The Curious Case Of "Benjamin" Franken

[Amguy1]

Send these bad boy to have the crown hole filled for re-drilling later.

because of these cases are expensive and pretty hard to source (well at least to me), I don't want to ruin anything. I went ahead and drawn up AutoCAD version of what the case is supposed to look like in order to fit the LWO283 movement. With this I can plan and ask Zeula to perform the work as accurate to this as possible.

Here are the 3d drawn up of the case and the movement holder.

I can produce 3D printed parts if required ????


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[AlphaProt]

I can produce 3D printed parts if required ????


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yeah nah, thank you.

 

[Amguy1]

yeah nah, thank you.

Anything can be made cheap and fast in a wide range of materials


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[AlphaProt]

Anything can be made cheap and fast in a wide range of materials


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No.

 

[Amguy1]

No.

No probs, I work in auto prototype industry and they come in handy for quick prototyping. Cheers


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[legend]

No probs, I work in auto prototype industry and they come in handy for quick prototyping. Cheers


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Amguy1 I think this is not the place for you to promote your services here. Firstly, I think Down_under already knows what he wants to achieve, and the things he has to do to achieve that end result. He was not exactly seeking help or looking for alternatives.
A 3D printed watch case is not impossible. Quite the opposite actually, but guys do have their own preferences to get their own watches built. Your idea is ahead of its time and I am definitely not discounting it. But this thread was started by the OP to share his franken journey, and I think any form of soliciting or gratuitous offers should be PMed instead of put into a dedicated sharing thread.

 

[AlphaProt]

Amguy1 I think this is not the place for you to promote your services here. Firstly, I think Down_under already knows what he wants to achieve, and the things he has to do to achieve that end result. He was not exactly seeking help or looking for alternatives.
A 3D printed watch case is not impossible. Quite the opposite actually, but guys do have their own preferences to get their own watches built. Your idea is ahead of its time and I am definitely not discounting it. But this thread was started by the OP to share his franken journey, and I think any form of soliciting or gratuitous offers should be PMed instead of put into a dedicated sharing thread.

well said legend. Plus I dont think he's aware of his status?

 

[Amguy1]

well said legend. Plus I dont think he's aware of his status?

I’m well aware and it was something or nothing. I’m not promoting as such only looking to help if required. 3D printing is for fast cheap concepts. Ie movement holders etc..


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[legend]

I’m well aware and it was something or nothing. I’m not promoting as such only looking to help if required. 3D printing is for fast cheap concepts. Ie movement holders etc..


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Usually before an AP franken project starts, the owner already knows what to do to complete his build. Sometimes it takes more time and and sometimes less, but he will almost always get there.

When one has a "DO NOT TRADE WITH ME" status, it is never "nothing". You may know your own story but nobody else does (except maybe the crew). How will you expect anyone to trust you with providing assistance if your membership is not in good standing? Anyway it is much appreciated if you can keep the thread in the same vein it was started for: to share the progress and pics of a specific watch. Nothing against you whatsoever. I am personally interested in this franken and will like to see the journey unfold without hindrance or interruptions. Thank you.

 

[Amguy1]

Likewise ????


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[AlphaProt]

Likewise ????


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Please dont reply anymore...

 

[Amguy1]

Please dont reply anymore...

Charming, last time I offer help on here that’s for sure.


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[QueTip]

Charming, last time I offer help on here that’s for sure.

So are you done then?!

 

[Zeula]

[mention]Down_under [/mention] your WG plated for bezel's screws and case back screws are done bro.

The next step will be movement holder and mid case modded.

Please be noted. WG plated is on the right, on the left is stock jf ss.

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[AlphaProt]

WOOHOOO!!

 

[Tompa]

Shouldt the screws be in SS steel? White gold are on the Royal oaks, or Im wrong?


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[legend]

Shouldt the screws be in SS steel? White gold are on the Royal oaks, or Im wrong?


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You are correct on this detail. The bezel screws on the royal oak offshores should be steel. White gold bezel screws are only for the royal oaks.


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[QueTip]

Shouldt the screws be in SS steel?

Yup

You are correct on this detail. The bezel screws on the royal oak offshores should be steel. White gold bezel screws are only for the royal oaks.

Beat me to it lol.

 

[Zeula]

You are correct on this detail. The bezel screws on the royal oak offshores should be steel. White gold bezel screws are only for the royal oaks.


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[mention]Down_under [/mention]need something blink blink. Lol


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[AlphaProt]

Shouldt the screws be in SS steel? White gold are on the Royal oaks, or Im wrong?


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you're right T. But rep screws to me seems very dull and unpleasing to my eyes. I wanted something to compliment the brillance of the gen white gold hands.

Polishing won't do, as it would look "too new" to me for such an old watch. Therefore, I picked the option of plating, to give it the shine I want and preserving the marks of a used watch.