madasboot Posted August 12, 2018 Report Share Posted August 12, 2018 I always loved the FF elegance. I bought a DSN rep (Tornek Rayville) back in 2007; finding it too far out of the minimal standards to call it an homage. Found later the "Phong" version but was far off my budget. That version always stayed in mind though. Two months ago I had a business meeting in Hanoi and ending it earlier than expected I went for a long walk, as I always do. A couple of watchsmith stalls on the way around the central lake and I find a motorbike repair garage with some "old" watches on display. All franken; a red ranger, an IWC marked with a king´s arrow dial, some Hamiltons and a black leather pouch branded Bl*ncp*in. I asked to check the pouch and could not believe what was inside. I was asked 4.500.000 VND (around 200USD) pouch included and did not even think of negotiating. The nato strap was cheap and green and it wrinkled between the lugs (lug space is 19mm and strap was 20mm). The watch stopped one week after my return. Mvmt ( A.S Cal. AS1361 as informed by my watchsmith) was dry and full of dirt. This is the "Phong" FF, with a big difference; the price. After service the whole damage was around 320USD. Its a beautiful, beautiful watch. I had one of the luckiest walks ever. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted August 12, 2018 Report Share Posted August 12, 2018 Holy frijoles! What a score. Beautiful piece! Let's see some more angles. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madasboot Posted August 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2018 On 8/13/2018 at 1:11 AM, Nanuq said: Holy frijoles! What a score. Beautiful piece! Let's see some more angles. Thanks Nanuq. Indeed! I will take some decent pictures to share asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madasboot Posted September 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2018 On 8/13/2018 at 1:11 AM, Nanuq said: Holy frijoles! What a score. Beautiful piece! Let's see some more angles. Nanuq, with some delay, but here they go. I am not a great shooter though... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madasboot Posted September 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 bezel is well fixed but rotates very easily so its difficult to keep aligned. does anyone have this model or simple advice on how to fix / solve this issue? many thanks, M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sogeha Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 How simple do you want to go? Redneck solution is simply to wrap a couple of turns of dental floss around it😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madasboot Posted September 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 55 minutes ago, Sogeha said: How simple do you want to go? Redneck solution is simply to wrap a couple of turns of dental floss around it😀 less simple, please 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardH Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, madasboot said: less simple, please hahaha :) Edited September 10, 2018 by RichardH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 Easiest solution is to send it to me. I'll modify it so the bezel doesn't turn at all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madasboot Posted September 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 16 minutes ago, Nanuq said: Easiest solution is to send it to me. I'll modify it so the bezel doesn't turn at all. Cheers B.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sogeha Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 Easiest solution is to send it to me. I'll modify it so the bezel doesn't turn at all.Yeah, bezel won’t turn at all, neither will the hands or crownSent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madasboot Posted September 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 Dial detail 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan72 Posted September 14, 2018 Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 Mate, I have the same watch but with dsn insert (trimmed) and hands,bezel was also super loose but I managed to find some thicker bezel wires that fit and make the bezel action much firmer,Pm me your details and I'll send you oneSent from my Lenovo P2a42 using Tapatalk 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan72 Posted September 15, 2018 Report Share Posted September 15, 2018 I also did this one , different dial and another dsn insert which looks pretty goodSent from my Lenovo P2a42 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champagnesky Posted September 16, 2018 Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 Mind PM:ing where u got the watch? Going to Vietnam this winter on holidays, always wanted a vintage FFSkickat från min iPhone med Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madasboot Posted September 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 On 9/15/2018 at 8:01 AM, Alan72 said: I also did this one , different dial and another dsn insert which looks pretty good Sent from my Lenovo P2a42 using Tapatalk Awesome mod work mate! - I notice you repainted the central red dot on the rad logo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan72 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Awesome mod work mate! - I notice you repainted the central red dot on the rad logo?That one was already like it, I did paint the other one a bit tho Sent from my Lenovo P2a42 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madasboot Posted September 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 55 minutes ago, Alan72 said: That one was already like it, I did paint the other one a bit tho Sent from my Lenovo P2a42 using Tapatalk Looking wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 Such a lovely watch. Always wanted to build a vintage piece using these as a base. Make it dive legit as well. Group buy maybe? Wear it in great health brother. ESent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champagnesky Posted November 21, 2018 Report Share Posted November 21, 2018 Such a lovely watch. Always wanted to build a vintage piece using these as a base. Make it dive legit as well. Group buy maybe? Wear it in great health brother. ESent from my iPhone using TapatalkI’ve been in touch with a guy who makes these cases. Can ask him about a group discount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted November 21, 2018 Report Share Posted November 21, 2018 I’ve been in touch with a guy who makes these cases. Can ask him about a group discount.That would be awesome. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sogeha Posted November 21, 2018 Report Share Posted November 21, 2018 I’m in for one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champagnesky Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 That would be awesome. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkCan you pm me, i cant pm you for some reason I’m in for oneTapatalk pmd you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan72 Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 So I've made a couple of changes,hands are lightly aged and I changed the dial for a phong date version that I re lumed and aged, also added a red date wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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