Gmt Ii With 2893

[TJGladeRaider]

I just added a couple of new toys to my collection - a pair of Rx GMT II's with 2893 movements from our friendly, honest and completely discreet MBW source.

I kept the red/blue fitted with stainless oyster, but changed the red/black to a black stingray band w/deployment clasp. I would REALLY recommend that to anyone who likes the Rollies but finds the bracelets to be a pain-in-the-ass.

Both watches are tracking the atomic clock to within a couple of seconds a day.

They are not cheap = pricing is almost the same as the MBWs (I bought a half dozen of those from him too).

Now, if one of you friendly folk would be so kind as to offer me a place to stay . . . wifey has just about had it with me and these watches.

Pics will follow.

Bill

[dvn]

does it have the same movement as the real thing? is it 2893 ?

[rek001]

Are these modern or vintage GMT Ii?

[Indyclmbr]

Great watches. I didn't know those could still be sourced. I have a 2893 Exp II that is my daily wearer. It was pricey, but it keeps fantastic time, spot-on. Definitely have to get pics up so we can all see. I'm especially interested in seeing the red/black on a strap.

@nguyendd-not the same movement as the gen, but a very good one, used in a lot of other gen gmts, including old Pams, Omega, Glycine and Tag to mention a few.

Congrats and wear them well.

Climb on.

[cib0rgman]

Hi,

that is great news. I would like to see some pictures and did you get them from George?

thanks

[ubiquitous]

Bill... You know you can't just post something like this without pics!!

Congrats on the purchase... The 2893 GMT's are very lovely pieces!

[t]

decorated swiss made eta 2893-2 gmt movement in my shop

[yt74]

I can't wait to see some pictures of these!

[TJGladeRaider]

Here's a few modem burners for you.

One thing to note is the time -- these two were set several days ago, and they are running very close to the same time.

You see that little nasty up near the 22 on the red/blue . . . I just saw it myself looking at the pics. Turns out, the bezel has a protective film of plastic I didn't see and only just now removed.

Yep, I did get them from George

No, they are not the genuine movement, but they are a genuine GMT movement as opposed to a jury rigged GMT made out of a 2836.

Here's another little gem that just arrived from Brother George today.

As you can see, I swapped the crystal for a Tropic 39 and the bezel insert as soon as I got it.

Bill

Bill

[sjedwardz]

Nice GMT - Where did you get the bezel insert from?

[TJGladeRaider]

  sjedwardz said:

Nice GMT - Where did you get the bezel insert from?

The GMT inssert is the one that came on it.

I have a whole drawer full of inserts for Subs and SDs from various suppliers. You'd be amazed at the differences in sizing from one manufacturer to the next.

I just mic a bunch of inserts and then match them up to the bezel I want to put them in.

Bill

[AlexM]

Nice strap !

[yt74]

Thanks for the pictures, those sure are pretty! You have peaked my interest in the MBW GMT, do these accept gen parts like the others?

[Alextor]

  yt74 said:

Thanks for the pictures, those sure are pretty! You have peaked my interest in the MBW GMT, do these accept gen parts like the others?

I don't think it is an MBW per se...but a rare GMT with a real GMT movement like the ETA 2893...hence the cost. The only flaws I can see are the date font (too thin and square I think) and the length of the GMT hand (a bit on the short side)...but of course, you have a real gmt movement... I'm deciding deciding deciding...

It is a beautiful piece nonetheless...one to really consider... (a must read I should say, is By-Tor's pinned review of the GMT II...still thinking )

Cheers

Alex

[TJGladeRaider]

  Alextor said:

I don't think it is an MBW per se...but a rare GMT with a real GMT movement like the ETA 2893...hence the cost. The only flaws I can see are the date font (too thin and square I think) and the length of the GMT hand (a bit on the short side)...but of course, you have a real gmt movement... I'm deciding deciding deciding...

It is a beautiful piece nonetheless...one to really consider... (a must read I should say, is By-Tor's pinned review of the GMT II...still thinking )

Cheers

Alex

Nope - you are correct, the MBW was the DRSD pictured.

I don't kno how the gmt hand could be any longer - it would scrape the rehaut.

They are only about thirty seconds apart since the day I got them - one is 10 secs slow, and one is twenty secs fast.

Bill

[Alextor]

  TJGladeRaider said:

Nope - you are correct, the MBW was the DRSD pictured.

I don't kno how the gmt hand could be any longer - it would scrape the rehaut.

They are only about thirty seconds apart since the day I got them - one is 10 secs slow, and one is twenty secs fast.

Bill

Oh...I'm seriously thinking buying this watch from brother Georgie ...this piece is a rare find based on the 2893 movement and has a beautiful finish. I was just pointing out what I believe are minor issues...the genuine GMT has longer GMT hand (it actually touches and slightly surpasses the minute markers on the dial); what changed throughout the years was the size of the triangle at the tip of the GMT hand (*very early models sported a very small triangle)...here's a picture of the genuine GMT master II for reference. Cheers!

Alex