Bark3rd Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 (edited) Just got the PC "Retro" GMT II, and was looking for some feedback on a few concerns. The overall appearance is good but the bezel has a very sloppy ratcheting action, and the bracelet is very light gauge and "tinny" feeling. This thing is nowhere near the solid quality of the UPO I got from Josh and I will be called out for sure if I wear it as is. I would appreciate some advice in how to fix the bezel action and maybe some links to leatherr or rubber bands suitable for this watch. Thanks! Edited January 20, 2008 by Bark3rd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w.genzo Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Probably it's the best "out of the box" replica around, the only big flaw are the lugholes placed too close of the case edges. http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=52158 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bark3rd Posted January 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 (edited) Thanks, yes I studied By-Tors review, it was the main reason I went with this model. I am sure the bezel action is not as good on the one I received, just looking for how to tighten that up a bit. Edited January 20, 2008 by Bark3rd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgriffith24 Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 I just got my retro from Josh also. My watch has the same problem. The bezel seems to fit but it is really loose. If you come up with a solution other than this thread let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perry563 Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 I think you need to pop off the bezel and make a few more bends in the spring wire that provides the tension between the bezel and the rest of the case. There is also a small ratchet that you can pop out and file down to more of an angle......more pointy.... so the clicks are more defined. This should tighten everything up. This works on the Subs I have bought. If this is the NOOB GMT I would get the OK from someone who has worked on these before first. I have heard that its almost impoosible to take the bezel off a NOOB Sub...maybe the same issue with the GMT? I dont know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bark3rd Posted January 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 (edited) I took the watch to a Chinese guy who has a watch repair stand in the mall and he fixed me up! He took apart the bezel assembly and put in a longer spring, he said the one that came with it was too short. It is 100% better now! With the band also adjusted to fit I love the watch now. I had a good time talking with the repair guy, he figired out it was a rep but he admitted is wasnt until he took it apart. He appreciated the quality and knew a few things about reps, it was fun talking to him about as I explained all the research that preceded the purchase. He asked for the source, I waffled on this and just gave him my email address. What are your thoughts on the proper etiquette for this type of query? My natural inclination is to politely avoid divulging my sources. I dont want everyone in Dallas becoming a rep expert. Edited January 19, 2008 by Bark3rd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bark3rd Posted January 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 (edited) I just got my retro from Josh also. My watch has the same problem. The bezel seems to fit but it is really loose. If you come up with a solution other than this thread let me know. After observing the watchsmith monkey with the bezel, its not something I would want to mess with-pay a pro a few bucks to take it apart and adjust the spring tension. Here is a great thread on how to deal with the "jingly" rep bracelets. : http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showto...2&hl=GMT+II Edited January 20, 2008 by Bark3rd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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