I must say the difference between the gen crystal and the rep (even with double AR) is quit big.
The metal feels also smoother then on the rep
Let the fun begin
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What you think??
I recently acquired a genuine IWC 3717 case from one of the members, and for the first time i actually have the chance to go 100% gen! Adding a gen movement, dial/hands and strap/bracelet.
But then it is not a franken anymore ...so i came up with the idea of keeping ONE of the small rep chrono hands, just to have it 99,99%
No fun with 100% gen...right?
Pictures will be added during the progress!
Ohh...don´t get me started here! It´s heartbreaking every time
Gen dial, gen crystal, genuine Corum 2892-2 movement
Gen movement,gen DDW, gen dial, gen hands
Gen movement, gen crown&tube
Mega super duper rare RED ocean racer strap, gen dial, gen B13 movement
Gen movement, carbon strap
+ COUNTLESS OF FRANKEN PORTUS!
I got mine today and i must say it looks really good (despite the lack of "Swiss Made")
The numerals are like the SA stencil dial and matches the color of the dial perfectly!
The repped Pro Diver 2 is also really well made! I compared to my gen strap and the only thing i could find was the engraving on the clasp (the rep font is a tad smaller then the OEM)
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