How I built my Franken Submariner 16610 JF

[Dino2018]

Yes, that would be the one. Be sure to purchase the bezel ring along with it under (bezels/inserts)

Also buy the O-ring that comes under the cristal ring. The case construction requires some parts.

 

[Redheart]

mega12 , did you sold your blue dial? Or are you still rocking your blue dial franken?

 

[mega12]

mega12 , did you sold your blue dial? Or are you still rocking your blue dial franken?

I tried selling the whole Franken recently but no takers. So I will keep as it is


Time doesn’t exist, clocks exist.

 

[Redheart]

I tried selling the whole Franken recently but no takers. So I will keep as it is


Time doesn’t exist, clocks exist.

why do you sell? You don't like it?

 

[mega12]

Not for sale anymore
I love it, but have too many watches and meanwhile I am more into 6 digits
Anyway will keep this now for my memories


Time doesn’t exist, clocks exist.

 

[tribal]

Nice build, I did also some 16610 in the past from a WM9 Base.
And yes they will become expensive if u take gen Parts.
I took the other route and installed VR3135 movements on my LV and LN.
My other one is still on 2836 that runs fine.
Equipped with most important gen Parts, like Crystal, Date,Inlay, Tube and Crown.
Yes I have three of them.
For me I like 5digits much more than the new Subs.

 

[hipbusta]

Amazing post mega12. I have acquired a TCv6 based franken kermit on here, but I must admit I'm itching to try to build my own franken. Unfortunately, unmolested TC's and JF's are hard to come by these days. Have you ever considered the ARF kermit as a base ?

 

[mega12]

Thanks man. Yes, these parts are getting rare nowadays. Indeed I did consider buying an ARF. However, my taste has changed in the meantime and I’m more into 6 digit models. After building several 6 digit Frankens I decided to move more into gen watches. Nonetheless, I guess that the ARF would still be a good base to start!

 

[hipbusta]

Yes, these parts are getting rare nowadays. Indeed I did consider buying an ARF. However, my taste has changed

Good timing... building these is getting ever more expensive.
There's a separate thread on the forum on the ARF and some members have managed to fit quite a few gen parts to it. Albeit no one made a description as detailed as yours sadly!

 

[dksen2]

Wow, that's elaborate! Thanks!

 

[extrastar]

congratulations super build, how is the rotation feeling of the bezel? gen like?

 

[mega12]

congratulations super build, how is the rotation feeling of the bezel? gen like?

Haha yeah sure. If you mount a gen bezel including a gen retaining ring, then it should also feel and behave like gen

And IMO most of the rep bezels do not have this nice feeling and it’s worth to replace by gen

 

[extrastar]

Haha yeah sure. If you mount a gen bezel including a gen retaining ring, then it should also feel and behave like gen

And IMO most of the rep bezels do not have this nice feeling and it’s worth to replace by gen

thank you for this advice, I'm planning to buy a super frank 16610 ill keep you updated about the bezel rotation feeling , and yes all of my rep that i own by now the bezel rotation doesent feel gen like such you put the gen click spring

 

[Livewir3]

Fantastic! Love the green one.

 

[404notfound]

SUPER helpful, especially the part refs. Thanks!

 

[Thecloudhopper]

Yes, that would be the one. Be sure to purchase the bezel ring along with it under (bezels/inserts)

are these cases still available?


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