Moondustesp 136 Posted July 10, 2017 Recieved my finished datejust from my man Rolie today. Outstanding build and service as usual from Neil top bloke. The build uses a raffels dials case set including crown, crystal, bezel and also movement ring. Genuine dial and hands are from the bay. Jubilee is also from raffels dials and so is the 2836 movement. I guess you can call this a franken lite using only a genuine dial. Raffels dials also sell dials but in my opinion this is where it is worth spending the money as it just brings the watch up a level. Yeah it's not perfect but for the money spent (I haven't added it up yet but will add cost soon) it is a pretty nice result. Couple of pics with my 16014 franken which is all genuine apart from hands, movement and jubilee (well apparently it is) More pics to follow ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splke 4,383 Posted July 11, 2017 Lovely build from a lovely man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edwinowl 180 Posted July 11, 2017 Very very nice indeed. Great job Rollie lad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MetalMickey 179 Posted July 11, 2017 Tasty! And you know it will be better built than some of the other, more expensive, ones you see for sale. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,747 Posted July 11, 2017 Very nice! Nice work rolie! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 136 Posted July 11, 2017 Price wise was about £280 ish. I think that is pretty good considering it hhas a genuine dial and Rolie built it. If you build it yourself and can find a bargain dial then it will obviously be cheaper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROLIE 46 Posted July 11, 2017 Cheers mate Glad you liked it and at a better price than 1400 smackorooneys lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MetalMickey 179 Posted July 11, 2017 Proper length hands :thumbsup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 136 Posted July 11, 2017 Proper length hands :thumbsup: Yep! Makes a difference Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piccolo 673 Posted July 11, 2017 Price wise was about £280 ish. I think that is pretty good considering it hhas a genuine dial and Rolie built it. If you build it yourself and can find a bargain dial then it will obviously be cheaper. I'd say "pretty good" is an understatement... Looks spot on and you know it has been put together properly. There are ones out there at 3 to 4 times that price that won't be any better. Nice work both of you - enjoy the watch :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 136 Posted July 11, 2017 Price wise was about £280 ish. I think that is pretty good considering it hhas a genuine dial and Rolie built it. If you build it yourself and can find a bargain dial then it will obviously be cheaper. I'd say "pretty good" is an understatement... Looks spot on and you know it has been put together properly. There are ones out there at 3 to 4 times that price that won't be any better. Nice work both of you - enjoy the watch :) I will :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted July 11, 2017 that's stunning. Love it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted July 11, 2017 very nice classic ! :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAJ75 922 Posted July 11, 2017 What a lovely looking piece at a fraction of the price of one from the usual suspects. Moondustesp good on you for having the vision to follow this direction & Rolie you executed it to perfection........... Top job all round............. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gamba66 0 Posted July 11, 2017 (edited) Beautiful! Really cool to see people accomplishing their own builds! What you call a light gen some "builders" are selling for big bucks. Only that on your build the dial is centered and isn't damaged :) Oh and I don't see any dust or fingerprints underneath the xtal either. Great job and nice to see a direct comparison to a a genuine case. Enjoy the watch ! Edited July 11, 2017 by gamba66 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulbadran 0 Posted July 11, 2017 and whos is Rollie? :P am interested!:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 136 Posted July 11, 2017 http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showuser=11931 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
