Franken builds by Nikz19 megathread

[Nikz19]

16700 “swiss only”

-VR3185 movement
-Vietnam case, correct ref. and correct serial for a “swiss only” dial.
-Genuine crystal
-Genuine hands
-Genuine dial
-Genuine datewheel
-Genuine pepsi insert.
-Bracelet is a 93250 from a 16610 ARF sub (best 5 digit rep bracelet imho) where the clasp has been cut to make it short and had its edges mirror polished.

 

[Tijdwijzer]

Wow amazing mod!

put in a franken movement and.... i can see people will buy these as genuine.

 

[Nikz19]

Rolex 16520.

-Viet case
-Phong dial
-Phong hands
-Gen bezel
-AR endlinks on monaco bracelet
-78390 clasp
-Gen cal. 400 movement

 

[X24222]

Here's a 116520 build Nikz19 did for me. Specs are:

• Noob v4 base with movement service
• Gen xtal, hands, bezel, crown
• Gen dial (custom arabic numbers, white porcelain)
• Gen movement parts 815/820
• Bracelet softening

 

[ProperGains]

Solid gold 116515.

-18k rose gold aftermarket case, engraved
-18k rose gold aftermarket clasp
-SA4130 movement
-Gen bezel
-Gen chocolate dial
-Gen hands

are people able to get the case and clasp still in solid 18k?

 

[Nikz19]

CF 116518

Replated
Gen white dial

 

[Nikz19]

116710LN

-Gen complete bezel assembly
-Gen dial
-Gen hands
-Gen crystal
-Gen datewheel
-Gen crown
-Bracelet full polishing and rebrushing

 

[Nikz19]

Gen dial on VSF Seamaster Diver 300.

 

[johnwick13]

Wow, very nice watches.Can I get an inquiry about a rolex datejust 41?I want something similar like the one in the photos.How can I contact you?Thank you!

 

[Nur-Uhr]

16700 “swiss only”

-VR3185 movement
-Vietnam case, correct ref. and correct serial for a “swiss only” dial.
-Genuine crystal
-Genuine hands
-Genuine dial
-Genuine datewheel
-Genuine pepsi insert.
-Bracelet is a 93250 from a 16610 ARF sub (best 5 digit rep bracelet imho) where the clasp has been cut to make it short and had its edges mirror polished.

HOLY - absolute stunning build and amazing look.
A real "grail watch" for me.

 

[Ah0rsey]

works of art indeed and I wish I had the time, skill and patience to do this myself.

 

[Nikz19]

Uber franken 116523.

BTF case, 4130 movement
BTF hands
Gen chromalight dial
Gen crystal
Gen 18k bezel
Gen 18k pushers
Gen 18k crown
Gen bracelet

 

[Tomsquad419]

Oooof looking for a build like this Vsf dj and 116710

 

[Nikz19]

ZF 15202.

Polished bezel screws
White gold plated bezel screws
Hands base trimming

 

[mew]

Hey Nikz! I've seen these full gold daytona aftermarket cases pop up and I was wondering if you can share some info about the pricing for the RG and YG ones?

I'd love to buy/built a custom daytona or Yacht Master Everose and am really curious about your knowledge regarding this topic.

 

[Nikz19]

Vietnam 16520.
-Viet case set
-Genuine Zenith 3019PHC movement
-Phong dial
-Phong hands
-Gen crystal
-“Italian style” 78390 bracelet
-Noob pushers
Will be available for a reserved sale. Genuine parts can be installed upon request, or can be purchased as is.

 

[Nikz19]

Rolex 116520, CF base.

Gen CL dial
Gen bezel
Gen hands
Gen crystal
Gen crown

 

[jetsby1]

Rolex 116520, CF base.

Gen CL dial
Gen bezel
Gen hands
Gen crystal
Gen crown

That’s my beauty

 

[dream99]

Hi Nik, would you do watches for the United States? If you do what us your current turn times? I appreciate it.

 

[Nikz19]

Couple of 116520 for a lovely customer.

Both rocking genuine Chromalight dials, Chromalight hands, bezels, crystals, crowns.

Both CF based.