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Hi Sneed, Nice post. Thanks for the efforts, the misaligned rehaut engraving at the 9 is just frustrating. Being a newbie, can i just clarify what you did? Did you buy the asian GMT II-c for its correct engraving to swap the swiss eta in? And because of the casing and different movement sizes, you need to use a crown extender? So now you end up with the casing, bezel, glass etc of the asian but with the swiss eta? Sorry if i sound confused, just want to clarify thanks!

Thanks for reply Teejay. Ended up sending the watch right back to dealer 1 day after receiving it. Didn't want to mess up opening the watch and dealer not giving me an exchange. Hope the replacement comes in good condition though. Gonna start experimenting on my other old watches lying around though, wish me luck!

I have zero experience opening watches. Is securing the rotor a complex thing to do and will it come off again? Dealer has finally offered me xchange but I have to pay for shipping back to him. Watch is otherwise perfect, can someone shed some light as to wheher it's better to keep it and fix it myself?

Thanks for reply. I can view it in Youtube, and when i search for it, it comes out and is viewable. No problems viewing from my wife's laptop as well. Will try posting it using my laptop instead of iphone. Please try this link and tell me if it works and your opinions thanks!!

Full youtube link to cut and paste into browser incase first link is dead. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCCA9TcDnWQ Thanks in advance guys

Have a genuine Rolex Precision 6694, Citizen Skyhawk titanium, hand wound Pam Radomir BlackSeal and Vacheron. Gran, thanks for reply, can you clarify why you can't view the video? Is the link dead or you're unable to go to Youtube? The sound is a metal knocking metal rattling sound much like a baby toy rattler coming from the case back when i shake the watch

Hi guys, Just received my first rep today and to my dismay, there was a very audible rattling sound when i shook the watch to get the movement going. Haven't even unwrapped the plastic etc. Watch came well packed bubble wrapped etc in box. Can any one please tell me the problem with the watch? The dealer says it may be the rotor whirling sound of an automatic watch. Any opinions or advice? Youtube video link is attached with sound http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCCA9TcDnWQ Thanks

Isn't this a mod worth considering for anyone who has the rep? At least it will function like the gen and with CHS, someone correct me if my understanding is wrong.

Took the plunge and ordered a asian 2836 from Josh. Shipped out and waiting now... meanwhile already picked up an original box set and watch winder with the money i saved. Haha.. Josh tempting me with the DSSD now... the blue is so alluring!!

THanks Brightight for your incisive reply. No intention to open up the back case once i receive it so i may never know what movement is inside till it one day quits on me. And like u said, swapping in a swiss movement later on would not be too costly or laborious. Just to verify, there should be no great difference in terms of accuracy btw the asian or swiss 2386 right? Like date change at midnight, GMT needle following hour hand etc, both are going at 28.800 right?

Hi all, Absolute newbie here, read almost 20 mind boggling pages of threads and i'm only slighter clearer as to what i want. Need some advice whether i should go ahead with Joshua's Ultimate GMT 2c with swiss 2836-2 (golden movement only) or does any one here know if the factories may come up with a GMT movement like 2893 for the GMT 2c? Also, should i be concerned about the (golden movement only) written on joshua's website or should i save $130 and get an Asian 2836 movement? The new update also mentions the bracelet is now 316F on the ultimate instead of 316L s/s on the others, am i going to feel a difference? Appreciate any comments please to help make my mind up. Thanks! Gerald