Hey Guys.
Just finished the 217 build and wanted to share, as well as get some feedback on it, and while I had the light box up I also photographed the new updated 127
This is as close to gen as you can get without spending $20k...LOL
Here are the pictures:
217 with full modding
Natural light picture
127 with full modding
Notice the gold-leaf on all text on movement, no more yellow pain!
Natural light picture
List of MODS:
1. ETA 6497-1 movement with ETA stamped and with damascening pattern on baseplate (this has to be engine turned and rhodium plated as they do not come with the baseplate decorated from ETA)
2. Changed ETA balance wheel for rep. for more gen. look
3. Touch up Noob bridges (rhodium plating is sometimes necessary on some bridges, as they have uneven plating from factory.
4. Changed thin dagger regulator with thick dagger
5. ETA gears
6. Polished ratchet and crown wheel bevels (later replaced with ETA.)
7. Replaced incabloc shock system with Y incabloc
8. Tightened CG lever and recessed pin
9. In some cases shave down the CG so it sits closer to the case
10. Gold leaf applied to all text on movement (127 only)
11. In some cases a crystal change is necesary
12. Replace hands with more gen. spec gold superlumed hands
13. Cleaned, oiled and adjusted (regulated)
Thanks for looking