AMK000 Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 I have not found any specific comments on the GMT function of it . (accurate ??? , it moves or jumps ??? etc....) Presumably it moves since 7750. Can owners of this watch comment on the GMT function pls. Will be much appreciated. Thanks AMK000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMK000 Posted October 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 Anybody home ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takashi Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 Setting of GMT hand is similar to those of modified 7750 (it jumps). However, 1 thing I notice, chrono second hands looks a bit jerky when running (not as smooth as Asian 7750 without gmt function.). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takashi Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 This is my review on this watch. Feel free to add yours if you have this watch. Feel free to move it to correct section too. This would be one of my latest posts after my absent for many weeks. Well... It's a long story on how I got this watch. I have written this article more than 3 times but failed to publish it due to some unforseen circumstances. To cut the story short, I bought it during my China trip in Beijing about 2 months ago. This is the only model available on the store at time of purchase. Firstly, pardon me if related article has been written before, I haven't gotten enough time to catch up. I have been eyeing on this watch for quite some time. Before my trip to China, I told taiji (another Singapore based member) that this watch very much worth considering. Chopard is one of many watch brands that I am not really familiar with. I skipped the GTXL replica because I feel it's too big for my wrist. Nonetheless, I found that Chopard Mille Miglia GMT Chrono 2005 has the right size for my wrist (42mm). There it goes! At the beginning, the design really strikes me. Stock pictures look good. I thought I've got to see it in person before buying it. Overall look of this watch: watch looks modest. It has the right size, not too big and not too small for me. Size of the dial is excellent too. Finishing of the replica is considered top notch. Lots of polished part on this watch. The inner side of the bracelet is heavily polished and the case too. It just shows "grandness" of a watch. Looking closely on another side of the watch: it comes with see thru caseback. It houses Asian 7750, fitted with extra GMT module. I have seen a few models with blue screws but mine comes with standard silver grey colour. A dead giveaway here (shape of Asian 7750 movement). Movement looks pretty standard. Rotor is nicely engraved though. Closer on dial: this replica has excellent dial printing, one of the best I must say. Printing looks bold enough, fitted with good luminuous material. A rare scene in replica world. Minute, Hour and GMT hands are luminous, standard replica luminosity but I have to admit that luminosity on replica has improved over time. Lume is C3 colour but glow can't match the real Tritec's stuff. What strikes me the most is; The time is easily readable. This watch wins Panerai GMT or Montblanc Timewalker GMT. The use of black colour GMT hand with white luminous tip blends really well with the dial. GMT hand won't confuse you, together with chrono subdial. I can recall a replica watch with chrono and GMT complications is Breitling Navitimer Chrono GMT. Still, Chopard's dial looks much cleaner and relatively more practical than Breitling Navi's dial. Moving on to the crystal: AR coating is single side. Still can't match genuine Chopard heavily AR coated crystal. Nonetheless, you can see bluish tint at certain angle and AR coating is pretty effective on this piece. Datefont is good but magnification might not be strong enough. Generally, this watch has been one my favourite replica watches. Build quality is excellent regardless of the flaw. My only complain is; second hand chrono counter is pretty jerky when chronograph function is activated. I am not sure it's a flaw on all the piece (this is my first rep with chrono and GMT complication). It's a bit heavy on my wrist too as I am really used to Titanium watches. Last but not least, a wristshot: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMK000 Posted October 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 @takashi: Many thanks for your good review. One question: Does the GMT hand keeps in sync with the main hour hand ? PD: Hope and wish your story ended / ends well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAS Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Yes it does stay synchro with the hour hand. Mine has some power reserve problems, means that sometimes I have to wind it manually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takashi Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 No problem with power reserve or GMT hands. It stays always in sync (no slipping hand problem as we encounter in some older modified ETA2836-2). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 A very accurate and unbiased review of this beauty of a watch, takashi! :clap: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMK000 Posted October 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Thank you all guys. Happy watch hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkerouac Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 I have had the white dial-black subdial version for a few months now, and both the GMT and reserve functions seem to be rock-solid. I was hesitant to get this watch because of the addition of the GMT function on top of a 7750, but so far my impression is that this is the best built of my four 7750s. Yes, the chrono hand is a bit jerky. But otherwise I couldn't be happier with the looks and build quality of this watch. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMK000 Posted October 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 Morning Guys (and gals if any around). I am reviving this topic for the following reason: I just received my Chop GMT , white dials and black subdials. Watch under test right now , so far runs OK in all aspects. But ..... one thing that strikes me a bit is that the AR coating it looks rather "light" (Dealers claim single AR coating). I compare it with my UPO 45 mm (single AR coating) and the AR looks much better and stronger on the UPO rather than the Chop GMT. Added: The more I am checking the more I am convinced that the Chop GMT I received has no AR !!!!! Any owners of both out there that can do a quick comparison and feed back pls ??? Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMK000 Posted October 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 Morning Guys (and gals if any around). I am reviving this topic for the following reason: I just received my Chop GMT , white dials and black subdials. Watch under test right now , so far runs OK in all aspects. But ..... one thing that strikes me a bit is that the AR coating it looks rather "light" (Dealers claim single AR coating). I compare it with my UPO 45 mm (single AR coating) and the AR looks much better and stronger on the UPO rather than the Chop GMT. Added: The more I am checking the more I am convinced that the Chop GMT I received has no AR !!!!! Any owners of both out there that can do a quick comparison and feed back pls ??? Many thanks Bump ....... for an AR comparison between the Chop GMT and the UPO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmt Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Morning Guys (and gals if any around). I am reviving this topic for the following reason: I just received my Chop GMT , white dials and black subdials. Watch under test right now , so far runs OK in all aspects. But ..... one thing that strikes me a bit is that the AR coating it looks rather "light" (Dealers claim single AR coating). I compare it with my UPO 45 mm (single AR coating) and the AR looks much better and stronger on the UPO rather than the Chop GMT. Added: The more I am checking the more I am convinced that the Chop GMT I received has no AR !!!!! Any owners of both out there that can do a quick comparison and feed back pls ??? Many thanks I originally thought mine had NO AR, but after I (just) got it back from The Zigmeister, I took another look. Pretty sure it has a very light AR... certainly has the tell-tale blue tint...But, it's not strong at all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sql_pl Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Very very light single coating I suppose. You should think about sending it to k2222 to have a true double AR done! It will make a difference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmt Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Very very light single coating I suppose. You should think about sending it to k2222 to have a true double AR done! It will make a difference! What about the cyclops? I thought that was a problem for double AR... no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sql_pl Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Not for k2222. He has a guy who can do cyclops. k2222 can do everything! Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmt Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Not for k2222. He has a guy who can do cyclops. k2222 can do everything! Cheers! Wow! And you did yours? I looked but couldn't find in the thread... maybe I missed it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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