tmg Posted November 11, 2007 Report Posted November 11, 2007 Newbie question: Were the 80s Pepsi Subs smaller? Aren't they all one size? Reason I ask is that the watch looks tiny on Selleck's wrist. Having IMDB'ed for his height, I see he and my father are precisely the same height. But dad's gen Sub covers nearly his whole wrist, and doesn't look small compared to this photo. Of course, men of similar heights can have different body builds, and Selleck's wrist could be very big, but still... @TMG: Yay! Lovely pic, is that watch yours?? I think I'll rip off your Che idea, giving it my own spin. Stay tuned. All 1675's are 40mm Vic, Selleck must have gorilla wrists
eunomians Posted November 16, 2007 Report Posted November 16, 2007 Makes me wanna swap the black insert for pepsi.
Victoria Posted December 28, 2007 Report Posted December 28, 2007 I can finally post my Explorer pics, By-Tor! Won't you and Nanuq be surprised. Silix Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer (Ref. 1016) A difficult watch to photograph to get just the right non-reflective shots. But beautiful! (However, this is my first domed plexiglass rep watch and am I glad I got it. I don't think I would like the PAM 249 that much)
striker27 Posted December 29, 2007 Report Posted December 29, 2007 (edited) Here is my GMT 2 Edited December 29, 2007 by striker27
harley Posted January 10, 2008 Report Posted January 10, 2008 (edited) No please DO show your watches. Remember, I'm still waiting for that pic of that particular 1655 set at 6.52 on the 13th Are you going to post it or are you otherwise occupied with 'Dollie'? Edited January 10, 2008 by harley
Stephane Posted January 10, 2008 Report Posted January 10, 2008 Cool to see this thread back so I can show my last Explorer
striker27 Posted January 11, 2008 Report Posted January 11, 2008 (edited) Orange Handed Explorer. Edited January 11, 2008 by striker27
TK471 Posted January 15, 2008 Report Posted January 15, 2008 I'm not a Rolex guy, so please forgive this question, but do any of these GMTs work as GMTs? I suppose they can't function like the genuine GMT Master because of the movement that Rolex uses, but I'm curious. Thanks.
By-Tor Posted January 16, 2008 Author Report Posted January 16, 2008 I'm not a Rolex guy, so please forgive this question, but do any of these GMTs work as GMTs? I suppose they can't function like the genuine GMT Master because of the movement that Rolex uses, but I'm curious. Thanks. Yes, the correct hand stack version operates exactly like the genuine. The hour hand moves in 1 hour jumps, and the hands set exactly the same way. Technically, the modified 2836-2 only pretends to be a GMT movement, but it operates exactly like the Rolex caliber 3185. However, the date change follows the 24h hand on the rep. I wrote a small article about the rep faux GMT movements. See it here. @vic: Great choice! ExpI is an excellent replica. @Stephane: Fantastic ExpII of course. This goes without saying. Feel free to post more pics of it. Since this thread is still alive... here's a few photos I've taken of my Franken-Explorer II.
Star69 Posted January 16, 2008 Report Posted January 16, 2008 @harley ... nice watches u show ...... 100 % gen ? why the name change again Dirk ? peace ?
Stephane Posted January 16, 2008 Report Posted January 16, 2008 @Stephane: Fantastic ExpII of course. This goes without saying. Feel free to post more pics of it. I will BT, I will. As soon we have some sun here Congrats on your watch too and these last photos are just ...incredible. Beautifull, really. And that genuine white dial is growing on me...as my wife like white watches. I migh build a white ExplII. It's very sexy for a girl. Cheers Stephane
striker27 Posted January 16, 2008 Report Posted January 16, 2008 (edited) In regards to my explorer BY-TOR is incorrect. The orange hand simply displays the time in 24 hour mode and does not operate in a GMT mode. It is unlike both the GMT MASTER and THE GMT MASTER II as well as the Explorer II produced after 1985 or 1986. Edited January 16, 2008 by striker27
By-Tor Posted January 16, 2008 Author Report Posted January 16, 2008 In regards to my explorer BY-TOR is incorrect. The orange hand simply displays the time in 24 hour mode and does not operate in a GMT mode. It is unlike both the GMT MASTER and THE GMT MASTER II as well as the Explorer II produced after 1985 or 1986. When I was talking about the "correct" hand stack version, I was of course referring to modern Explorer II and GMT II, which both use caliber 3185. Gen vintage models have different hand stack, and don't have a quick-set hour hand. Reps of the vintage models often have adjustable GMT hands, which is technically inaccurate... but no big deal, as long as you set the 24h hand properly. PS: That's a beauty Harley! @Stephane: Thanks man!!!
lazarini Posted February 24, 2008 Report Posted February 24, 2008 here is mine ... well actualy its Stephanes to be completly honest with everyone ... just swaped the black red insert with the pepsi one i got from kelster on the gtg regrards laz
Stephane Posted February 24, 2008 Report Posted February 24, 2008 Ain't that a great watch Laz? These GMT II are real beauties... Think we all started with Subs
Stephane Posted February 25, 2008 Report Posted February 25, 2008 @ By-Tor and all: There are some in Belgium but they are expensive. I found one in the Netherlands, he is friendly and has some good prices. I got mines from him. Not everything is on his web site. If you have a special request/budget just send him an eMail. www.subgmt.com Cheers Stephane
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