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Franken Datejust - New Arrival

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MAJ75

Hi All,

 

In another first for me, I have just completed my first Transatlantic M2M Sale.

 

I have developed a real love for the Rolex "Linen" dial & when this Franken piece was posted on the RWI Sale board despite recent heavy purchases I decided to buy it.

 

The 36mm size compliments my two 34mm Gens nicely & it really is stunning to look at.

 

I only had to pay a pocket change customs charge (in comparison to the purchase price) as the seller was experienced & looked after me well.

 

Also thrown into the deal was another Gen 1600 mid case & smooth bezel & another crystal.

 

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rolex321

Stunning! Got one of these sitting in my parts draw crying out to be built. Enjoy!

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MAJ75

Stunning! Got one of these sitting in my parts draw crying out to be built. Enjoy!

 

If this hadn't of come up just before yours, I would have been straight on it mate....

 

You have been putting lots of great pieces out there!

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childishthing

snazzy! that's a keeper :D

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NCRich

Nice. Wondered who bought this.

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Not That Rich

That is very nice, enjoy

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GC

Exquisite

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Moondustesp

Very very nice

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BM284

That is beautiful :)

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MAJ75

snazzy! that's a keeper :D

Nice. Wondered who bought this.

That is very nice, enjoy

Exquisite

Very very nice

That is beautiful :)

 

Thanks for the kind words gents, it really sings under bright light..............

 

I have missed a few pieces recently, so this softens the blow a little, now into a period of reflection before seeing what 2017 brings.

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bigmak

Wow this is a beaut!

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GC

I keep coming back for another look, which means she's a real beauty. That linen dial is to die for. I love the machine turned steel bezel. So understated... I drool ;)

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RussP

StoneP ?

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k3rm87

Stunning

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MAJ75

Wow this is a beaut!

 

Thank you friend, appreciated.

 

I keep coming back for another look, which means she's a real beauty. That linen dial is to die for. I love the machine turned steel bezel. So understated... I drool ;)

 

It's kind of funny, that I never used to like the fluted style bezels or jubilee bracelets until recently. The dial is what the piece is all about for sure though.

 

StoneP ?

 

Yes indeed mate, I believe that is where this originated.

 

Stunning

 

Thanks chief.

 

I dug the spec out of the sales thread:

 

Specs:

 

Gen dial, two gen bezels (other gen is on the extra case), gen mid case, gen plexi on the watch (with an extra clarks crystal), gen crown and gen Tudor hands built by stone-p

 

2836-2 eta movement.

 

 

I also received as part of the sale:

 

I'm including an extra case, stem, bezel, and crystal.

 

 

So it could well be that another will join it at some point in the future, I would like a silver pie-pan dial..............

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Piccolo

Very nice - I really like that first picture with the reflection of the crown.

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MetalMickey

That looks smashing, when I get mine running then one with that linen dial might be the next project.

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Frazzle

Nice watch buddy, the StoneP builds are lovely. Just out of my price range at the moment!

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MAJ75

Very nice - I really like that first picture with the reflection of the crown.

That looks smashing, when I get mine running then one with that linen dial might be the next project.

Nice watch buddy, the StoneP builds are lovely. Just out of my price range at the moment!

 

Cheers for the kind words guys.

 

I think I got pretty lucky with the price, I paid $625 including all of the other parts.....

 

Often these Stone P builds are higher than what I paid.....................

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