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-Genuine PP dial with hard enameled fonts/chapters (period correct for the movement)
-Genuine PP hands for 12 ligne caliber
-Genuine PP 12 ligne movement (12'''120; serial ca. 1940's)
-Genuine PP steel crown (unsigned; period correct)
-Custom fabricated case (36mm)
-Genuine PP crocodile strap
-Genuine PP 1940’s steel buckle
I communicate with Lani every few months or so... He's been pretty busy with work, lifting and re-connecting with old friends.
I am not sure if/when he'll revisit the forum... But I remain hopeful that someday he will
They're steel.
Unfortunately, I don't think they'd work for your project as they're gen (caliber 1520).
But, if you think you can use them, I'll send them to you.
Felt compelled to give your handstack modification a go last night. Makes for a nice, very subtle difference; not one that immediately stands out, but it's the small details that count
Some quick (read: not great) shots this morning...
Distortion from the crystal + shallow DoF makes the hand look curved
2 months in and I am pleased to report that the ol' 12'''120 has settled down to +2 sec/day and an unreal 51 hours of power reserve
Not bad for a 70 year old movement. Zig did a superb job in overhauling and fine tuning this one!