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What AP Franken(s) do you have in the works?!
- Thread starter tosoboso
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Thank you!
-Noob base (I think)
-Gen dial and tachy
-LWO 283
-Mickey classic datewheel and Mickey hands
-AR cyclop
-Noob base (I think)
-Gen dial and tachy
-LWO 283
-Mickey classic datewheel and Mickey hands
-AR cyclop
The picture is when the watch was unfinished by Spongebob. I joined a video
Very nice! For me, AP frankens need gen hands minimally to qualify as a wearable frankens. The shape, shine and stack of the gen hands are something that has not been properly replicated as of now.
The mikey classic datewheel font still differs from the serifed H series gen considerably, so I hope you have chosen his modern font (i series and later), which is very good. Of course, nothing can be done about the date change-over, which is an instant switch on the gen, and still a roll of sorts on the ETA2892 base movement. The finesse of the movement was the main reason I stopped dabbling in frankens and switched completely to gen.
Nonetheless, the builds you listed will be good low-cost alternatives to their genuine counterparts and I think that on the wrist they will look very nice. I do look forward to seeing your completed builds. Good luck with the projects!
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isnt this model supposed to have the early case without plots (like EoD) ?
I think the watch looks beautiful. Just a few comments, to help you improve it as and when you can:
1. The Ref 25770ST.0.0001IN.01, which your watch replicates, is based on the old style ROO case as superlory pointed out. The case you are using is thus inaccurate for the model. But personally I do like the modern case with this dial.
2. I think the date magnification is nicely done and accurate for an older ROO model.
3. The mikey hands look too flat even from the video. Will advise you to get a set of gen hands when you can. It may be something you can only KIV for now, but you need to understand the visual shortfall of your otherwise lovely watch.
4. Other than that, your project watch looks lovely, congrats!
Thanks Legend.
The biggest Problem is to catch Mikey Parts, it’s actually harder to get the Datewheel’s as the Gen Dial.
Any Recommendations for an Alternative Datewheel?
Low Cost , the new Dial and Tachy is around 1.900 € plus a Full Set of Gen Hands around 800 €, plus Domis work, Gold plating and other Parts ..... they will be my dearest Franken.
Gen Movement, I have an offer for two Movements but then the Franken will explode all Cost. Then it’s better to go Gen.
For me it’s Important that the Dial/Tachy is really new without any signs of use. New base Watches... I know a used set cost maybe the half.
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Now that MIkey is retired, we need somebody to step up and manufacture gen-spec datewheels and gen-spec hands. Otherwise, these Franken ROO/RO builds will become increasingly costly, or, in the case of people not willing to pay the costs, inaccurate. It is a miracle that people are still undertaking them and finishing them at the high standards we see in the last few posts.
New Datewheel and Tachy arrived.
Now I’m waiting for the Base Watch.
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Now I’m waiting for the Base Watch.
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Thanks slaughterer, it is amazing. I love this grey color live. It’s not showing right in pictures.
I like it much more then the second generation from the RG Rubberclad it’s much darker.
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I have a second generation set. I like that shade of grey too.
I have a second generation set. I like that shade of grey too.
Wonderful!
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My dear friend, I solute you for your taste. Here's my own compilation of shades of grey (not in any particular order):
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