**[Overall Look]** Definitely an improvement as compared to the very recent MXF Version. PPF claims it’s thinner than MXF, but did not specify if it was as thin as gen. Checking side by side with gen photo provided, it’s pretty clear that PPF did a great job here. Factoring everything below, for TLDR, score is 9.5/10.

**[Dial and Handset]** PPF’s dial is navy blue, pretty close to gen. Texts are 3D, the script for “AUTOMATIC” has serifs, the VC logo doesn’t. I think it is consistent looking at photos. Maltese cross is plump and 3D, size is smaller than the gold cross on the case. A couple of points to improve for PPF though is that first, there is a very very faint tinge of pink on the markers, which doesn’t match the lume on the hands. The good thing about it is I feel it is negligible as at a normal distance they fairly look white. Second, the machining of the hands can be improved as you can see some burs on the finishing on the hands if you look at it with a loupe or even at a very close distance. Score: 9/10.

**[Datewheel]** Gen has serifs, PPF has them too. 3D. Pretty neat. Score: 10/10.

**[Casework]** Nicely done. Proportions are pretty close to gen (picture comparison opinion only). Polished and brushed facets are spot on. Undersides are properly chamfered. Caseback xtal is clear. And no more wrong gold insignia in the back, it’s now the correct Stainless Steel sign! The gold Maltese cross is pretty consistent though imo the gen is fuller and softer as opposed to the sharper cross on PPF. 18k color is decent too. Score: 9.5/10.

**[Xtal]** Clear as water! Winner! Score: 10/10

**[Movement]** Workhorse Miyota movement. Very nice engravings. Perlage work is so-so. The rotor is noisy ootb but is easily fixed by a miniscule amount of lube (I have 2 and all I did was to apply a tiny droplet on one ball bearing), decently quiet now. Pero even without one, I have experienced reps noisy ootb but became quieter after some time of use. Score: 9/10.

**[Integrated Bracelet]** Compared to MXF, all links are now screw type, including the lugs. Please be careful to resize as the threaded part of the pin is attached by a wire like most Cartier bracelet construction, and the ridges of the screw are shallow, where a blunt screw will easily slip when resizing. Brushing is nicely done, straight and no longer “wavy” on the curves. Maltese cross engravings are more precisely engraved, and lines up pretty well when the clasp is closed. There are chamfering on the topside, very sexy at that, just needs a little more polishing for the transitions to be perfect… but it’s main weakness is the underside. It’s very sharp. Matalim na literal. I’d demonstrate that the underside can be used to shave pencil tips if wasn’t the case that watch was already spoken for 😂 Score: 8.75/10.

**[Movement Interaction]** Push pull parin, not screw type. I won’t dare wash my hands with it even if I know it could be. Winding is okay, but I’d trust the rotor more for power.


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👩🏻‍⚖️ Again, this is a a very nice watch. Kaya din 9.5/10 ang score ko. Evident from photos and the gen picture comparison. I’d only suggest a rotor silencing and a minor bracelet rework for this piece. Nevertheless, it’s a solid release from PPF!

Special thanks too to helpful members of the sub who shared their thoughts, experience, and gen pictures to help with this review! Magandang umaga! ☀️



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