danielv2000 Posted March 28, 2012 Report Posted March 28, 2012 Gathering the last parts for my V72 build. I'm keen on putting in an egraved bridge. What is the most cost-effective source? I know Phong has them for $500 but that's a bit steep... Thanks
alligoat Posted March 28, 2012 Report Posted March 28, 2012 Saw a 5 line engraved chrono bridge on VRM today for $2K as I recall. You just have to keep an eye peeled on ebay and be patient- seems like I've seen them in the past for $150-200.
danielv2000 Posted March 28, 2012 Author Report Posted March 28, 2012 Saw a 5 line engraved chrono bridge on VRM today for $2K as I recall. You just have to keep an eye peeled on ebay and be patient- seems like I've seen them in the past for $150-200. i saw that!! Some guys are nuts. He should read the thread on the case of the missing 1530 screw. For all I know, that $2k bridge could be from Phong!!!
lhooq Posted March 29, 2012 Report Posted March 29, 2012 I have a cheapie bridge set from DW, and... You get what you pay for. The chronograph bridge is OK at a glance, but quickly falls apart under loupe-level scrutiny. I took some pictures that you can see on my FAP 6239 thread.
danielv2000 Posted March 29, 2012 Author Report Posted March 29, 2012 I have a cheapie bridge set from DW, and... You get what you pay for. The chronograph bridge is OK at a glance, but quickly falls apart under loupe-level scrutiny. I took some pictures that you can see on my FAP 6239 thread. I hear ya. I'm just looking for a nice finishing touch. As long as it does the job and looks ok.
wiesn089 Posted March 29, 2012 Report Posted March 29, 2012 I wouldn't invest much into an engraved bridge, one glance at the balance will quickly reveal that the movement is no 727. A nice finishing touch none the less, but not worth serious money imo.
danielv2000 Posted March 29, 2012 Author Report Posted March 29, 2012 I wouldn't invest much into an engraved bridge, one glance at the balance will quickly reveal that the movement is no 727. A nice finishing touch none the less, but not worth serious money imo. I agree! That's why a phong $500 is way out of my price range. It seems you can get a brand new TC sub for that money!!!
freddy333 Posted March 29, 2012 Report Posted March 29, 2012 I have 1 of Phong's bridges, but it does not fit the V72. I had Ziggy try & he was unable to install it. When I have more time, I will see if I can shape it better to make it fit.
danielv2000 Posted March 29, 2012 Author Report Posted March 29, 2012 I have 1 of Phong's bridges, but it does not fit the V72. I had The Zigmeister try & he was unable to install it. When I have more time, I will see if I can shape it better to make it fit. Let me get this right; you fork over $500 and it doesn't fit!!! i would imagine these are the same he uses for his own custom-builds.
freddy333 Posted March 29, 2012 Report Posted March 29, 2012 Let me get this right; you fork over $500 and it doesn't fit!!! Yes, that was the word I got from Ziggy.
cls Posted March 29, 2012 Report Posted March 29, 2012 I have one that I bought on ebay loooong ago. I think it's an old DW.
freddy333 Posted March 29, 2012 Report Posted March 29, 2012 I have a DW as well, but, due to the laser etched (as opposed to engraved) lettering, it would never pass as gen. I have not tried to install DW's, so I cannot say whether it fits any better than Phong's.
danielv2000 Posted March 30, 2012 Author Report Posted March 30, 2012 Just picked up a DW bridge. Will try that. If I like, I might follow up on the ones offered here. Again, not looking to fool the pro's. It will just make me smile that much more wearing it! Thanks.
Valty Posted March 30, 2012 Report Posted March 30, 2012 Anyway, it's a bad idea to change parts of your v72 movement. Don't forget : - It can reduce the movement time life, it's a old & fragile - Maybe it will fit your movement, maybe not - Your BPM are wrong anyway with a v72 (vs a 727) - It will never fool anyone. Just look on VRF at the gen bridge, then, look at the Phong bridge (or worse, the DW bridge). No comparison possible To me, it's the same thing than installing a "fake" chinese Rolex movement with engraving, instead of choosing an true ETA one. IMO, the better is to keep your money to more important (and visible) things Maybe buying a v726 instead of a classic v72 for your 6263/5 ? R.
danielv2000 Posted March 31, 2012 Author Report Posted March 31, 2012 Anyway, it's a bad idea to change parts of your v72 movement. Don't forget : - It can reduce the movement time life, it's a old & fragile - Maybe it will fit your movement, maybe not - Your BPM are wrong anyway with a v72 (vs a 727) - It will never fool anyone. Just look on VRF at the gen bridge, then, look at the Phong bridge (or worse, the DW bridge). No comparison possible To me, it's the same thing than installing a "fake" chinese Rolex movement with engraving, instead of choosing an true ETA one. IMO, the better is to keep your money to more important (and visible) things Maybe buying a v726 instead of a classic v72 for your 6263/5 ? R. Not looking to fool anyone any more than fooling them wearing a franken! I doubt I will ever pop it open. Its just a little extra something that only I will know!
Ephry73 Posted April 1, 2012 Report Posted April 1, 2012 As long as the movement works correctly and it doesn't fail. That should be more than ok. However, all of us have some form of OCD, so I get it. ' E
danielv2000 Posted April 1, 2012 Author Report Posted April 1, 2012 As long as the movement works correctly and it doesn't fail. That should be more than ok. However, all of us have some form of OCD, so I get it. ' E Thanks! That's when guys get excited about the SEL... I can never tell!!!
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