gmt master II from trusty..

[db1]

need your opinions here, is this one worth the extra money? how accurate is this in compare to silix's ETA nickel plated movement version?

link to trusty's, the one i was looking at:

http://www.trustytime88.com/index.php?main...roducts_id=2033

is that the best, most accurate out-of-the-box version i can get ?

any help will be so much appreciated, i plan on a gmt master II with ETA, with a budget of $300 inc. shipping, wanna know how close i can get to gen with this budget and available out-the-box options.

db1

[w.genzo]

Yes, it is one of the best version out of the box.

The other good one is the Noob version, check here:

http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=52158

[db1]

thanks

btw, i did a little check on ebay for gen. gmt master II models, and i could not find one with lug holes.. how come?

[Jetsons]

db1, the lug hole cases were replaced with the new flush types approx 5 years ago. The lug cases are out there and seem to be more prized by collectors than the new.

With regard to the retro GMT, the lug holes are too small in diameter and located too close to the case edges. It would be very difficult (plus a PIA) to drill to the correct size & install the gen 2mm spring bars. Not sure what is the best model currently available, but I would suggest a flush case model.

[w.genzo]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ROLEX-GMT-MASTER-16710...8603531QQihZ022

[db1]

hey, thanks for the links and thanks for the info

what about fitting a gen bezel and \ or insert ? big mod? or an easy fix?

[w.genzo]

A gen bezel insert could fit with just a little bit of shaving, it's an easy mod.

A gen bezel won't fit.

[Jetsons]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ROLEX-GMT-MASTER-16710...8603531QQihZ022

Nice watch but one has to wonder what the hell happened for it to require a new case, bracelet, crystal, dial & hands.

[db1]

lol, yeah sounds odd.. like they replaced %90 of the whole watch, probably nothing more then some selling gimick