exeekias Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 Hi, I posted this on RWI a couple days ago, and I don't normally cross-post things, but Chieftang suggested I post it here as well, so here goes. I figure maybe some of you might be interested but don't read RWI. Hope you like it. Here's my franken VC Overseas project. It started life as the "non-Silix" eta version, the one without AR. The watch now has the following mods: -Gen dial and hands (hour & minute hands, the second hand is still the rep) -ETA 7750 date wheel (per this post: http://www.replica-watch.info/phpBB3/viewt...=54&t=51615) -Chief AR It took a while to get it all done and put back together, but...well, you all can judge the result. I'm happy. Now on to the eyecandy: I just had to pick up a gen box for this one, so here's the finished watch in its new home: I also got a catalog: Here are some shots showing off the awesome AR from Chieftang: A wristie: I finally was able to take a halfway decent lume shot: And last: a before and after pic. The rep dial isn't bad at all, but it really looks very different than the gen when they are side by side. Big thanks go to d4m, ar0401 for his help and advice in doing the dial mod, and to Chieftang for the awesome AR. Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 Congrats on the VCO Franken. It came out beautifully. Wear that one well. Come by occasionally and you may even see a couple more in the next few weeks with a couple of tweaks including VC's date font. A couple of us have been sitting on these dials for some time and yours is just the inspiration to get us up off our butts and do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeekias Posted April 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 Thanks very much kruzer. I read this forum a lot, I just don't post here much I would love to see you guys finish your projects, especially one with the VC date font. I'd love to hear the details on that: the 7750 date wheel was the closest thing I could think of, and that mod was kind of a PITA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanytical Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 It looks amazing. Great project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toobs Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 OK, where did you get the dial? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeekias Posted April 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 Thanks for the feedback I got the dial and hands off the 'bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 OK, where did you get the dial? I am guessing Ebay. There were 3 or 4 for sale a few months ago. The black ones occasionally come up. I have never seen a white dial offered though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 nice project best of luck enjoying it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikellem Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 What a beauty... I love it... MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Nicest VCO of all time. Gen dial is an absolute necessity here! I loved my VCO while it lasted. It's a great watch. Unfortunately mine fell apart piece by piece and I more or less gave up on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardo Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Wow, I have debated getting this watch over and over again, its so classy. You did a great job, it looks amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeekias Posted April 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 kruzer, there were two white dials on ebay a couple weeks ago. They were kind of useless though, as they were being sold without the rehauts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarini Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Interesting and rare project that came out great! Thx for sharing... Laz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Great Franken project with a terrific result. Now, where can I get a Gen dial and hands for mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailboss Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Wow, realy nice work! That is one stunning VC. I think I want one. Col. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elepaolo Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 A thing of beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeekias Posted April 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Thanks very much for the compliments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrowax Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Very beautiful. I am just about to order the white version. Now seriously reconsidering it for the black one. May I know where you get your gen box from? and how much? I am interested in getting one too. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeekias Posted April 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Thanks! I got it off ebay, 100ish. That's not the box the gen overseas usually comes in though. The real overseas box looks more like a toiletry bag. Very beautiful. I am just about to order the white version. Now seriously reconsidering it for the black one. May I know where you get your gen box from? and how much? I am interested in getting one too. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrowax Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 I see..I found one on ebay around $125 but yours is by far better. I'll keep looking around..thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twon1212 Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 I am new, but purchased my first MM20 from Davidsen a few weeks ago. Next on my list is the lovely watch you have posted. I going to purchase a base model and turn into something similar to yours. But I have no idea wherer to start. But looking at yours gives me the motivation to just take the plung and ask questions. Hopefully, mine will be as good as yours. tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironmarshal Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 That watch is stunning! I'm in the middle of a franken PO project and I hope it comes out half as nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 Superb watch...I love the VCO line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeekias Posted May 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Thanks very much. Good luck on the project ironmarshal, please post the results when you are finished so I (and everyone) can see. I've been thinking about a SMP project myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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