Franken 15510ST (green dial)

[lmdh]

Don't forget it does have a gen dial, so any indices etc are no different
I can guarantee you calling this out from the wrist is impossible
Only tell to handle over it and check the balance of the movement

Yep I can see the dial is gen. The space on the indices I am pertaining to is their relation in distance to the case. (easier to show with an image)



As I said previously, it looks very close. This is a compliment by the way.

 

[j21]

Yep I can see the dial is gen. The space on the indices I am pertaining to is their relation in distance to the case. (easier to show with an image)



As I said previously, it looks very close. This is a compliment by the way.

Ahh you meant the rehaut diameter is smaller on the gen, yes i can see it with the comparison pics

 

[SOLEX]

Looks very close, if I didn't have the gen of that watch I wouldn't think twice it was a 15510.

The biggest differences though is the size, the 15510 is much thinner in the bracelet and there is barely any gap between the indices on the dial and bezel.

Here is my gen 15510 green dial for comparison.

Regarding the bracelet, are you saying the thickness of the bracelet as far as the links go? Or meaning it tapers more than the 15500? I believe the bracelet just tapers a bit more on the gen 15510 (not sure how many mm) but I was unaware the links themselves were actually thinner though

 

[Reaps]

Regarding the bracelet, are you saying the thickness of the bracelet as far as the links go? Or meaning it tapers more than the 15500? I believe the bracelet just tapers a bit more on the gen 15510 (not sure how many mm) but I was unaware the links themselves were actually thinner though

I think he means (and I don't want to put words in his mouth) is that the bracelet on 15500 link thickness is too thick. 15510 has thinner bracelet links.

RG 15510, Steel 15500

 

[lmdh]

Exactly what I meant. Thanks for putting it into words better than me

 

[gilrob]

Picture explains it best.

 

[legend]

Here is a comparison of the custom bracelet (it is a prototype and will be refined) vs gen. Thanks @lmdh for your assistance.

Gen is always on left

 

[Gitteeup]

Very nice work Legend!

 

[Whatnine]

Looks super nice! Just out of curiosity why not just use the 15510 case? Is the 15500 better? Sorry for noob question. I’d love to get your service/help to make a 15510 and a 5166 if possible. Thank you

 

[dashindark]

Here is a comparison of the custom bracelet (it is a prototype and will be refined) vs gen. Thanks @lmdh for your assistance.

Gen is always on left

Do you plan to sell those customized bracelets? I'd love to buy one.

 

[SerafinWatch]

Are there any differences between a 15510 and a 15202 bracelet? Only spent a couple of seconds with a 15510 but felt like a 15202 to me including thickness, width and tapering.

 

[Luca_1]

Are there any differences between a 15510 and a 15202 bracelet? Only spent a couple of seconds with a 15510 but felt like a 15202 to me including thickness, width and tapering.

Considering that the 15510 is 41mm and the 15202 39mm, I would say that the bracelet on the 15510 is wider...However, I would be happy to be corrected if I'm mistaken

 

[SerafinWatch]

Considering that the 15510 is 41mm and the 15202 39mm, I would say that the bracelet on the 15510 is wider...However, I would be happy to be corrected if I'm mistaken

No, you can definitely install a 15202 bracelet onto the bigger 15500/15510.

I once installed a gen
15202 onto an APSF 15500 (which is aesthetically more pleasing to me than a 15510). Side-note: I also like the APSF link thickness more compared with gen, which feels to thick. Rebrushed to gen spec its a good substitute when you want to save your gen bracelet (but APSF only, ZF quality is totally subpar).

 

[Luca_1]

No, you can definitely install a 15202 bracelet onto the bigger 15500/15510.

I once installed a gen
15202 onto an APSF 15500 (which is aesthetically more pleasing to me than a 15510). Side-note: I also like the APSF link thickness more compared with gen, which feels to thick. Rebrushed to gen spec its a good substitute when you want to save your gen bracelet (but APSF only, ZF quality is totally subpar).

I would not have thought that the bracelets are the same size. You learn something new every day - thanks!

 

[love_in_jumbo]

I have both 15202 and 15510, I will try and upload some pics. Even… 15202 with thick 15500 bracelet LoL

 

[pam63C]

I have both 15202 and 15510, I will try and upload some pics. Even… 15202 with thick 15500 bracelet LoL

That will be very interesting. Thanks a lot.

 

[love_in_jumbo]

That will be very interesting. Thanks a lot.

Ber for I start. What I have in my hand is ZF 15202 and ZF 15510 (with 15500 looking bracelet so no tapering)

So sharing this photo wont actualy tell you if 15202 bracelet will be like 15510.

But looking at the photos of gen and legend’s work. I believe 15202 bracelet will be even thinner than both.

So this is the two I have prepared.


Before the swap it looke like this. As you see the thickness makes it’s most visual looking difference at the end of the wrist end.



Anyway, I seperated bracelet.


The 15202 tapers down to 16mm whereas 15510(but actually 15500) tapers down to 18mm (I wonder what really 15510 tapers dowm to)



After the swap it looks something like this.

(First four is 15202 with ticker brclt and later is 15510 with jumbo bracelet)


It seemed awkrard at the moment.
15510 with thin bracelet looked like some one at the gym only working upper body with really thin legs. However, I as I wore it. It was really really light and very comfortable. It lost it’s sportyness a lot. But became somerthing else. But I kind of enjoying it.

Now 15202 with thicker bracelet, I am actually loving it and keeping it.

Everytime I looked at jumbo, It looked elegant, but felt it missing something. I didnot know until today.



Now that I have thicker bracelet, I see more of bracelet parts when I see the watch from front. Before swapping, since my wrist width is almost same as lug to lug. I did not see any bracelet part.

Now, it seems giving me perfect ratio between case and bracelet.

I guess this is only my wrist thing though

 

[Jellygolf&watches]

What a beautifull watch
And very cool that you have the craftmanship to do this things
Thank you for sharing
Jelle

 

[legend]

Ber for I start. What I have in my hand is ZF 15202 and ZF 15510 (with 15500 looking bracelet so no tapering)

So sharing this photo wont actualy tell you if 15202 bracelet will be like 15510.

But looking at the photos of gen and legend’s work. I believe 15202 bracelet will be even thinner than both.

So this is the two I have prepared.


Before the swap it looke like this. As you see the thickness makes it’s most visual looking difference at the end of the wrist end.



Anyway, I seperated bracelet.


The 15202 tapers down to 16mm whereas 15510(but actually 15500) tapers down to 18mm (I wonder what really 15510 tapers dowm to)



After the swap it looks something like this.

(First four is 15202 with ticker brclt and later is 15510 with jumbo bracelet)


It seemed awkrard at the moment.
15510 with thin bracelet looked like some one at the gym only working upper body with really thin legs. However, I as I wore it. It was really really light and very comfortable. It lost it’s sportyness a lot. But became somerthing else. But I kind of enjoying it.

Now 15202 with thicker bracelet, I am actually loving it and keeping it.

Everytime I looked at jumbo, It looked elegant, but felt it missing something. I didnot know until today.



Now that I have thicker bracelet, I see more of bracelet parts when I see the watch from front. Before swapping, since my wrist width is almost same as lug to lug. I did not see any bracelet part.

Now, it seems giving me perfect ratio between case and bracelet.

I guess this is only my wrist thing though

Thank you for sharing. The gen 15510 bracelet tapers to 18mm at the clasp side.

 

[love_in_jumbo]

Thank you for sharing!