freddy333 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Thanks Freddy, same goes for your 6542. A way more difficult model to rep, a great effort as usual. How's the movement build going? i see the Ofrei one on Ebay got no takers in the end.... With the economy the way it is, Groucho's admonition that 'you can shake suckers out of your sleeves' may not be so accurate after all. But that ebay seller might have sold the movement off-line, which may have been the case since he did not relist it again for a lower price. My movement build was going full guns (I have already collected 12 out of the 14 items I need for the 1030-to-1036gmt conversion) until I ran into a major snag -- I realized that the main plate is missing a (threaded) screw hole & channeling for the calendar yoke screw & spring. So, although a number of different movements are based on the standard 1030, some of them (like the 1 intended for the 6542) may have their plates modified during assembly. I am waiting to hear back from a contact that Stilty gave me to see if it is possible to machine the plate for a reasonable fee. If not, I will have to acquire yet another expensive movement & either sell this 1 or be forced to build a 6536 (which uses the standard 1030). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flex Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Before seeing Freddy's project, I actually didn't believe in making the 6542. Even NDtrading had their item removed a while ago... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieG Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 One of the best things about your pics is there is always something of interest in the background. Do you live somewhere in the map area or is it just something to do with the watch or a vacation spot or family member or something? I don't know why but I always thought you lived in NYC. I remember seeing your mug somewhere on here once when we were all trading them. You kind of have some George Carlin resemblance to me so maybe that is why I associated you with NYC being that is where he is from... CHSs all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 One of the best things about your pics is there is always something of interest in the background. Do you live somewhere in the map area or is it just something to do with the watch or a vacation spot or family member or something? I don't know why but I always thought you lived in NYC. I remember seeing your mug somewhere on here once when we were all trading them. You kind of have some George Carlin resemblance to me so maybe that is why I associated you with NYC being that is where he is from... Thanks, but you can chalk the map location up to chance. As for my (modded) mug, you may have seen it hanging in a museum piece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieG Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Yeah, that was the one. Very creative. I'm sure I'm not the first guy to draw the Carlin line. And I'm sure you are glad you don't live in Memphis... Thanks, but you can chalk the map location up to chance. As for my (modded) mug, you may have seen it hanging in a museum piece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 @freddy333 Can you elaborate on your watch. what did you use as a base if you do not mind me asking. I love GMTs I have the GMTIIc but yours is something else. Well done Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Yeah, that was the one. Very creative. I'm sure I'm not the first guy to draw the Carlin line. And I'm sure you are glad you don't live in Memphis... Actually, you are the 1st to make the Carlin comparison, but I am not sure I get the Memphis reference? Did the Memphis sheriff do a Lebowski on Carlin or something? Can you elaborate on your watch. what did you use as a base if you do not mind me asking. I love GMTs I have the GMTIIc but yours is something else. The journey begins here & continues here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieG Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Nah. I just meant that from what I hear, Memphis (other than the contribution of Elvis) isn't exactly the crown jewel of TN... What state do you live in BTW? Actually, you are the 1st to make the Carlin comparison, but I am not sure I get the Memphis reference? Did the Memphis sheriff do a Lebowski on Carlin or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllergyDoc Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Noobfactory, unmodded: BK "Transformer": CHS GMT-II C: Cheapo Exp II, now sold: Cheapo vintage GMT, now sold: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polexpete Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Finally managed to get my girlfriends Explorer 1 off of her to photograph. I brought it for her off Frank and replaced the dial with a gen, put on a better clasp and gave it a polish. Voila! thanks for looking P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vizsladog Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 great looking watches.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cableguy Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 I think I need to get a Black EXP II to match my white faced one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SliceMaster Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 OK first you guys are killing my photoconfidence with your pictures but WTH here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 I guess no one caught the play on Magnum P.I. in this pix . Now I'm starting to date myself! Nothing new for photos either but here are mine. Reps: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercury Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 Beautiful watches everybody, make my choice an Explorer II or GMT even harder. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuDro Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 Yo Freddy! Love those photos! Are you aware of the GTG in Tyson's Corner this weekend? It's being organized over at RepGeek... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john7830 Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 What beautiful pics you guys take. Where are you getting these Explorer II's and GMT's from? They look like Gens in many pics. Its crazy how good they look !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 These're the GMTs I've owned (and killed ) There's definitely something special about the GMT Will I repair or replace them? I don't know... The first is definitely a project which I plan on re-building (existing parts remaining in pieces) but the second, too much work for very little payback (in terms of watch durability), not to mention the redundancy of having two GMTs, with the only major difference being the color of the inserts I would say to anyone, if you're going to buy a Rolex, buy a GMT Master II: It looks pretty much like a Submariner, but has that extra function of the 2nd timezone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted June 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Not sure if I ever shared this photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Not sure if I ever shared this photo. I don't think I've seen it before, but that is one awesome shot, it's 100% catalogue-worthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 I don't think I've seen it before, but that is one awesome shot, it's 100% catalogue-worthy +1 I have a Noob Exp2 on its way to me as we speak, I cannot wait to post a picture in this thread...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 +1 I have a Noob Exp2 on its way to me as we speak, I cannot wait to post a picture in this thread...... Sweet Is it the white or black dial? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted June 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 I don't think I've seen it before, but that is one awesome shot, it's 100% catalogue-worthy Thanks mate. @b16a2: Try to source yours without the engraving too. Not sure if it's possible though. And do not get the white version. Black is as accurate as it gets... rep white dial is bad bad bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Sweet Is it the white or black dial? It's the black Thanks mate. @b16a2: Try to source yours without the engraving too. Not sure if it's possible though. And do not get the white version. Black is as accurate as it gets... rep white dial is bad bad bad. I managed to get one from another member. It's from Bk originally and is without the engravings. It has had the datewheel inlay glued in, and everything checked etc...so it should be as good as I can get it without going gen hopefully. I may try and source a thinner crown, do the genuine ones crop up for sale now and again on other boards, or can they be bought from a retailer directly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Thanks mate. Any time I've said it before, and I'll say it again, your photos make watches look so good, that when I look at them in an AD, they disappoint me It's the black Awesome, the black is a real 'sleeper' of a watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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