frankenjust in progress

[UB7]

I have this project in progress right now, almost have all the parts. Having a fellow NY member watchbuff do the assembly for me..Can't wait for the finished product!

Gen 16200 case/dial from rolling on eBay

ETA 2824-2

Gen tudor hands

Cubic works datewheel

Gen crown

gen jubilee band

Should be done in approximately 2 weeks, still waiting on the datewheel and crown but as soon as its done me or watchbuff will post pics!

UPDATE OCT 24TH - Still waiting for the hands, crown and band but here are the pics so far

Edited October 24, 2007 by UB7

[rosnik]

Nice!!

Is the case 16000 code?

[UB7]

16200 I believe

[freddy333]

Looks like you have the makings for my kind of watch (steel Datejust). Keep us posted on your progress with more photos.

In the meantime, here is one of mine for inspiration

[UB7]

UPDATE OCT 24TH - Still waiting for the hands, crown and band but here are the pics so far

[nate moore]

Very nice project - this is actually the kind of thing that led me here (through many other links). So, congrats, this is my first posting here.

One of the main concerns that I have had when trying to do something like this - is finding a movement without having to buy a watch as a donor. I'm new to the watch game so are there any reliable sources to purchase ETA movements from?

Thanks!

Nate

[freddy333]

Looks good, but is that a gen crystal? If it is, it looks like either the crystal is not in the correct rotational position on the case or the cyclops (date magnifier) was installed in the wrong position (slightly askew and off-center). Or maybe it is just the angles in the pictures?

[Guest watchbuff]

Nice to see alot of people are taking the reigns and finally getting the watch they always dreamed of. Ithink this represents a new category of watch, it's not a full 100% gen, but the exterior is ALL Rolex. I guess hybrid would be more correct. It's more gen than rep in the sum of the parts.

D- With a good collection of quality parts that should go together nicely, they are all snowflakes but relatively straight foward.

I Likey the datewheel.....getting another soon? Let me know when it all ships.

BTW check to see if the crown screws into the case. Been having some issues with both crowns and roling's case tubes threads being worn down.

[jkarpas]

hi, i am thinking of building my own, where did you get thay date wheel?

[trektagger]

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[trektagger]

oops double post.

Edited October 26, 2007 by trektagger

[Guest watchbuff]

Buy a gen rolex crown, and the ETA 2824-2 stem can be attached to it. The stem has to be cut to the EXACT size, and tapered before crewed into the crow, LOC-tite on the treads and allow to cure.

[trektagger]

thanks for the info watchbuff, much appreciated.