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How I built my ultimate VSF DJ41 - Franken Review 126334
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Great to see and good luck
Indeed I built the watch only because I was offered the gen bezel. So the bezel was the first part I had and I knew that this was a rare find. Then I started to source the watches and all other parts. Hands were also not easy but worked at the end because they are not that rare. It’s simply that no service store needs them at the moment.
You have to know, the DJ41 was released in 2017. According to Rolex warranty guidelines, each watch has a minimum warranty period until 2022. Means, there is no little jewelers and stores working on these models at the moment because every malfunction or warranty claim will be handled by official Rolex Service directly. So there is no need to order parts and stuff like that for little jewelers.
If I would ever sell this piece, and this is only the case once I receive the gen finally, then it will be listed as an official sales thread on the forum
LOL, I give you the benefit of being a newbie. Everything else would be ridiculous. The bezel itself is worth much more and I think I mentioned clearly not to sell it like that… Good luck and try to get familiar with some rules and behaviors on this forum. Otherwise, I fear you might not have a long stay…
Didn’t measure but the thickness is no issue on such models so it should be exactly like gen
great write up, just a quick one, can the VS3235 from a sub fit in a DJ, also if I have a GEN date wheel for DJ, will it fit the one for the SUB. Please do let me know
The gen 3235 as well as the VSF 3235 has two different main plates for the date disc.
Subs are using a different plate than DJs. Both have also different date discs with different part number. The movement itself will fit but the date disc won’t fit and also won’t match with the dial alignment if you mix it up.
They won’t fit as far as I know. Never tried myself but the VR3235 has based its construction on a 3135 movement. Hence the parts are bot easily interchangeable
Thank you , for your point of view it’s look like VSF better than CF , so what do you suggest because I’m planning to do a Franken DJ , I have gen dial and gen crystal and now I’m sourcing for gen DW, regardless the cost I’m thinking to use the CF case & bracelet with other part of VSF + above gen parts , and have 2 watches franken VSF and CF with VSF case, do you think this is best option or no need to purchase CF Datejust and just do the franken at VSF will be enough ? And do I need to do any more franken , since we don’t have a watchsmith in my country so I can’t do the rehute polish and case fix as you did 
thank you
thank youBrilliant post. I will be doing the same thing shortly. I am based in the UK. Do you think a recognised watchsmith like Timpson would do the mods for me?
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Such an excellent review and information, thanks!
I just placed an order for a VSF 126300 (smooth bezel, oyster) and noticed the clasp engraving.
Does anyone know if the VS clasp engraving being single line engraved is completely wrong? I'm comparing it to some photos of the gen, which seem thicker... almost 3 engraved lines
Gen:
VSF:
I just placed an order for a VSF 126300 (smooth bezel, oyster) and noticed the clasp engraving.
Does anyone know if the VS clasp engraving being single line engraved is completely wrong? I'm comparing it to some photos of the gen, which seem thicker... almost 3 engraved lines
Gen:
VSF:
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