Want to make a franken rolex :)

[Clavijo]

Hi everyone, im planning to start this project for a franken and I would like to know if it’s possible to have some help from this amazing community and have some recommendations and advise for a good and reputable watch maker that can help me start this adventure.

I like the gmt 2, green hand - datejust 39mm - oyster 39mm

$2000 budget (GMT) without the base rep $1500 budget (datejust or oyster) without the base rep

Btw i dont have much experience with this but im going to do my best and i will share all the progress with all off you as soon as i get in the right path .

Gen parts that i would like:

Dial - bezel - hands - date wheel - crown


thanks

 

[Rx4Time]

GMT 6 digit LN figure bezel assembly, 600, dial 500, hands, 350, crystal 350, date wheel 150, crown 200 +/-, plus base watch. Personally I prefer the noob as it'll take all the genuine components without issue, but you'll need a VR 3185 movement (200ish) or a genuine movement which then is beyond your budget.

My GMT build, noob v7 base

 

[Clavijo]

wow you did a great work , it looks amazing , is exactly what im looking .
thanks for all you're info and help i appreciate it.

 

[Analog967]

wow you did a great work , it looks amazing , is exactly what im looking .
thanks for all you're info and help i appreciate it.

You could start with this , all you have to do on these ones is add the movement http://rafflesdials.com/watch-set/

Not sure how close it it to the gen, but it looks decent

 

[JTSWE]

I have a old Noob v7 case also,

One thing, stay away from CHS 2824-2

They have cut the feet from the dail, it’s was just glued on the movement

It has gen bezel/insert/dail/gen hands.



Skickat från min iPhone med RWI

 

[srhoque]

For the GMT 116710LN, my recommendation is to start with a ARF base watch case (Some people have complained about crown tube glued in, you have to be cautious else gen crown might not fit). You will also need to buy a VR3185 separately for reliable movement. $2000 is going to be tough, you will not get the gen part in good condition and pay the watchmaker with that price tag.

 

[Clavijo]

For the GMT 116710LN, my recommendation is to start with a ARF base watch case (Some people have complained about crown tube glued in, you have to be cautious else gen crown might not fit). You will also need to buy a VR3185 separately for reliable movement. $2000 is going to be tough, you will not get the gen part in good condition and pay the watchmaker with that price tag.

i was thinking about it and i decided to go up with my budget .

thanks for you for you're help

 

[Clavijo]

thanks for the web page and the help