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I bought this watch in January in m2m on RWG. it is the Trusty Time model equipped with an ETA 2836-2 movement Titoni modified to have the GMT function. She had gone into the hands of RolexAddict for his work as usual modifications. To know : - Complete case and crown guards reshaping according to gen 1675 models, - Re-drilled lug holes to allow the use of gen Rolex springbars, - Bracelet end links modification to allow to fit gen Rolex springbars, - A thin and flat SS brushed case back, - A small arrow GMT hand, - A Clark 25-116 GMT plexi, - A 1675 insert at the right Rolex specs, - A pair of genuine Rolex thick springbars, - Date wheel overlay fading, - WSO Insert fadded, - Waterproofing 3ATM. Not bad but I expected a better job at reading the praise for RA. I hardly ever wore this watch, and you have guessed why. The dial is one of the baddest with that unlikely crown and 3D indexes glued. This is perhaps why owners has changed three times in three months before I acquired it. Since I was at the beginning of my experiments creation gilt dials, I left aside to focus on my other projects. This fall so I took the time to take care of the dial, and it was not easy. It is much more difficult than for a simple dial without date. I could not find one that is suitable in my batch windows dials. In fact, the diameter of the central hole should be wider to the pinion GMT, good size and in the right position date window. Another problem, all these dials are "modern" Rolex rep with glued indexes that reveal a more or less large hole when they are removed. Obviously these holes did not fall in the right places compared to the indices of my decals. Arrrgh! Only solution, fill the holes with solder, sanding, then cover everything with gold leaf. It was a first and I can assure that it is far from easy. You know what happens, a decal, several coats of varnish, sanding after some less successful layers to eliminatesome defects. Then applying my vintage recipe lume on the dial and hands. Thank you all for reading to the end, and for the purposes observers there is a little fantasy to discover [emoji6] Kenavo! [emoji632]

Bart - nice work. I agree with Nanuq regarding the GMT hand. It also looks like an aftermarket crown, so I would consider swapping that for a gen. With a better GMT hand, a gen crown & a bit of artificial patination, using my usual benchmark (arm's distance viewing), it would be difficult to ID as anything but gen.

Great minds think alike........

That looks about a 1000 times better than before, the gilt rail exclamation is a true classic. Keep us posted if you do more updates to this watch!

Bart, that's a good looking gilt effect. I like it better than my gen gilt 1675! Mine is far too bright and brassy. I found your little secret. Nicely done!

Amazing. So many skills both computer and otherwise involved in this. Incredible results. I like the gold leaf, it gives an unevenness flicker to the gilt that looks more gen to me. As others have said, dial deserves a better case and gen insert.

Bravo! What a journey... I love your effort about creating your own dials

alot of work went into the dial im sure have been following this build closely, congrats Bart!

@Sogeha I think that you are a valuable recent addition to the community, and I appreciate your integration and participation. Your posts have shown us glimpses on the kind of guy you are, and you're the kind that we would like to see more of around here. Congrats on your milestone and I am sure there are many more 500 posts to come!

Cool! Really glad you're here posting.