What AP Franken(s) do you have in the works?!

[TYL88]

slaughterer62 I really have no idea, maybe JS can confirm. I only took out to see and then repacked it for shipping. Garuda

 

[Calibre16]

I've lately been thinking about buying a JF V5 15400 and throwing a gen dial in it.

Are there any more "must haves" for a 15400?
Do gen hands make a big difference?

 

[legend]

I've lately been thinking about buying a JF V5 15400 and throwing a gen dial in it.

Are there any more "must haves" for a 15400?
Do gen hands make a big difference?

It depends on who you ask. For many here, the stock rep is good enough, and I can understand their point of view in terms of absolute statistics of being "called out" in real life.

Dwell a little deeper and study the features of the gen and rep side by side, and you will see the subtle but existing differences between the two. They exist. It is however up to you if the differences are acceptable to your eyes, and whether you can live with them. For me, the gen hands and rep ones are night and day, but remember I am not you, and my standards apply only to watches I own. If you cannot see the differences, then it is a blessing in a way, as the rep hands are good enough for you.
Many here just put a gen dial into their rep 15400 and call it a franken but because of the see-through caseback design, a proper 15400 franken for me should also include the gen movement, datewheel and rotor.

 

[SuperLory]

For a 15400 (and for this alone !) to be honest the latest v5 is good enough and a gen dial IMHO is just a futile exercise. Different story if you build as per legend suggestion.

In my opinion.

 

[flying-tommy]

One more thing.......

July, 05 , 2019


Lol. I always wanted to say that.

Note:

A Sister from an Ur-ROO and the brother was an famous ROO (Limited of 500 Pieces).

Was build only a very short time but not limited.
Only a few worldwide available with very good used market prices.

Let me dream a little bit.......


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[Tompa]

One more thing.......

July, 05 , 2019


Lol. I always wanted to say that.

Note:

A Sister from an Ur-ROO and the brother was an famous ROO (Limited of 500 Pieces).

Was build only a very short time but not limited.
Only a few worldwide available with very good used market prices.

Let me dream a little bit.......


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I think i know what it is


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[Tompa]

And its a crazy watch, realy realy beautiful


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[flying-tommy]

And its a crazy watch, realy realy beautiful


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I think also you know it. Lol


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[QueTip]

I think also you know it. Lol


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I think I know it as well :lol:

 

[flying-tommy]

I think I know it as well :lol:

Really. Mhhh and I thought it would be difficult.


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[SuperLory]

I have that case too...lol
consolation prize

 

[Spatiumtemporis]

Gen case refinishing - 1st try. What do you guys think?

 

[Rolemars]

Pretty good job!

 

[flying-tommy]

I started with the Words “no Gen Hands”.

Now I was earlier than my Friend Legend

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[SuperLory]

lovely watch. This has to be my favourite ROO dial ever..but the new case with plots wouldn't be period correct I guess

Lovely nonetheless

 

[Tompa]

Totaly agre with my buddy, this dial is somthing extra. So beautiful. Its one of my favorites, dont understand how you get your hands on this uniqe piece. Verry good jobb buddy.


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[Jurgenk]

Stunning dial and tachy— seamless transition effect, and perfectly timed build, entirely unique now that blue batons has been released. Way to push the envelope.
Did you use V1 or V2 Mikey hands? Just admiring the nice handstack, maybe it’s the way Domi has perfected the pinion-dial-handstack spacing.

 

[R3w1nd]

If that lume application was on a rep tho, people would be raising hell! :hehehe:

 

[MrBeasy]

I started with the Words “no Gen Hands”.

Now I was earlier than my Friend Legend

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I regret selling mine. very nice

 

[legend]

I started with the Words “no Gen Hands”.

Now I was earlier than my Friend Legend



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This is one of the few ROOs I like on a bracelet. Beautiful.
Yes no gen hands but that’s why it’s called a franken and not a gen. More importantly the stack on yours looks very nice and the finish is good in the pics.

Regarding the dial lume, this is a model which is about 20 years old and lume deterioration is inevitable and consistent with the production years of this model.

Another lovely project bro. Congrats and wear it well!


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