rybo Posted June 16, 2011 Report Posted June 16, 2011 Can anyone steer me in the right direction, I love the new ceramic bezel gmt with green sweep arm, can anyone direct me to the best place to get a good and accurate one?
TeeJay Posted June 16, 2011 Report Posted June 16, 2011 Not sure if there's a particular version which is better than any other, but I'm sure you'd be happy with one from any of the forum recommended dealers
rybo Posted June 16, 2011 Author Report Posted June 16, 2011 Thanks, where cam I find those recommended dealers?
Tiyal Posted June 16, 2011 Report Posted June 16, 2011 Its a great watch, Couple things to consider. #1 If your buying new from a dealer, try for correct Hand Stack (I.E. hour GMT minute second) 99% of what you see will incorrect be GMT Hour minute second. I believe King Watch has the correct hand stack. That being said the incorrect hand stack may be more reliable and more accessible. #2 movement, Asian 21J is cheap! if it fails you can repalce it for $20. Swiss ETA is awesome you'll want to occasionally service it $100. You will see the decorated blah blah blah movement that's just a waste!!! http://www.kingwatches.net/ http://ptswisswatch.com/ http://www.1-pc8838.com/index.php (josh) God Luck
TeeJay Posted June 17, 2011 Report Posted June 17, 2011 Thanks, where cam I find those recommended dealers? Main forum index page, just scroll down till you hit Watches, Clothing & Accessories...
bones Posted June 17, 2011 Report Posted June 17, 2011 #1 If your buying new from a dealer, try for correct Hand Stack Isn't the CHS movement not only the most problematic but the most expensive as well?
watch.aholic Posted June 17, 2011 Report Posted June 17, 2011 Isn't the CHS movement not only the most problematic but the most expensive as well? Yes, that's exactly what I've read across various forums. I've also gathered that the best movement for a GMT Rolex is the rather prejudiced 21J. They say it's most reliable with the GMT hand and if it breaks down you just replace it, very cheaply ofcourse. However I've been thinking of the Asian clone with the wrong hand stack but now I am totally confused. I guess I'd just spring for one soon as it's not expensive with either of these two movements.
Tom Hawkes Posted June 17, 2011 Report Posted June 17, 2011 (edited) (serviced) ETA 2836 WHS will be the most reliable. Instead of using the day-complication they just hooked a GMT hand on it, so they didn't really have to improvise a whole lot. The movement just does what it would be doing anyway. Whatever movement with CHS will be visually accurate but more unreliable. A bunch of gears held together by a paperclip and whatnot. That said, I think By-Tor has several CHS movements that survived very long but he said he doesn't touch the GMT hand at all... His gmtiic review is a nice read although the model that the dealers carry has changed a bit. Edited June 17, 2011 by Tom Hawkes
freddy333 Posted June 17, 2011 Report Posted June 17, 2011 In general, the CHS movements have proven to be the least reliable. However, some, like mine from the original run 3 years ago, have run without any problems (other than to test it when new, I never operate the 24-hour/GMT hand)
rybo Posted June 17, 2011 Author Report Posted June 17, 2011 What does correct handstack mean? Does that mean some of the arms are over or under where they should be? Like the gmt arm all the way on top?
Tom Hawkes Posted June 17, 2011 Report Posted June 17, 2011 CHS means the hands are stacked the correct way. hour hand on bottom, gmt hand above it. On the WHS the gmt hand is on the bottom and the hour hand above it.
rybo Posted June 17, 2011 Author Report Posted June 17, 2011 Not sure if I'm allowed to post links I'm deciding between one that Sinowatches has and one that trusty time has see bellow and tell which you think I should buy. Andrew from trusty time said for same price he would swap out asia movement for Swiss if I want. http://www.sinowatches.com/show_products.asp?productid=2113 http://www.yourtrustytime.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_328_329&products_id=5775
AsiadeCuba Posted June 17, 2011 Report Posted June 17, 2011 yeah i would like to know too. is the ultimate edition with a swiss 2836 suffice?
freddy333 Posted June 17, 2011 Report Posted June 17, 2011 Freddy333 where did you purchase yours? Andrew, from the 1st run of 50 samples. They are again available, but now with engraved (as opposed to laser etched & still somewhat misaligned) ROLEXROLEXROLEX around the inner flange (rehaut) & improved bracelets (again, with proper engraving as opposed to laser etching on the leaves) (new bracelet @ left, old @ right) While I believe the improved aesthetics & properly functioning GMT complication (that you should never use after verifying that it works when you receive the watch) are worth the gamble, I have no reason to believe the inherently finicky nature of the chs movement has been addressed or fixed. This is definitely a case of buyer beware.
rybo Posted June 23, 2011 Author Report Posted June 23, 2011 Freddy333 thanks for your help I'm going to order from Andrew today, should I have the Swiss movement installed at no extra charge or leave the assign movement. I want an all stainless with black face. If there's anyway you could send me a link to the one you would recommend that would be awesome!!!
freddy333 Posted June 23, 2011 Report Posted June 23, 2011 Get the Swiss movement unless you want the other 1.
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