Speedmaster Posted February 22, 2008 Report Posted February 22, 2008 Just out of curiosity...did they ever make a good ETA version of this same watch? I know this is an old review, but I'm interested in this watch. Thanks.
piratedzeus Posted February 22, 2008 Report Posted February 22, 2008 Yes they did. But the crown is bad. Good thing: GEN crown only 40$ => could make a very good rep
By-Tor Posted February 24, 2008 Author Report Posted February 24, 2008 Wow, glad to see this old review still gets read. Besides the bad crown, the new ETA version has a bad screwup on the dial. It reads "AUTOMATIC" under the red GMT text, and it should read "CHRONOMETER". The rep also has double-sided AR, which is inaccurate for this model. Gen GMT doesn't have any AR. Stay away from that one, if you're looking for an accurate rep.
musicale Posted February 24, 2008 Report Posted February 24, 2008 I just got mine this week. What a stunning watch, even with a few scratches I think it is probably going to become my "daily beater". It really feels like a tool watch. I also have a Seamaster Bond on the way. Talk about a great way to start my Omega collection!
Sturb Posted February 24, 2008 Report Posted February 24, 2008 Hi All, Can anybody tell me if this is the same watch as reviewed or a cheaper version? http://www.watchsilix.com/product.asp?id=1599 Thanks Paul 1
musicale Posted February 24, 2008 Report Posted February 24, 2008 Hi All, Can anybody tell me if this is the same watch as reviewed or a cheaper version? http://www.watchsilix.com/product.asp?id=1599 Thanks Paul The most obvious mistake in that one is the datewheel should be black with white font.
Sturb Posted February 24, 2008 Report Posted February 24, 2008 The most obvious mistake in that one is the datewheel should be black with white font. I have no idea how I didnt spot that I guess I need more practice lol. Thanks Musicale.
musicale Posted February 24, 2008 Report Posted February 24, 2008 No worries, I only know because I bought one recently and therefore had researched it. It's a very nice watch.
zzipy Posted February 25, 2008 Report Posted February 25, 2008 By tor: There is an ETA version from King that is awesome. It does not have the problems you have listed. No AR and says Chronometer. Uses ETA movement. The crown is bad and I am going to get it changed soon. I bought the Asian 21J version and liked it so much that I got this one also. Absolutely awesome. http://www.kingshowbox.com/goods.php?id=144
King Charles Posted February 25, 2008 Report Posted February 25, 2008 zzipy, King's looks to be the same as the one on Precious Time's site: PT Homepage You'll have to use the site's menu to navigate to the Omega GMT. Neither appear to have the red tips to the GMT & second hands that are apparent on the gen on Omega's site: Gen GMT Has the gen been updated to have red tips. Did Omega ever make the model without red tips?
paolo Posted February 27, 2008 Report Posted February 27, 2008 zzipy, King's looks to be the same as the one on Precious Time's site: PT Homepage You'll have to use the site's menu to navigate to the Omega GMT. Neither appear to have the red tips to the GMT & second hands that are apparent on the gen on Omega's site: Gen GMT Has the gen been updated to have red tips. Did Omega ever make the model without red tips? Anybody know where the original crown can be bought? and is it a straight swap onto the stem on the ETA version
paolo Posted March 4, 2008 Report Posted March 4, 2008 Anybody know where the original crown can be bought? and is it a straight swap onto the stem on the ETA version bump
musicale Posted March 4, 2008 Report Posted March 4, 2008 Omega rubber strap on the way for this one. Can't wait!
paolo Posted March 10, 2008 Report Posted March 10, 2008 Omega rubber strap on the way for this one. Can't wait! Anybody know where the original crown can be bought? and is it a straight swap onto the stem on the ETA version Anybody??
nagyr Posted October 19, 2009 Report Posted October 19, 2009 Hi all, does anybody know, where can I get one (same as in the first post - asian, black datewheel, white outline, proper crown)?
lanikai Posted February 13, 2010 Report Posted February 13, 2010 I have a gen dial that's waiting to make it's trip up North.. I'm just wondering if the gen movement I have will work .. meaning I haven't done my research yet..
Captain Fake Posted May 1, 2012 Report Posted May 1, 2012 Hi all, does anybody know, where can I get one (same as in the first post - asian, black datewheel, white outline, proper crown)? Hi, Something news about this question? Von meinem iPad gesendet via Tapatalk
lahugmo Posted December 13, 2012 Report Posted December 13, 2012 Hi, I don't know, but maybe look at Silix, I'm buying one from there right now.
Captain Fake Posted February 12, 2013 Report Posted February 12, 2013 Hi, I don't know, but maybe look at Silix, I'm buying one from there right now. Did you get the GMT from silix?
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