Daytona 116519 Grey Dial From GOLD Factory inquiry

[Le_Connoisseur]

And here’s a little comparison of the 3 dials !
Sorry for the light issue, I’m not a good photographer
What can I say is :
-Gen is beautiful with some reflects but not too much !
-GF dial is really good ! Not purple like CF, more grey-yellow. More matte than Gen.
-RB dial is really beautiful too, color is really close to GEN, a bit more shiny but brushed effect is really well done like on Gen !

Gen is on the dial case
RB factory on paper
GF on the watch

 

[Le_Connoisseur]

I feel just as invested in this project as you are with all these updates .

Looking forward to completion

Haha thank you very much for your interest !!
Can’t wait to get these beauty back on my wrist !

 

[SwePe]

Thx for the dial comparison pics bro!

RB looks good as expected but I’m also quite impressed with the GF tbh.

 

[Le_Connoisseur]

Thx for the dial comparison pics bro!

RB looks good as expected but I’m also quite impressed with the GF tbh.

Tbh I’m really impressed too !! The GF one is damn way better than CF or BTF !!

 

[purplehaze89]

Tbh I’m really impressed too !! The GF one is damn way better than CF or BTF !!

Build looks great! how is the oysterflex on this? Does it have the metal insert inside the rubber?

 

[VixLa3]

@Le_Connoisseur really congrats on the project that you will soon have on your wrist, really curious to see the final result!

...although, in the comparison of the 3 dials, the Gold Factory doesn't seem bad at all! Very very interesting, thanks!

 

[Le_Connoisseur]

Build looks great! how is the oysterflex on this? Does it have the metal insert inside the rubber?

Yes I think so !

 

[Le_Connoisseur]

For info, my brand new RB dial for 116519LN is on sale in watch parts section

 

[navarro86jm]

Package ready to Franken !!

Could you detail what pieces you are going to put on it? thank you

 

[Le_Connoisseur]

Base watch is Gold Factory Tungsten case 116519LN.
This is the list of Gen parts I provide :

-Gen White gold crown
-Gen SS pusher x2
-Gen Crystal
-Gen hands
-Gen Stem
-Gen chrono wheel new Generation
-Gen barrel + mainspring
-Gen dial 116519LN

List of better grade parts I provide :

-Clean Factory V3 Ceramic bezel
-Clean factory Oysterflex E+F bracelet.

The chrono wheel is a huge upgrade for movement precision, this little part is absolutely stunning , crazy engineering part !
I swap barrel + mainspring for Gen just for reliability . Complete movement service will be the cherry on the cake .

 

[dreptroman]

please dial comparison before you ship it )

 

[Le_Connoisseur]

please dial comparison before you ship it )

Have a look just few posts before

 

[dreptroman]

Have a look just few posts before

OMG, that RB is good )

 

[mmaggi]

RBF and GF dials are pretty good and close enough to gen, IMO

 

[Jack_08067]

Surprised by how good the GF dial is.

What’s your thoughts on the standard colour of the GF, does it look like white gold. Or does this have to be WG dipped to get an accurate colour

 

[Le_Connoisseur]

It’s tungsten so not looking like WG , this is why I’ve sent it to WG it

 

[VixLa3]

@Le_Connoisseur you're doing a wonderful job, and if you're doing it all yourself, congratulations twice!... do you feel like posting the prices of the parts that Gen you got?

I don't rule out re-evaluating all the watches that are coming my way and focusing on a few to modify them.

Thanks!

 

[Le_Connoisseur]

@Le_Connoisseur you're doing a wonderful job, and if you're doing it all yourself, congratulations twice!... do you feel like posting the prices of the parts that Gen you got?

I don't rule out re-evaluating all the watches that are coming my way and focusing on a few to modify them.

Thanks!

I don’t do it by myself, I would like to but I’m just practicing a bit on rep movement actually. Nikz do it ! The WG platting too I will give you the final price +/- when watch is coming back

 

[VixLa3]

I’m just practicing a bit on rep movement actually.

Exactly like me

Thank you for sharing your project, I think it is interesting for many.

You haven't thought about replacing the Bridge/Balance/Parachrom Blue Spring?

 

[Le_Connoisseur]

Yes next upgrade would be balance wheel and balance bridge + full rotor… but it’s really not cheap at all and hard to find. With complete movement service, I think I’m okay for many months and let me the time to find those Gen parts at best price .
Thanks for your interest !! This Franken project is really exciting !! Can’t wait to see the final result