HauteHippie Posted September 28, 2008 Report Posted September 28, 2008 Introducing my franken Franck Muller Conquistador.... A smaller watch but a nice change every once in a while, and just as sharp as can be... The Recipe Old School 2892-A2 based FM Conq, fully serviced by The Zigmeister.Genuine dial, relumed by The Zigmeister (Look at the AMAZING work)Hands painted correct blue to match gen, and lumed by The ZigmeisterGenuine Alligator strap (Hadley-Roma Genesis II) Photos Comments The FM Conq is definitely not a daily wear, but it is a nice change of pace from the usual clunkers and fits nicely under a shirt sleeve. The genuine dial really makes a difference (even if it lacks the punch of the rep dial), and this rep is strikingly identical to the gen on a side by side comparison. The dial I received had not been lumed, so The Zigmeister took care of that. I don't think I've ever seen better work, either. So there you have it. I owe thanks to our resident FM expert... without this fine gentleman's assistance, this watch would not have been possible.
Hongkytonkman Posted September 28, 2008 Report Posted September 28, 2008 very tempting FM... May I ask, what lume was used for this project? I'm searching for the identical lume color.
HauteHippie Posted September 28, 2008 Author Report Posted September 28, 2008 very tempting FM... May I ask, what lume was used for this project? I'm searching for the identical lume color. Should have been standard C3.
archibald Posted September 28, 2008 Report Posted September 28, 2008 WOW!!! Greeat pics of a gorgeous watch. Absolutely no way to make a Conq. better than that, folks. The hands now match gen 1:1 in color and anyone who's seen a gen dial knows that there is just no comparison between the rep and gen in visual quality. There are only two in the world...well, there are thousands, I guess, that look almost exactly like Chieftang's but only two that cost less than grand. Wear it well, My friend!
sulimblim Posted September 28, 2008 Report Posted September 28, 2008 One of the nicest tonneau watch. Very dressy and classy watch, congrats.
cskent69 Posted September 28, 2008 Report Posted September 28, 2008 Chief - i have a similar Franken - done by The Zigmeister. We were never able to get the 2892 to work correctly (it was a copy - not genuine.) As such - I never wear it. I am thinking of make one last shot and buying a genuine 2892 and seeing if that will finally make it a great working watch. Enjoy yours - it is great.
TomRiddle Posted September 28, 2008 Report Posted September 28, 2008 this is a masterpiece chief! knowing firsthand the quality of the fm and seeing the mods you did, that piece would stand up to any true fm and you wouldn't even blink did you ar the glass..? as to the poster above me this is true 2892! i know, lol i sold the extinct fm to chief wear it well chief, this is a tremendous piece you have
HauteHippie Posted September 28, 2008 Author Report Posted September 28, 2008 Thanks for the nice words, all... No AR on the glass per the gen. I tried to control reflections for the photo.
ta8088 Posted September 28, 2008 Report Posted September 28, 2008 Chief that looks fantastic! I've always liked these on the bracelets but yours looks great on the strap. I think I spent about 9 or 10 months actively looking for one of these before I gave up on finding one. Enjoy!
Shundi Posted September 28, 2008 Report Posted September 28, 2008 Super classy piece, really like it and the 2892 + The Zigmeister's work make this a truly remarkable watch!!
Guest avitt Posted September 28, 2008 Report Posted September 28, 2008 (edited) Stunning rep, with spectacular mods!!! My wife and I both have FM Conquistadors in our collection. Despite having no mods, and seeing action rarely, I am unlike to ever part ways with mine: Edited September 29, 2008 by avitt
jeff g Posted September 29, 2008 Report Posted September 29, 2008 A very beautiful watch. I own a Casablanca and I too feel that it is a classic. Many of the older. rep FM's are VERY close copies of the gens. The case and ss bracelets are close to perfect. With your beautiful gen dial, you have a beautiful piece on your hands(wrist). Like many of us, I mostly wear larger sport type watches, but for dress the FM's a very cool watches. With the SS bracelets, a classic case and size becomes 'Sporty'. Wear it well.
Ztech Posted September 29, 2008 Report Posted September 29, 2008 Wow, that is truely an amazing watch. I kept on scrolling down to see the pic of the rep... lol Enjoy.
pizzanooo Posted September 30, 2008 Report Posted September 30, 2008 That color of dial is simply one of the nicest I have seen. That is a beauty, I`m very jealous. Been waiting for one of these too long to come up for sale, and always an hour late when they do.
Jurgenk Posted January 11, 2012 Report Posted January 11, 2012 Wanted to bump up these gorgeous pics of chieftang's FM Amazing watch, amazing photography. Chieftang, who can I buy this strap from? I am looking to fit a similar strap on mine... see related thread
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