maxman Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Im late to the Rolex party so Im not really up to speed on them like so many others here. I do like the GMT's and hope to pick up a coke bezel one day. I've always been leery when It comes to coated watches. I have read that some of the pvd/dlc coatings are pretty good from the rep factories. But this is just what I have heard....don't know how true It is. I do have to admit that I really like the looks of this Pro-Hunter. But I know so little about them. Thoughts/opinions anyone? Mike http://www.1-pc8838.com/0602d-p-12555.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yaron Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 It's ddifficult to see from the factory's pics, but they look quite nice. Do they have AR'd cyclop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted August 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 It's ddifficult to see from the factory's pics, but they look quite nice. Do they have AR'd cyclop? No detailed Information yet. But I agree...they do look quite nice. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafoam Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Hey Mike, how are you my friend? This looks...ok to me. Case looks decent and dial and DW are ok too. Decent lume. In some of the pix, looks like the paint fill on the insert is a bit wocky. Also, not sure if the crystal should be flush with the bezel. Maybe in gen, just not sure and seems unlikely. All in all, looks like a pretty nice watch, especially for the price. I'm not a ProHunter expert by any means but just my 2 cents. Sometimes these look better in person. Doesnt make sence. You'd think they'd make the pix look steller. Anyway, MHO. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted August 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Hey Mike, how are you my friend? This looks...ok to me. Case looks decent and dial and DW are ok too. Decent lume. In some of the pix, looks like the paint fill on the insert is a bit wocky. Also, not sure if the crystal should be flush with the bezel. Maybe in gen, just not sure and seems unlikely. All in all, looks like a pretty nice watch, especially for the price. I'm not a ProHunter expert by any means but just my 2 cents. Sometimes these look better in person. Doesnt make sence. You'd think they'd make the pix look steller. Anyway, MHO. B Hey B...good to hear from you bro. It's been a while. Thanks for your Input.. I really do like this Pro Hunter....I have always wanted a case on bracelet with the pdv/dlc coating. It's also nice to see the 2836 option. These things look especially good on the zulu. Something like this perhaps. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafoam Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 It has been a while. Very nice on the Zulu Mike. Love the Army green. Doesnt get much more rugged than that. If you get the watch, let me know as i have a black Nato i dont use and i'll send it your way . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted August 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 It has been a while. Very nice on the Zulu Mike. Love the Army green. Doesnt get much more rugged than that. If you get the watch, let me know as i have a black Nato i dont use and i'll send it your way . That's very nice of you B...thanks. . I'll let you know If I pick one up. Cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indec Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 On the gen of this watch, is the DW cyclopse supposed to be AR'd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 YesYes pro hunter has ARd cyclops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted September 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 There Is no mention of AR In the Pro Hunters discription. QC pic from Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Reps don't have AR you have to send it off for the mod...I wonder why they can AR all the reps and when it comes to the cyclops they don't do anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indec Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 There Is no mention of AR In the Pro Hunters discription. QC pic from Josh Ehm? Diamond like carbon coating on a 40mm case with a rotatable ceramic bezel. The black dial is signed with PROHUNTER in white. Finished with an anti reflective coating and individually engraved case backs (900-1000) I was just wondering if the AR was referring to the DW. Is the green ceramic GMT IIc the most acdcurate Prohunter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted September 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Ehm? I was just wondering if the AR was referring to the DW. Is the green ceramic GMT IIc the most acdcurate Prohunter? To be honest....I'm not really sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indec Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 To be honest....I'm not really sure. Me neither, I tried the gen this summer, but I can't remember actually. But the light blue AR on this cyclopse suggests that this model have AR: http://www.chrono24.com/en/prohunter/explorer-ii-42mm-steve-mcqueen--id2055056.htm While this does not look AR'd: http://www.chrono24.com/en/prohunter/ceramic-gmt-mk-i--id1984182.htm Hmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indec Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Another thing I realized now is that on the GEN the GMT hand does not lie beneath the hour hand. Why is this the case on the rep :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted September 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Me neither, I tried the gen this summer, but I can't remember actually. But the light blue AR on this cyclopse suggests that this model have AR: http://www.chrono24....--id2055056.htm While this does not look AR'd: http://www.chrono24....--id1984182.htm Hmmmm Hmmmm Indeed. Some Interesting Information....thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Another thing I realized now is that on the GEN the GMT hand does not lie beneath the hour hand. Why is this the case on the rep :-( The reason for this is because it's more common and reliable to use the incorrect hand stack on the 2836-2. The correct handstack movement has proven not to be as reliable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted September 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 The reason for this is because it's more common and reliable to use the incorrect hand stack on the 2836-2. The correct handstack movement has proven not to be as reliable. I do remember now reading a thread(s) here about the hand stack issue a few years back. Thanks for the reminder. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indec Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 The reason for this is because it's more common and reliable to use the incorrect hand stack on the 2836-2. The correct handstack movement has proven not to be as reliable. I read that too. However not ver long ago I read a thread on rg.com on the correct hand stack version of the SS GMT IIc. http://www.repgeek.com/showthread.php?t=183272&highlight=correct+hand+stack That version of the GMT is the correct hand stack version? But is it reliable? I do remember now reading a thread(s) here about the hand stack issue a few years back. Thanks for the reminder. Mike Yeah, I read "incorrect hand stack" lots of times but never cared about what it means. Is it a big flaw you think? And next question, is the Prohunter SUB closer to the gen judging from pictures you'd say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted September 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 I read that too. However not ver long ago I read a thread on rg.com on the correct hand stack version of the SS GMT IIc. http://www.repgeek.c...rect hand stack That version of the GMT is the correct hand stack version? But is it reliable? Yeah, I read "incorrect hand stack" lots of times but never cared about what it means. Is it a big flaw you think? And next question, is the Prohunter SUB closer to the gen judging from pictures you'd say? I don't know enough about these to be 100% sure. But I didn't even notice the hand stack arrangment untill It was mentioned. So I personally don't think It's a big issue. The Rolex experts around here might not agree. It looks like a awesome rep to me....but I'm a Rolex newb...so what do I know. The Pro-Hunter sub looks very good to me....and no hand stack Issue. I like to wear a bit bigger watch than a 40mm....so this Deep Sea Is looking very good to me. http://vimeo.com/29515281 Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilazn Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 The CHS movement is more prone to problems over the ICHS movement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indec Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 I heard so too. I'm currently thinking of doing a custom DLC Rolex GMT instead of the prohunter though Why have they not released the Exp II steve mqueen pro hunter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hava Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 I don´t know if prohunter have AR in all crystal (crystal and cyclop) as they described in the web. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indec Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 I don´t know if prohunter have AR in all crystal (crystal and cyclop) as they described in the web. Not that I can remember from when I tried it. My gen breitling have a "no glass" effect and I'm sure I'd rect if the Prohunter had the same! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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