My 16623 Franken YM

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JackJ1980

JackJ1980

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This has been awhile in the making. The great Tickleshoes just finished this for me and sent me these pics. I haven’t seen this built before, with the closest being an onyx 16623 done by @occb2 (which is beautiful). Thanks to @Blackholejim also for some of the parts and @occb2 for the Sean case. This is by far my favorite build to date I’ve done.

Specs:
Gen
Movement - Rolex 3135 new
Bezel
Insert
Crystal retaining ring
Gaskets
Clickspring
Date disc / DW
Xtal
Hands
Dial
Crown
Gen 78763 bracelet and clasp

Rep:
Sean Case

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phdsjain

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Which bracelet are you using on this build, Jack? Sean wrapped? Or Gen?

It's beautiful! Unique pairing with the blue dial. The gens are rare and reps/ franken, not one. Wear it in good health!
 
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JackJ1980

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phdsjain said:
Which bracelet are you using on this build, Jack? Sean wrapped? Or Gen?

It's beautiful! Unique pairing with the blue dial. The gens are rare and reps/ franken, not one. Wear it in good health!
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Yea it’s the first franken if this I’ve ever seen.

Bracelet I’m going gen probably unless I can find a TT rep YM bracelet
 
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phdsjain

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Nothing beats the weight of solid gold, I'm sure you'll end up going gen to finish off this perfect build. Does it still end up costing a couple thousand dollars lesser than a pre-owned gen?
 
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JackJ1980

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phdsjain said:
Nothing beats the weight of solid gold, I'm sure you'll end up going gen to finish off this perfect build. Does it still end up costing a couple thousand dollars lesser than a pre-owned gen?
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Gen is still 8500-10000. Even with gen bracelet this will be thousands less.
 
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Scott

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This looks FANTASTIC, I agree about the blue dial looking amazing... now I want one.
 
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JackJ1980

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Next up: polishing and brushing and reblasting/polishing insert.
 
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