TeeJay

If you go on CQout, you can get a GMT Master II for £28 shipped... Buy one and use it as a donor for the movement Might not have the correct hand stack, but it would at least run solidly with the regular hands Best of luck

Good to see you posting again, brother, I hope you're feeling better, and taking it one day at a time As for myself, just the usual vintage sub

Thanks for the feedback, that's really helpful to know, and definitely makes the 1655 I'd seen more appealing I wouldn't mind an inaccuracy of detailing, but an inaccuracy of function, would probably have been a dealbreaker, which is funny, as I would have considered it a redundant function (as you say, a pretty useless complication in the real world) to only 'half copy' the GMT function, if it was supposed to have been adjustable as a second time-zone, which I think I would have found as intolerable as watches with faux-chrono dials which don't actually do anything, but, if it is only supposed to be an AM/PM indicator, then I can live with that no problem, funny how that little bit of knowledge makes all the difference to an opinion of something Thanks again for letting me know, it's very much appreciated

This is a really quick simple question, but something I was wondering, is, should the orange GMT hand be independently adjustable, or should it only make the 24 hour sweep? I only ask as I've seen a very cheap 1655 rep, which, given my newly found love of vintage wabi-sabi, would be an awesome watch to abuse watch to vintagize to give a more 'temporally realistic' appearance, but, the movement is the GMT variant with the fixed 24 hour sweep, rather than independently adjustable GMT hand. Now, on a GMT Master, I wouldn't consider it a problem, as the bezel is rotatable to give the second time-zone, and, I know that the Explorer was designed as a speleologists watch to give the AM/PM distinction, rather than necessarily providing a second time-zone function, but I just wondered if the gen 1655 actually could provide the second time-zone, or if it was purely intended as an AM/PM identifier... Thanks in advance

I'd say that's the same as the gen insert looks, so absolutely spot on

I'd say the color of the numbers is spot on And as for the cyclops, personally, I'd keep it off, but that's just me

I'd've said that was about right

That's some vintage quality for sure

Oh I see what you're saying, and yes, reference leads are always helpful, but what I'm meaning, was your first comment: was pretty critical, and I totally see what you're meaning, that more reference can only be helpful, I was just meaning, that the from the photos he's posted, James is obviously really pleased with the watch, regardless of it's inaccuracies, and I wouldn't want that 'love of the watch' to be tainted by having the flaws pointed out, without any 'nice watch' compliments to balance the feedback, that's all Even a bad rep can still be thoroughly enjoyed by it's owner

I wish I'd've known this before I've got to say, I'm a big fan of your work

C'mon, guys, give the nitpicking a rest, James obviously really likes the watch, so how about a few 'Wear it wells' rather than pissing on the man's parade?

+1 Don't think of it as 'lying'... Given the behavior you experienced (grabbing at someone's arm is not cool) look at it in poker terms... The guy with the weakest hand can still win if he bluffs the guy with the strongest hand into folding

Astronomical amounts Swiss watches are sold at hyper-inflated prices to people who, while able to afford the price tag, are still paying more than they need be. Who are the real thieves here...? Everyone suffers As Swiss watches can create feelings of elitism and superiority in those who can afford the hyper-inflated price tags, and think that said price tag makes them a better person... Not owning a Swiss watch can create feelings of inadequacy in those unable to afford the hyper-inflated price tags, but who come into contact with those who can... Counterfeiters provide employment to people. Employment provides an economy, enables a worker to pay for a roof over their head and food for their table... Such counterfeit watches are sold at prices more reflective of the actual value of the items, so could be considered as Fair Trade watches... A powerful message Consumerism and brand-name worship = FTL. Look what happened when Moses came back to find people worshipping the golden cow... The Almighty was displeased. We can no longer stand by and do nothing, so let’s say it out loud: “FAKE WATCHES ARE FOR FAKE PEOPLE!” Wrong: Overpriced Swiss watches are for fake people, who feel they need the trappings of wealth to validate themselves. Fake watches are for people who wish to be able to tell the time and have a fine-looking time-piece, but not have to pay a ludicrous price tag for the privilege... Lets get a few things straight, the watch industry is mostly the luxury industry. Meaning that the items are mostly expensive and well made. The fake watch industry is the complete opposite, as the items are typically cheap and ill-made. Are these two really serving the same market? The bottom line is that there is no real proof that the fake watch industry really hurts the luxury watch industry. The same people who are buying fakes watches are not the people who can even afford the real ones. Thus, you are really not taking away from the luxury market. If anything, fake watches only enhance the desire for the real, quality authentic watches that faces cannot truly replicate. And if the fakes can replicate them easily, then they aren't luxury watches worth their high price. Ah, but there is one scenario where fake watches are a problem, and I honestly don't know how much of a problem it really is. This is when a person buys a fake watch thinking it is a real watch. Boo hoo, so someone got rolled for a chump... I'm sure it happens to countless tourists the world over on a daily basis... Buyer beware! So then, why are the brands so up in arms about fake watches? Moral indignation... Oh, and I know a lot of fake people that wear real watches. I'll leave the topic open for discussion and I don't need to go into a long essay on my continued thoughts. Finally, the "instructions" on the ad rub me the wrong way. Triggers the "don't tell me what to do" segment of my brain. "Be authentic. Buy real?" Get real... Isn't the luxury watch industry kinda intrinsically connected to the fashion industry. That industry that is notorious for sprouting "fake" people. I mean come on... the ad itself even features a mannequin hand! Go make a nice watch and leave me to trying to afford it. And at the end, they finally seem to get it

Thanks, it was fun to do It's too hot to be wearing anything else at the moment The combats/shorts are from material about the same thickness of a button-down shirt, so much cooler than a pair of jeans Indeed, I think the Sub goes perfectly, and when seen with the wardrobe, conveys exactly what I'd planned when building/modifying it: Functionality, but complete inconspicuousness/forgettability. I don't want anyone to even notice the watch, let alone give it a second glance and see the R Word on the dial If I wanted something 'shiny and attractive', I'd've gone with a modern watch (I'm even hoping to make my planned GMTIICSub as low-key as possible ) @Freddy: As mentioned by Ammandel, that's just pure class

I nearly lost my dinner seeing that

If I were to buy another Daytona (still can't find the one I loaned my wife months back ) The Newman would be the variation I'd go for

This is that I've been wearing today: I cut down the pants myself to make shorts, and when I went to post some mail, I wore a long sleeved white shirt with blue stripes as a jacket of sorts (yes, I am fully dressed again as I write this post )

I agree, I'll always be honest with someone about a watch if they're being polite and genuinely interested, but if someone's acting like a jackass, then they don't deserve the courtesy of honesty

Crazy situation... Just to play Devil's Advocate, and to give the guy the benefit of the doubt, (given that he then apologized and called it a gen) Might he have thought that he was being funny? Might he have thought he was 'calling out' something which he really thought of as being gen? I don't know... The guy sounds like an ass, so proving his ignorance wasn't exactly a moral crime, after all, why let someone with the mentality of a highschool bully actually think they've 'got one up', by admitting their assumption/joke/hunch was correct... Shrug it off

Awesome watch, awesome strap and awesome photos Rather makes me miss mine. Oh well, be sure to enjoy yours

It looks fantastic Were the monkeys fairly tame?

This was what I packed as footwear for my trip to Tokyo...

I agree, I was wearing a pretty poor rep GMT II Coke when we went to Tokyo, but in the ADs I stopped in (both UK and Japan) there was none of that "What do YOU want??!" snobbery. Of course, when I popped into the Rolex AD, the GMT went in my pocket, and funnily enough, of all the brands I looked at, it was the Rolexes which impressed me the least That said, coming back, I think it helped that I had my wingman with me to help get the attention of the ladies

Might you be able to transplant in a new movement? Best of luck with a satisfactory resolution