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Calatrava 5226G

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Chris8535 said:
The first question is compatability tho. Is there any ways to judge that before complete dissemebly?
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Same movement so no dial dots necessary.

However I don’t know if you want to take this on - the case structure is unique to this watch. It looks like the caseback AND lugs are one piece which fits into the midcase and bezel. There is probably a small lip to pry the case open at one of the lug ends of the watch but as o haven’t seen this case apart yet I wouldn’t try this as your first case.

If you want to do this I recommend a small hammer and a razor blade. Slightly fit the edge of the razor into where the lip is and hammer it in there gently and see if it will pry up.
 
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majwilliams0308 said:
Same movement so no dial dots necessary.

However I don’t know if you want to take this on - the case structure is unique to this watch. It looks like the caseback AND lugs are one piece which fits into the midcase and bezel. There is probably a small lip to pry the case open at one of the lug ends of the watch but as o haven’t seen this case apart yet I wouldn’t try this as your first case.

If you want to do this I recommend a small hammer and a razor blade. Slightly fit the edge of the razor into where the lip is and hammer it in there gently and see if it will pry up.
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Agree, I looked into the unique construction and it’s rather much harder than your average case… :(
 
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Does this look like ESF factory to anyone here? Or gen. I’m trying to get a feel for the esf dial but there is very little about it out there.

 
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Oh wow and mmm I crazy or
Did GRF update with a new dial as well?

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I had never seen this watch in RL, as there are no PP dealers near me. So, I thought the texture was more of a concrete texture when I ordered it (which I was cool with). Just seeing this up close, now that the rep has come in, I am absolutely in love. I am sure the gen looks even better, and the more I stare at this thing, the more I think this would be my next Gen. For those of you that have never seen this before, It's hard to explain, but it is almost like three-dimensional glitter. I threw this on a gen patek leather alligator to see how it would look with something shiny instead of something matte. I will send it off to be plated in WG while I think about the gen. This thing is gorgeous! Photos just doesn't do this piece any justice.
 
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I had never seen this watch in RL, as there are no PP dealers near me. So, I thought the texture was more of a concrete texture when I ordered it (which I was cool with). Just seeing this up close, now that the rep has come in, I am absolutely in love. I am sure the gen looks even better, and the more I stare at this thing, the more I think this would be my next Gen. For those of you that have never seen this before, It's hard to explain, but it is almost like three-dimensional glitter. I threw this on a gen patek leather alligator to see how it would look with something shiny instead of something matte. I will send it off to be plated in WG while I think about the gen. This thing is gorgeous! Photos just doesn't do this piece any justice.
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Is this the new PPF version?
 
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Yeah, @Chris8535 , you got me into this damn piece, lol. I saw it on your wrist shots and had to have it.
 
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I tried the gen, and it does have sort of glitter on the dial. It looks like the rep as well from your words, good to know ! I'm going to wait a little but it's already tempting.
 
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Is the lug width 21mm? I think I'll try the PPF
 
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zinduna said:
Is the lug width 21mm? I think I'll try the PPF
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I believe it is, yes, as I threw on a 20mm leather yesterday to test some straps, and it was a gap. Sorry, I don't have a measure on me for accuracy.
 
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Chris8535 said:
Ohhh Lordy I need to know. Looks like the numbers are true to gen now. Colors —- this is so frustrating because they alter them in the photos so much. I am tempted to try this one.
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The Numbers maybe but the Movement looks worst.
 
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