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What AP Franken(s) do you have in the works?!
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Such a great model, I miss my old franken.Franken Vampire
Wear it in good health
Here one of my favourites i have seen that popped up at m2m some time ago
[SOLD] - UK: @Legend AP 15202 blue dial Gen hands, Gen 2121 Movment and rotor
A really special project from @legend. A genuine 2121 movement with 18k Gold rotor. He has done a masterful job on this. I am only selling because i am getting the new 16202 so its time to let this one go. XF Base ( Chosen because geometrically preferred and the first link gap) (Legend...
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SO awesome. is the movement easy to service?Yes a few members have. I have one taken apart right now.
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Virgil.theturk
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Virgil.theturk
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Virgil.theturk
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I realized I just posted the end results without details. This is the Tale of Two Frankens. I started my Franken Journey five years ago collecting parts and decided on a Black Themes. Against better advice, I decided to build a fantasy piece with a modern case with ceramic pushers. The Franken was built by Domi with parts sourced from all the usual suspects.
A couple of years later I had an issue with the crown and was unsuccessful in getting this repaired stateside and @legend was generous enough to help repair it and overhaul the movement.
After seeing "Take me to the next Level" Vampire build by @flying-tommy Tommy, I was inspired and embarked on collecting parts for a Vampire. Parts were hard to source but I finally managed to source and sent to @Spongebob for the build. SpongeBob swapped the BlackThemes for the Vampire and embarked on a Black Themes Redux build.
The Vampire is unique, as it has the distinction of having been in the hands of three AP masters: @Domi, @legend and @Spongebob. Details of each build are below.
Vampire
JF watch base
Tag Heuer movement
gen dial and tachy
gen hands
Mikey modern DW and cyclops
AR Crystal 2.5mm
Black Themes
JF watch base
Hamilton movement
gen dial and tachy
Mikey hands & classic DW
A couple of years later I had an issue with the crown and was unsuccessful in getting this repaired stateside and @legend was generous enough to help repair it and overhaul the movement.
After seeing "Take me to the next Level" Vampire build by @flying-tommy Tommy, I was inspired and embarked on collecting parts for a Vampire. Parts were hard to source but I finally managed to source and sent to @Spongebob for the build. SpongeBob swapped the BlackThemes for the Vampire and embarked on a Black Themes Redux build.
The Vampire is unique, as it has the distinction of having been in the hands of three AP masters: @Domi, @legend and @Spongebob. Details of each build are below.
Vampire
JF watch base
Tag Heuer movement
gen dial and tachy
gen hands
Mikey modern DW and cyclops
AR Crystal 2.5mm
Black Themes
JF watch base
Hamilton movement
gen dial and tachy
Mikey hands & classic DW
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I realized I just posted the end results without details. This is the Tale of Two Frankens. I started my Franken Journey five years ago collecting parts and decided on a Black Themes. Against better advice, I decided to build a fantasy piece with a modern case with ceramic pushers. The Franken was built by Domi with parts sourced from all the usual suspects.
A couple of years later I had an issue with the crown and was unsuccessful in getting this repaired stateside and @legend was generous enough to help repair it and overhaul the movement.
After seeing "Take me to the next Level" Vampire build by @flying-tommy Tommy, I was inspired and embarked on collecting parts for a Vampire. Parts were hard to source but I finally managed to source and sent to @Spongebob for the build. SpongeBob swapped the BlackThemes for the Vampire and embarked on a Black Themes Redux build.
The Vampire is unique, as it has the distinction of having been in the hands of three AP masters: @Domi, @legend and @Spongebob. Details of each build are below.
Vampire
JF watch base
Tag Heuer movement
gen dial and tachy
gen hands
Mikey modern DW and cyclops
AR Crystal 2.5mm
Black Themes
JF watch base
Hamilton movement
gen dial and tachy
Mikey hands & classic DW
I am also in the beginning stages of a simile build, debating between a dark knight or vampire. I think I’ll go with dark knight honestly. Gratz on thee two amazing builds. I’m also building a 5402 franken but not setting any expectation here. If anyone has a Gen or service dial on a 5402 lmk.
Virgil.theturk
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Thanks Bro! . I don’t think you can go wrong with either the Dark Knight or the Vampire, they both look great. I picked up a gen Dark Knight and absolutely love the ceramic bezel, it really pops with the contrast of matte strap. Good luck with your builds and please post on your progress.
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- 29/8/19
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I have this beauty and love it.
A little bit bit for my skinny arms, but it feels really good with the thinner case.
Only what I need is "instant date change" and I‘m really thinking about to build it to a franken, if not this one, it will be a 116520 as a franken.
What you guys will say to this watch? Must I use a LWO, or I can use an alternative for the Instant date.
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A little bit bit for my skinny arms, but it feels really good with the thinner case.
Only what I need is "instant date change" and I‘m really thinking about to build it to a franken, if not this one, it will be a 116520 as a franken.
What you guys will say to this watch? Must I use a LWO, or I can use an alternative for the Instant date.
Legend Modded AP ROO 25721ST JF Blue Themes
Worn a handful of times and in pretty much the same condition it arrived to me in. Trying to raise funds for a gen so getting rid of a few watches that I don't wear. Purchased from M2M here: https://forum.replica-watch.info/threads/legend-modded-roo-blue-themes-rare.10696869/ Copying over the...
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You can pair the new instant date change clone 3120 movement with the dd module. It isn’t an easy operation but doable.I have this beauty and love it.
A little bit bit for my skinny arms, but it feels really good with the thinner case.
Only what I need is "instant date change" and I‘m really thinking about to build it to a franken, if not this one, it will be a 116520 as a franken.
What you guys will say to this watch? Must I use a LWO, or I can use an alternative for the Instant date.
Legend Modded AP ROO 25721ST JF Blue Themes
Worn a handful of times and in pretty much the same condition it arrived to me in. Trying to raise funds for a gen so getting rid of a few watches that I don't wear. Purchased from M2M here: https://forum.replica-watch.info/threads/legend-modded-roo-blue-themes-rare.10696869/ Copying over the...
Yes. But this isn't available from the trusted dealers. Can be used for 15400 and the 15703 and 15710 divers to name a few models.
I have already built a few 15400s using this movement.