Why build a franken?

[Q5?]

Okay then. And since this thread is in the Omega Section and about Franken's .......

Might as well post one for your viewing pleasure!

 

[AskMeAgain]

Drooool, actually talking of frankens, I want to do the one I just bought. Supposed to have an eta so what do I need to do the dial and hands Q5? 45 PO no idea what gen no happy feet though Tony your sig is missing a Speedmaster and I'm missing a sales review

 

[Q5?]

Show us a pic of your baby and let's see what we are working with.

 

[Inushuk]

you can check some info on my project ... just look at my sign ...

 

[auslander]

you can check some info on my project ... just look at my sign ...

890+ Euro! Punaise, C'est trop chere pour une fausse montre! j'acheté une PO authentique pour $2k la semaine dernière.

 

[Inushuk]

tsss .... very easy to buy a new gen PO ... I can do it tomorow .... much more fun to build it and to find the parts and to leran a lot about the watch...

That was the reason to do it ... and even so 850 vs 2K is cheap and I will never pretend it is a gen ... but my Franken has a special story and this is what it make it so Special

 

[auslander]

definitely fun. i cant wait to show of my projects when they're done. they're a little different, they're more bespoke than a 1:1 rep. your UPO looks great! Great job!

I will disagree a bit with you. I've taken apart some UPO's i've bought and the only thing I learned is that it isnt a gen PO since so much has to be done to accept some of the gen parts! Fun yes but only taking my PO and SMP taught me about Omegas. I treasure both my gens and my reps

 

[Inushuk]

thx ...

You 'll see you will learn a lot on your watch and the more you will learn the more you'll love it ... even if it is still a "fake" ... just a much better "fake " ...

 

[Q5?]

I didn't know a thing about my watch when I was just a "Gen" owner.

 

[auslander]

I didn't know a thing about my watch when I was just a "Gen" owner.

Yes, but does not having the reps make you appreciate the innovation and craftsmanship of your 'Gens'? Imitation is indeed the best form of flattery...

or the fastest way to a quick buck!

 

[Q5?]

No. It shows how over priced my Gen was.

 

[auslander]

perhaps you should ask Mr. Daniels for a refund! rotfl! ;P

 

[Q5?]

Another Franken pic......

 

[TESLA760]

I build Frankens because if I don't spend money on that, my wife will spend it on something else !

 

[Q5?]

yesss... I'm so glad I just finished selling off most of my reps, and happy that I was able to immediately snap up a third of my planned future collection!

Franken DateJust: ?
Franken 1665 Great White: in progress
Franken Daytona: still researching

:rofl:

 

[sawalke4]

I can get a brand new gen PO with warranty intact at dealer price. So why make a franken for $1200 when I can get a gen for that price?

 

[Mr. Pap]

I really dont know where you found a new PO for 1200$. The lowest pice for a new was 2200 euros cash and after a big bargain. As for a used one minimum 1500 euros and the condition not that good. I spent over 1000 euros on my franken and havent regret it at all. I enjoyed building it,i saved over half of the money,even 500 for a used one and i will not have to pay to an add 300 euros to service my movement... But if you found a new one for 1200$ you should go for it without any second thoughts...

 

[phillycheez]

Debating right now...

Sell off a few pams to fund a $2500 to $3500 gen vintage or sell off a couple and make a franken for half that?

After searching for vintage rollies and tudors I am debating if they are even worth it...

If I build a franken I can have the lume color I want and the dial modded to look exactly how I want. I can proceed to mod the bezel to how I want as well. As for the case I want to keep it mint.

I also can put a reliable swiss eta in it that I dont have to pay exorbitant amounts of money to get serviced...

It just seems logical to build a franken...

Thoughts?

 

[sawalke4]

I really dont know where you found a new PO for 1200$. The lowest pice for a new was 2200 euros cash and after a big bargain. As for a used one minimum 1500 euros and the condition not that good. I spent over 1000 euros on my franken and havent regret it at all. I enjoyed building it,i saved over half of the money,even 500 for a used one and i will not have to pay to an add 300 euros to service my movement... But if you found a new one for 1200$ you should go for it without any second thoughts...

My buddy is a owner of a jewelery store in a cruise terminal duty free store. He illegally (meaning he could loose his AD) gives me at cost. OK a little more than $1200 but significantly cheaper that retail. I picked one up a few moths ago and sold it to a coworker for 2K easy he was begging me to sel it lol. He jumped on the deal. Just got another friend a 2993.52.91 BNIB w/ warranty for $2300.

 

[Mr. Pap]

Yes,now i remember you! You are from the lucky ones... If i had a friend from whom i could buy the po at that price i wouldnt built a franken. But since i and other people here havent that possibility, franken is our way... Very jealous of you, but i believe your are from the few people with such a privilege, the rest of us cant get near that price for a brand new...