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Mods to PP 5712 PPF V2
- Thread starter jm_brc_7057
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bevel and polish case and bracelet edges
Full teardown service movement and include the rotor silencing
raise of moon disk
We’re going to try to fit the V1 dial in and moon disk from V1 as well.
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I don't think will work...the locations of the complications are different between the two movements.
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Interesting post you made here - good to see someone trying to form a consensus in a solution oriented manner rather than picking down on a new release based solely on its flaws.
It is possible to have just the markers polished and replaced on the dial - spongebob performed this mod on a couple 5711.
The markers alone will give it much more luster - of course not color wise.
But I'm also curious on how Buff's progress on the 5712 dial develops.
Is there any true confirmation out there or just members repeating some facts from DMs?
That’s what I suspected as well but he wanted to see if it can be done. Second option is Gen dial and gen moon disk
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I guess someone has to be the Guinea pig. Sorry, jokes aside. It would be very surprising if it can be done. Doesn’t seem like it.
Thanks buddy. You are always so nuanced in your opinions. Nice to see.
Yes, the markers could’ve been done. But my modder says it’s difficult and he doesn’t have good experience with it. SpongeBob lives outside the EU so I’m not so keen on sending it to him because of customs.
If the buff dial is released I would probably get that. But at the moment it’s uncertain, so I’m moving forward with the mentioned mods. Later if the buff dial is worth it I’ll get that maybe.
Hope the best for you. Fingers crossed. Thanks for keeping us updated.
Bezel analysis of the PPF 5712 V2 vs gen;
So there is a difference in the look of the bezel. The bezel is as deep as the gen, as can be seen below.
Gen to the left:
At angles they also appear to have similar thickness, gen above:
The difference seems to be the rounding of the chamfered edge:
The gen is more rounded. And that makes it look thinner at certain angles
Because it doesn't have a very visible edge between the two satinfinished parts.
A mod with more rounding of the satin finished part could do wonders for the bezel.
So there is a difference in the look of the bezel. The bezel is as deep as the gen, as can be seen below.
Gen to the left:
At angles they also appear to have similar thickness, gen above:
The difference seems to be the rounding of the chamfered edge:
The gen is more rounded. And that makes it look thinner at certain angles
Because it doesn't have a very visible edge between the two satinfinished parts.
A mod with more rounding of the satin finished part could do wonders for the bezel.
Great notes. Dial definitely seems more sunk in with the PPF.Bezel analysis of the PPF 5712 V2 vs gen;
So there is a difference in the look of the bezel. The bezel is as deep as the gen, as can be seen below.
Gen to the left:
At angles they also appear to have similar thickness, gen above:
The difference seems to be the rounding of the chamfered edge:
The gen is more rounded. And that makes it look thinner at certain angles
Because it doesn't have a very visible edge between the two satinfinished parts.
A mod with more rounding of the satin finished part could do wonders for the bezel.
Yes, good point. Rehaut is deeper. Maybe the gen bezel is slightly flatter.