gmtlover Posted April 1, 2014 Report Posted April 1, 2014 Hi guys, Anyone of you already seen the new GMT on pure time? http://puretime-asia.com/product/gmt-master-ii-116710-ln-black-ceramic-11-noob-best-edition-a2836/ What are your thoughts? I don't know if it has a gen construction bezel assembly like the BP but I like the bold numbers on the insert. Better looking then the BP imo. But gen construction would make this watch a decent one i guess.
Mendota Explorer Posted April 2, 2014 Report Posted April 2, 2014 There are two long threads discussing this new edition over on both RWI and RG at the moment. This new edition has a flaw on the dial where the GMT Master II text is a rectangle instead of having tails on the numbers to make true Roman Numerals. Someone posted up a pic of a gen dial for sale that apparently also has this misprint, to show that such a flaw indeed could exist out in the wild for a gen. 1
gmtlover Posted April 10, 2014 Author Report Posted April 10, 2014 I am curious about the "gen" build. The BP accepts the gen bezel assembly and other parts. The noob didn't, hope this one does. Anybody knows?
ceocorona Posted April 10, 2014 Report Posted April 10, 2014 I think a member on RWI concluded that this new noob GMTc can also accept gen assembly.
gmtlover Posted April 11, 2014 Author Report Posted April 11, 2014 I have been looking through the posts there but can't see it confirmed yet..
Lartamia Posted April 11, 2014 Report Posted April 11, 2014 I have been looking through the posts there but can't see it confirmed yet.. Yes, it's confirmed on RWI. The new Noob as gen construction. You can even put the bezel on the rep retainer
panerai153 Posted April 11, 2014 Report Posted April 11, 2014 The bezel insert is still not right. The numbers are too thin. Also, they have not been able to duplicate the platinum coating on the numbers. They are getting better, but not there yet Here is mine with a gen bezel/ insert
Lartamia Posted April 11, 2014 Report Posted April 11, 2014 Here is a pic, somebody posted on rg - genbezel is installed I think it's not that bad... But I think you're right, if you have seen the real thing u will always see the terrible white paint of the numbers, doesn't matter how deep the numbers are
gmtlover Posted April 11, 2014 Author Report Posted April 11, 2014 Then is this better then BP if you put a gen bezel assembly on both?
panerai153 Posted April 11, 2014 Report Posted April 11, 2014 Not just how deep the numbers are, but the width of the numbers, that photo above is a great comparison. if you could lift the "18" off the rep dial, it would fit inside the "18" of the genuine. Just no comparison. Here is a better photo of the gen insert on the watch. I didn't realize how much off the GMT was until I added the genuine bezel/insert, dial and crystal. I know that the ICHS drives lots of folks away, but only during that brief period when the hour hand is over the GMT hand is that a "tell", the others are all the time! BTW the photo in my post above was taken before the dial was changed to genuine. 1
Mike on a bike Posted April 11, 2014 Report Posted April 11, 2014 Guys FYI ICHS "incorrect hand stack", we know my friend and looks like most of the guys in here now would but others.................... abbreviated terms for noobs class 101 over.
gmtlover Posted April 11, 2014 Author Report Posted April 11, 2014 I now then gen build, friend of mine has it. So will probably go with gen bezel assembly + insert when I have the funds. But rest of the watch. Which is better? BP or new noob? Think I'll have to wait till someone compares them
droptopman Posted April 12, 2014 Report Posted April 12, 2014 That comparison of the inserts really shows the difference. I still like it though. I think I am going to hold out for the Pepsi insert though. You know that will be coming soon. Add a gen ceramic Pepsi insert, dial, crystal and red GMT hand and I am sold.....
droptopman Posted April 12, 2014 Report Posted April 12, 2014 Not just how deep the numbers are, but the width of the numbers, that photo above is a great comparison. if you could lift the "18" off the rep dial, it would fit inside the "18" of the genuine. Just no comparison. Here is a better photo of the gen insert on the watch. Pan, curious how much was the gen insert? Do you think we will see the new gen Pepsi inserts in the future?
ceocorona Posted April 12, 2014 Report Posted April 12, 2014 Pan, curious how much was the gen insert? Do you think we will see the new gen Pepsi inserts in the future? New gen inserts can be bought on the bay and TRF for $300-$800. Price depends on whether you buy just the insert or entire bezel assembly. It's also my understanding that the new Pepsi inserts are not compatible with the existing gen SS watches. There are a few threads discussing this on TRF. Something todo with the difference in bezel dimensions.
droptopman Posted April 12, 2014 Report Posted April 12, 2014 CEO, thanks for that. Dang...still gotta believe noob will put out a rep Pepsi. Guess I will have to wait and see how it looks. Or hope that a Franken GMT Pepsi that I like shows up for sale. Thanks for the info. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
live1 Posted April 12, 2014 Report Posted April 12, 2014 Not just how deep the numbers are, but the width of the numbers, that photo above is a great comparison. if you could lift the "18" off the rep dial, it would fit inside the "18" of the genuine. Just no comparison. Here is a better photo of the gen insert on the watch. I didn't realize how much off the GMT was until I added the genuine bezel/insert, dial and crystal. I know that the ICHS drives lots of folks away, but only during that brief period when the hour hand is over the GMT hand is that a "tell", the others are all the time! BTW the photo in my post above was taken before the dial was changed to genuine.DSCF1028a.jpg[/quote what case is this the new noob case is way better than this wrong cg,the dwo is bad wrong font on this
ceocorona Posted April 12, 2014 Report Posted April 12, 2014 No rep comes close to the detail and quality of the gen ceramic inserts.
panerai153 Posted April 12, 2014 Report Posted April 12, 2014 This watch started out a year or so back, so it's the BP version. AFA the DW and CG's I'm sure that they could be Tweaked, but this one is plenty close enough for me. At some point, you have to just say, "it's good enough" if you don't or can't then you will never get to wear your watches, because they will always be in some stage of disassembly trying to raise the bar that .0001%. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1
gmtlover Posted April 12, 2014 Author Report Posted April 12, 2014 Only shitty thing is they release a new GMT but do not upgrade the lume.. All new GMT's have the blue chroma light lume, even the black GMT. And this is still green..
masterbates Posted April 14, 2014 Report Posted April 14, 2014 i would like to see the rehaut engraving and the bracelet which they claim is the best so far. anyone got this rep?
gmtlover Posted April 15, 2014 Author Report Posted April 15, 2014 Please do a review when you receive it!
gmtlover Posted April 17, 2014 Author Report Posted April 17, 2014 Just ordered mine!! Hope I receive a good one
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