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I can't believe I'm passing this along instead of buying it myself, but check the bay item 110370854618 I'm certainly not an expert on these movements, but I think $275 is a good price...No?

+2 I want in!! ...And excellent review JB!!

Thanks again for the reminder david. This worked...I actually got the watch to gain 1 1/2 sec overnight. And one more thing, just to set the record straight. maxman is a good man. If my smartass joke offended in any way, my apologies.

Thank you sir...I'll do that.

Yeah...I know CBR...I just hate it when my watches run slow. I'd rather have them run fast so all I have to do to set them to the correct time is to pull the crown out for a few seconds. I know...Pretty anal.. But you're right...I'll probably just let it go.

Easy there big fella...I don't think my response was a bit snotty. Did you catch the part where I said I should have explained that it was an IHS movement? I was simply pointing out that the movement that both The Zigmeister and By-Tor had bad luck with was the CHS movement. There IS a difference. You shook your finger at me and asked if I had ever heard that before. That's why I felt compelled to tell you that I read MUCH more than I post, so yes, I am aware of the issues with 2836 based GMT movements. But that wasn't even the question I asked. I asked if anyone knew of a person who services these movements. I think I'm anything but a know it all. Look through all my posts over the last 3 years. See if you can find a single post where I misinformed anyone with knowledge I claimed to have, but didn't. So no lectures please, I think my etiquette on these boards has been just fine. Sorry if I hurt your feelings.

Pretty cool, but I gotta say that this is the first time I've ever seen a watch that had a properly aligned date wheel, but a misaligned date window.

Thanks Cam...I just registered.

WOW!! One of your Balls is way bigger than the other!! Must be hard to walk!! But seriously, that brand intrigues me. I think they overkill the use of the Tritium tubes on some of their models, but I still like their styling. Nice collection.

Thanks for the reminder...I have heard that before, but honestly, I had forgotten. This is the only watch I have that varies this much, but I'll try to lay it crown down and see what happens. Thanks!!

Excellent method. It worked great for me. I would have never thought of that...Thanks!!

Sorry, I should have stated that this is the WHS (wrong hand stack) or IHS (incorrect hand stack) movement that is supposed to be much more reliable than the CHS version. By-Tor says he has had good luck with the ETA version of this movement, but no experience with the clone version (but he says he's heard reports that it is less reliable than the ETA). The GMT function actually works well on mine, it just seems kind of sticky and I was equating that to dryness. It doesn't seem that I can adjust it enough to get the time in the +2 to 5 second range I desire. I have the screw adjusted to full + and still get about - 3 seconds per day. Just because I don't post 200+ times per month doesn't mean I don't read this these forums. I am well aware of the issues and the fact that Zig doesn't work on them, but like I said, I got a great deal and was willing to take a chance. If I can't find a watchsmith to service it, I'll just deal with it running a little slow.

I got a great deal on a GMT II ceramic Pro Hunter w/ Asian clone 2836-2 movement. I have fallen in love with this watch, but I can't get it satisfactorily regulated. It seems to run well during the day, but it slows down a couple seconds at night unless I keep it in my winder. It is also pretty sticky when adjusting time. I'm pretty sure a proper tear down and service would do wonders, but The Zigmeister won't touch these movements (Asian or ETA). Can anyone help me? Thanks, Mike

Oh...bummer gio...Not what I wanted to hear. Guess I have a little more research and thinking to do. The research is the easy part...thinking always hurts a little...

Thank you sir...I believe this model does not have a screw down crown. Maybe I'll choose a different GMT model that does. Like this:

Anybody have a Vostok-europe watch? I really like the way this one looks: It's about $300. Not bad for a mechanical GMT. The negatives I've found are mineral crystal and 19,800 bpm. Any feedback? Thanks, Mike

1 and 3 are the same watch and 2 and 4 are the same watch...correct? 1/3 also need some CG modding. Nice pair!!

3 is a rep (WM9 v1 or PTs)...CGs too wide and solid mid link bracelet. I'll have to study a little more on the others.

I just bought my first black watch, a Pro Hunter GMT II-C. I got a good deal that I couldn't pass up from a fellow member. I can't take my eyes off of it!! I think it is ineradicably cool and beautiful. The shinny black ceramic bezel looks awesome against the shinny black case. Only time will tell if I still love it a year from now, but my guess is that I will. BTW gio - Your girls bike wheels are painted the same color as the bikes body (frame) and I don't think the aesthetics of that shot are ruined at all!!

Totally agree Richard... ...And let me just add that I have read some posts lately where newer members have stated, matter of factly, that a particular watch isn't what the poster or seller state it is, but rather something else (i.e. 4th gen, noob factory...stuff like that) and they were dead wrong. It's one thing to think you are more knowledgeable than you really are in a general post, but if you're going to question someone's sales post, you had better be right!! Advice to newer members...Read more, post less!! I certainly don't want to discourage anyone from posting worth while and valuable information, but the more you learn, the more valuable your posts will be. Don't just spew crap and try to raise you post count!! OK...I'm done..

Yeah...I'll have to check his stuff out. EDIT - Watches I mean

Be sure to post pix when you get it...I'd love to see it!!

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