Hybrid 5711, PPF V4 with 3Kf movement by SpongeBob

[j21]

So decided to create a thread to show my latest build

It all started when i receive months back a ppf v4 blue dial modded from SpongeBob (Tiffany stamp, bevveled markers), buff hands and buff datewheel

I was planning to put them in a 3kf but plans change, so decided to buy a modded case set from SpongeBob again. He suggested for base to be ppfv4, so here we are. The work done is:

PPF base watch and bracelet

- 3k movement

- Refinish the bracelet

- Flexible endlinks

- grease and waterproof test

1. New cavity for 324 movement
2. Recess and reshape the crown
3. Fix the bevel cutting
4. Trim down the thickness to 8.3
5. Fix the fat bezel
6. Fix the left ear

Now some photos

One last thing was to change the second hand from buff, i find the center too small and flat, not the same as gen, so once again i let Steve to prepare me one, beveled and white gold plated, here photo:

And here a photo of a gen second hand so you can compare it

Then when i had everything on hand i send them to Interactiv for assembly
Here the 3kf movement fitted in the ppfv4 case

And the final result

Hope you enjoy

Best regards, J

 

[P..DR..D]

Very nice my friend, very very nice build, well wear & enjoy

 

[j21]

Very nice my friend, very very nice build, well wear & enjoy

Thank you brother

 

[Teamjlf]

Beautiful build and workmanship. As I’m drooling over the pics I only had one comment. Is the date wheel a little left justified in the date window or is it just the angle of the pic.

 

[j21]

Beautiful build and workmanship. As I’m drooling over the pics I only had one comment. Is the date wheel a little left justified in the date window or is it just the angle of the pic.

Thank you
Yup, left as it should be as per gen

 

[Teamjlf]

Thank you
Yup, left as it should be as per gen

Interesting as I have seen many pics online of the gen and didn’t notice that on any 5711. I have OCD with these things and always take notice. In fact I’ve sent my PPF 5726 back to my local RWI watchsmith to have the month/ day / date windows and subdial aligned twice now !!! After these attempts is probably better aligned than gen now….

In any case yours is a great build and example.

 

[PP5712]

Very well built and handmade, very happy to see,

 

[j21]

Very well built and handmade, very happy to see,

Thank you!

 

[bunny123]

This is a top 5711 build without installing any gen part it just can’t get any better. The bezel , crown date perfectly rounded markers this watch is piece of art. Amazing build brother Congratulations

 

[gilrob]

Excellent build, a job well done indeed. Congratulations.

 

[pam63C]

May I know what is the reason for choosing the PPF for the case and bracelet instead of the 3kf v3 ?

Many thanks

 

[j21]

This is a top 5711 build without installing any gen part it just can’t get any better. The bezel , crown date perfectly rounded markers this watch is piece of art. Amazing build brother Congratulations

Excellent build, a job well done indeed. Congratulations.

Thank you my friends

 

[j21]

May I know what is the reason for choosing the PPF for the case and bracelet instead of the 3kf v3 ?

Many thanks

Suggested by SpongeBob as better base

 

[j21]

Interesting as I have seen many pics online of the gen and didn’t notice that on any 5711. I have OCD with these things and always take notice. In fact I’ve sent my PPF 5726 back to my local RWI watchsmith to have the month/ day / date windows and subdial aligned twice now !!! After these attempts is probably better aligned than gen now….

In any case yours is a great build and example.

Yes many variations some perfectly centered, some up, some left
2 details i wanted is the dw to be left and the lume to mismatch(stronger lume, thats why i left the buff lume untouched)

Thanks bro

 

[gmikha]

Masterpeace

 

[Anonray]

Amazing build. Been waiting for this build for the longest and results make it worth waiting for. Congratulations for this beautiful piece brother!

 

[j21]

Masterpeace

Many thanks

 

[j21]

Amazing build. Been waiting for this build for the longest and results make it worth waiting for. Congratulations for this beautiful piece brother!

It took us some time that's for sure.
Thank you brother

 

[Erinoush]

Beauty, spongebob is the boss...

 

[X24222]

Amazing build — I’m especially surprised you could get the watch to 8.3mm thickness. In my 5711 hybrid build with clone movement, it’s down to about 8.53mm….pretty negligible but my understanding is that getting to 8.3mm was not realistic.

How’s the dial look relative to gen? Is it pretty close?