What AP Franken(s) do you have in the works?!

[slaughterer62]

I know it might be confusing seeing those photos as they record an intermediate stage of the project. But Tompa is correct: this particular build is an old-style RGRC with a RG bezel and a grey tachymeter. Normally the RGRC has a rubber-coated bezel, but, as we all know, that rubber coating ages and is easily damaged, so it was decided against. A genuine RGRC bezel was obtained, and sent to me, and then I removed all of the rubber from it, to reveal the genuine rose gold underneath. This bezel without the rubber is a little thinner than the normal gen bezel, and the recesses for the screws are a little shallower, so the bezel screws needed modification as well. FYI, it was a bit time-consuming to remove the rubber from that gen bezel as it adheres fiercely to the metal, and you want to minimize damage to the gold below it, to cut down on refinishing work. But AP held to their promise and I can attest they really put genuine rose gold below the rubber on the RGRC models. (BTW, I think I posted simultaneously with legend above.)

 

[SuperLory]

Wow supercool then. I stand corrected ! Happy to be wrong

 

[legend]

I know it might be confusing seeing those photos as they record an intermediate stage of the project. But Tompa is correct: this particular build is an old-style RGRC with a RG bezel and a grey tachymeter. Normally the RGRC has a rubber-coated bezel, but, as we all know, that rubber coating ages and is easily damaged, so it was decided against. A genuine RGRC bezel was obtained, and sent to me, and then I removed all of the rubber from it, to reveal the genuine rose gold underneath. This bezel without the rubber is a little thinner than the normal gen bezel, and the recesses for the screws are a little shallower, so the bezel screws needed modification as well. FYI, it was a bit time-consuming to remove the rubber from that gen bezel as it adheres fiercely to the metal, and you want to minimize damage to the gold below it, to cut down on refinishing work. But AP held to their promise and I can attest they really put genuine rose gold below the rubber on the RGRC models. (BTW, I think I posted simultaneously with legend above.)

Thank you for clarifying S.
I think that this very cool looking model you are building looks a lot like the 26470OR which I own, except for the subdial colors, hands and dw color. I personally love the combination of the RG case and the grey dial, and creates an aesthetic fusion which spells luxury in bold letters when gazed upon.
I am looking forward to the completion of your build. I will consider whether the datewheel should be black instead of white to match the pushers and rest of the watch better but that is a personal preference.

 

[tinitonsi]

This is amazing J, you’re doing very very nice jobs here. Congrats and keep them coming

 

[flying-tommy]

Hi all,


it's been a little quiet with projects lately.

Now there are some projects in progress.
The next Franken will be a very rare piece.

Released 2018 with a limited edition of 200 pieces.
Unfortunately not all details can be realized because there is no Replica of it.

When I saw the watch, I fell in love with the combination of colors immediately.
Who knows me, knows that I like grey very much......


Most of the pieces are on their way to me and I will keep you informed.


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[Jurgenk]

This is amazing J, you’re doing very very nice jobs here. Congrats and keep them coming

When you get compliments from an old school veteran like tinitonsi you know you’re doing something right.

 

[Jurgenk]

RGRC mk1 looks stunning too

 

[Jurgenk]

I’ve got 1-2 builds in the works, but have finally found some time to work on my old daily beater white themes franken. This watch has passed through a few hands, originating as an early front load build from Domi made for tinitonsi, and then eventually to me through 1-2 other owners. It’s movement needed servicing when I received it, with an amplitude of 210 on a good day and a power reserve of 8-10 hours with normal wear. Also had its share of scars including the usual bezel and lug dings on the face and polished sides, and even on the mid-case.

Finally got it serviced by a great local watchmaker to the point of pumping out an amplitude of 320 without module and 302 with the module installed.

Servicing the movement was nice opportunity for me to refinish the case and add some mild upgrades when reinstalling the movement. Did some DIY refinishing using the same whetstone techniques I have described before, getting back some of the sharp edges after taking down the deep lug scratches and dings.

Took the opportunity to add some vintage-correct gen hands but acknowledged that you take whatever you can get in this department.

A key was adding a gen thickness 3.0 mm sapphire crystal which solved some tachy spacing issues even when using a 2.5 mm Diver crystal prior to this. No more visible gasket , Not the most original build but a nice clean look that I always go back to, and more crisp and functional after these tune-ups. Frankens are always a work in progress...

 

[legend]

Hi all,


it's been a little quiet with projects lately.

Now there are some projects in progress.
The next Franken will be a very rare piece.

Released 2018 with a limited edition of 200 pieces.
Unfortunately not all details can be realized because there is no Replica of it.

When I saw the watch, I fell in love with the combination of colors immediately.
Who knows me, knows that I like grey very much......


Most of the pieces are on their way to me and I will keep you informed.


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OK I know who bought that QE Cup2 dial now. :hehehe:
I agree with you, AP makes the best blue and grey dials. Looking forward!

 

[Tompa]

Hi all,


it's been a little quiet with projects lately.

Now there are some projects in progress.
The next Franken will be a very rare piece.

Released 2018 with a limited edition of 200 pieces.
Unfortunately not all details can be realized because there is no Replica of it.

When I saw the watch, I fell in love with the combination of colors immediately.
Who knows me, knows that I like grey very much......


Most of the pieces are on their way to me and I will keep you informed.


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Pride of Germany?


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[legend]

Pride of Germany?


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POG comes in 300+30 pieces.
To me it’s one of the nicest 44mm ROOs produced by AP no doubt.


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[Tompa]

POG comes in 300+30 pieces.
To me it’s one of the nicest 44mm ROOs produced by AP no doubt.


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Ahh okey.. so its not a POG then :/
Totaly agre on that my friend!


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[legend]

Ahh okey.. so its not a POG then :/
Totaly agre on that my friend!


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I personally think it’s the QE2 Cup, 42mm 2018. Because I was eyeing a dial myself.


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[Garuda]

was also eyeing that QE2 cup. seems like it uses a blue date wheel like the navy sihh 2014 model?

https://cdn2.chrono24.com/images/uhr...5102454788.jpg

https://cdn2.chrono24.com/images/uhren/images_77/s2/10711277_zoom_v1552672339601.jpg

 

[legend]

was also eyeing that QE2 cup. seems like it uses a blue date wheel like the navy sihh 2014 model?

https://cdn2.chrono24.com/images/uhr...5102454788.jpg

https://cdn2.chrono24.com/images/uhren/images_77/s2/10711277_zoom_v1552672339601.jpg

Edit:
I’ve ascertained that both black and blue datewheels exist for the 2014 navy but I’m not sure about the QE2 cup model.
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[flying-tommy]

OK I know who bought that QE Cup2 dial now. :hehehe:
I agree with you, AP makes the best blue and grey dials. Looking forward!

Legend is absolutely right! Very good.

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[flying-tommy]

I was lucky to get the right tachy.

With a lot of luck I get another set of gen Hands. Alternatively I have a set of Mikey hands.


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[tango258]

Legend is absolutely right! Very good.

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When is he not ????????‍?

 

[flying-tommy]

Update 2. Franken Project.


I will build a second RGRC with some updates and improvements.

The second RGRC will get a new dial and tachy, and a complete new set of Gen hands in Roségold.


Legend has kindly given me a correct case back with the correct serial number.
Thanks to Legend, I really appreciate your help!


In addition, a gold alloy will be applied in Switzerland and the weight will also be adjusted to Gen. I'll tell you right away, this makes the watch extremely expensive and probably the whole effort is not justified, but I'm a freak about AP's and I love the RGRC, even if I don't wear it enough.

Here are some Pictures.

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[flofas]

Did you get that from Limpy ?

Also, I'm extremely interested in how you will adjust the weight to gen.

I got an 116515 franken in the works that I want to send you for plating, and probably an upcoming RGRC franken project in the future.