Mods suggestions: ARF 126600 SD43 franken

[op39]

Oh this is also means I will have spare Noob parts. So if anyone wants to buy the full noob bezel assembly / case / bracelet (not clasp, I'm keeping that for Rubber B).
You can PM me, although this will take a good month or so for all the parts to arrive / get the mods completed. So providing you can wait, you can get some parts for noob from me

I have a BP Factory V2, but the bezel is not very good, could I swap the bezel with a Noob or ARF?

 

[LuoIsBoss]

I've just ordered and paid for a gen 12660 dial and a gen swiss 2836-2 movement.

But I got offered a gen and crown for 350EUR, would you say that it would be a nice upgrade?

 

[botsyboy]

Sounds a lot for the crown. It’s a standard 704 sub crown on this model.


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[LuoIsBoss]

Sounds a lot for the crown. It’s a standard 704 sub crown on this model.


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Are you sure?

 

[jcher]

I've just ordered and paid for a gen 12660 dial and a gen swiss 2836-2 movement.

But I got offered a gen and crown for 350EUR, would you say that it would be a nice upgrade?

What’s the current selling price of 126600 dial ?

Best

 

[LuoIsBoss]

What’s the current selling price of 126600 dial ?

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I have heard a lot of different prices. But around 1400-1500 EUR.

 

[Sonofalich]

What’s the current selling price of 126600 dial ?

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I bought one on ebay for £1200 (it was listed for £1,400 and I made an offer)... and sold it on later... since I changed my mind about the SD43... so cheaper ones exist! But they are around the £1,200-£1,600 part... I sold mine on for £1550 in the end, so I made a little profit which is always nice. (not on here, on ebay... since I bought it on ebay) Made up for all the losses on all the rest of the gen parts I bought for my SD43 franken haha

 

[LuoIsBoss]

I bought one on ebay for £1200 (it was listed for £1,400 and I made an offer)... and sold it on later... since I changed my mind about the SD43... so cheaper ones exist! But they are around the £1,200-£1,600 part... I sold mine on for £1550 in the end, so I made a little profit which is always nice. (not on here, on ebay... since I bought it on ebay) Made up for all the losses on all the rest of the gen parts I bought for my SD43 franken haha

Nice! I'll hope I don't change my mind about the SD43. Specs going to be:

ARF v2 126600 as base (best SELs and rehaut).
Gen dial.
Gen crystal.
Gen datewheel (as overlay).
Gen clicksprings.
Gen 704 crown.
Gen 7030 tube.
ARF v3 bezel insert with spongebob platinum plating mod.
ARF v3 bezel ring with milled/shaved teeth (so the sharpness is like gen).
Gen swiss 2836-2.
Rebrush bracelet and case to gen-spec.
Shave lugs to 2,5mm instead of 3mm.

 

[jcher]

Nice! I'll hope I don't change my mind about the SD43. Specs going to be:

ARF v2 126600 as base (best SELs and rehaut).
Gen dial.
Gen crystal.
Gen datewheel (as overlay).
Gen clicksprings.
Gen 704 crown.
Gen 7030 tube.
ARF v3 bezel insert with spongebob platinum plating mod.
ARF v3 bezel ring with milled/shaved teeth (so the sharpness is like gen).
Gen swiss 2836-2.
Rebrush bracelet and case to gen-spec.
Shave lugs to 2,5mm instead of 3mm.

wow! congrats !

 

[LuoIsBoss]

wow! congrats !

Thanks, mate!

It's going to be a rare build here in Denmark.

 

[Pelagic]

Nice! I'll hope I don't change my mind about the SD43. Specs going to be:

ARF v2 126600 as base (best SELs and rehaut).
Gen dial.
Gen crystal.
Gen datewheel (as overlay).
Gen clicksprings.
Gen 704 crown.
Gen 7030 tube.
ARF v3 bezel insert with spongebob platinum plating mod.
ARF v3 bezel ring with milled/shaved teeth (so the sharpness is like gen).
Gen swiss 2836-2.
Rebrush bracelet and case to gen-spec.
Shave lugs to 2,5mm instead of 3mm.

Great specs! Though I wouldn’t mess with the bezel it’s very close. Gen on top ARF bottom.

 

[LuoIsBoss]

Great specs! Though I wouldn’t mess with the bezel it’s very close. Gen on top ARF bottom.

It's a bit too sharp - so I'm getting mine shaved.

 

[Pelagic]

My gen is just as sharp as the ARF bezel. Good luck with the build. Looking forward to seeing it built.


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[botsyboy]

Are you sure?

Yes buddy. I’ve frankened both arf and the noob version! Look forward to seeing this project completed!


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[LuoIsBoss]

Yes buddy. I’ve frankened both arf and the noob version! Look forward to seeing this project completed!


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I'll keep you updated.

 

[LuoIsBoss]

Bezel teeth is now shaved. Just need to be cleaned.

Looks waaay better!

 

[LuoIsBoss]

botsyboy Pelagic

My modded bezel on the right and stock ar v3 on the left.

​​​​​​​It's miles better!

 

[botsyboy]

Looking good as arf teeth were still wrong on v3. Only Noob got them correct.


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[Sonofalich]

LuoIsBoss It's good but I just don't know if it's worth it. I dont think you;d ever see or notice it unless they're side by side. But hey if it makes you happy, thats what matters!

 

[Pelagic]

botsyboy Pelagic

My modded bezel on the right and stock ar v3 on the left.

​​​​​​​It's miles better!

Looks good!

How much of the bezel was shaved?

If the thickness was reduced I’d be worried the ceramic insert would not be able to be pressed in securely.