Franken IWC Portuguese 3714-01

[Daytona1984]

Here are some pics of my IWC Portuguese 3714-01 with the following features:

gen 79350 movement
gen dial
gen tachymeter bezel
gen hands
gen crown
gen pushers
gen strap
gen buckle
AR crystal
brushed caseback

This watch was built by my friend and great watchmaker Domi

Was built a long time ago but I finally found some time for some quick pics

I hope you enjoy the pics and I welcome all comments

 

[aflop]

That's not a franken! It's a geninstien!
Amazing build buddy, how much did it cost you in all?

 

[Retina]

how is this franken? its as good as the gen

 

[Pannyforme]

im burning with envy right now

:jor:​

 

[Frikman]

This is the dream.
Simply incredible.

 

[alwinlee]

What a stunner

 

[Daytona1984]

Thank you guys for the compliments

@ all guys who wrote me a pm regarding rebuilding costs: It doesn't make sense to state how much I spent for these parts about three years ago since parts are nearly impossible to find nowadays and prices increased significantly since then.

 

[TauHway]

Really really nice! Makes me almost regret selling my gen. But i shall keep my thoughts to the JLC that will replace it.

 

[Aammiitt]

Never really considered a fanken watch till now (just learned of their existence). Can anyone help with a ballpark estimate of what it would cost now?

 

[philwongnz]

Nice piece, may I ask roughly how much it costed you for the whole build? Trying to work it out is it cheaper just to buy a 2nd hand gen.

 

[rhc22]

Nice piece, may I ask roughly how much it costed you for the whole build? Trying to work it out is it cheaper just to buy a 2nd hand gen.

If you look at old sales threads they usually sell for about half the cost of a reasonable used gen.
Build costs all depend on whether you can find gen parts and someone to mod a case for you.

 

[omgpop]

Nice piece, may I ask roughly how much it costed you for the whole build? Trying to work it out is it cheaper just to buy a 2nd hand gen.

You should also consider buying a Franken from another member


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[adr14n]

Such a nice build. Just like others, I'm wondering how much is the build?

 

[skaterboy]

Wow, beautiful watch, wear it with pride

 

[teimoso]

This watch is my dream !

 

[sehyang82]

So, the only rep part are the case?

Just call it a gen LOL

 

[d4m.test]

It´s a dream built and assembled by one of the great Masters. A fantastic watch and looks incredibly gen - it almost is
In 2015 it belongs into the "unaffordable" or "gen" category - lucky You, did the right thing at the right time. Wear it well
Will come back for a visit - just to look at it - it´s wonderful.

 

[SteveMcQueen1930]

Some new Portugieser projects with gen cal. 79350 in the making…

 

[cassapanca]

Some new Portugieser projects with gen cal. 79350 in the making…

Hi mate, i sent you a pm.


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[geekbrains]

That's awesome! I have a couple of movements and a dozen or so gen dials in my stash. About time to start collecting the rest of the parts. May I know which case are you using?