dluddy Posted January 24, 2008 Report Posted January 24, 2008 Well, finally completed the Franken SMP. Just returned from Ziggy with the last of the mods. -Genuine dial -Genuine Hands -Genuine Crown/Tube -Genuine HE Valve -Better insert from SMP chrono -Chief Single AR -ETA 2824 engine -Old school case and bracelet (pins)
DuDro Posted January 24, 2008 Report Posted January 24, 2008 Is the He valve functional? Great Franken...Wear it well!
solchitlins Posted January 24, 2008 Report Posted January 24, 2008 Sorry if I seem rude, that's not my intent.. just curious, didn't all those mods cost you a ton of money? I would guess that you could find a 95% Gen for about $1000 to $1300? Did the mods happen over a long period of time or was it planned from the begining?
HauteHippie Posted January 24, 2008 Report Posted January 24, 2008 Looks great, D. A true one of a kind. The dial sure does make a big difference. Oh and BTW, I didn't know the gen was single AR. I always figured Omegas for double.
yellomen Posted January 24, 2008 Report Posted January 24, 2008 Same like my modded black SMP... probably more costs than a used genuine But still quite a nice achievement and it looks marvelous!
TeeJay Posted January 24, 2008 Report Posted January 24, 2008 Well, finally completed the Franken SMP. Just returned from Ziggy with the last of the mods. -Genuine dial -Genuine Hands -Genuine Crown/Tube -Genuine HE Valve -Better insert from SMP chrono -Chief Single AR -ETA 2824 engine -Old school case and bracelet (pins) Awesome project
TeeJay Posted January 24, 2008 Report Posted January 24, 2008 Looks great, D. A true one of a kind. The dial sure does make a big difference. Oh and BTW, I didn't know the gen was single AR. I always figured Omegas for double. The Planet Ocean is double sided, the 2254.50.00 is only single-sided. I don't believe the original 2531.80 even had single sided AR...
Bazz Posted January 24, 2008 Report Posted January 24, 2008 Nice one D. you seem to have a lot of nice modded pieces coming back recently
dluddy Posted January 24, 2008 Author Report Posted January 24, 2008 Thanks for the comments. I'll try to answer all the questions. The original watch was purchased in 2004 from Paul and the work was all done by Ziggy over a 3 year period. I got the dial used on eBay, OEM hands and crowns from Ofrei and with all of the mods complete, I still did not come close to the price of a used SMP. I know because I had looking at genuines before embarking on this path, which by the way, is much more fun The genuine does not have AR but after putting on the OEM dial, I thought it deserved the Single Side AR treatment Chief does. It makes a huge difference and even a purist would be hard pressed to know it was coated - other than the anti-reflectivity The OEM HE valve is operable although I have no plans for diving with this one.
By-Tor Posted January 24, 2008 Report Posted January 24, 2008 It's a beauty D. Bond SMP is one of the few watches that I've kept in my collection since the day one. It never loses its appeal, it's such a classic.
LordRasta Posted January 24, 2008 Report Posted January 24, 2008 Very nice! I did all those mods and then some to my PO and while I did spend a TON of money, you are correct, this way is more satisfying. Enjoy it.
dluddy Posted January 24, 2008 Author Report Posted January 24, 2008 I agree BT - it is the one that comes with me on the deserted island PO is next LR....have all the parts assembled
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