Jetsons Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 A few shots of this terrific piece. Even with its flaws, this is one clone that just screams quality. I would feel comfortable sporting this guy anywhere, as is. Here are a few pics which unfortunatley, do not do justice to this GMT. Bill performed the lugs drilling with his new mammoth drill press and the quality was excellent. I modded the bracelet and installed OEM springbars. Fitting the bracelet to the case with the 2mm bars was one PIA and time consuming but well worth the effort. The usual excellent rehaut of the TW case and nicely polished inner ring. Super thick crystal with the polished edges is drop dead gorgeous on this guy. This bezel insert was installed by Bill and looks terrific. I'm not sure where it came from but the quality is darn good. My thanks to Bill for making this possible....a long quest on my part. He is a true gentleman and it was a total pleasure chatting with him. Amazingly, all that was required in exchange was a lifetime subscription to Penthouse....I happily transferred mine. Hope you enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJGladeRaider Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 My thanks to Bill for making this possible....a long quest on my part. He is a true gentleman and it was a total pleasure chatting with him. Amazingly, all that was required in exchange was a lifetime subscription to Penthouse....I happily tranfered mine. Hope you enjoy! Nice pics - I am glad you like the watch. If I had not had two of them, I wouldn't have let it go if you included the Penthouse Playmate. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 Very nice acquisition Jet... you know how much I like the GMT. Beautiful watch... enjoy!!!! PS: Is this the model that has the ETA datewheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falco Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 real nice!! The GMT matches the cars in your garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsons Posted January 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 Thanks guys for the compliments. I very much appreciate all the good words. Bill, can't say that I would do any different. I traded one of my MBW 1665s which I would have never done it if I didn't have a second. A Playmate might just be persuasive enough. Hope you're feeling better! BT, I do know how much you like these guys. I'm fairly sure that it's your only remaining rlx after having many arrive at your mail box. As to the date wheel, I haven't compared it to anything yet but it should be the standard used on the 2893....not sure exactly what was used but it should be the same as the TW 2836 version. Falco, unfortunately I don't have a garage or even own a car. I'm a bit of a car nut and used photos from some of my more colorful books. I woudn't mind having the GT-40 or the Cobra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 S- Wow... A beauty! And from one of the nicest guys on the forum! Be sure to hang on to that one... Quite the rare piece these days, and highly sought after! Wish I still had mine; hindsight is always 20/20... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsandtigers Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 i second that, very nice my man!!! ubi, i'll trade you for a daytona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Haha... Sorry, J... No parting with either of the Daytonas... They be keepers, methinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsandtigers Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 yeah yeah, i know, but i'm gonna tease you about for the rest of our lives!!!!!!!! already started pinching them pennies to build my own, but things wouldnt be right if i didnt harass you about yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsons Posted January 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Thank you very much guys! Ubi, I suspect I'll be sporting this one long after I have a white beard and require the use a cane or two. J, I'm sure glad you pulled your GMT off the market. Man, you would have felt bummed long after the deal was done. It's an amazing watch you put together! BTW, yours has given me some tasty ideas that would take this one to the next level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsandtigers Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 thought i had a unique one for a sec there, got a feeling thats about to change serg.....looking foward to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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