Wrong colour chronograph hand

[goldman555]

Just ordered this rubber clad from PT it is the JF factory version I have accepted the QC because apparently, they can't do the white chronograph and any more. I also notice that it has the black date wheel background instead of white on black. Does anybody know the best person in Europe who can modify these bit for me? Also, who is the best person right now to get the new date wheel? I have done some searches on here, but I can't seem to find much info on this. Any help would be greatly appreciated

 

[chris3007]

best guy in EU for moding AP´S is Domi

 

[goldman555]

Thanks very much for the reply yes I'm going to reach out to him to see what modifications it needs. I've looked at lots of pictures on Google and some of the GEN's do seem to have the black chronograph hand with white on black date wheel. I'm just not sure the best way to go. NEWBIE alert

Who the best people are for acquiring parts from I would be most grateful.

 

[jpohl402]

There are two (Gen) versions of black dial RC.
This is rep of version 2.
The two Gen versions have NUMEROUS differences, some include the black DW w/ white font, silver numeral surrounds, whiter numerals as opposed to green, chrome large Chrono seconds hand as opposed to white, chrome Sec@3/6/9 counter hands, as opposed to black, AP logo is different (chrome as opposed to white.).... (I just described V2.)
When JF V2 was first released it had the black DW w/ white font - but incorrect WHITE large Chrono seconds hand (instead of chrome.) It was like a mash-up, and not correct. Appears that your large Chrono seconds hand has been corrected, to chrome!

The watch is therefore "correct" in those regards. However, if you wish to change the DW, since the font/numerals ARE wrong (though the color is correct!) source a Gen ETA, or one from Mikey2008 on RepGeek.

Great watch btw, enjoy it!!

P.S. There are plenty of threads on the subject/differences right here on RWI...

 

[jpohl402]

Slight correction:
On the V2 - only the BASE of the 6/9/12 Subdial hands are (newly) Chrome, the hand itself remains black. On V1 even the base was black!
Secondly, I don't know what I was thinking (100 things on my mind) typing Sec@3/6/9 counters... Quite obviously I mean Sec@12 and subdials at 6 & 9 - I'm sure you knew what I meant, though!

See these pics! Because pics always help! OLD V1 (Classic):

NEWEST V2, also called the 2012 RC, for when it was released:

See the difference now, mate?

 

[goldman555]

Thanks great reply!!

 

[jpohl402]

You're welcome, happy to help!