jmb Posted July 12, 2011 Report Posted July 12, 2011 TJGladeraider was kind enough to part with one of his GMT Masters and after a dial change and lug drilling I think it's a right smart looking watch! I told him I had gotten rid of all of my GMT watches and this would fill an obvious hole in my collection. The only problem being I either need to make room in the watch box (over the 20 limit) or buy an "secondary" box - I opted for the second option! I may try a Pepsi insert on it but I'm kinda liking the subdued nature of the black insert. Enough jawin', here's some pics...
Nanuq Posted July 12, 2011 Report Posted July 12, 2011 She's a beauty! As you are the Master of the Mill, you should take her one step further. Make her a Cornino ... pointy up them crown guards!
alligoat Posted July 12, 2011 Report Posted July 12, 2011 Nice JB. Finally a 1675 without the Date after Oyster Perpetual! And I'm partial to the black bezel myself, good job and do tell us more soon.
jmb Posted July 12, 2011 Author Report Posted July 12, 2011 I'm not sure if I like the pointy CGs, don't hate 'em just not sure I really like 'em as they are rather permanent...
Olivax Posted July 12, 2011 Report Posted July 12, 2011 Very nice Jmb. I think you should change the plexi because it's the only tell.
alligoat Posted July 13, 2011 Report Posted July 13, 2011 LOL, I didn't pay attention to the crystal- the sloped crystal with the cyclops. I had a bxxxx of a time getting the bezel off. Finally ended up using a diffrent case- made it into a big crown GMT, sure wish it was WR
JoeyB Posted July 13, 2011 Report Posted July 13, 2011 Very nice. Now the real question. If it's 4:29 in Texas, where is it 16:29? Or if you prefer, if a train leaves Los Angeles at 100 miles per hour...
jmb Posted July 13, 2011 Author Report Posted July 13, 2011 It's a "low dome" with cyclops. 4:29 = 16:29
danielv2000 Posted July 13, 2011 Report Posted July 13, 2011 That's a good looking watch! Nothing like a nice retro GMT. A Pepsi insert would like great, I'm sure.
stolikat Posted July 13, 2011 Report Posted July 13, 2011 Damn nice!! I am lusting for one of these..
cib0rgman Posted July 13, 2011 Report Posted July 13, 2011 That case looks like a submariner case and the bezel too or am I wrong?
lhooq Posted July 13, 2011 Report Posted July 13, 2011 J, have you got a spare Jubilee lying around? That and the black bezel make for a really good, early-70s-looking GMT. Everywhere I look these days, all I see are great old GMTs! Must do something...
jmb Posted July 13, 2011 Author Report Posted July 13, 2011 I'm gonna order some in about a month. I had a Jubilee on my Coke GMT and it was nice...
TeeJay Posted July 13, 2011 Report Posted July 13, 2011 If you'd like a coke insert, I have one I can send your way
chubbchubb Posted July 13, 2011 Report Posted July 13, 2011 Damn nice!! I am lusting for one of these.. .... exactly my thought when I looked at your avatar...
jmb Posted July 18, 2011 Author Report Posted July 18, 2011 Got in my Clark 25-116 crystals so stuck one on this morning. I decreased the height about .050" since the construction is not gen-like and it basically sits in a groove in the top of the rehaut. I then epoxied the crystal into the groove. I might could have took off a bit more but since it's glued in I'm gonna live with it. The date mag is very nice and I can actually read it! Here's a couple follow-up shots.
woof* Posted July 18, 2011 Report Posted July 18, 2011 Very very nice J! The new crystal is a big improvement! I like the pepsi better too.. although the black was nice. I love rivets, but this will look good with a jubilee! I love my gen Jubilee on my GMT (but your GMT is way better than mine)
jmb Posted July 18, 2011 Author Report Posted July 18, 2011 Thanks, R, I am flat-out of Jubilees right now! Gonna have to order some...
panerai153 Posted July 19, 2011 Report Posted July 19, 2011 J that's a great build. I LOVE GMT's . I think that thye are probably the most underrated of all the Rolex sport models. Yet they really have the most utility, as you have the 2nd TZ capability. With the thin case, they wear so well, mine absolutely becomes "invisible" onm my wrist. Wondering is this one of TJ's with the 2893-2 movement?
omegaunit Posted July 19, 2011 Report Posted July 19, 2011 Got in my Clark 25-116 crystals so stuck one on this morning. I decreased the height about .050" since the construction is not gen-like and it basically sits in a groove in the top of the rehaut. I then epoxied the crystal into the groove. I might could have took off a bit more but since it's glued in I'm gonna live with it. The date mag is very nice and I can actually read it! Here's a couple follow-up shots. Nice job! I had to shave .030" from the crystal and another .035" from the case. I used silicon to glue mine in.
chiman12 Posted July 21, 2011 Report Posted July 21, 2011 Once again j, a great project as usual. I have a spare wso990 bezel, I don't know if it'll fit, but you are welcome to it to give it a try.
jmb Posted July 21, 2011 Author Report Posted July 21, 2011 This piece is using the modified ETA 2836 movement with the adjustable GMT hand. Chi - Is this bezel really that bad? If the "scumbag's" bezel is for gen type construction then it's probably a no-go as this one attaches by way of the 8-sided paperclip spring...
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