FRANKEN BY MARK1937

[Mark1937]

Yes Noob 116520 bezels are total crap. However the ARF V2 bezels, whilst not perfect - are not that bad. Except the Depth, a slightly higher side profil and the font of the "3" numbers they are in my opinion acceptable when you are on a budget. Gens bezels have undergone many variatons of the past 15 years, so the ARF might pass as one of these variations.

But yes, nothing can beat the GEN bezel. However at the moment I am not ready to spend almost 1k on a new blistered bezel

What is the experts opinion on the ARV V2 bezel (I know that V1 was better but is not available anymore)?

ARF is the best 116520 rep bezel. But the gen bezel completely transforms the watch which appears to be much flatter.

 

[Mark1937]

I can't wear the reps anymore ...

 

[LordElrond]

Congrats! Especially the black dial Daytona chromalight and the GMT are amazing!

With reps so loaded with thousands in gen parts I'd start thinking about where to wear them!

 

[W47chl0v3r]

It’s a pleasure to see the results from many hours of planning and modding. What a great set of watches.

 

[APpee]

Beautiful pieces congrats! I have a very similar 116520 APH, all the work done by the great Ado, managed to source a gen clasp which really gives it that finishing touch/feel.


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[APpee]

Yes Noob 116520 bezels are total crap. However the ARF V2 bezels, whilst not perfect - are not that bad. Except the Depth, a slightly higher side profil and the font of the "3" numbers they are in my opinion acceptable when you are on a budget. Gens bezels have undergone many variatons of the past 15 years, so the ARF might pass as one of these variations.

But yes, nothing can beat the GEN bezel. However at the moment I am not ready to spend almost 1k on a new blistered bezel

What is the experts opinion on the ARV V2 bezel (I know that V1 was better but is not available anymore)?

Why don’t you buy a second hand bezel on here and get it polished up? I also got my beauty thinned to gen spec makes a huge difference imo


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[Mark1937]

Congrats! Especially the black dial Daytona chromalight and the GMT are amazing!

With reps so loaded with thousands in gen parts I'd start thinking about where to wear them!

 

[7five7]

Beautiful builds!

 

[Mark1937]

now my Frankens become 5!

blue 116234:

base ARF V3 + VR 3135
gen blue dial
gen white gold bezel
gen roulette DW
gen crystal
gen hands
gen crown and tube

 

[NFleischer]

All gorgeous, congrats! That blue DJ about as Gen as it gets.

 

[Mark1937]

new franken coming up ... 116233

 

[Mark1937]

6th is ready

Datejust 116233

base ARF V3
gen champagne dial
gen yellow gold bezel
gen champagne DW
gen crystal
gen hands
gen crown and tube

 

[pascdumal]

Incredibile watch!!!!! Another masterpiece!!!

 

[Shany]

Mark1937 did you Order the base arf yourself or did you buy the entire franken?


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[Shany]

Mark1937 did you Order the base arf yourself or did you buy the entire franken?


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[Mark1937]

Mark1937 did you Order the base arf yourself or did you buy the entire franken?


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I bought ARF watch and after gen parts ;-)

 

[Mark1937]

 

[Tijdwijzer]

Would wear all 6 of em! Looks very good. I'm curious about the total costs for each different Franken watch

 

[Mark1937]

Would wear all 6 of em! Looks very good. I'm curious about the total costs for each different Franken watch

I can answer you on PM I bought all blistered or like new parts. The costs depend on the luck of finding cheap parts. Making sure that they are original parts. there are many friends here on the forum who have helped me ;-)

 

[Mark1937]