Vintage SMP Franken

[WingNut]

I want to introduce my new "favorite" watch...

A Santre22 build that has come to me via a fine member...dutchguy2.

https://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/225687-Franken-Omega-SMP-(many-gen-parts)

The one thing I want to say is the closeup pics that we all long to see don't really do justice to the watch...this piece is beautiful.

Dents and dings described you don't even notice on the wrist.

A true well worn Omega!

Enjoy...

 

[C Master]

As I said on the "What Omega are you wearing" thread. This is truly a beautiful, very gen. like SMP. Beautifully aged. Enjoy it

 

[mrniceguy44]

just a shame of that SEL gap

or is it just the pics?

 

[C Master]

I have not seen many SMPs including Gens. without an apparent SEL gap on the wrist. They are moderately heavy so they need to be worn tight enough, hence the gap depending on wrist size.

 

[WingNut]

just a shame of that SEL gap

or is it just the pics?

Once again...as I said...these close up shots exaggerate everything...and cause shadowing...there is virtually no gap. That's why I say if you QC a watch and what you see, you can live with? When you get the watch on your wrist, the things you thought might be an issue will not even be noticeable.

 

[WingNut]

As I said on the "What Omega are you wearing" thread. This is truly a beautiful, very gen. like SMP. Beautifully aged. Enjoy it

Thanks...

Santre built with a gen dial, hands, crystal, crown and tube, He valve, insert and clasp...when you see the "waves" in the dial up close you can tell it's "badass" LOL.

A closed fac case and a gen bracelet and there's not much more that can be done.

No worries tho...it's a beaut as it is...like I said, a true sweet vintage build.

@dutchguy2
@santre22

 

[C Master]

Thanks...

Santre built with a gen dial, hands, crown and tube, He valve, insert and clasp...when you see the "waves" in the dial up close you can tell it's "badass" LOL.

A closed fac case and a gen bracelet and there's not much more that can be done.

No worries tho...it's a beaut as it is...like I said, a true sweet vintage build.

@dutchguy2
@santre22

If a Closed fac comes up I hope I get to it before you lol. That is a superb build.

 

[mclarendude]

Amazing.

 

[ottomatic]

Beautiful watch. It has just enough wear to give it that "trusted timekeeping companion" look.

 

[WingNut]

Amazing.

Gabe,

How have you been?

It is a great catch...

 

[mclarendude]

Gabe,

How have you been?

It is a great catch...

All good, buddy. How about you?

It sure is!

 

[WingNut]

If a Closed fac comes up I hope I get to it before you lol. That is a superb build.

We'll see LOL

 

[WingNut]

All good, buddy. How about you?

It sure is!

I'm good...Need a new sig Bud?

Good to hear from you....

 

[mclarendude]

Need a new sig Bud?

Good to hear from you....

If you're up for it, bud! It's always great to hear/read from you, buddy.

 

[txrob779]

Who gives a flying shit about a SEL gap in vintage watch well worn bad ass.

Your Whiteness that SMP is a hardon maker my good friend.
Wear it WITH PRIDE my main man.

 

[WingNut]

Who gives a flying shit about a SEL gap in vintage watch well worn bad ass.

Your Whiteness that SMP is a hardon maker my good friend.
Wear it WITH PRIDE my main man.

As always...my friend.

 

[WingNut]

Beautiful watch. It has just enough wear to give it that "trusted timekeeping companion" look.

Otto,

You are correct sir...thanks!

 

[C Master]

these close up shots exaggerate everything. That's why I say if you QC a watch and what you see, you can live with? When you get the watch on your wrist, the things you thought might be an issue will not even be noticeable.

That should be a sticky quote, and pinned to every "I don't like this bit in the QC, what do you think?" thread. You are so right. If I listened to all that moaning and took it seriously I would never buy a watch, which seems like the case for a good few people.

 

[mclarendude]

That should be a sticky quote, and pinned to every "I don't like this bit in the QC, what do you think?" thread. You are so right. If I listened to all that moaning and took it seriously I would never buy a watch, which seems like the case for a good few people.

This.


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[santre22]

Thanks for the kind words I feel honored that you appreciate my build and I'm glad it found a home on the other side of the world. Best regards Santre