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Gen spec 5711 dw project for the 3K movement

majwilliams0308

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EDITED: Just some comparison pics with legend's gen date disc and mine.

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Accord11

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Wonderful work, sir.


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MasterWatch

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It's interesting to see the difference between two Gen font variations. Other than the thickness of the font, one thing thag pops out at me is the shape of thd 0 (zeros) on both. Legend's one is Oval shaped and MajWilliams0308 is more of an Oblong shaped. Actually on the latter all numbers with a "hole" is a bit Oblong. It could be because of the thickness.
 

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It's interesting to see the difference between two Gen font variations. Other than the thickness of the font, one thing thag pops out at me is the shape of thd 0 (zeros) on both. Legend's one is Oval shaped and MajWilliams0308 is more of an Oblong shaped. Actually on the latter all numbers with a "hole" is a bit Oblong. It could be because of the thickness.

Like I mentioned M, there are at least 2, if not 3 variations of the gen 5711 DW font. They look identical but are actually subtly different. Often, guys with one gen watch part will take every opportunity to start pontificating about how it is the one absolute way that specific gen part should look, from beginning of time to the apocalyse and back based on grand sample size of one gen part. Any variation observed will be taken to mean that other part is wrong or rep :hehehe:
When this project was planned, the variations in the gen datewheel fonts was already discussed and taken into account. There was and still is no need for "comparison with gen", the datewheel I used is 100% gen, taken off a 100% gen watch with papers and box. If one feels a burning need to criticize the project, at least wait till the prototype is ready. I will be the first to admit that we may have translation/transference, alignment or gear teeth position issues to address, but this definitely isn't the time and place for anyone to start jumping in and providing gratuitous comparisons or criticisms.
There is more than enough time for that later, when the prototype is ready. I will be more than happy to ask for input from everyone and refine it for production then.
 

fauxtogo

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Very cool! Is there any ballpark price for an item like this?
 

olreon32

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Interesting... definitely in for one
 

ms616

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Amazing work, wondering if we can use this in my build? Thank you for contributing to this community as such.
 

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Hello guys! It's been a while since the last comment, do we have any updates??? I am very curious!! One of the best projects in the forum for sure right now!


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Hello guys! It's been a while since the last comment, do we have any updates??? I am very curious!! One of the best projects in the forum for sure right now!


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Patience is the name of the game.
This Project is under very capable hands. I am sure it's sailing along smoothly.
 

Ch33zy

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This is such a great thing! keep it up!
As i am looking forward to ordering a 5168 from 3KF...
It is all coming together nicely at the moment:hehehe:
 

fauxtogo

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Can't wait to hear an update from the Legend, himself (when he is ready)! Very cool project.