Star69 Posted November 1, 2007 Report Posted November 1, 2007 (edited) this has still a lot of work ahead - but here are some pics of my "Franken" GMT-Master - not much Franken jet - just gen dial + gen used insert - my gen crown sadly dsnt fit on the rep-tubes - need new tubes first .. next step will be lugholes and aging the case and non SEL bracelet. but i will wear it the next days like it is - Frank Edited January 21, 2008 by kelster
yellomen Posted November 1, 2007 Report Posted November 1, 2007 That is looking Great Kelster!! Is the Ref. 16700 the best possibility to make a good franken GMT? Or are other GMT versions easier to copy?
Stephane Posted November 1, 2007 Report Posted November 1, 2007 Wow, that sounds sexy Kelster. Are you really going to drill lug holes? That is what I'd love in mine too! Congrats, it's a very nice project. Cheers Stephane
Jetsons Posted November 1, 2007 Report Posted November 1, 2007 What a beauty, Kelster! Terrific work! I am also planning to do the same to my lug hole case TW best 16710. I have finally collected all the parts required for the project: OEM T-dial. correct length GMT hand, OEM crown/tube and I was finally able to source an OEM insert at a reasonable cost. IMO, this is the best project for the GMT as the T-dials are readily available and not expensive, yet. Modern but with a vintage flair. The only trick is finding the correct lug hole case.
Star69 Posted November 1, 2007 Author Report Posted November 1, 2007 thanks ! exactly - the Ref. 16700 i choose only because the dials are so cheep i payed with shipping only 60 Euro for mine. sadly i have no tw-best or other case with lugholes - drilling them will be an adventure wish me luck ! Frank
Jetsons Posted November 1, 2007 Report Posted November 1, 2007 Absolutely, Frank! Best of luck. I would be most curious to see how you do this. I've researched dremel attachments looking for something that would work drilling from the inside the lugs but no luck yet. However, there has to be a way to do this.
Tribal Posted November 1, 2007 Report Posted November 1, 2007 (edited) Hi Frank, looks fantastic i think.. You did a great job on this GMT You can find good Tubes and Crowns easily on the Bay.... keep us updated on this project.... For the Lugholes, it's really an adventure when there are no holes in the case... You can only drill from the outside,but this is a damm hard job.... Maybe a good Factory drilling machine and HSSE Cobalt drills will work.... Edited November 1, 2007 by Tribal
Star69 Posted November 1, 2007 Author Report Posted November 1, 2007 Hi Frank, looks fantastic i think.. You did a great job on this GMT You can find good Tubes and Crowns easily on the Bay.... keep us updated on this project.... For the Lugholes, it's really an adventure when there are no holes in the case... You can only drill from the outside,but this is a damm hard job.... Maybe a good Factory drilling machine and HSSE Cobalt drills will work.... thanks - yes my watchmaker is ordering some drills, not sure about the size - smaller than 1mm to start i think. but i try to get access to a good drilling machine - have some old cases to test first Frank
Star69 Posted November 1, 2007 Author Report Posted November 1, 2007 Great watch, which case did you use? its an MBW - i think the same like the "noob" GMT. Frank
Star69 Posted January 21, 2008 Author Report Posted January 21, 2008 all good thinks come to an end now with better crown + lugholes - still need to find a nice non-SEL bracelet ... before : (pic from Stephane) after : with younger brother : cheers, Frank
Stephane Posted January 21, 2008 Report Posted January 21, 2008 Wow, I'm so happy that you did something nice with this one. Congrats Kelster !!! Cheers Stephane EDIT and these lugholes
yellomen Posted January 21, 2008 Report Posted January 21, 2008 Nice, nice And amazing how you drilled the lugholes... wasn't it hard to position them correct before drilling??
Star69 Posted January 21, 2008 Author Report Posted January 21, 2008 Nice, nice And amazing how you drilled the lugholes... wasn't it hard to position them correct before drilling?? thanks all for the nice replies the lugholes are drilled with a special prof. workbench - and i wont try this again - the horror Frank
Stephane Posted January 21, 2008 Report Posted January 21, 2008 thanks all for the nice replies the lugholes are drilled with a special prof. workbench - and i wont try this again - the horror Frank [censored], I was about to send you my super special perfect ultimate 16610
mrandazzo Posted January 21, 2008 Report Posted January 21, 2008 This Rollie is transitional-licious :wub: Kelster :thumbsupsmileyanim:
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