My 5G 42MM QC Pics from Lay....

[idontknow]

Obviously the new stock arrived as he said it would, and I just got my pic notification in the last hour or so.

Up for your comment-

Now I just have my BK Sub C out there (waiting for him to finish then send to pbdad for finishing touches).....

 

[Mr. Pap]

Is that UPO 45mm??? If so i think its the first time i see a globe on the case back... But the teeth seem like 42mm. Very nice engravement at the clasp,dial ok,crystal ok,and the pearl is acceptable... Go for it...

 

[idontknow]

It's a 42mm, the 45 is WAY too big for my small wrists. I thought it looked pretty good to. Not a bad deal all the way around.

 

[Mr. Pap]

What movement you choose? Any photo?

 

[idontknow]

I stuck with the $198 special with the Asian 2824-2. Figuring that if I FUBAR it somewhere along the way I could easily acquire and replace myself.

 

[seventhexile]

Ooo that's a nice one.. Pick that up ASAP lol

 

[Cee]

198$ special?...

Might have to check that out! Looks like a lovely watch to me, I'm kinda jealous right now. I will have mine soon!

 

[Mr. Pap]

I stuck with the $198 special with the Asian 2824-2. Figuring that if I FUBAR it somewhere along the way I could easily acquire and replace myself.

And you did the right thing at a very good price! Good choice!!!

 

[seventhexile]

Hmm .. I have a plan of making a nice UP Franken - I wonder if this < $200 sub could work for that.

I know Josh has a 'light' version for around $200, but he told me that it wouldn't fit gen parts.

Curious to see if the one you got is any different.

 

[Q5?]

Hmm .. I have a plan of making a nice UP Franken - I wonder if this < $200 sub could work for that.

I know Josh has a 'light' version for around $200, but he told me that it wouldn't fit gen parts.

Curious to see if the one you got is any different.

The reason he said it won't work is that the "Lite" version uses a 21j that have different locations for the dial feet and Gen hands won't fit.

The PO above is a great start for a future Franken project.






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[seventhexile]

The reason he said it won't work is that the "Lite" version uses a 21j that have different locations for the dial feet and Gen hands won't fit.

The PO above is a great start for a future Franken project.






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Hm.. Not 100% sure on that one..

I mentioned to him I was going to gut it as I had a nice Swiss eta + gen datewheel - all I wanted was the case, bracelet and bezel really.. The rest I was planning on removing.

Lay told me the parts might not fit as they would with the UPO (or at least the 'mod' wouldn't go as smoothly)

This lead me to believe the case dimensions themselves were slightly different on the lite version.

 

[Q5?]

Well okay then. Good luck.

How many Franken builds has Lay done?
This one went smoothly......

http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/...n-project-5th-68942?t=68942&highlight=franken

 

[idontknow]

Really, with the right parts, correct tools, and a little bit of ingenuity anything can be done.

I used to be both a .mil and .com aircraft mechanic (before finally landing in semiconductors). There were times that a required part just wasn't available so we improvised.

I have very little doubt that a damn good looking franken could be done off of my inexpensive WBK PO. I would just not have the time to invest in it so I chose to buy a new UPO from Lay. (Note I said good looking, not truest to Gen).

I think this debate is going in circles.

My thread, so I am asking those concerned to agree to disagree and leave it at that. Not trying to be rude, just trying to calm the interweb waters....

:0)

From my DX using Tapatalk.

 

[tolis]

one thing guys!UPO we say the 45mm omega planet ocean!not the 42mm!thanks

 

[idontknow]

Thanks for the clarification. And sorry for any issues created by my mis-statement/understanding.

Back to bed I go...

From my DX using Tapatalk.

 

[seventhexile]

Sorry didn't mean to start trouble - just trying to figure everything out.

Your watch looks great - I only mentioned the Frankenstein bit since I would like to in the not so distant future do a Frankenstein build.

If I could use the version you got - it would definitely save some much needed money

 

[Q5?]

Did you buy this most awesome example of a 42mm PO yet?
It perfect.

 

[R2D4]

Changed title of thread to reference the correct watch. UPO=45MM 3G,4G,5G... ect= 42MM

FYI, if you open a thread here on RWI, people will automatically agree to disagree and will freely discuss things in your thread. So expect it. Welcome to "Al Gore's Internet." :lol:

 

[Q5?]

Okay, where were we? Oh, Don't buy 21j's for Franken Projects. Unless you like doing something that has not been done yet. :lol:

Too many unknowns. Crystal fitting, bezel insert will not interchange, crowntube sitting too low.........

 

[idontknow]

That whole discussion sounds like a great start to a new thread....

Sorry if I sounded a little punchy, I am a bit medicated (to say the least), after having back surgery last week and this place is kind of my life line to prevent total boredom (that or read all 7 books of the "How to Train Your Dragon" series that I just bought my offspring).

I was only concerned because I have seen some really big ****storms on my other hobby boards that send threads totally out of control.

Many thanks to R2D4 for fixing the title, and everyone else for your understanding.

Now we return to our regularly scheduled RWI programming.....



Oh, and yes I did tell them to ship it. I am really looking forward to this. I think it will make an awesome addition to the rotation.