bajamaja 0 Posted June 25, 2017 Hi I wonder about the prices on gen parts for a Rolex Submariner. How much does it cost to buy this parts? (in USD or Euro). -Bezel -Crystal with date window -Bracelet -Dial -Movement -The case thanks for your knowledge :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomtom1988 63 Posted June 25, 2017 About £7.5k, you've basically listed the whole of a sub broken down into parts Edit: £6.25k going by Rolex.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_B 2,401 Posted June 25, 2017 Where have all these old members been hiding... been here 4 years and ask a question like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomtom1988 63 Posted June 25, 2017 Basically by the time you franken it with all those bits and bobs and have a cobbled together rep, you'd have spent as much as you would have on a gen, never understood this franken business myself (aside from maybe a gen insert ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,738 Posted June 25, 2017 What rep are you starting with? My concept of franken is to add gen bits and bobs to a rep, looks like you're collecting for a straight build. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperbMonster 4 Posted June 25, 2017 What rep are you starting with? My concept of franken is to add gen bits and bobs to a rep, looks like you're collecting for a straight build. Rep box as a starting point..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 136 Posted June 25, 2017 HiI wonder about the prices on gen parts for a Rolex Submariner. How much does it cost to buy this parts? (in USD or Euro). -Bezel -Crystal with date window -Bracelet -Dial -Movement -The case thanks for your knowledge :) Makes no sense. Like pickle said add some bits and bobs but please don't add a gen crown and claim it's a franken! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RUSH2112 11 Posted June 25, 2017 Most people are content with starting with a good case and adding a gen insert and crystal and maybe crown. The dials are pretty good and why do you want a gen movement in it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
live1 0 Posted July 31, 2017 (edited) Basically by the time you franken it with all those bits and bobs and have a cobbled together rep, you'd have spent as much as you would have on a gen, never understood this franken business myself (aside from maybe a gen insert ) A franken is a great thing.i get all my gen parts cheap because i look for months and months years even so my full builds are not even half the price of a gen. I can make profit if i sell not that i like to sell my builds.the trick of building frankens is take your time .it could take years looking to find the parts cheap.but its worth it.i never buy the first bezel or part i see unless its cheap.otherwise i pass and wait for another one to show up cheaper lots of waiting.there is no point building a franken if the final build is near the cost of a gen.and then you lose money selling.so shop around guys and be hella patient. Get the parts cheap and build the sub c franken for instance,will be an investment just like a gen 116610 and will hold value and even go up Edited July 31, 2017 by live1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genius 281 Posted July 31, 2017 Basically by the time you franken it with all those bits and bobs and have a cobbled together rep, you'd have spent as much as you would have on a gen, never understood this franken business myself (aside from maybe a gen insert ) A franken is a great thing.i get all my gen parts cheap so my full builds are not even close to half the price of a gen. I can make profit if i sell.the trick of building frankensa is take your time .it could take years looking to gind the parts cheap.but its worth it.i never buy the first bezel or part i see unless its dirt cheap.otherwise i pass and wait for another one to show up cheaper.same goes with dial,xtal,crown etc etc Please build me a half price gen 16710 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
By-Tor 0 Posted July 31, 2017 In the old days the rep dials were shite. Like the white 16570. I had one with gen dial, correct hand stack and excellent rep case. That made sense. But now the dials might be so good that there's no point changing them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomtom1988 63 Posted July 31, 2017 Basically by the time you franken it with all those bits and bobs and have a cobbled together rep, you'd have spent as much as you would have on a gen, never understood this franken business myself (aside from maybe a gen insert ) A franken is a great thing.i get all my gen parts cheap because i look for months and months years even so my full builds are not even half the price of a gen. I can make profit if i sell not that i like to sell my builds.the trick of building frankens is take your time .it could take years looking to find the parts cheap.but its worth it.i never buy the first bezel or part i see unless its cheap.otherwise i pass and wait for another one to show up cheaper lots of waiting.there is no point building a franken if the final build is near the cost of a gen.and then you lose money selling.so shop around guys and be hella patient. Get the parts cheap and build the sub c franken for instance,will be an investment just like a gen 116610 and will hold value and even go up Even under half price it's still a rep no matter if it's 99 percent gen parts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dennisaston 0 Posted August 4, 2017 I've got a tc sub c and have managed to break my clasp when I fell on concrete a few weeks ago. It's bent out of shape and unwearable. I'm thinking of getting a gen clasp or entire bracelet whilst I'm at it. Looked on eBay but anyone have any other suggestions? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amstaffs 0 Posted October 3, 2017 On 4.8.2017 at 23:30, dennisaston said: I've got a tc sub c and have managed to break my clasp when I fell on concrete a few weeks ago. It's bent out of shape and unwearable. I'm thinking of getting a gen clasp or entire bracelet whilst I'm at it. Looked on eBay but anyone have any other suggestions? Thanks A gen bracelet?! If you have checked the prices, you might already have a subconscious feeling of how reasonable a gen bracelet is on a rep (just price wise). Either try to get a TC bracelet or try to find out if others fit. Just my 2 cents Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dennisaston 0 Posted December 30, 2017 Hi, i managed to buy a gen bracelet. To be honest it’s quite noticeable against my Tc bracelet! It feels more solid on the wrist and tighter. Anyway im actually putting the Tc and the bracelet up for sale now as I’m toying with buying a SD4000. Regards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RepGuy 108 Posted December 30, 2017 On 7/31/2017 at 14:48, live1 said: Get the parts cheap and build the sub c franken for instance,will be an investment just like a gen 116610 and will hold value and even go up I think franken builds are a worthwhile project if you're interested in a specific piece for yourself, but frankens are in no way an investment, and they will never hold any value. To think a franken build will actually go up in value will lead to disappointment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reckoner777 1 Posted January 7, 2018 On 12/30/2017 at 08:54, dennisaston said: Hi, i managed to buy a gen bracelet. To be honest it’s quite noticeable against my Tc bracelet! It feels more solid on the wrist and tighter. Anyway im actually putting the Tc and the bracelet up for sale now as I’m toying with buying a SD4000. Regards I wish I noticed this post earlier :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
