cskent69 Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Hey guys, there is a new Rolex GMT from the dealers that has the hour hand independant adjustable versus the GMT hand adjustable. Has anyone recieved one of these yet - what do you think? I did a search - but cound not find a review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 One step forward, two steps back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cskent69 Posted June 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Sorry - i think i messed up my description. They claim that it works the way the rolex and omega GMT's actually work. The date is connected to the hour hand. The hour is independant of the GMT. Hopefully i am describing this correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highflyingclive Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Another case of careless driving? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Peeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marrickvilleboy Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 Sorry - i think i messed up my description. They claim that it works the way the rolex and omega GMT's actually work. The date is connected to the hour hand. The hour is independant of the GMT. Hopefully i am describing this correctly. yes, the hour hand is adjustable, so the hand stacks are correct compared to the original. But apparently everything else was botched; bad font on the writings, bad crown, etc. However, you have to take into consideration that with the 2836 being modded to accommodate the GMT hand, you are running into the risk of having them break down alot easier, and no everyone will be willing fix them (I certainely won't) as they are not true GMTs and the chances of them breaking again is just as likely, so no watchsmith will be willing to guarantee their work. And one last thing, the hour hand doesnt work like the genuine, the genuine omegas and rolex moves in 1 hour increments, while this one doesn't. hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 My 2836-based GMT has been flawless. Runs like a champ after a year. After bezel exchange I think it's hell of a rep. Functionality of the 2836 isn't like in original but the GMT hand is settable and keeps great time. Visually it's very close, unlike the new version which is full of flaws (as Marrickville stated). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 Too bad I broke it. I am getting visions of a number of alternate grisly murder scenes..... Land Rover reverse lights, the advancing black wall of 205/R16 rubber.... The clink of ice cubes, the verandah, the contract killer 'elbow', the freefall, the sickening crack of granite... An Alaskan white-water stretch, a black-tailed deer's frozen stare from the riverbank, a distant gunshot, and a bare wrist... * whispering * I see dead watches.... :nopity: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 HAH!!!!!!!!! You captured it perfectly! Except for one: Walking silently through the dense woods smeared with moose blood, and an enormous Grizzly bursts from the underbrush... the forearm is jammed into the snapping jaws flecked with foam. Tssk, give me a chance there Bob, I don't get these visions 'on tap' you know p.s. I hear moose blood also really works well with Scandinavian girls - true? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cskent69 Posted June 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 My 2836-based GMT has been flawless. Runs like a champ after a year. After bezel exchange I think it's hell of a rep. Functionality of the 2836 isn't like in original but the GMT hand is settable and keeps great time. Visually it's very close, unlike the new version which is full of flaws (as Marrickville stated). Not sure about the flaws that you are describing. Can anyone comment on the one from EL? Looks nice to me - but i am no expert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 It works a lot better to smear yourself with lutefisk. Hmmm, interesting Friend of yours Bob??? I say old chap, it really works, this fine Nordic filly looks quite mesmerized Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 Lord have mercy... those Nordic women are... I think I better be quiet now. oh the fun I'd have slowly removing those 46 layers of wool and mohair,, mmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 Can't she give me that lickin' instead ? She seems to be wearing the 'Dale Ole Bull' model 100% wool, which is ironic considering the effect she is having on me.....ole! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 What was the post subject again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 Ubi, you wanna talk GMT-blah-blah-blah, or see Nordic women??? Thought so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 GM-wuuut? Hand stack-huh? :cloud9: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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