Pseudonym 0 Posted February 27, 2015 Keeping my eye out for the RG version of this... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted February 27, 2015 Keeping my eye out for the RG version of this... Ditto!!! DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pseudonym 0 Posted February 27, 2015 Keeping my eye out for the RG version of this... Ditto!!! DC Yup. RG miyota. Croc Strap, PP deployant... BOOM. Edit: Or just buy your existing one as it looks the shit!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lef808 0 Posted February 28, 2015 Keeping my eye out for the RG version of this... Ditto!!! DC Ditto squared Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tichymeloun 0 Posted March 1, 2015 Dou you guys think, it would be possible to find someone who could "upgrade" the movement in order to make it look more patek-like, adding the correct engravings. I really like what KW did with miyota movement on Omegas, to make it look like 8400 Omega mvmnt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted March 1, 2015 Dou you guys think, it would be possible to find someone who could "upgrade" the movement in order to make it look more patek-like, adding the correct engravings. I really like what KW did with miyota movement on Omegas, to make it look like 8400 Omega mvmnt. The short answer is no. The long answer is, as with the A3120 movement fitted to some new AP reps it's possible with a 2824 movement to add bridges that make the movement look like the gen, BUT, no ones done it yet for the Patek 324 SC movement and even if they did it would be too thick for this or any other Patek watch (the AP one is only being used in the Diver as it's too thick for the 15400.... and the 15400 isn't exactly slim)!!! Hope that helps! DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tichymeloun 0 Posted March 1, 2015 (edited) Dou you guys think, it would be possible to find someone who could "upgrade" the movement in order to make it look more patek-like, adding the correct engravings. I really like what KW did with miyota movement on Omegas, to make it look like 8400 Omega mvmnt. The short answer is no. The long answer is, as with the A3120 movement fitted to some new AP reps it's possible with a 2824 movement to add bridges that make the movement look like the gen, BUT, no ones done it yet for the Patek 324 SC movement and even if they did it would be too thick for this or any other Patek watch (the AP one is only being used in the Diver as it's too thick for the 15400.... and the 15400 isn't exactly slim)!!! Hope that helps! DC Dou you guys think, it would be possible to find someone who could "upgrade" the movement in order to make it look more patek-like, adding the correct engravings. I really like what KW did with miyota movement on Omegas, to make it look like 8400 Omega mvmnt. The short answer is no. The long answer is, as with the A3120 movement fitted to some new AP reps it's possible with a 2824 movement to add bridges that make the movement look like the gen, BUT, no ones done it yet for the Patek 324 SC movement and even if they did it would be too thick for this or any other Patek watch (the AP one is only being used in the Diver as it's too thick for the 15400.... and the 15400 isn't exactly slim)!!! Hope that helps! DC Hi DC, Sure I didn't mean to add on the extra bridges, i have checked the 9015 technical drawings and you are absolutely right. My thought would be to split the massive bridge in three ( as on 324 sc- seems it could be duable) and to add the engravings. It would not be 1:1, bud would look more correct than the current version. Even doing the engravings only would move the movement to a next level:) Edited March 1, 2015 by Tichymeloun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted March 1, 2015 Don't want to quash your enthusiasm but I think perhaps you're being a little over ambitious, if you actually look at a Miyota that bridge is a lot smaller than the combined three bridges on the 324 SC, and you can't just go slicing up bridges, they have a purpose!! Also there's not much room for engraving between the jewels etc! DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tichymeloun 0 Posted March 1, 2015 :-) One bridge coud be exchanged for three, offcourse it would involve some machinery...the trick is, that miyota has one bridge as it is much easier to have one. It makes the movement slightly heavier but much cheaper to produce. Looking at the technical drawing from miyota, there seems to be enough space under the bridges to drill in the extra holes for the screws... Sure it could end up by a total disaster, but since the this calatrava rep is out, i am thinking of it so heavily, i think I will have to try myself:) Or, at least adding the engravings to the current, one bridge, would be nice:-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted March 1, 2015 Well I wish you luck my friend, be sure to keep us all posted! DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tichymeloun 0 Posted March 1, 2015 Will do my best:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxindebox 462 Posted March 1, 2015 Unfortunately the dial is white.... everything else looks great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duzza 182 Posted March 1, 2015 I picked up a Lovely looking rep Calatrava in 'Harrods' in Sharm, Egypt over new year. £60 the guy wanted for it. I wasn't sure enough on my Pateks to know if it was a fantasy or not but it had a beautifully decorated movement with engravings. Almost bought it just for that reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted March 1, 2015 I picked up a Lovely looking rep Calatrava in 'Harrods' in Sharm, Egypt over new year. £60 the guy wanted for it. I wasn't sure enough on my Pateks to know if it was a fantasy or not but it had a beautifully decorated movement with engravings. Almost bought it just for that reason. Damn, would have liked to see pics, you should have bought it lol! DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tichymeloun 0 Posted March 1, 2015 I picked up a Lovely looking rep Calatrava in 'Harrods' in Sharm, Egypt over new year. £60 the guy wanted for it. I wasn't sure enough on my Pateks to know if it was a fantasy or not but it had a beautifully decorated movement with engravings. Almost bought it just for that reason. Damn, would have liked to see pics, you should have bought it lol! DC Mee too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duzza 182 Posted March 1, 2015 I picked up a Lovely looking rep Calatrava in 'Harrods' in Sharm, Egypt over new year. £60 the guy wanted for it. I wasn't sure enough on my Pateks to know if it was a fantasy or not but it had a beautifully decorated movement with engravings. Almost bought it just for that reason. Damn, would have liked to see pics, you should have bought it lol! DC Kind of wish I'd picked it up now. Was a running seconds at 6 with stick markers. Rose gold or stainless on offer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lef808 0 Posted March 2, 2015 Does anyone know if there is any chance of getting better pictures of the new new 5227 other than what is already posted on the TD website? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tichymeloun 0 Posted March 2, 2015 There are quite good pictures on trusty watch, but I heven't seen better so far Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tichymeloun 0 Posted March 2, 2015 Well I wish you luck my friend, be sure to keep us all posted! DC So I did the first step, ordered the miyota 9015 from cousinsuk :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyckid 0 Posted March 2, 2015 This sure is, a new "Calastrava" See what I did? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peteins 3 Posted March 2, 2015 WHERE IS THE RG VERSION!?!?!?!?!? aghhhhhh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted March 2, 2015 Well I wish you luck my friend, be sure to keep us all posted! DC So I did the first step, ordered the miyota 9015 from cousinsuk :-) Why would you order a Miyota movement from cousins, why not buy the rep with the Miyota movement in it?!? Am I missing something here?! DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tichymeloun 0 Posted March 2, 2015 Just decided to try the movement modding and if it goes well, I will order the 5227 rep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duzza 182 Posted March 2, 2015 I find this a curious choice for movement modding, given the caseback is closed (unless specifically opened) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tichymeloun 0 Posted March 2, 2015 I just like to have things as good as possible, that's the reason for the modding. The reason I decided to do it this way is that throwing 50GBP into bucket doesn't hurt as much as throwing out 288USD. I am not 100% sure the modding will go well, just want to give it a try. Never the less, I understand it might seem a bit strange. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
