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07D37A14-C4A9-4687-BE42-F64C69F9A28F.jpg I'll kick off with this :) . Gen 5500/1002 case, case back, crown bezel.

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2fake4u

Franken SMP Americas Cup. Everything except case and deployment is gen.

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07D37A14-C4A9-4687-BE42-F64C69F9A28F.jpg I'll kick off with this :) . Gen 5500/1002 case, case back, crown bezel.

I still need to get me one of these.

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2fake4u

Got my other franken on today. All gen except movement.

 

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Thang

Here is my franken. It comes with gen dial, hands, crystal, bezel and insert.

 

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Moondustesp
941BFA19-5EAB-4563-91F6-3504BDD8F590.png Genuine case, case back, crown, bezel and dial

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fatarms

Gen crystal and bezel assembly on this one.

 

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shelby1501

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Gen dial

Gen hands

Gen crown, tube and He valve

Gen bezel assembly and insert

Gen dwo

Gen rubber and buckle

V5 mid case

Swiss serviced ETA 2824

 

My only franken and I love it!

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Gen dial

Gen hands

Gen crown, tube and He valve

Gen bezel assembly and insert

Gen dwo

Gen rubber and buckle

V5 mid case

Swiss serviced ETA 2824

 

My only franken and I love it!

 

Very nice!

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Moondustesp
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Arism

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Moondustesp
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simply stunning. Both of them

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NCRich

As PBR said, how do you know these parts are gen?????

 

Trusting souls.

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Moondustesp

All I have done is take my time and not over pay for parts and do my research that is all you can do.

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NCRich

That's some kool-aid I can't drink. I've got some watches with "gen" parts on them, but I wouldn't pay a dime more for them. Having worked with several I am not impressed. The plexis look the same as Clarks, the crowns have more defects than rep ones because they are take offs, etc. YMMV

 

Now with Omegas you can be more sure, because you can buy the parts.

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Diver Dave

That's some kool-aid I can't drink. I've got some watches with "gen" parts on them, but I wouldn't pay a dime more for them. Having worked with several I am not impressed. The plexis look the same as Clarks, the crowns have more defects than rep ones because they are take offs, etc.

 

 

^^ This.

 

I'm especially amused by a Rolex that has everything OEM (including the case) but a cheap movement.... that's just... <no words>.

 

In the end they are all just fake watches.

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Moondustesp
That's some kool-aid I can't drink. I've got some watches with "gen" parts on them, but I wouldn't pay a dime more for them. Having worked with several I am not impressed. The plexis look the same as Clarks, the crowns have more defects than rep ones because they are take offs, etc. YMMV

 

Now with Omegas you can be more sure, because you can buy the parts.

I completely agree. With my sensible head it is a waste of time and money. I think I enjoy the process of researching and finding parts more than the end product. I think it is important not to get carried away and set a sensible budget. I am sure the stone P build will be stunning but it is a whole lot of money. This is a great hobby and I really do enjoy the franken builds.

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NCRich
That's some kool-aid I can't drink. I've got some watches with "gen" parts on them, but I wouldn't pay a dime more for them. Having worked with several I am not impressed. The plexis look the same as Clarks, the crowns have more defects than rep ones because they are take offs, etc. YMMV

 

Now with Omegas you can be more sure, because you can buy the parts.

I completely agree. With my sensible head it is a waste of time and money. I think I enjoy the process of researching and finding parts more than the end product. I think it is important not to get carried away and set a sensible budget. I am sure the stone P build will be stunning but it is a whole lot of money. This is a great hobby and I really do enjoy the franken builds.

 

Now there is a comment I completely agree with. Paying money for something you enjoy is what money is for. Gen plexi on this, DW dial, small hands, Athaya crown, on there when I got it. Serious mutt watch.

 

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Moondustesp

Seriously nice watch!

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Diplomatico

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Rolex Datejust 16013

- gen mid case

- gen case back

- gen dial

- gen gold fluted bezel

- gen gold crown

- gen ETA 2824 movement

- Clark 25-135 plexi

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Rolex Datejust 16013

- gen mid case

- gen case back

- gen dial

- gen gold fluted bezel

- gen gold crown

- gen ETA 2824 movement

- Clark 25-135 plexi

 

How much did that build run you? It looks like the only non-gen parts are the movement and plexi

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Diplomatico

 

Rolex Datejust 16013

- gen mid case

- gen case back

- gen dial

- gen gold fluted bezel

- gen gold crown

- gen ETA 2824 movement

- Clark 25-135 plexi

 

How much did that build run you? It looks like the only non-gen parts are the movement and plexi

 

About 1250 usd incl movement switch to gen eta (was a clone in it when I bought it). I also don't have gen bracelet should I point out

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