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I've often been asked how a modified ST19 case compares to a Vietnam V72 case, the latter known to be the closest to gen you can get. Even if I always answer after my mods the cartel case is very close, I'd say 99% because pushers and crown position SLIGHTLY differ, I feel I'm not believed... So here you go !!! See a Phong case beside a Cartel case. Both refinished of course as a stock Phong case isn't that exciting... And you can see for yourself how similar they are on the outside. I won't say which is which... I let you guys guess since some say it's obvious.... It's often stated as a no go the cartel is thicker. It isn't much, it's because of the stock shape, very straight on the sides, that one you'd get the illusion it's much too fat. A V72 movement is not taller than the ST19 (Venus 175). ST 19 is a larger diameter, but that doesn't show once cased. Also, at the end, see a genuine bezel beside a combo of a cartel bezel modified with a Vietnam insert and reshaped. Of course the font differs, I've never seen a 1:1 rep of a 6263 insert, but overall we're there ! It's close enough to be enjoyed when worn. Pictures are unforgiving... End word : a ST19 build is about 1/4 of the price of a V72 build...

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Hey man, thanks! I bought this one through M2M few months back, and I'm very happy with it, the quality is spot on. Obviously it's no 1:1 since it's steel. But the build is very good, I'll try to take some closer shots for you you get a better view, with regards to the AR, don't know

Hey bro! Your Classic fusion skeleton is very sexy!! Would you mind to share more your comment on this? How're the overall finish? Is there AR on crystal?

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DSC02739 by S STEEL, on Flickr Just arrived, SA3135 SD Special from TT

Indeed, next door is like the Wild West, here is like a gentlemans club.

Beautiful work of art as always Bart!