d4nn4ts 0 Posted October 3, 2016 (edited) Dial: re-worked after market/rep dial (new "vintage looking" lume added by JJ) Bezel insert: Gen Rolex "Bakelite" from eBay Movement: Swiss ETA-2846 (w working GMT function) Date: Gen Rolex modified "roulette" (used as overlay) - looked at 3-4 different options before finally settling for this one. Case: M2M, then reshaped by JJ to fit gen Rolex specs. Gen crown,tube + spring bars Bracelet: Ordered a neutralt/no name Jubilee bracelet from eBay and added this rep Rolex clasp Price: N/A All mods done by our own JJ aka RolexAddict! Edited October 14, 2016 by d4nn4ts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d4nn4ts 0 Posted October 3, 2016 Forgot the clasp... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2hot2trot 4 Posted October 3, 2016 Looks really nice. Particularly liking the red date wheel with open 6, sets it off lovely with the sec hand. Congratulations. :thumbsup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d4nn4ts 0 Posted October 3, 2016 Looks really nice. Particularly liking the red date wheel with open 6, sets it off lovely with the sec hand. Congratulations. :thumbsup: It's a roulette dwheel actually :-). We had most problems with this part, but I sourced a gen DW for another Role model (3135) which turns the correct way using an gen ETA-movement.. :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2hot2trot 4 Posted October 3, 2016 Turned out spot on mate. So you a running a gen 3135 inside? Did yo have the lugs drilled yourself? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d4nn4ts 0 Posted October 3, 2016 (edited) Turned out spot on mate. So you a running a gen 3135 inside? Did yo have the lugs drilled yourself? ETA-2846. Yes, JJ made them to fit gen specs and then inserted gen Rolex spring bars! Edited October 3, 2016 by d4nn4ts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomtom1988 63 Posted October 3, 2016 This looks lovely, congrats on piecing this one together! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d4nn4ts 0 Posted October 3, 2016 Here comes the specs of this "franken" built watch: Dial: re-worked after market/rep dial (new "vintage looking" lume added by JJ) Bezel insert: Gen Rolex "Bakelite" from eBay Movement: Swiss ETA-2846 (w working GMT function) Date: Gen Rolex modified "roulette" (used as overlay) - looked at 3-4 different options before finally settling for this one. Case: M2M, then reshaped by JJ to fit gen Rolex specs. Gen crown,tube + spring bars Bracelet: Ordered a neutral bracelet/no name from eBay and added this rep Rolex clasp All mods done by our own JJ aka Vintagerolexaddict! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,748 Posted October 3, 2016 That is very nice. Excellent work by JJ. I'm assuming you used this insert? http://www.ebay.com/...hMAAOSwl2pXgGd4 Not a gen, but about all that there is to accomplish this as far as I have seen. And it probably looks way better than any bakelite would. If you don't mind me asking, where did you get the dial? You should post this in the vintage section at RWI, they would appreciate it. Enjoy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d4nn4ts 0 Posted October 3, 2016 That is very nice. Excellent work by JJ. I'm assuming you used this insert? http://www.ebay.com/...hMAAOSwl2pXgGd4 Not a gen, but about all that there is to accomplish this as far as I have seen. And it probably looks way better than any bakelite would. If you don't mind me asking, where did you get the dial? You should post this in the vintage section at RWI, they would appreciate it. Enjoy! Will do this ASAP :-) no, actually I bought the bezel insert on auction (mine is slightly brighter IRL and came with a vintage rolex "case" for storage). Will post pics of this later. The dial is from an older rep watch which I don't think is being produced any more.. got it on M2M w the case. Looked at Yuki's before, but I believe this one to be more precise.. Watch this YouTube video of the gen one. We got our inspo mostly from this; Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,748 Posted October 3, 2016 Thanks for the info. I'm guessing this one is the base watch: Puretime is the only place I've seen it. Sorry for all the questions, I've been researching this for a build Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d4nn4ts 0 Posted October 3, 2016 Thanks for the info. I'm guessing this one is the base watch: Puretime is the only place I've seen it. Sorry for all the questions, I've been researching this for a build Nice find! I believe that to be correct.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d4nn4ts 0 Posted October 3, 2016 Bezel insert from the bay... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 1108 0 Posted October 3, 2016 Incredible build. Lots of time and effort and it shows. Thanks for sharing the details and pictures. Wear it in good health. Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,748 Posted October 3, 2016 Bezel insert from the bay... The box is a nice touch. These are really nice. I believe that someone has created a mold and is making these by pouring epoxy over some type of insert and then polishing it down. Are the numbers actually 3D or does it just look that way through the epoxy? The effect is really stunning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cedric71 0 Posted October 4, 2016 Wow incredible. If you ever plan to sell let me know! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdog 1 Posted October 4, 2016 Very nice build. Unfortunately there is no way you have a gen insert, I am 100% positive. There are some tells that show it is not. Plus the fact that gen inserts, when they do come up VERY VERY rarely, sell for thousands and thousands of dollars. Very nice regardless OP. Enjoy it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
childishthing 1 Posted October 12, 2016 looks very cool Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d4nn4ts 0 Posted December 8, 2016 Project finnished! I hope you all enjoy it as much is I do! :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piccolo 673 Posted December 9, 2016 Very nice, hope you're enjoying using it! I really like the no CG GMT's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
