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"Xing" Patrick Rolex DJ41 126300 Franken Build

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Are you just trusting that the dial is genuine, hands are genuine etc. Or were you sent a photo of the numbers/digits on the reverse side of the gen dial please?
 

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I felt extremely rude pointing out what I thought I saw about the winding crown. - I told someone off for circling something with a paint tool just last week! :O Sorry about that. I can't believe you builder didn't disclose this info to you. I don't rate his builds. But that gen dial is stonkingly beautiful for sure.
McDuck no need to apologize. You were just pointing out in good faith to me. I knew I was buying a new clean base DJ41 but with used Gen Parts. A new crown is 400 to 500usd, I paid a fraction of that.

It's a hobby we like alot and it's about happy sharing. 😃

In hindsight, if I knew Gen crown doesn't work well with clean case. I would had stuck with a clean crown. Now I'm just waiting to see if Patrick can make it any better
 

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I felt extremely rude pointing out what I thought I saw about the winding crown. - I told someone off for circling something with a paint tool just last week! :O Sorry about that. I can't believe you builder didn't disclose this info to you. I don't rate his builds. But that gen dial is stonkingly beautiful for sure.


I think he knew about it and sent me this picture in QC. I think he hopes that I don't pick up on it or don't RL it.

But at least he did send me this picture (so he is not hiding anything), which shows clearly there is a mark on the crown. I'm a easy person 🤣 just want the watch in my hand. Sadly it's is going back, bum. Need to learn to be patience.
 
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Are you just trusting that the dial is genuine, hands are genuine etc. Or were you sent a photo of the numbers/digits on the reverse side of the gen dial please?


He sent me a picture and a video of the parts (two pictures I screenshot from the video)

Are they genuine? I kind of have faith in rwi, some member will grill this thread if they spot something not right 😜. Am I too ignorant 😅. 2nd, I thought Patrick is a trusted dealer and he would never jeopardize his status. (Just my way of thinking) Guys don't take my word please 😆 . I still have a lot of trust in human being, God say we have to be a good person every day.
 
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I'm thrilled you got extra pics. That's fantastic.
(A gen crown new or used doesn't cost as much as you quote. I don't think there's an excuse for using a lowsy crown that's out of shape and doesnt even fit the case tube. But its awesome that this is no trouble for you to have it fixed up and lovely. Thanks for writing so beautifully to me.)
 

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Quick update, Grey DJ41 sent back to Patrick.
Immediately Patrick started working on it.

I opted to have his edge polish bracelet while watch is back with him. Below his post.

Once watch is back with me will update with pictures.

Merry Christmas Guys ⛄ 🎄
 
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Today received 2nd DJ41 (ordered 30th Nov 2024)

Order Spec
- Clean Base with Jubilee Bracelet
- VS Movement
- Gen Black Dial
- Gen DW
- Gen Hands
- Gen Xtal
- Clean Crown
- Xing Plated Fluted Bezel
- Xing Edge Polishing


I was really waiting for this piece (was my ultimate spec DJ41 that I had always wanted) and I can say watch is Fabulous. All the Gen parts had just move the watch to another level. The beautiful sunburst black dial with perfect indexes, the perfect Rolex Logo, the perfect text printing accompany by sparkling White Gold hands and Gen like DW (😂 it's Gen like because it's a Gen part🤭 silly me) what else can I say 🤣 🤣. Just Super Happy!

The Xing Platinum Plated Bezel gives out a warmer tone and have good sharp edges, I like it alot. I seen mixed reviews on Xing's Bezel and I was anxious to see this bezel in real life, now I am at peace. Xing's Bezel definitely uplifted the Fluted DJ41 experience. To me it's well worth it.

Here is another close up pic and you see the difference in colour tone and the sharp edges of the bezel.


I opted for Patrick's edge polish to bracelet, clasp and case. This is a big wow!
In another thread someone was worried that it will be over polished and watch might looked like a used over polished watch. May I say, NO! it doesn't make the watch feel like a polished to death old watch. It makes the watch feel more Gen Like. I have an off the shelf Clean Sprite GMT with Jubilee Bracelet and the bracelet's jubilee pieces feels too sharp when handling the watch and the case edges feels too sharp when picking up the watch. Patrick's polish fixes all these problems. @derjenigewelcher said in another thread this is a "freaking game changer", I have to Totally Agree with @derjenigewelcher


My 1st Grey DJ41 is still back with Patrick having some remedy work. Once it's back will update here.

For this 2nd DJ41 I must thanks @xingpatrick for building me a fantastic DJ41. Patrick had put up with me pondering him with messages and asking for updates😜

Just another quick wrist shot


Happy Chap here😃
 
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Today received 2nd DJ41 (ordered 30th Nov 2024)

Order Spec
- Clean Base with Jubilee Bracelet
- VS Movement
- Gen Black Dial
- Gen DW
- Gen Hands
- Gen Xtal
- Clean Crown
- Xing Plated Fluted Bezel
- Xing Edge Polishing

I was really waiting for this piece and I can say watch is fabulous. The Xing Platinum Plated Bezel gives out a warmer tone and have good sharp edges, I like it alot. I seen mixed reviews on Xing's Bezel and I was anxious to see this bezel in real life, now I am at peace. Xing's Bezel definitely uplifted the Fluted DJ41 experience. To me it's well worth it.

Here is another close up pic and you see the difference in colour tone and the sharp edges of the bezel.


I opted for Patrick's edge polish to bracelet, clasp and case. This is a big wow!
In another thread someone was worried that it will be over polished and watch might looked like a used over polished watch. May I say, NO! it doesn't make the watch feel like a polished to death old watch. It makes the watch feel more Gen Like. I have an off the shelf Clean Sprite GMT with Jubilee Bracelet and the bracelet's jubilee pieces feels too sharp when handling the watch and the case edges feels too sharp when picking up the watch. Patrick's polish fixes all these problem. @derjenigewelcher said in another thread this is a freaking game changer, I have to Totally Agree with @derjenigewelcher


My 1st Grey DJ41 is still back with Patrick having some remedy work. Once it's back will update here.

For this 2nd DJ41 I must thanks @xingpatrick for building me a fantastic DJ41. Patrick had put up with me pondering him with messages and asking for updates😜

Just another quick wrist shot


Happy Chap here😃
What a beauty!
 
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I've been critical of these builds, but with your most recent black dial acquisition I think you've gained the perfect mix of parts. Nice watch!
 
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Today received 2nd DJ41 (ordered 30th Nov 2024)

Order Spec
- Clean Base with Jubilee Bracelet
- VS Movement
- Gen Black Dial
- Gen DW
- Gen Hands
- Gen Xtal
- Clean Crown
- Xing Plated Fluted Bezel
- Xing Edge Polishing


I was really waiting for this piece (was my ultimate spec DJ41 that I had always wanted) and I can say watch is Fabulous. All the Gen parts had just move the watch to another level. The beautiful sunburst black dial with perfect indexes, the perfect Rolex Logo, the perfect text printing accompany by sparkling White Gold hands and Gen like DW (😂 it's Gen like because it's a Gen part🤭 silly me) what else can I say 🤣 🤣. Just Super Happy!

The Xing Platinum Plated Bezel gives out a warmer tone and have good sharp edges, I like it alot. I seen mixed reviews on Xing's Bezel and I was anxious to see this bezel in real life, now I am at peace. Xing's Bezel definitely uplifted the Fluted DJ41 experience. To me it's well worth it.

Here is another close up pic and you see the difference in colour tone and the sharp edges of the bezel.


I opted for Patrick's edge polish to bracelet, clasp and case. This is a big wow!
In another thread someone was worried that it will be over polished and watch might looked like a used over polished watch. May I say, NO! it doesn't make the watch feel like a polished to death old watch. It makes the watch feel more Gen Like. I have an off the shelf Clean Sprite GMT with Jubilee Bracelet and the bracelet's jubilee pieces feels too sharp when handling the watch and the case edges feels too sharp when picking up the watch. Patrick's polish fixes all these problems. @derjenigewelcher said in another thread this is a "freaking game changer", I have to Totally Agree with @derjenigewelcher


My 1st Grey DJ41 is still back with Patrick having some remedy work. Once it's back will update here.

For this 2nd DJ41 I must thanks @xingpatrick for building me a fantastic DJ41. Patrick had put up with me pondering him with messages and asking for updates😜

Just another quick wrist shot


Happy Chap here😃
Thanks for sharing. After polishing, case+bracelet, remember to clean it often.

 
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Update to my Original 1st Order from Patrick

Original Spec
- Clean Base
- Clean Oyster Bracelet
- VS3235 Movement, serviced & regulated
- Gen Grey Dial
- Gen DW
- Gen Hands
- Gen Crown
- Gen Crystal
- Gen Smooth Bezel

Rectifying/ Additional Work
- added Gen Crown tube to rectify fitment with Crown to Case
- Edge Polish to Bracelet and Watch
- Polish Gen Crown to remove Scratches

Watch arrived back with me just before I am off to holiday, so watch is with me on holiday. This I must thanks @xingpatrick for making it happen before my trip.



I must say I am super happy with the final watch.

It's not easy dealing with Patrick as communication is not in his native language. He told me he uses a translator app. Also I must say he is not the most thorough person. You will need patience dealing with him and at the end you will get a good final product for very reasonable price. Another way, just order parts from him and get your local watchsmith/ modder to assemble the watch.
 

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Update to my Original 1st Order from Patrick

Original Spec
- Clean Base
- Clean Oyster Bracelet
- VS3235 Movement, serviced & regulated
- Gen Grey Dial
- Gen DW
- Gen Hands
- Gen Crown
- Gen Crystal
- Gen Smooth Bezel

Rectifying/ Additional Work
- added Gen Crown tube to rectify fitment with Crown to Case
- Edge Polish to Bracelet and Watch
- Polish Gen Crown to remove Scratches

Watch arrived back with me just before I am off to holiday, so watch is with me on holiday. This I must thanks @xingpatrick for making it happen before my trip.



I must say I am super happy with the final watch.

It's not easy dealing with Patrick as communication is not in his native language. He told me he uses a translator app. Also I must say he is not the most thorough person. You will need patience dealing with him and at the end you will get a good final product for very reasonable price. Another way, just order parts from him and get your local watchsmith/ modder to assemble the watch.
come on bro , my price is not a reasonable price, it is a super low price, it is almost half the price of other watch makers. 1100 USD for watch installed gen dial hands dwCrystal smooth bezel+150 gen crown+150 vs movement+70 polished. It is difficult to combine vs movement cf case and gen crown together, the things from three different factories are not completely matched. But I still helped you solve it.
 

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come on bro , my price is not a reasonable price, it is a super low price, it is almost half the price of other watch makers. 1100 USD for watch installed gen dial hands dwCrystal smooth bezel+150 gen crown+150 vs movement+70 polished. It is difficult to combine vs movement cf case and gen crown together, the things from three different factories are not completely matched. But I still helped you solve it.
Yes, I am super Happy now watch is very good.

Yes, you had a point that I forgot, it's a Clean Case, VS Movement and Gen Crown. Now I understand what you told me @xingpatrick that a Gen Crown Tube doesn't work well too, you had to special source me a short gen crown tube from a Sub.

@McDuck888 I never thought about the above, it's a Franken of Gen, VS and Clean. Patrick told me this time round he had to source a shorter crown tube for me, the Gen DJ41 doesn't work with Clean Case, VS Movement and Gen Crown.

Hope this helps everyone building Franken DJ41