On the road to my Franken Datejust 16018 build

[Stone P]

Hi guys!! Most of you guys know I'm a man of few words....i just get straight to the build. I have been hearing alot of "they don't make good gold reps anymore" or "where can i get a great gold rep?"...so i decided to build one. I'm a big fan of vintage datejust & explorer...so an all gold Datejust 16018 felt good. Here are the parts I have gathered.

Gen 18kt bezel for plexi crystal
Gen 18kt Crown for 16200
Gen gold tapestry dial - I have DJ & DD dial...prolly going to build the DD after i finish the 16018 with the remaining parts
Gen ETA 2836-2
Gen Presidential box for 16018 with booklet & certificate
Clark's gold dress hands for Tudor
Clark's T25-118
Rep 18kt GP mid case - I ordered 3 different cases and this midcase from mymanmatt was the one I preferred. It has 18kt stamp on the back and is shaped more like the 16000 series case
Rep Presidential band - Also got this from mymanmat and the preferred band too. What i really want is an all gold jubilee band with gold big crown clasp
Rep case back - This is from a 16200 rep case i source through a TD. It has the correct engraving inside
Custom end links & 16mm rolex buckle - I want a leather band it too just because the gold band might be too much....might go Gen or get some custom straps made




































I will post the complete watch once I'm done.

Happy viewing!!!

 

[mclarendude]

Cant wait!


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[bobandshawn]

Wow - subscribed...

B

 

[tom_cat]

Awesome looking DD and DJ bro. All gold erry thang

 

[DVNE]

Ooooh nice!

 

[SUMIKITO]

Being a dyed in the wool Rolex guy, this I gotta see when it's done !! ROLEX !

 

[HerrOberst]

I'm sitting on the edge of my seat, subscribed. Can't wait to see it, I really like the Datejusts. I got mymanmatt to build me a couple of them and I love them.

 

[KBH]

Very nice. Waiting to see the finished DJ. Looks like it will be awesome.

 

[Ezio]

I just dont wanna see it i wanna buy it haha

 

[bizznatchers]

this is going to turn out amazing!

 

[rols16610]

This looks like an impressive project, cant wait to see the end result

 

[Stone P]

Thanks guys!!!

 

[Stone P]

Got a very nice Gen box set yesterday...pics added

 

[Ezio]

How goes with the build ??

 

[Subjeff]

Would hurry and build it so I buy it from you!!!

 

[Stone P]

Watch completed!

 

[cwazy1]

wow, D, this is amazing.

 

[SUMIKITO]

Drum roll for the completed watch ! :rimshot: trumpets to the left, .........to the right.........lemme see please the completed beauty sir !!

 

[jmb]

Super! And this coming from a NOT fan of gold watches... :thumbsup:

 

[Stone P]

Super! And this coming from a NOT fan of gold watches... :thumbsup:

Justin likes my gold watch :nana::nana::nana:.

And you know it couldnt have come out so good without your help on the DWO.