Help chosing parts for Franken Bi Metal Submariner

[frankiecuco]

Gen:

Crown
Bezel
Dial
Hands
Crystal

Movement:

3135 rep? Whos is the best?

Case:

Seans or TC?

Bracelet:

Gen or Rep?
Whos got the best?

 

[Fiveostang]

By bi metal I'm assuming you mean two tone? If so then you should take a look at a WSO bracelet and a WSO bezel ring on eBay. They are solid gold mid links and bezel ring.


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[frankiecuco]

Bi Metal is the correct term so yes! I'll have a look thanks

 

[frankiecuco]

I've searched for it, but no results

 

[Fiveostang]

Here's the bracelet you will need a new clasp but you can just throw a SS TC clasp on it or a WM9 TT clasp.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/310304839747?_mwBanner=1

Here's the bezel I'm told they need slight modification to fit. I'll be going through this myself soon with my Franken.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/170703652024?_mwBanner=1



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[Fiveostang]

You can grab gen dials on TRF or eBay but be careful on the bay. Insert are the same they can be had for short money. You are going to need to have the CGs shaved to gen spec there a few guys here on the forum who can help you.


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[bc1221]

you should just buy a TC V6 and TC blue dial + hands. its not gen but its pretty nice.
that along with WSO bracelet and bezel, rep gold DWO + gen insert and gen crown would make a nice rep.
you can sell the TC dial, hands and bracelet...etc and recoup some of your money.

you could buy the TC LV and swap the parts. the LV parts would sell a lot quicker imo.

the parts you have listed would make one hell of a rep but its not gonna be cheap.
with the TC base, youre still looking at 2k+

the way you have it laid out is gonna be at least double that. esp if you go with a Yuki 3135 w/ service.
if thats in your budget, that would def be the better watch.

 

[Fiveostang]

Mine will be $3000 all done but I saved sooooo much buying mine almost done.


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[frankiecuco]

I've spoke to TC many times, I'm definitely getting some bits from him, and budget is around 2000-3000

 

[frankiecuco]

Here's the bracelet you will need a new clasp but you can just throw a SS TC clasp on it or a WM9 TT clasp.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/310304839747?_mwBanner=1

Here's the bezel I'm told they need slight modification to fit. I'll be going through this myself soon with my Franken.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/170703652024?_mwBanner=1



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Weird I was looking at them just two days ago! They look nice! Can I swap some end links that have the etched engraving?

 

[frankiecuco]

Scratch that, I'll be going for an older model with no rehaut and case engraving but clasp I'll probably get a gen one

 

[JoeyT]

I've spoke to TC many times, I'm definitely getting some bits from him, and budget is around 2000-3000

Thats a pretty good budget for what you need. Post pics and let us know your progress.

 

[Fiveostang]

Thats a pretty good budget for what you need. Post pics and let us know your progress.

I disagree. It will cost a good bit more if he's looking to do a full Franken build. Rudy was into my build for around 3k BEFORE I bought the bracelet or bezel.


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[JoeyT]

I disagree. It will cost a good bit more if he's looking to do a full Franken build. Rudy was into my build for around 3k BEFORE I bought the bracelet or bezel.


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i haven't gone through the whole process so I stand corrected but for 2-3k OP should have a great start at least.

 

[mghm3]

Don't want to hijack, but if you decide to go a2824, I have a set of gold TC hands and a champagne datewheel for your build. I have them because I ended up going rep 3135 for mine and those parts did not fit.

The most important parts are an accurate (tc or gen) crystal, WSO or Startime bezel (ask watchmakers which they prefer), bracelet using real gold (WSO or Genuine), Genuine dial, and genuine hands/datewheel if you decide to go with a 3135 movement.

Pretty much everyone in this thread has gone over that already though.

You'll definitely want to set your budget closer to $3,000 and preferably above.

 

[Tagfan1]

TT builds are dangerous for your wallet my friend the black one cost $3600 and the blue one is a $5150 build

 

[Tagfan1]

Weird I was looking at them just two days ago! They look nice! Can I swap some end links that have the etched engraving?

Sel's can be swapped in if you can source a WM9 or MBW bracelet as a donor

 

[JoeyT]

TT builds are dangerous for your wallet my friend the black one cost $3600 and the blue one is a $5150 build

Thanks for making me drool on my computer bud haha, Absolutely stunning watches. Tagfan1 is one of the very very best, so take his word guys. a 16613 is not a watch to mess with if your on a tight budget.

 

[txrob779]

Please use the model # 16613. Everyone will know what you mean. IMO saying bi-metal refers to a Omega PO new bi-metal ceramic inserted some such.
16613 says it all amigo

 

[txrob779]

Please use the model # 16613. Everyone will know what you mean. IMO saying bi-metal refers to a Omega PO new bi-metal ceramic inserted some such.
16613 says it all amigo