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Almost full Franken 5167

Rainbowkin

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Looks great! Too bad the 3k case has slightly different case profile that neither the gen or ZF strap work well with it.
 

APpee

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Hi I just want to share my recent franken project.

Build details:
Base watch 3kf V1
Gen dial
Gen datewheel
Gen second hand
Rebrush case as per Gen
Fully service clone 324

Gen dial & 3kf hand v1 (v1.1 has too white lume)




Gen date wheel VS 3kf date wheel









After/Before








Tips: you need to modify hand/second hand in order to install to clone 324. Other parts is interchangeable.

​​​​​​​Cheers

This thread is really helpful! I’m about to embark on a very similar franken. I have a gen dial (Swiss made) and plan to Franken pretty much everything like yourself. My dilemma is the bezel thickness but you seem to have that mastered, can I ask who modded your bezel? I was considering a ZF base as it’s consistent with the model build with a 324 movement transplant but not even sure if it’s do able. Thanks


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Lots of talk on here that 20mm x 1.8mm / 21mm x 1.8mm spring bars work like a dream


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It does, I have a gen strap on mine, and there are zero gaps with a set of Rolex spring bars
 

srhoque

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It does, I have a gen strap on mine, and there are zero gaps with a set of Rolex spring bars

+1. 20 x 1.8mm gen spec Rolex springbars from Everest bands works like a charm for gen straps. Can't see any gaps.

Note: I tried a 21 x 1.8 but it was too hard to push it in.
 
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srhoque

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eririn - Amazing build, looks stellar!! Is the sunburst on your post 2009 dial different from the 3K (pre 2009) ones? You pics show almost no sun burst, hence curious.
 

Rainbowkin

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For me, although the Everest spring bars produce no gap or nearly no gap, the strap's ghost groove is still not lining up with the case - not exactly as the alignment on the gen. I tried to push the strap up a little as if it is worn on a larger wrist, it still does not line up. My best guess is stated above: 3k's case profile is slightly different from the gen's.
 

APpee

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I’m curious to know if anyone has tried a ZF base 324 movement transplant yet. Anyone care to chime in?


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APpee

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Because the bezel profiles are consistent with the newer model 5167 (thinner bezel)


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I’m curious to know if anyone has tried a ZF base 324 movement transplant yet. Anyone care to chime in?


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I have a friend that did this.. I’ll ask home to post more info and pics.
 

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How does the rep movement look after being properly cleaned?