[OPINIONS?!] Rolex GMT Master II Pro Hunter MK1

[Avenue]

Hi all,

Lately i've been looking into some Pro Hunter editions for Rolex. They really seem nice to me, and there isn't too much information about them on the forums currently. Therefore, here I am. Looking for some opinions and information. I've found a quite nice one (In my eyes); I'm not thinking of purchasing, but I'm just wondering how good these are, because there are so less, it seems to me people would have a harder time "spotting" them.

 

Some pictures, and the link: http://www.torobravo2015.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=39_217&product_id=525

 

 

Thanks!

 

- Avenue

[Sogeha]

I know, zombie thread resurrection, but I'm searching PVD, Project X, Pro Hunter and Balmford. Not much information. I'm really liking the PVD thing, but I see it as a fashion watch and would never do it to a genuine Rolex. I toyed with a build on a Phong case and getting it PVD coated, but cost is getting very silly. There is no realistic chance of crown guard mods on a coated watch. So which model has the most realistic case, if any? I don't much care about how accurate the boutique modifications are or which boutique it is supposed to be, just how much like a Rolex the case is. The rest can be worked on and there are so many of these boutique custom companies, I think I'll just start my own. 

I'm looking at Explorer 2, but also thinking Explorer 1 is such a simple design, it's got to be hard to make it inaccurate. Any input appreciated.

[hologramet]

http://www.puretime.watch/product/pro-hunter-submariner-116610-pvd-black-dial-on-pvd-bracelet-a2836/

The one above isn't that shabby. The bezel insert looks bad, both the engraving and pearl. I'd most likely remove the pearl and do this mod:
https://rwg.cc/topic/180337-tempus-machina-replica-how-would-you-do-it?do=findComment&comment=1444670

[Sogeha]

http://www.puretime.watch/product/pro-hunter-submariner-116610-pvd-black-dial-on-pvd-bracelet-a2836/

The one above isn't that shabby. The bezel insert looks bad, both the engraving and pearl. I'd most likely remove the pearl and do this mod:
https://rwg.cc/topic/180337-tempus-machina-replica-how-would-you-do-it?do=findComment&comment=1444670

Thank you. I have been going cross eyed comparing dealer pictures with genuine Rolex pictures. I'm still a beginner at spotting tells. I really like the "big crown" mod done by Tempus Machina and Project X. I had the idea of making one, but last night I discovered one of the dealers has a Project X listed. Much easier and probably cheaper too.

Anyway changing a bezel insert isn't a big issue. I'd pretty much expect to do that on any watch.

 

[hologramet]

If you like the Big Crown "Project X" check out my thread...

Or purchase one of Pbdad's Project X-builds, they usually go for about 800-1200 USD in the used-section, usually on repgeek.

[Sogeha]

Hologramet, I recognised the pictures, because I have been reading the thread from your first post. I thought I had commented, but having just checked, I didn't. Sorry I failed to put your user name and the pictures together. I'm hearing lots of good things about Pbdad, I think he is in the US, so it's interesting to learn that a Swedish resident is dealing with him without issues. I'm in Ireland, but Customs here is a PITA and all future deliveries will go to my home country of England.

i worked in industrial robotics and filing a case is doable for me, but I no longer have access to cnc milling machines so total symmetry and accuracy is a concern. It seemed to me buying a case already without crown guards for the same price as a case with crown guards is a no brainier. I can still mod the hell out of it, but why spend hours hand filing if you don't need to?