A guide to 16613 builds /FRANKENING

[grifier]

My D daily worn since 2005

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[QueTip]

Never seen a D engraving and doubt the existence. Could be wrong..

You are, trust me.

My D daily worn since 2005

Looks stunning man. Wear her in good health.

 

[grifier]

Very informative thread!


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[Chred]

Hey Que and guys.

Does any of you have experience with the WSO champagne date disc? Is it any good in a Yuki 3135?

Thanks in advance.

 

[1loverolex]

I'm in love with this thread!

 

[QueTip]

Hey Que and guys.

Does any of you have experience with the WSO champagne date disc? Is it any good in a Yuki 3135?

Thanks in advance.

No clue but go gen. You'll regret it not doing so in the end.

 

[sherm]

Amazing thread! Learned a lot for my current 16613 build. So far my list consists of:

TC V6 mid case & case back
Yuki 3135 movement (w/ service)
GEN dial
GEN datewheel
GEN insert
GEN gold crown
GEN/ST crown tube
GEN/ST crystal
ST 18K bezel
ST retaining ring
ST 18K bracelet w/ WM9 TT clasp

 

[KingTT]

This thread is inspiring.... Been into this hobbie for about a year.... Bought a TC V6, Noob Sub v6 BP DJ2 and a few others however My ultimate watch is a 16613... I think I may try to build this.... At a budget of about 50% of the GEN... Now where to start??? [emoji85][emoji85]


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[QueTip]

Amazing thread! Learned a lot for my current 16613 build. So far my list consists of:

TC V6 mid case & case back
Yuki 3135 movement (w/ service)
GEN dial
GEN datewheel
GEN insert
GEN gold crown
GEN/ST crown tube
GEN/ST crystal
ST 18K bezel
ST retaining ring
ST 18K bracelet w/ WM9 TT clasp

Throw pics in this thread or it didn't happen! :lol:

https://forum.replica-watch.info/vb...13-Gang-Show-off-your-16613-TT-thread!/page53

This thread is inspiring.... Been into this hobbie for about a year.... Bought a TC V6, Noob Sub v6 BP DJ2 and a few others however My ultimate watch is a 16613... I think I may try to build this.... At a budget of about 50% of the GEN... Now where to start??? [emoji85][emoji85]

Dial is a good starting point imho. It makes you want to complete it by the beauty of it.

 

[Ruprekt]

Agreed. Get the gen dial first and it's real incentive to put your brain in neutral and just start throwing money into the build. Ask me how I know?

 

[KingTT]

Agreed. Get the gen dial first and it's real incentive to put your brain in neutral and just start throwing money into the build. Ask me how I know?

Haha... I'm guessing that's where you started!! [emoji51][emoji51]

To source parts Is the best place Rolex forums? eBay? RWI? Or all of the above? Are their any other sites I need to be aware of

 

[Ruprekt]

What are you looking for to get started?

 

[sherm]

Throw pics in this thread or it didn't happen! :lol:

https://forum.replica-watch.info/vb...13-Gang-Show-off-your-16613-TT-thread!/page53


Dial is a good starting point imho. It makes you want to complete it by the beauty of it.

Haha okay. I only have the gen dial and insert in my possession at the moment because my build just started but I'll post pics of everything once I get them in my hands. I'm having Michal build my 16613 because of the great reviews he's had from the boards. I think it's going to be about a $4k build from what I've added, but totally worth it! Can't wait!

 

[Ruprekt]

4 grand is ridiculous money. You know you can get a gen for 5-6? You really think it's worth it to put that much into a rep?

 

[sherm]

Does anyone have a FULL list of the parts and part numbers needed for a franken 16613 build? I know there are things like retaining ring, crystal gasket, etc. that people leave out on their build lists.

Also, I know the appropriate bracelet is the 93135 or 93235 with 401b end links but will a 78363 bracelet fit?

 

[sherm]

4 grand is ridiculous money. You know you can get a gen for 5-6? You really think it's worth it to put that much into a rep?

Hahaha I know it's crazy money for a rep 16613 but I already have the dial and insert that I bought for my old franken MBW 16613 that was stolen from me. I never put them on so I have them sitting in a box.

 

[sherm]

Here's a breakdown of my 16613 so far. Let me know if I'm leaving out any other parts I need.

TC V6 mid case & case back - $250
Yuki 3135 movement - $380
Gen dial - $350
Gen insert - $150
Gen date wheel - $90
Gen hands - $210
Gen crown - $150
Gen crystal & gasket - $330
ST crown tube - $7
ST 18K gold bezel - $422
ST retaining ring - $39
ST click spring - $3
ST 18K/SS TT bracelet (w/ WM9 TT clasp) - $965

Service on Yuki 3135 - $120
Assembly, testing, waterproofing - $150

Total = $3,616

 

[Ruprekt]

You're better than half the price of a gen. Sell the dial and insert and put it towards the real McCoy. No rep no matter how good it is beats a genuine Rolex. Just my $.02

http://www.chrono24.com/en/rolex/rolex-submariner-steel--gold-blue-dial--id3810230.htm

 

[sherm]

You're better than half the price of a gen. Sell the dial and insert and put it towards the real McCoy. No rep no matter how good it is beats a genuine Rolex. Just my $.02

http://www.chrono24.com/en/rolex/rolex-submariner-steel--gold-blue-dial--id3810230.htm

I've already purchased most of the items I've listed so it's too late to turn back now. I'll eventually go gen, probably when I can get my hands on a 116613. When I do, I'll sell my franken build as a whole or part it out if needed.

I looked around for a cheap gen 16613 but the ones listed for $6000ish usually are beat up. Although, the one you linked actually looks good compared to what I've found. I'd be leery about purchasing it from a private seller through that site though. I'd also want full paperwork and a guarantee of all authentic parts which a lot of lower priced 16613s don't have. I've heard way too many horror stories.

 

[QueTip]

No rep no matter how good it is beats a genuine Rolex.

That may I add is total personal preference mate. I wouldn't throw those statements around like you always do.

I personally would prefer a well built all in Bluesy than a shady gen like the one you linked any day. I've had 8-9k in my first build and I loved it more than any gen I ever had.

Remember you can hand pick the parts and build exactly to your expectations and likings. Which you definitely cannot do when buying a gen. If the money you loose on an eventual sale doesn't hurt you and you enjoy building, I do not see any reason not to build, no matter how much the gen costs or how bad you're breaking in the budget of a gen.