HauteHippie Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 My brother recently received a Ph.D. that has been a loooong time coming. Over the past year or so I've been collecting the parts for a gift to present to him at graduation, and finally it has almost come together. He's not a "big watch guy" and doesn't know much about watches in general, but I know his style and that this is something he'll very much appreciate. So here are the stats and a quick pic: Franken DateJust recipe: Genuine 16200 case (w/ lug holes) + caseback Genuine smooth bezel Genuine rhodium DateJust dial with roman markers Genuine 295C crystal (on the way; currently a poor stand-in is in place) Genuine 24-603-0 crown and tube Genuine 78360 oyster bracelet Genuine 558 end pieces Genuine 3055 date wheel Replica no-lume hands Longines (ETA) 2892-A2 movement Stilty spacer ring The Zigmeister's tender and loving touch. Lots of Stilty's advice. Result: Comments: The case set did come with what was supposed to be a gen crystal, but there's no question in my mind that it's not gen. Plus, the cyclops is currently crooked. That'll be remeied, hopefully this weekend if the new one arrives.... I would have preferred to use a 3135 date wheel instead, but the 3055 is what was available at the time and the font is VERY VERY close on inspection. So I'm happy with it as is.... The bracelet is fantastic. Genuine bracelets (having many noob sub bracelets) are so under rated. It's hard to describe.... Lastly, the dial. The pic simply doesn't do it justice, and I'll be taking more (hopefully better) pics before shipping it off, but the rhodium dial is IMO absolutely gorgeous in person. I love the combo, especially with the fully brushed oyster bracelet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTone Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Comments: Stunning... TT . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Chief - Congratulations to your brother. I am sure he will love & treasure that classic Rolex watch, especially you had a hand in making it for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stilty Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 NICE! I'm glad it finally came together, it has been a long road. That is a great photo too! I'm sure your brother will love it. And congrats to him! The 3055 disc is very, very close to the 3135, and I doubt anyone would know the difference unless they were told. Besides, it is a genuine disc, so the print quality cannot be beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarini Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Great piece for a great occasion! Congrats Laz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Conratulations to THE brothers Cheers Stephane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Hoolly hell...I'm still a lil drunk but this is a SUPERB watch...that rhodium dial is to die for...simply spectacular... I'm sure between The Zigmeister, Stilty and yourself, this will be a killer watch (going to throw any AR on it ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baglc1 Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Im now starting my Ph.D, make me one, stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Beautiful watch, Chief! The list of parts alone is superb. This is the ultimate Franken, IMO. The 2892-A2 makes for a great workhorse inside, and everything else almost is gen Rolex. It's interesting to note that the dial has no lume markers, so therefore the no lume hands. Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Great gesture and outstanding watch. One question....doesn't the ETA date advance in the opposite direction than the gen datewheel? Kurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Nice indeed. 2836 for the Masters...2892-A2 for the Phd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 An awesome gift, and an awesome project I'm sure your brother will love it Who knows, it might even get him started on watches too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 One question....doesn't the ETA date advance in the opposite direction than the gen datewheel? Kurt. 3055 and 3135 are the same as the ETA, 1570 and 3035 are opposite. Don't ask me why the 3035 and 3055 are different! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 3055 and 3135 are the same as the ETA, 1570 and 3035 are opposite. Don't ask me why the 3035 and 3055 are different! Hmmm, I did not know that. Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordRasta Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Wow B, I know how long you have been planning this one and it is coming along great. It is such a beautiful watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted September 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Thanks for the kind words, all. It is truly a wonderful piece, one that I now almost don't want to give a way... Regarding the date wheel, yes, it is correct for the ETA movement and advances in the correct direction. I had accidentally labeled it a 3035 in the original post, but it's a 3055 and I've updated the post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 absolutely fantastic. you have one lucky brother deltatahoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promotersf Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Brian, that is NICE! Your brother is going to love it! And even though he's not a "big" watch guy, you may have just started a new hobby for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted September 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 Thanks, D.... Yea, I think he likes watches but he doesn't like big watches.... So I didn't do something like a franken 45mm PO. And, yea, he's not too knowledgeable, either... He'll immediately recognize "Rolex" but would have no clue if "Patek" was a dime store watch or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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