Wow that's on another level! One of my concerns of getting a 15400 franken is the slow date change. Having instant date change changes everything!
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What AP Franken(s) do you have in the works?!
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5402 with a custom gen spec case, gen white gold bezel screws, and some combination of dials/hands/bracelets.
Great set up and really looking forward when its done.
love to see my 44mm holder supporting this build. So sad to see AP Roo frankens getting more rare. I hope one factory will come up with a great doover of the cases in JF quality so we all can enjoy the classic AP Roo frankens again.
15400 is an amazing watch, especially with the gen hands and dial it transforms to a piece of art that you can truly enjoy
Various sources, I would ask our section moderator Legend if he can help, otherwise you can always check ebay-Chrono and at dealers
All the best with your project
I mates !
Do you know if the XF or ZF hands of a 15202 rep are compatible with a gen 2121 ?
I’m thinking about starting a super franken 15202 build but I dont want to have to but everything gen for a gen 2121 haha
Do you know if the XF or ZF hands of a 15202 rep are compatible with a gen 2121 ?
I’m thinking about starting a super franken 15202 build but I dont want to have to but everything gen for a gen 2121 haha
Asking me instead of you bro would be like consulting the nurse instead of the doctor himself when sick. Don’t tease the fella
There are aftermarket hands available for the 15202 gen movement that are better from the stock(xf-zf)
No need to worry using them again or trying to find gen hands
all the best with your build
AP Hands are difficult, they dont come out as easily as the rolex oneslmao. I will do some research, maybe I have some connections in Switzerland to ask
Ask our mod here, you can ask also AMF and maybe you can try also Ctime, these guys are your best and safest bet for rare gen AP parts like that
Chrono-ebay you can check from time to time , they do pop up
All the best
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Finally managed to read this thread through after a few weeks. All i have to say is wow, some amazing builds. It seems like the golden age for Offshore Frankens is over... a shame... I know I want to build a 2k budget offshore but it may be easier to buy a built m2m already, gen parts for ROO is not easy anymore...
a $2k budget is going to make the project very difficult, m2m or otherwise. The bare minimum you need is a gen dial, case work and an LWO movement and those already cost around $2k. Add in the base watch, and other gen parts to make the watch look respectable, and I would say that it is best if you can reconsider your budget.
Yup, i was looking around and it seems 5-6k is the average for a respectable build. 2k is only feasible for compromising, no LWO with the date right justified, no casework, etc
Always appreciate the advice sir. Have a good day.
Other members can chime in, but what you are thinking of, would not be worth the venture or the $2k. What you are getting is in fact a time bomb with a prettier face, period.