Justasgood Posted August 11, 2009 Report Posted August 11, 2009 Which inset looks closer to Gen: Top or bottom? Left or right: Wristie to start the week: And a few more: Thanks to PT for helping me out. As you recall, I dropped my watch and the bezel became an issue. PT responded to my request and I was able to secure a Case set that had been butchered by someone. The case back was caved in and the Cyclops was chipped as if a removal went all wrong. Well, it turns out that this insert is thicker than the shiny Metal one original to my watch. Also, the crystal was thicker. So, I finished the removal of the cyclops, swapped movement and case backs and viola........New and improved GMT II Ceramic CHS. Thoughts appreciated, Kurt.
redwatch Posted August 11, 2009 Report Posted August 11, 2009 Looks great K! What did you use to brush the polished mid-links? I looks really good. I would like to re-do another oyster bracelet. The new bezel assembly looks quite good!
TeeJay Posted August 11, 2009 Report Posted August 11, 2009 It's looking awesome Congrats on being able to source the parts to fix things Of course, it's also nice to see another Rolex sans-cyclops If you don't mind me asking, do you have any plans for the other bezel insert?
freddy333 Posted August 11, 2009 Report Posted August 11, 2009 Which inset looks closer to Gen: Top or bottom? Top looks best to me. But, like I keep saying, these GMTIICs are so good out-of-the-box that I would need to see a gen in the same picture (same size, same location, same camera angle & same lighting) to be able to correctly tell the gen insert from the rep.
docblackrock Posted August 11, 2009 Report Posted August 11, 2009 Thick or thin font on your rep doesn't make a huge deal of difference as the gen lies somewhere in between. However the colour of the markers is a biggish tell - silvery grey on the rep, silvery white on the gen. Must look at what shades of white metallic enamel paint are available, then armed with a small brush, paint remover and a lint-free cloth, rectify that flaw. Probably best effect will be on the thin insert, as the whiter colour will optically 'enlarge' the font. Unfortunately I have the early limited CHS version which means thick font, but willing to give it a go anyway. And swapping out the DW for a gen as overlay (another big difference IMO) Still that pesky cyclops to deal with though
Justasgood Posted August 11, 2009 Author Report Posted August 11, 2009 Looks great K! What did you use to brush the polished mid-links? I looks really good. I would like to re-do another oyster bracelet. The new bezel assembly looks quite good! Thanks, I used a green scotchbrite pad followed by a light rub with a polish cloth.
Justasgood Posted August 11, 2009 Author Report Posted August 11, 2009 It's looking awesome Congrats on being able to source the parts to fix things Of course, it's also nice to see another Rolex sans-cyclops If you don't mind me asking, do you have any plans for the other bezel insert? TJ, Thanks for the comments. I have no use for the old insert. It isn't in the best condition but if you would like it, PM me your address. Kurt
Justasgood Posted August 11, 2009 Author Report Posted August 11, 2009 Top looks best to me. But, like I keep saying, these GMTIICs are so good out-of-the-box that I would need to see a gen in the same picture (same size, same location, same camera angle & same lighting) to be able to correctly tell the gen insert from the rep. I agree. While the color is off, I think the shape and crispness look far better on the new insert. I gotta say, i am not sure that the insert isn't ceramic. I know the old one is metal, but the newer one is thicker with a different grain and a more china like sound when it is hit on the table. Has anyone confirmed that these are ceramic? The thinner font is better Thanks, it seems we have a consensus.
Justasgood Posted August 11, 2009 Author Report Posted August 11, 2009 Thick or thin font on your rep doesn't make a huge deal of difference as the gen lies somewhere in between. However the colour of the markers is a biggish tell - silvery grey on the rep, silvery white on the gen. Must look at what shades of white metallic enamel paint are available, then armed with a small brush, paint remover and a lint-free cloth, rectify that flaw. Probably best effect will be on the thin insert, as the whiter colour will optically 'enlarge' the font. Unfortunately I have the early limited CHS version which means thick font, but willing to give it a go anyway. And swapping out the DW for a gen as overlay (another big difference IMO) Still that pesky cyclops to deal with though Good points..........kinda glad I am color blind
TeeJay Posted August 11, 2009 Report Posted August 11, 2009 TJ, Thanks for the comments. I have no use for the old insert. It isn't in the best condition but if you would like it, PM me your address. Kurt PM Sent, thank you indeed
Justasgood Posted August 11, 2009 Author Report Posted August 11, 2009 PM Sent, thank you indeed Heading your way tomorrow. Regards, Kurt.
TeeJay Posted August 11, 2009 Report Posted August 11, 2009 Heading your way tomorrow. Regards, Kurt. Very much appreciated, thank you
youpmelone Posted August 13, 2009 Report Posted August 13, 2009 Top looks best to me. But, like I keep saying, these GMTIICs are so good out-of-the-box that I would need to see a gen in the same picture (same size, same location, same camera angle & same lighting) to be able to correctly tell the gen insert from the rep. Agree. The 4 is much better. most important issue is not the size of the font to me, but the color which is way off on my rep.
smc Posted August 13, 2009 Report Posted August 13, 2009 Being someone who will play at modding, I would go for thinner because a repaint will make the numerals look slightly larger. You can't make the fat fonts get any smaller.
Justasgood Posted August 13, 2009 Author Report Posted August 13, 2009 Agree. The 4 is much better. most important issue is not the size of the font to me, but the color which is way off on my rep. Hello friend it's good to see you around. What color should it be? I am color blind so noticing these things is very difficult for me.
docblackrock Posted August 13, 2009 Report Posted August 13, 2009 What color should it be? I am color blind so noticing these things is very difficult for me. However the colour of the markers is a biggish tell - silvery grey on the rep, silvery white on the gen. Must look at what shades of white metallic enamel paint are available... Probably best effect will be on the thin insert, as the whiter colour will optically 'enlarge' the font.
Justasgood Posted August 13, 2009 Author Report Posted August 13, 2009 I assume enamel paint is available in this color? Or would a thinned white over the existing color give a better effect?
youpmelone Posted August 14, 2009 Report Posted August 14, 2009 I assume enamel paint is available in this color? Or would a thinned white over the existing color give a better effect? I am quite sure someone here already did that and posted pics.
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