lionsandtigers Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 So i have finally finished my 16710 GMT Master II. T'was not an easy project. Huge thanks to my mentor and yours ubi for hooking me up with the case and guidance. Here's what we got: TW Best GMT Master II classic case Drilled lugs and gen springbars Gen 16710 Dial Gen 16710 black/red insert Modified eta movement with proper stack still need to add the gen crown and tube Here are some pics, hope you guys like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Absolutely outstanding!!! It's almost perfect. The crystal sits a bit too high though... but that's about the only (very minor) complaint I can find. How much was the complete cost of this project... if you don't mind me asking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsandtigers Posted December 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Thanks By-Tor, i knew you would bite at this one the total cost was around $1000, yikes, i know, but it was worth every penny The dial was what really put it over the edge, $400. If you're looking to do one, i can get you the dial, just lemme know!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 If you're looking to do one, i can get you the dial, just lemme know!!!! Tempting, tempting... I really appreciate the offer mate... but I'll wait another year. Maybe the factories can eventually do this right. Your watch is a beauty... best franken-GMT II ever (at least in our community's history). And I love the black/red combo. Very classy!!! Now what are you waiting for? Give us a wrist shot!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsandtigers Posted December 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 thanks so much, thats one of the reasons i wanted it so bad, cause of the unique factor and i worked really hard on getting this one together wrist shots a'comin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsandtigers Posted December 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 here's a wristshot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youpmelone Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Wow! Great, that's the one I want! with a black bezel though :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 J- Man... You've really made this one shine, and the results reconfirm that I sent this one to the RIGHT hands! Fantastic turn out, my friend... It is STUNNING! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heywood Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Wow! That turned out very nicely. Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsons Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Terrific work and awesome 16750, J! The gen dial makes all the difference. Man, you move quickly. If you ever get the time, it would be great if you could give me a few pointers drilling lug holes. I'll supply the beer. You have far more practice than I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsandtigers Posted December 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Randy, thanks for the words, seriously, you came through big on this one and i am so appreciative of all your help and humbled by yours and everyone elses fantastic creations. Thanks Serg, I do move fast its called obsessive compulsive disorder. lugholes, uch, i hate them with a passssssion. fortunatly this case came with them drilled already, whew... they best thing i ever got for doing lugholes was a small desk vice to hold the case. other then that, ALOT of oil and patience. I actually have more trouble with the bracelets, because the hole made to fit the bars is too tight every time, so i gotta kinda scrape the edges for awhile to get some clearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 So i have finally finished my 16710 GMT Master II. T'was not an easy project. Huge thanks to my mentor and yours ubi for hooking me up with the case and guidance. Here's what we got: TW Best GMT Master II classic case Drilled lugs and gen springbars Gen 16710 Dial Gen 16710 black/red insert Modified eta movement with proper stack still need to add the gen crown and tube Here are some pics, hope you guys like. Damm, thats a great looking watch.Awesome.... Fantastic work,thats a unique piece.... I love it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsandtigers Posted December 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Thanks Tribal, so happy to see the 16710 getting such good responses from all the cats on here who's work i admire so much, it really means the world to me :) I couldn't have done it, or wouldnt even know where the hell to begin without the help of you guys. And by the way, if any of you are curious, the date mag is DEAD ON, just looks off from the angle of the photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Here is two snaps of mine... Thats also a unique piece.... Olli, i hope this one will never go out of your box.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Thanks Tribal, so happy to see the 16710 getting such good responses from all the cats on here who's work i admire so much, it really means the world to me :) I couldn't have done it, or wouldnt even know where the hell to begin without the help of you guys. And by the way, if any of you are curious, the date mag is DEAD ON, just looks off from the angle of the photo Man,looks perfect to me.... You made a great work,and believe me, no Ad can spot this as a rep... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplehd Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 here's a wristshot Awesome job L&T, AWESOME JOB ! Wear it well ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Very nice watch. Best combo for GMT-II is black & red IMHO. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005SUBMARINER Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 looks awsome man ! great job ... but how the hell you got the right hand stack on a 2836 mvt ? & could you used an eta 2893 gmt movement on this project ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsandtigers Posted December 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 there's a new modified 2836-2 with the proper stack, i got lucky cause last week another member was selling one here in the states, so i got to avoid any customs risk. pretty sure both andrew and josh carry the new modified gmt II, el as well i think, but you'd have to ask him. the problem is, the dial on the rep SUCKS, no way around it, not even close, so you simply must go gen on this dial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005SUBMARINER Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 there's a new modified 2836-2 with the proper stack, i got lucky cause last week another member was selling one here in the states, so i got to avoid any customs risk. pretty sure both andrew and josh carry the new modified gmt II, el as well i think, but you'd have to ask him. the problem is, the dial on the rep SUCKS, no way around it, not even close, so you simply must go gen on this dial can i eta 2893 gmt mvt be used with your set up ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsandtigers Posted December 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 i'm sure it can, wouldnt know to be honest, but if thats the unmodified gmt movement, the hand stack will still be wrong, so i personally wouldnt bother with it. the stack should be hour, gmt, minute, seconds, most of the gmt reps are gmt, hour, minute, seconds, same with most of the explorer II's (which is gonna be my next project) so it's something that can easily give it away. with the modified movement and the parts i used, i would challenge any AD to spotting this one, it came out better then my tw sub this one will never leave my collection, to rare in the rep world, just looking at it on my wrist now and i keep fooling myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005SUBMARINER Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 it looks 100% gen to me man ! great job enjoy that beauti ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsandtigers Posted December 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 thanks bro!!!! now the hunt for the modern explorer II is on.....oh boy, never ends does it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Now I see the project you was working last days... Amazing! Guys look at that thick crystal! Does tw gmt fit genuine crystal? I like it very much. Also look at those old endlinks! I definetly like it..I forgot to mention: red and black, thats the right insert! Your tatoo is very cool too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 Modified eta movement with proper stack Eh? What does this mean? For the hands? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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