Seem to be the watch indeed.... FYI the interesting watch base to build a very convincing 5712 is the PPF V2....Is PPF 5712 V1 blue dial the same identical watch as ZF 5712 blue? I've been told PPF has been bought by ZF.
Seem to be the watch indeed.... FYI the interesting watch base to build a very convincing 5712 is the PPF V2....Is PPF 5712 V1 blue dial the same identical watch as ZF 5712 blue? I've been told PPF has been bought by ZF.
Do you think PPF 5712 V1 crown protrudes too much out?Seem to be the watch indeed.... FYI the interesting watch base to build a very convincing 5712 is the PPF V2....
..for example, comparing to 3K 5711 crown?Seem to be the watch indeed.... FYI the interesting watch base to build a very convincing 5712 is the PPF V2....
No idea on this particular point, but the case shape of the V1 is wrong IMO, and certainly not the right base to start from if you want to have a convincing 5712 without spending too much in mods.....for example, comparing to 3K 5711 crown?
Yes.Is PPF 5712 V1 blue dial the same identical watch as ZF 5712 blue? I've been told PPF has been bought by ZF.
Yes.Do you think PPF 5712 V1 crown protrudes too much out?
Its no rocket science! V1 center pins are way more closer to gen.Pinions are just nice to haves, the V1's look like shit compared to gen or thirdparty pinion mods for the V2. Not to mention the V1's subdials are one of the worst things Ive ever seen created. Makes all v1's look dhgate quality.
Both are looking shit tbh and have to get modded ...Its no rocket science! V1 center pins are way more closer to gen.
How long did it take from commission to completion if you don't mind me asking?Here is a full construction of the great @Spongebob !!
On its way to my hands... I'll take photos when I receive it!
PPF 5712 base
SW Dial
Custom Moon Phase
PPF markers beveled, veneered and transplanted to SW dial
Hour and minute hands and plated bezel
Pinion mod
1) minute hand sprocket
2)date indicator pinion
3)PR indicator pinion
4)Second hand sprocket
Remodeling with bevel cut of tabs
Round the edges of the bracelet
Moving service
Water resistant (new bezel gasket)
First flexible link
Engraved plates
Case work
- fix the bezel
- cut out the bottom of the box
- trim the rehaut
- relocate the 4 screw holes on the left and right ear
- slim the casing to 8.52
- brushing case
On November 28 I placed the order and yesterday he sent me the photos that it was ready.How long did it take from commission to completion if you don't mind me asking?
@Spongebob is king.Here is a full construction of the great @Spongebob !!
On its way to my hands... I'll take photos when I receive it!
PPF 5712 base
SW Dial
Custom Moon Phase
PPF markers beveled, veneered and transplanted to SW dial
Hour and minute hands and plated bezel
Pinion mod
1) minute hand sprocket
2)date indicator pinion
3)PR indicator pinion
4)Second hand sprocket
Remodeling with bevel cut of tabs
Round the edges of the bracelet
Moving service
Water resistant (new bezel gasket)
First flexible link
Engraved plates
Case work
- fix the bezel
- cut out the bottom of the box
- trim the rehaut
- relocate the 4 screw holes on the left and right ear
- slim the casing to 8.52
- brushing case
Your build looks incredible mate, wear in good health! One more question if you don’t mind; how long was your wait before he took the order? Are you saying all contact started in November? Was hearing ramblings his wait was like 6+ months so just curiousOn November 28 I placed the order and yesterday he sent me the photos that it was ready.
Thank you very much mate! I asked him a few days before about prices and delivery time,Your build looks incredible mate, wear in good health! One more question if you don’t mind; how long was your wait before he took the order? Are you saying all contact started in November? Was hearing ramblings his wait was like 6+ months so just curious
Wow, that's looks amazing. Incredible build. @Spongebob is the master. Nothing come close to his work. 2 months waiting for this work is nothing, Lucky you. Wear it in good health.Here is a full construction of the great @Spongebob !!
On its way to my hands... I'll take photos when I receive it!
PPF 5712 base
SW Dial
Custom Moon Phase
PPF markers beveled, veneered and transplanted to SW dial
Hour and minute hands and plated bezel
Pinion mod
1) minute hand sprocket
2)date indicator pinion
3)PR indicator pinion
4)Second hand sprocket
Remodeling with bevel cut of tabs
Round the edges of the bracelet
Moving service
Water resistant (new bezel gasket)
First flexible link
Engraved plates
Case work
- fix the bezel
- cut out the bottom of the box
- trim the rehaut
- relocate the 4 screw holes on the left and right ear
- slim the casing to 8.52
- brushing case
That watch looks as it should ...Here is a full construction of the great @Spongebob !!
On its way to my hands... I'll take photos when I receive it!
PPF 5712 base
SW Dial
Custom Moon Phase
PPF markers beveled, veneered and transplanted to SW dial
Hour and minute hands and plated bezel
Pinion mod
1) minute hand sprocket
2)date indicator pinion
3)PR indicator pinion
4)Second hand sprocket
Remodeling with bevel cut of tabs
Round the edges of the bracelet
Moving service
Water resistant (new bezel gasket)
First flexible link
Engraved plates
Case work
- fix the bezel
- cut out the bottom of the box
- trim the rehaut
- relocate the 4 screw holes on the left and right ear
- slim the casing to 8.52
- brushing case
Can PPF not just make it like this from the beginning?That watch looks as it should ...
a keeper....