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Old 7 January 2018, 09:03 AM   #10
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Originally Posted by freefly View Post
No, a FRANKEN is a watch that is put together using non-original (but still authentic) AND/OR aftermarket (but no counterfeit) parts. Big distinction there, IMO.

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Well we can agree to disagree - no issue
A FRANKEN watch is made up of parts never originally made by that manufacturer.
i.e a custom dial, and/or a custom case, but an original movement

I think you describe a marriage watch - a piece made up all of original parts from the same manufacturer but NEVER put together in that combination.
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