Franken builds by Nikz19 megathread

[Nikz19]

126234, CF based DJ 41mm.

Genuine 62610 bracelet
Genuine 18k bezel
Genuine Crystal
Genuine datewheel

Dial on those wimbledon is not needed at all, we compared it with a genuine we had in shop for sale. CF nailed it and made the expense completely unnecessary.

 

[Nikz19]

CF 116520 w/ genuine Superluminova APH dial, genuine Superluminova minute and hour hands.

 

[um52]

Beautiful work!

 

[kavorca1]

Feel like i need a cigarette

 

[Nikz19]

Grossular Rubellite 116519.

-Noob case, correct engravings, shortened rehaut with removed RRR
-CF 116519 bezel
-White gold plating
-Correct aftermarket 116519 old style clasp
-Natural Rubellite dial with moissanite markers

 

[Ah0rsey]

I know where that is heading and he will be delighted .. looks amazing

 

[KruisingKhaos95]

Just a custom strap away from perfection

 

[Ccash]

CF 116520 w/ genuine Superluminova APH dial, genuine Superluminova minute and hour hands.

Beautiful work!!

Do you do watches for customers in the US?

 

[DustyDude]

Beautiful work!!

Do you do watches for customers in the US?

yes he does, has several customers over there.

 

[oceaon]

I have had plenty of watches built by Nik. He is fantastic!

 

[theREALgoat]

Epic.

 

[SuperLory]

hey @Nikz19 where can we find that clasp ! I need one !

 

[KruisingKhaos95]

hey @Nikz19 where can we find that clasp ! I need one !

Nik mentioned during the building process that they are really hard to source and that the one seen in this build was originally yellow gold and he had to scrape all the plating off.

If you have a look on Etsy I have seen a few there (coupled with cheap straps) but I'm not sure what the quality is like

 

[Nikz19]

Rolex 16234.

-Ebay case
-VR3135
-Raffles bracelet
-Gen 18k WG bezel
-Gen mini roman dial
-Gen hands
-Gen crystal
-Gen datewheel
-Gen crown

 

[jetsby1]

I have had plenty of watches built by Nik. He is fantastic!

Same here. Nik is the MAN! The few 116520s he posted on this thread were for me and they are perfect

 

[hsherif777]

Hi There,
Hope All well, I am looking to start a Franken Coke or a 5 Digits Kermit to be my daily for the coming years.

I have been hearing that getting a franken coke is costly and was advices to go for a Kermit (which I pretty much like too), I would like to understand the total cost of having a good franken of each on a highlevel and would appreciate an advice too.

Many thanks,
H

 

[Nikz19]

VSF 126618LN with deep crystal, gen datewheel, fully replated in 18k gold.

 

[Nikz19]

16618

-ARF 16610 base with 116710 bracelet with solid midlinks for added weight, mirror polishing on clasp
-Plating in 18k gold
-Gen insert
-Gen dial
-Gen crystal
-Gen hands SL, redone with non glowing noctilumina

 

[SaSchlo]

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.

Can you Tell me where i can find phong parts? The dial is amazing

 

[Nikz19]

CF 126334
-Gen dial
-Gen hands
-Gen crystal
-Gen datewheel
-Gen crown
-Plated bezel