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Franken 116520

TYL88

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First of all i would like to thank Johnny Depp shotgun d39918 puretime for making this project to happen. This project started about 1.5 months ago. Planned all the gen parts and sourced the noob daytona from Puretime. All the sourcing and the making of the watch went very smooth without any hassles.

Lets get on to the watch, the watch is modified with the following parts:
- noob daytona 116520 white dial
- gen 116520 black dial in pristine condition
- gen LEC crystal and gasket
- gen hands
- noob bezel shaved down to gen spec

I would say the noob bezel is okay, but the engravings are too thin. My plan is to change the bezel to gen and be done with it. The movement is running very smooth and strong, since i received the watch (2 days ago), its been keeping perfect time and still running without winding. The bracelet felt smooth and it is very genlike in my opinion. Clasp clicks nicely too. Its such a great watch from noob.

Pics coming up shortly! Enjoy!
Thank you!
 

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Kamelot

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Beautiful watch my friend and a build I hope to do one day except with the white dial. Agree with the bezel comment although many people using Arf bezel cos very gen like.
 

TYL88

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Yes, ARF bezel looks great too. But its impossible to get the v1. As ARF factories stopped producing them.
 

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i am on a new 116520 noob v2 franken project as well.

quick help needed though, as I was not 100% on this one :
is that a gen dial?
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TYL88

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Might have to ask the experts here to confirm. But it appears gen to me. Good luck with the project mate!
 
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TYL88

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markfisher Only the subdials hands are still Noob. Yes, gonna change the bezel too! It makes a huge difference. Thanks mate!
 

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Yes, ARF bezel looks great too. But its impossible to get the v1. As ARF factories stopped producing them.

latest ARF bezel or is it gen , lol
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TYL88

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guru Latest ARF? Did u mean they produce new arf bezels after the V2? Engravings looks really nice. Where did u source that if i may ask? They look amazing!
 

TYL88

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And how about the thickness? Are they gen like too?
guru thanks mate!
 

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markfisher Yes it is for sale. For some reason JD cant fit them, i have seen other members fit all 6 hands tho.
 

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First of all i would like to thank Johnny Depp shotgun d39918 puretime for making this project to happen. This project started about 1.5 months ago. Planned all the gen parts and sourced the noob daytona from Puretime. All the sourcing and the making of the watch went very smooth without any hassles.

Lets get on to the watch, the watch is modified with the following parts:
- noob daytona 116520 white dial
- gen 116520 black dial in pristine condition
- gen LEC crystal and gasket
- gen hands
- noob bezel shaved down to gen spec

I would say the noob bezel is okay, but the engravings are too thin. My plan is to change the bezel to gen and be done with it. The movement is running very smooth and strong, since i received the watch (2 days ago), its been keeping perfect time and still running without winding. The bracelet felt smooth and it is very genlike in my opinion. Clasp clicks nicely too. Its such a great watch from noob.

Pics coming up shortly! Enjoy!
Thank you!

Beautiful watch,Bro!!!Finely finished....Enjoy it!!!!!!!!
 

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markfisher Yes it is for sale. For some reason JD cant fit them, i have seen other members fit all 6 hands tho.

Domi fitted all gen hands to mine without any issue so it is possible!


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TYL88

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botsyboy Yeah, it should work. But the watch is already with me, cant part with it for now. So im not gonna try and fit them for now maybe.
 
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