Calatrava 5226G

[zinduna]

It's the lovechild of this beitling and the hamilton

 

[rockdaytona]

Back and sides as requested.

Note the two piece case construction and see how the case back and lugs are one single piece? Pretty cool but when anyone figures out how to open it, please let me know

Are you enjoying it! Was going to get a Hamilton Murph in gen ($900) but this is a strong contender.

 

[zinduna]

Yes, cool watch. It's getting lots of wrist time. Took a bit to get used to but I've bonded nicely now.

 

[oceaon]

Just came in today. I changed from the hK to the PPF

 

[oceaon]

Added a deployment buckle to it before sending it off to be plated

 

[rockdaytona]

Just came in today. I changed from the hK to the PPF

So you prefer the PPF?

 

[oceaon]

So you prefer the PPF?

I do. The dial is better. The dial itself has more depth, the numbers are correct font, and the lume is much better. The black strap is better too. Not by much, as I will probably still add a gen leather to it, but the overall fit and finish is better on the PPF. The crown is better, too, as its flush with the case.

 

[rockdaytona]

I do. The dial is better. The dial itself has more depth, the numbers are correct font, and the lume is much better. The black strap is better too. Not by much, as I will probably still add a gen leather to it, but the overall fit and finish is better on the PPF. The crown is better, too, as its flush with the case.

Considering it over the gen Hamilton Murph 38mm

 

[RH1]

Added a deployment buckle to it before sending it off to be plated

who is doing your plating? I just sent mine to be done by Nikz

 

[rockdaytona]

I do. The dial is better. The dial itself has more depth, the numbers are correct font, and the lume is much better. The black strap is better too. Not by much, as I will probably still add a gen leather to it, but the overall fit and finish is better on the PPF. The crown is better, too, as its flush with the case.

Can you please show us the lume??

 

[Pedalo]

Stupid question but are the ones aligned ok? I assume its the light and the glass that makes it look wonky for the double digits. I know usually it looks off in photos but not to the naked eye in many cases.

 

[oceaon]

@rockdaytona i meant the lume on the numbers in natural light not night lume.

And yes in photos the double digits always look wonky. It’s the way the chrome bends light. Looks fine in person

 

[rockdaytona]

@rockdaytona i meant the lume on the numbers in natural light not night lume.

And yes in photos the double digits always look wonky. It’s the way the chrome bends light. Looks fine in person

I just meant can you show us the lume on the ppf?

 

[oceaon]

 

[rockdaytona]

Really good!!

 

[Pedalo]

Am I right in thinking the 2 dial colours from Steve are actually the same watch from PPF but just different straps? The site shows a black dial and a grey dial but I think they are the same.

 

[tbransby94]

Thanks for everyone who posted pictures of their reps, this will 100% be my next purchase.

 

[oceaon]

Am I right in thinking the 2 dial colours from Steve are actually the same watch from PPF but just different straps? The site shows a black dial and a grey dial but I think they are the same.

Yes, they are the same watch, but they have different straps. I wish I would have ordered both, as I want to try out the nubuck strap.

 

[flyingdoc]

You guys are killing me... After johnlogans QC pics I thought they might have upgraded the HKF version and went for it instead of the PPF. After seeing the following PPF shots I am not that sure anymore. Do you have any wrist shots ? Still debating if I should change the order.

 

[johnlogan]

You guys are killing me... After johnlogans QC pics I thought they might have upgraded the HKF version and went for it instead of the PPF. After seeing the following PPF shots I am not that sure anymore. Do you have any wrist shots ? Still debating if I should change the order.

I will post a few later today! Craftmanship is insane. Dial looks amazing. Strap is very nice.