By-Tor Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 ...but not for me. I wear both of my 16710 with pride. Here's the full size version of the pic: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertk Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 I agree. With all the usual flaws reps have, this one bothers me the least. In fact, it doesn't bother me at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest carlsbadrolex Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Blah blah blah... pretty watch blah blah blah... Im trying to do this in my "Little George" [censored] Cheney voice! I cannot [censored]ing believe the name [censored] is censored... [censored] that [censored] Cheney nonsense. What if I want to talk about my PUSSY cat? Or my pet [censored]? OH, so I can say PUSSY but not [censored].... WONDERFUL!!! . . . . . . OK, back on topic... Nice watch, sell it to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 It really is not a big issue since so few people will know anything about hand stacks or whether yours is right or wrong, & even fewer will ever get close enough to your watch to check it either way. But it is 1 of those little details that ices the cake & you know how neurotic watch collectors are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted June 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 It really is not a big issue since so few people will know anything about hand stacks or whether yours is right or wrong, & even fewer will ever get close enough to your watch to check it either way. But it is 1 of those little details that ices the cake & you know how neurotic watch collectors are. True, we're obsessed. If it starts to bother me, I can always wear my other one. PS Freddy: I'm still battling with myself whether I should get the new GMTIIc or not. The design of that watch does nothing for me (gen or rep). But the rep is so good... maybe I give up and buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daytona4me Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Not a Rolex guru,expert, fan... although I like the new ceramic. I hear that the correct stack model does not have a good movement in them. It has the same old hack problems as before. The movement in the incorrect stack model will work better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strattakan Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Damn, this coke bezel is really amazing. If it have other flaws than the CHS, I will really don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted June 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Damn, this coke bezel is really amazing. If it have other flaws than the CHS, I will really don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ta8088 Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Thanks man, I really like it too. No secrets, here's info how to build a similar one: 1. The watch is the standard Noobfactory GMT II, with ichs. bklm1234 can source it. 2. New bezel with sharp teeth. It's virtually indistinguishable from the gen. It's a small but important detail. The default bezel teeth look dull and wrong. Again, get one from bk. 3. New insert. I have plenty of them. This has a bit too tall numbers (no biggie as many resellers install aftermarket inserts on these), but I like the correct "burgundy" red tone. From "WHOLESALEOUTLET" Ebay seller. It's better to file it a bit thinner to get it recessed properly. Judging from the big pic, I could probably file it a little bit more still... 4. Crown guards modified (only file the insides straight, no big deal) 5. Genuine crown and tube (thanks Takashi & JustAsGood) 6. New, thin GMT hand from the "Retro" version. Thanks to Joshua for the crown, and Taka for installing it! (the default ichs GMT hand is thick and ugly) That's it. Fairly inexpensive project, and the end result is rather good. Go for it! Thanks By-Tor. Was wondering exactly what went into yours. Planning to have BK do my ICHS Coke the same way. What all was done to the CHS Pepsi? I have one but with the incorrect dial. BK has sourced a dial for me but what else should I do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ta8088 Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 PS Freddy: I'm still battling with myself whether I should get the new GMTIIc or not. The design of that watch does nothing for me (gen or rep). But the rep is so good... maybe I give up and buy one. I say go for it By-Tor. Maybe it will grow on you like the YM did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted June 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Thanks By-Tor. Was wondering exactly what went into yours. Planning to have BK do my ICHS Coke the same way. What all was done to the CHS Pepsi? Pretty much the same mods, except there was no need to change the GMT hand (which was perfect otb). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK471 Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Not a big deal for me, either, if for no other reason that I know how to set it, which is much less of a hassle for me. Plus your pictures are pretty much amazing, so I've been swayed once or twice by that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 PS Freddy: I'm still battling with myself whether I should get the new GMTIIc or not. The design of that watch does nothing for me (gen or rep). But the rep is so good... maybe I give up and buy one. Those were exactly my feelings as well & I remain mostly unmoved by the overall design. But this rep's build & finish quality is so good (especially the execution of the 'ceramic' bezel) that I felt it was better to ride the crest of the buying wave now than to let it pass me by & end up reading about another legendary rep that I 'could have had if I had only.........' I think the GMTIIC has a bit too much polish (like most modern Rolexes) to be useful as a daily wearer or beater replacement. But, curiously, I find it a very easy watch to wear since it looks alot like my beater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 absolutely - hand stack is not detectable- only on some pics for some of us watchgeeks cheers, Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 ...but not for me. I wear both of my 16710 with pride. Ditto!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strattakan Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Thanx By-Tor, for give the coordinates . I think I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakemaster Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Bytor knows how I feel about handstack ever since that guy on the Subway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carl Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 I just don't have a handstack problem. Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magagne Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 ...I'm still battling with myself whether I should get the new GMTIIc or not. The design of that watch does nothing for me (gen or rep). But the rep is so good... maybe I give up and buy one. Why you just don't try the ASIAN version, under $200, it's a real bargain IMHO for this kind of quality rep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted June 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 Why you don't just try the ASIAN version, under $200, it's a bargain IMHO for this kind of rep. I agree. I'm just not sure if it'd receive any wrist time or not. There are so many amazing reps, but I never wanted to buy watches that would collect the dust in the watch box. Eurotimez promised to send me one for a review. Perhaps that review could lead to a purchase (if it manages to capture my heart). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 I agree. I'm just not sure if it'd receive any wrist time or not. There are so many amazing reps, but I never wanted to buy watches that would collect the dust in the watch box. Eurotimez promised to send me one for a review. Perhaps that review could lead to a purchase (if it manages to capture my heart). just got yesterday the Asian - version : feels like an ETA has all the ETA markings - stamp, 2836-2 ect and keeps excellent time - +2 Sec so far. btw - the movement looks more clean/shiny or whatever you want to call it compared to my real ETAs ... so Asia for me was a good choice. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillininla Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 Its better to have a watch with incorrect hand stack that actually works than have correct hand stack but a broken movement. Plus it's really hard to see the hand stack unless the two hands are overlapping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce79 Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 I cannot even tell you the correct hand stack for a sub...so there...seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magagne Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 just got yesterday the Asian - version : feels like an ETA has all the ETA markings - stamp, 2836-2 ect and keeps excellent time - +2 Sec so far. btw - the movement looks more clean/shiny or whatever you want to call it compared to my real ETAs ... so Asia for me was a good choice. Frank I think we take too much importance to have a rep with a ETA mvt instead of the Asian one. I was catch too in my last purschase. I bought the GMT II with the ASIAN, but I bought the SSD with the Swiss mvt. I could be happy too with the ASIAN mv, but I go with the Swiss one, and I regret it little bit. If the Asian is reliable like the Swiss mvt, there's no reason to go with the Swiss one. A rep watch is a rep watch, why have a rep case, and not the rep mvt? A Rep with a swiss mvt give more "gen" spirit to it? humm... question that I ask myself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 just got yesterday the Asian - version : feels like an ETA has all the ETA markings - stamp, 2836-2 ect and keeps excellent time - +2 Sec so far. btw - the movement looks more clean/shiny or whatever you want to call it compared to my real ETAs ... so Asia for me was a good choice. Frank @kelster....thanks for the info on the ASian! I also ordered the same model and it should be here Tues. Now I feel much better about my decision! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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