Agreed. It's a matter of what one is ready to accept as a flaw, and this flaw is a major one. I thought it through when I chose to start frankening my 26740 ROO Vampire, knowing the open caseback would show an incorrect part of it as a replica of the original model.
But I love this Vampire look so much that I decided to go for it anyway.
As my 1rst franken, it's also a way for me to find out how I behave regarding this specific "problem" : maybe I'll deal with it and enjoy the watch for what it is, maybe not. And if so, I can still decide to put a closed CB on (I guess, even though it's an aesthetic flaw in itself !) or even go for the ultimate upgrade : hunt for a gen movement.
It's actually an option I keep in mind depending on how I feel with the whole frankening thing.
OP, can't wait to see how your project turns out!
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I think above what is accurate or otherwise, owner preference takes precedence.
Members here can choose to enjoy low to high level stock reps, modded ones, and frankens, though none of them are gen or close to gen. That does not make the watch any less nice visually. Its all about owner preference.
There are guys here who have sick builds, putting gen movements and rotors into their open caseback builds and I think that is the proper thing to do to complete the open case builds and owners can get to enjoy the beautiful caliber through the caseback when the watch is taken off. Another dimension added to the ownership experience. Owning a luxury watch like AP is a lot more than just wearing it, you will realize. The feel of owning a luxury watch is a lot more than just wearing a franken, which is an inexpensive fun novelty watch of sorts. Having said that, you are at full liberty to add a gen case and movement to your build if the watch is a keeper..its just a matter of money and dedication.
Whatever is it, as long as you enjoy your watch, it is the most important thing. Afterall this is what the hobby is about. You will have details you obsess over and cannot unsee and that is your prerogative. It is after all your watch. Build the vampire and when the build materializes, you can decide if you want to invest a gen movement and rotor. It will be an investment well worth it when you decide that you do, because you will understand better then what AP ownership is about. It is not just about wearing a watch which resembles an AP, but also appreciating the details which defines the brand.
