rolojack Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 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... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan71 Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 Nice comparison tks for sharing ..[mention=43268]rolojack[/mention] I have a doubt about the diameter of case and bezel of this rep..because I have read that the cartel is 38mm but the genuine was little maybe 37 ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mir36 Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 Hallelujah. After salivating over your recent Daytona builds, I was going to send you a 'how to?' mail myself. Thanks for sharing the knowledge. Simply AWESOME!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawagner Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 I as well am grateful, awesome job with sharing your builds! The temptation is too great I think I'm going to have to start my own Daytona project!Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecloudhopper Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 @rolojack thanks for sharing!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolojack Posted July 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 Sorry guys, the owner asked for the pictures to be deleted.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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