you soon
freddy333 Posted September 12, 2007 Report Posted September 12, 2007 Vmena -- Good to see the finished project. Stainless Datejust is one of my favorites too Nice work.
DWSmoot Posted September 13, 2007 Report Posted September 13, 2007 Great job V. Classic watch! I love my Gen 16030 DJ...This is probably the only gen will never part with... Congrates!
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