From Vrf 126710 To Franken 116710

[watchservicesny]

Another project pictorial for 116710 Franken
It starts with new VRF 126710 but will become 116710LN

After donor watch was disassembled and movement serviced, one part a 3185-660 has to be replaced with gen wheel for proper gmt hand operations

Gen date disc install.

Gen dial install

Gen hands install

Gen crystal and gen bezel assembly install

Timing the watch

Waterproofing test 10bars

And final product

Hope you enjoyed
Happy New Year to Everyone


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[CaptTango1]

Hello Mike, I read great things about your work. I am looking for a GMT Master II just like this one you have build. Would be interested in talking with you further. Located across the river.. (NJ).

 

[watchservicesny]

Just want to share how bad are the jumping hour parts in the Arf 3186

And replaced with gen parts

Now clicking on irks like a charm


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[ChinoWolf]

Just want to share how bad are the jumping hour parts in the Arf 3186

And replaced with gen parts

Now clicking on irks like a charm


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LOL is this mine? I was also told the date on ARF 3186 does not go backward and will get stuck if you reversed more than 2 days.

 

[kennygconspiracy]

oascom something to look into regarding the ARF date stuck problem

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[um52]

Awesome build. I just finished collecting parts for mine and sent a PM hoping misiekped would put it all together.