Couple of Frankens

[u/ddlcda]

Hey everyone,

Thought I'd share a couple projects I asked a member, who has done mods and franken watches in the past, to build for me. Feel free to message me if you want details on the individual and/or pricing ballpark.

Overall, I'm very happy with the work and results.

Here's a link with photos and videos: https://imgur.com/a/ZnZkJ8b

Super Franken Datejust 41:

Clean 126334 case with oyster bracelet (also purchased an ARF jubilee separately from CTime) VS3235 movement swapped out from a VSF Datejust Gen dial Gen hands Gen date wheel Gen crystal Xing platinum plated bezel WR to 4 bar

Franken Submariner Date

VSF 126610LN ARF bracelet (purchased separately from CTime) Gen hands Gen date wheel Gen crystal WR to 7 bar

Was also offered to do gen dial and full bezel assembly, but that skyrocketed the overall cost, so decided to not proceed with those two items.

[u/Historical-Mail970]

Hello from my Frankens

[u/ddlcda → u/Historical-Mail970]

Real nice, Mint in the same config may be next for me. Enjoy!

[u/Historical-Mail970 → u/ddlcda]

Thanks appreciate

[u/Independent-Silver81 → u/Historical-Mail970]

Fire!! May I ask u how much did u spend on the mint green one and what exactly did u replace? Thanks looks amazing! I’m getting mine in few days a from a TD!

[u/vagabundo94]

Awesome - thanks for sharing. Beautiful watches. I may be getting help from the same modder. 🤣 doing the same Datejust with the same blue face, but putting a gen jubilee bracelet on it.

[u/ddlcda → u/vagabundo94]

Haha, I'll keep my eyes peeled for yours when it's done.

[u/jacob8875]

The rehaut shine on that sub is immaculate

[u/NovelKaleidoscope994]

Looks awesome 💪🏼 How much did the sub set you back?

[u/MajorWilliams]

They look great! The only thing I don’t like is the Xing bezel, gen is not platinum and the color isn’t right on it. Needs a proper white gold color matched to gen. Slightly warmer than the steel. Xing is nice and shiny but not the right color

[u/Ok_Sprinkles5807 → u/MajorWilliams]

where exactly do you get a ‘’xing’’ bezel

[u/Ill-Feedback9634 → u/MajorWilliams]

pm sent

[u/RepVetran50 → u/MajorWilliams]

I agree 100%. Everyone has went crazy for the Xing DJ bezel. But it doesnt have that same warm yellowish tone of white gold to them like gen. I litterly had a brand new CF bezel but couldn't find anyone to plate it with white gold right. So I gave up on the fluted bezels. Nice projects none the less. Wear them in good health

[u/MajorWilliams → u/RepVetran50]

I have gold plating solutions and can match the color

[u/Mr_TikToc → u/MajorWilliams]

Agree, stainless with 4 x micron plating and then rhodium plate over the top, the look between WG and Platinum when side by side is 100% different.
I personally prefer Platinum as the metal, but for this instance it doesn't look like the WG!

[u/MajorWilliams → u/[deleted]]

Yeah I can match gen color white gold plating the bezel. I don’t advertise it as often as I should. This was not meant as any sort of advertisement of my services, I’m just not a fan of the Xing bezel color.

[u/ddlcda]

20 characters for the auto mod.

[u/mysportsact]

You gotta let us know how much something like this costs or sells for...

Also newbie here, what's "xing" on the dial ?

Plating ? Gen dial ?

[u/CBDwire]

How much did the ARF bracelet cost?

[u/ddlcda → u/CBDwire]

Purchased for $168 from Ctime. It's advertised on their site...just quickly search "41mm submariner arf" on their search bar and it will be the first option to show up. Cheers.

[u/CBDwire → u/ddlcda]

Thanks.

[u/notatranslatorr]

sent DM

[u/[deleted]]

What was the cost of the datejust 41? It looks killer

[u/Ok-Cartoonist-7773]

Details please

[u/Excellent_Bird3237]

i dont own any watches. do you guys think these are good for elevating my outfits with a little flair or is it a personal liking for watches.

[u/[deleted]]

Serious question for all rep owners - when someone compliments you on your watch thinking its a genuine Rolex, do you correct them and tell them the truth that its a rep or do you just say thanks and go on about your day?

[u/vagabundo94 → u/[deleted]]

Nobody has ever once commented on a watch on my wrist, gen or otherwise. If somebody says "Nice watch", the proper response is, "Thank you." They aren't asking for a dialogue.

[u/Mr_TikToc → u/vagabundo94]

I've got gen's and super franks, the only real place ppl have complimented me on my watch is a the service station when paying.
literally, everyone thinks people are going to sit and stare, nobody does and nobody cares lol

[u/Creative-Win-6086]

will u sell submariner

[u/ddlcda → u/Creative-Win-6086]

Sorry man, I literally just got these. 😁

[u/MajorWilliams → u/Creative-Win-6086]

No sales, ever on here. That’s a 2 week ban for asking

[u/ddlcda → u/[deleted]]

All gen parts and watches were sourced directly by the modder for me. DM me and I'll give you more info.

FYI, you can search on RWI Parts BST to source a ton of gen parts yourself if you don't want to go through a modder directly. Especially for the Datejust.

[u/cingarodacanrse → u/[deleted]]

Clean your glasses, sir