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New PPF 5712 with PP240 Super Clone.....

Erinoush

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..for example, comparing to 3K 5711 crown?
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...
 

Huss.A

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The dial much lighter than Gen, the crown, case, lugs still off. Better engraving movement but with still wrong jewels and screw positions.
 

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so seems like buying a 3K 5711 would be a better option than PPF 5712 V1 at least for now until they come up with improved versions.
I personally don't like PPF 5712 V2. They really messed up the center pins on power reserve & moon phase subdials.
 
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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.
 
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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.
Its no rocket science! V1 center pins are way more closer to gen.
 
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Erinoush

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Its no rocket science! V1 center pins are way more closer to gen.
Both are looking shit tbh and have to get modded ...
This is something already discussed somewhere else, but on the V2 when proceeding to the right mod, IMO, it looks nicer than gen ;-)
 
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navarro86jm

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Here is a full construction of the great @Spongebob !! :love:

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



 

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Here is a full construction of the great @Spongebob !! :love:

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



How long did it take from commission to completion if you don't mind me asking?
 

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Here is a full construction of the great @Spongebob !! :love:

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



@Spongebob is king. 😍
 

solexz

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On November 28 I placed the order and yesterday he sent me the photos that it was ready.
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
 

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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
Thank you very much mate! I asked him a few days before about prices and delivery time,
I placed the order on November 28 and he told me that it would be at the end of January, and it was ready for February 3,
2 months in total, I see a more than correct deadline for the workload he must have, very happy indeed!
 
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Huss.A

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Here is a full construction of the great @Spongebob !! :love:

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



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.

Please share more when it's arrived.
 
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Erinoush

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Here is a full construction of the great @Spongebob !! :love:

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 ...
a keeper....
 
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