Bokey TimeHello everyone, I am Bokey. This issue brings you the newly upgraded Patek Philippe Nautilus 5712R-001 rose gold gray disc upgraded version from PPF Factory (ZF), also called V2 version. This time it is mainly an upgrade on the movement, upgraded to 240 integrated movement. This is also the rose gold version upgraded again after the stainless steel version of PPF Factory. Let’s take a look at the upgraded changes and restoration.
Genuine parameters: Patek Philippe Aquanaut Luce Collection 5712R-001 watch (Nautilus)
Overall appearance, the PPF factory V2 version 5712 rose gold belt model adopts the same gray dial design as the original, with radial patterns on the dial, and the mirror surface is still made of sapphire, which is very transparent. The ring has also been carefully brushed, which is very beautiful from all angles.
This upgraded version of the 5712 from the PPF factory not only strives to be close to the original in appearance, but also realizes comprehensive synchronization in function. Complex functions such as calendar, moon phase, small second hand, and power reserve display are all real and usable. The previous version of the motion display was fake, it rotates with time, but now it is a real motion display, which can display 100% of the movement’s dynamic storage time.
In addition, the thickness of his case is also the same as the original, 8.5mm. The previous version was 9.6mm, which is thicker than the genuine one. Now that it is consistent, it is more comfortable to use, and it can be easily hidden in the sleeves when wearing formal clothes. The diameter of the watch is also 40mm, while the weight is 88g, which is lighter than the genuine one. This is because of cost limitations. The genuine one is made of precious metals, while the PPF factory is 316 stainless steel and PVD plating.
There are two buttons distributed on the side of the case, one is to adjust the calendar, and the other is to adjust the moon phase, both of which are the same as the original, including the opening position. The head is also screwed in. After releasing counterclockwise, it is wound clockwise. When winding manually, you can see the 10-point kinetic energy display needle going up, and pulling one gear is to adjust the time.
The back is a transparent design, and the entire appearance of the 240 all-in-one machine can be seen through the sapphire glass mirror. This movement has accurate travel time and high stability. Except for the fact that it is a little worse than the genuine one and the balance wheel has an extra outer pile, there is nothing wrong with it. Including one of its shock absorbers is also at 6 o’clock as the genuine one, while the old version is at 9 o’clock. The real gear operation can also be seen under the pearl tuo, while the old version is a fake deck decoration.
The strap is made of calfskin with rear-pressed crocodile leather lines, which will feel harder. Bokey recommends replacing the crocodile leather, and the texture will be improved a lot. The button is a classic folding buckle design, and it is also the same as the original. You need to remove the screws of the button head to install the strap.
Overall, the PPF Factory V2 upgraded version of the Nautilus 5712 is still remarkable in appearance, and it will not be fake at a glance for normal social distance. Compared with the previous false kinetic energy and thickness, it will improve a lot, but there are still some flaws, that is, in the grinding of the movement and the weight of the case. However, compared with the original price of nearly 800,000, the PPF Factory v2 version in its early 4,000 is still an option that can be considered.
