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New Build - 6152-1 / SF240 Fantasy (+) by Belkin12

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Another one by the master @Belkin12

Late last year I missed out on a truly stunning SF240 non alarm (non converted) 6152-1 that B12 sold over on the HF. Just a gorgeous watch that had everything that I consider (in my knowledge) to be the best for a build in the 'modern vintage' style. I have been in remorse ever since...

Thankfully Belkin asked if I would be interested in a similar build that he had already started - of course I jumped at the opportunity.

This build uses an alarm / stem wind version of the SF240; I had always considered the non-alarm to be the most impressive Angelus movement, however as I received pictures from B12 I realized that the alarm version actually has the more balanced, mechanical aesthetics with the additional gears rather than a large area of 'nothing' on the non alarm ratchet bridge.

Here are a few of the first pictures of the 'donor' SF240 (all pictures are courtesy of B12):






More to follow....
 

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Note that this SF240 has the desirable 'thin' CDG bridge decoration.

This is where B12's skills really start to take effect.

 
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Whoa! This is going to be one cool project. The movement looks new after his work! Look forward to more pics of the build.
 

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I wasn't sure if there was any interest in this O... I think the RWI Panerai section is 95% wrist shots these days!

There's interest alright, like S just wrote, we're looking forward to the completion of this tale!
 
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B12 tested the restored movement once assembled - it ran for over 9 days on a full wind and within 30 secs accuracy during that period. IMO its such a beautiful piece of small machinery and incredible engineering from a different 'time'.

 
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This thread is nearly as entertaining as Yellowstone!! looking forward to the next post N!
 
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The alternate dial that B12 has created for this watch is a more accurate homage of the MMLP 6152-1. He also restored a beautiful pair of original Angelus rose gold curved hands and made a seconds hand to complete the set.