Hey guys,
I have recently taken delivery of a rep of my dream nautilus, the PPF 5712. As usual, I sent it straight to legend to get it done. After waiting a little bit and finally receiving it, i am blown away as usual. However, when my friends and chat groups started asking the price of the whole package some people were "amazed" at the total amount. I have been brought up as a penny pincher and thrifty person but after entering reps i'd rather spend as much as possible within my budget so i feel satisfied. Now, that's just my opinion but I want you guys to let me know what y'all think of modding and if you'll spend 100% or more of the price of the rep to get it done to your specs.
I personally need my reps to feel expensive, accuracy in visuals are definitely important, but when i wear the watch i need it to feel substantial and well finished. Honestly, the stock reps don't do it for me. Having tried on a stock PPF 5712 and now my my modded one, this is a world apart for me in terms of quality.
Now for my pictorial and opinion:
Mods done:
Complete movement overhaul (AKA servicing++)
Paint cannon pinion and date pinion
Modded first links to have more articulation
Bracelet/case beveling + polishing
Crown thinning
Waterproof to 5ATM
Moonphase indicator raised as much as possible
Dial refinished to remove some of the green
As you can see, the mod list is focused not only on aesthetics but also on wearability and functionality which i feel doesn't get much attention when it comes to modding and frankening. In my opinion, the watch should encapture the feel that the gen has. You know that feeling when you handle your first luxury watch, the heft of it, the way it sparkles and for some reason, it looks amazing on the owner, I am always personally chasing that. This is one of the few watches I own that ooze quality.
The dial and crown:
In the next 5 pics, you'll see how dynamic the dial is, it's hard to explain but it's definitely gorgeous. The dial refinish really did something to make the dial pop, though I'm a cretin and can't describe it well with words lol. Crown is now more recessed.
The bracelet and case:
Brushing is subtle put the camera really picks it up. The refinish and beveling prevents the god awful hair pulling issue that the recent PPF and 3K bracelets have. ALSO, on mine personally, its as smooth as a vintage jubilee iykyk. The first link articulation really helps prevent the dreaded "bangle" effect where the lug to lug of the already large nautilus makes it look like a bangle on your wrist. Overall, very happy camper i am.
The movement:
Movement is temperamental at best, but the overhaul seems to have made the rotor less cranky and tbh just instills me with a little more confidence. It's still a gorgeous movement despite it being non-gen spec.
To wrap it up, in my opinion, a good mod doesn't just change things drastically, it makes you feel like shit when you wear a stock rep. I personally would go for it as I need certain criteria filled to have a keeper in my collection. This is going to be with me forever, even if i get the gen. It's just too good.
P.S. Please keep it civil, this is just my opinion, feel free to roast me personally though.
I have recently taken delivery of a rep of my dream nautilus, the PPF 5712. As usual, I sent it straight to legend to get it done. After waiting a little bit and finally receiving it, i am blown away as usual. However, when my friends and chat groups started asking the price of the whole package some people were "amazed" at the total amount. I have been brought up as a penny pincher and thrifty person but after entering reps i'd rather spend as much as possible within my budget so i feel satisfied. Now, that's just my opinion but I want you guys to let me know what y'all think of modding and if you'll spend 100% or more of the price of the rep to get it done to your specs.
I personally need my reps to feel expensive, accuracy in visuals are definitely important, but when i wear the watch i need it to feel substantial and well finished. Honestly, the stock reps don't do it for me. Having tried on a stock PPF 5712 and now my my modded one, this is a world apart for me in terms of quality.
Now for my pictorial and opinion:
Mods done:
Complete movement overhaul (AKA servicing++)
Paint cannon pinion and date pinion
Modded first links to have more articulation
Bracelet/case beveling + polishing
Crown thinning
Waterproof to 5ATM
Moonphase indicator raised as much as possible
Dial refinished to remove some of the green
As you can see, the mod list is focused not only on aesthetics but also on wearability and functionality which i feel doesn't get much attention when it comes to modding and frankening. In my opinion, the watch should encapture the feel that the gen has. You know that feeling when you handle your first luxury watch, the heft of it, the way it sparkles and for some reason, it looks amazing on the owner, I am always personally chasing that. This is one of the few watches I own that ooze quality.
The dial and crown:
In the next 5 pics, you'll see how dynamic the dial is, it's hard to explain but it's definitely gorgeous. The dial refinish really did something to make the dial pop, though I'm a cretin and can't describe it well with words lol. Crown is now more recessed.
The bracelet and case:
Brushing is subtle put the camera really picks it up. The refinish and beveling prevents the god awful hair pulling issue that the recent PPF and 3K bracelets have. ALSO, on mine personally, its as smooth as a vintage jubilee iykyk. The first link articulation really helps prevent the dreaded "bangle" effect where the lug to lug of the already large nautilus makes it look like a bangle on your wrist. Overall, very happy camper i am.
The movement:
Movement is temperamental at best, but the overhaul seems to have made the rotor less cranky and tbh just instills me with a little more confidence. It's still a gorgeous movement despite it being non-gen spec.
To wrap it up, in my opinion, a good mod doesn't just change things drastically, it makes you feel like shit when you wear a stock rep. I personally would go for it as I need certain criteria filled to have a keeper in my collection. This is going to be with me forever, even if i get the gen. It's just too good.
P.S. Please keep it civil, this is just my opinion, feel free to roast me personally though.
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