- About
- Swiss Only Franken Explorer II 16570, hollow end links + drilled lugs
- Location
- EU / Netherlands
- Willing to Ship to?
- EU Preferred
- High Value Above $750
- Yes
- Accepted Payment Methods?
- Wise, Pay Pal F&F, Bank Transfer
- Movement Details?
- VR3185
- Piece Origin?
- Johnny Depp
- Warranty Provided?
- None
- Item Condition?
- Very Good - 8/10
- Why Are You Selling?
- The heart just doesn't love this watch - so freeing up funds + making someone else happy
- Asking Price?
- 2000
- Trade Value / Cost:
- 3260
- Currency Accepted?
- EUR / USD
- Shipping Costs?
- Free
- Are You Posting Handwritten Tags w/Forum ID and Today's Date?
- Yes
- Did You Read and Agree to RWI's Sales Rules?
- Yes
- Will You Post a Feedback In The Relevant Section of RWI?
- Yes
- Will you tell the buyer to not write about reps or watches in the PayPal comment field or in any other place associated with the payment option?
- Yes
- Transaction Release
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The result? A Frankenwatch that’s ridiculously close to the real deal. Despite loving the quality of this piece, I just haven’t worn it enough. The heart wants what it wants, and it’s time to let it find a new home.
Build breakdown:
- eBay Case, drilled lugs: 400€
- Genuine Rolex Swiss Only Dial, bezel, hands (all genuine): 1500€
- Gen Rolex Tube and Crown: 300€
- Gen Rolex date wheel: 180€
- Movement (VR3185): 180€
- Crystal (aftermarket, good quality): Free
- Bracelet (Italian Oyster, hollow end links): 300€
- Labor (assembly, work, waterproofing): 300€
- Tripdog case work (lugs slimmed, CG’s reshaped, rehaut lowered, chamfer re-cut, polish, brush): 100€
Total invested: 3260€
Selling for: 2000€
For more details and history of the watch, please refer to the original sale post here: Franken 16570 Explorer
What’s Great:- Genuine dial, bezel, hands, tube, crown, and date wheel.
- eBay case reshaped by Tripdog to match the gen
- VR3185 movement running great, currently +2 sec/day.
Condition: Worn about 20 times total, but not babied—some hairline scratches and a few scratches and dings on the bezel.
What's not great:One 1/4 circle scratch on the dial. Near impossible to see in daily wear. And even if you look for it, very hard to spot unless under perfect lighting at just the right angle). But want to be 100% honest it's there, and will double-check with any prospective buyer they are aware.
Selling for 2000€ - Price is 1200 euro less than of the original investment, due to imperfect dial.
When it comes to buyer:
- Strong preference for an RWI Patron or Supporter.
- Definitely not selling this to rep noobs: Any buyer needs to understand the details, advantages and risks of a Franken rep.
- I’m OK shipping Worldwide, but buyer should know and accept the risk of getting the watch through customs / any import duties for their country. (I don’t think any regular customs person can spot this as a replica, so unlikely to be confiscated. However, if customs inspect the package, they’ll likely assume this is genuine.)
I’ll ensure the watch is packaged discreetly & “bomb-proof” when it leaves my hands. Beyond that, the shipping risk is fully on the buyer.
