TeeJay Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 I just received this watch, which I had originally intended to use as a parts donor to repair/modify my now deceased GMTSub. When it arrived, I was actually fairly pleased. The quality of the bracelet and clasp was laughable, but, as my intention was to transfer over the movement/dial/hands and bezel insert, I wasn't overly concerned. Having stripped down (and re-built) both watches, I'm no further forward in my plan I got everything into the GMT case, and swapped over the entire bezel assembly, but, the crown would not close over the tube So, pulled it apart again, and re-assembled the Yacht-Master, but with a few modifications... I burned off the cyclops, glued the crystal into place to try and ensure water resistance (further testing to come) and fitted the GMTSub bracelet. This was for two reasons. 1. I need a diver's extension on the bracelet. 2. I really didn't like the polished mid links, and, to be honest, it didn't really look right on me anyway, so, I wound up with this: My choice of this watch had two inspirations: This was my favorite watch from my school days. I loved the uniformity of the color scheme, and, when I first looked into Rolexes, I loved how the Yacht-Master resembled it, but, I went with the Subs, so that's history. The other inspiration, was the UN MMD: This was why I chose the silver dial, rather than the granite dial, and, seeing how it reacts to the light, I'm pleased with the choice. Putting the Yacht-Master on the Submariner bracelet, provides enough 'brushed steel' to counteract the highlights of the polished steel, and reduces the bling factor. All in all, although I wasn't able to transplant the parts to regenerate the other watch as I had intended, I've still managed to wind up with something along the lines of what I had in mind. I only got rolled for the sum of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted April 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 If anyone wants to say what a POS this is, please feel free, I won't be offended Y'all know how low my expectations are when it comes to watches, I'm actually quite happy with it as a watch, I'm just disappointed that I wasn't able to make the mods I had planned to do (that said, it's good to know that I disassembled the watch without totally trashing it, and it went back together again ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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