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My 42mm FrPO - finally finished!
- Thread starter Om3ga_guy
- Start date
OK guys I am extremely happy to say that I can officially close the books on this project. I installed the last remaining pieces yesterday night and THIS is what I would consider an "Ultimate PO" 
I've always been a fan of the orange bezel, but never the orange numerals on the dial. Hence why I never bought a pumpkin. I was fortunate to find a used orange bezel on eBay last week so I went and bought it, put it on my black/white dial PO and created this awesome piece. I've seen the guys on WUS do this before. Unfortunately the bezel was scratched @ 5 o'clock (less noticeable in person, the camera angles + lighting make it look worst than it is), but a gen bezel for $95.00CDN... I can't complain.
Hope you guys like it...
Build consists of:
- Gen dial
- Gen hands
- Gen bezel
- Gen crystal
- Gen crown/tube
- Gen bracelet (latest ceramic PO model)
- Gen springbars
- UPO HE valve assembly
- ETA datewheel
- ST2130 Seagull movement (brand new)
PHOTOS
WRIST SHOTS
GROUP SHOT WITH FRANKEN SMP
Things to note:
- Gen bezel was installed on the case without mods. I used the original hardware that came on the case and the bezel went straight on.
- The ceramic PO bracelet snapped onto the case perfectly with no mods, however it appears the case on the new cermaic PO's are thicker in height - therefore my end links sit high above the lugs - see photos. It doesn't bother me, its hard to point out on the wrist. At some point if I feel like dishing out some more cash I will swap the current 858 end links with the older model made for this case.
- The whole build has well over $2k in parts + sweat, when I did the math on what I spent I came out just under $1,400.00CDN...
I've always been a fan of the orange bezel, but never the orange numerals on the dial. Hence why I never bought a pumpkin. I was fortunate to find a used orange bezel on eBay last week so I went and bought it, put it on my black/white dial PO and created this awesome piece. I've seen the guys on WUS do this before. Unfortunately the bezel was scratched @ 5 o'clock (less noticeable in person, the camera angles + lighting make it look worst than it is), but a gen bezel for $95.00CDN... I can't complain.
Hope you guys like it...
Build consists of:
- Gen dial
- Gen hands
- Gen bezel
- Gen crystal
- Gen crown/tube
- Gen bracelet (latest ceramic PO model)
- Gen springbars
- UPO HE valve assembly
- ETA datewheel
- ST2130 Seagull movement (brand new)
PHOTOS
WRIST SHOTS
GROUP SHOT WITH FRANKEN SMP
Things to note:
- Gen bezel was installed on the case without mods. I used the original hardware that came on the case and the bezel went straight on.
- The ceramic PO bracelet snapped onto the case perfectly with no mods, however it appears the case on the new cermaic PO's are thicker in height - therefore my end links sit high above the lugs - see photos. It doesn't bother me, its hard to point out on the wrist. At some point if I feel like dishing out some more cash I will swap the current 858 end links with the older model made for this case.
- The whole build has well over $2k in parts + sweat, when I did the math on what I spent I came out just under $1,400.00CDN...
Thanks guys. Yeah the new ceramic bracelet is pretty sick. Its been completely redesigned. The best part next to the screw and pin link design is the dive extension. It now has bearings to help secure the lock down mechanism within the clasp when not in use.
Don't plan on selling this one Ted!
I would maybe consider it if I was to get what I spent, but honestly thats rare...
Wouldn't you keep it?
I would maybe consider it if I was to get what I spent, but honestly thats rare...
Wouldn't you keep it?
I hear ya. Unfortunately we know going in that we will never recoup our investments if we were to sell them. It's all about the build. I understand that. Otherwise we'd just buy a gen, LOL
Pretty Awesome!
Has anyone ever confirmed if In fact the 952 end links will actually work on the newer 858 bracelet?
Has anyone ever confirmed if In fact the 952 end links will actually work on the newer 858 bracelet?