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GMF V5 GMT Master II 126715CHNR with VR3186

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NotSoSmart

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Hello fellow rep friends,

I was always interested in Rolex GMT Master II series and I have always loved full gold watches. As you can guess, my favourite GMT Master II watch is 126715CHNR.

As I was scrolling down the TrustyTime site, I stumbled upon relatively new realise (23.11.2021.) - V5 GMF Master II 126715CHNR with VR3186 movement.

Have not seen and couldn't find topic about this realise, so I wanted to make a topic, so we can discuss the things GMF improved.

What do you think about this pice in general?

If I am not wrong, GMF has the best rosegold color? If this is really VR3186, it should be the best GMT movement, right?

To me this one seems to be a solid realise. What are your comments?

Thanks for your time,
Cheers!

https://trustytimewatch.io/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_5&products_id=24047
 
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NotSoSmart

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p.s. I am well aware of weight difference. But does anyone know, what is weight of genuine GMT Master II 126715CHNR vs weight of GMF rep?
 
KJ2020

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Ballpark gen weight will be about 210 - 220 grams. Rep will be about 150 - 155.

This offering from GMF looks pretty good to me, they have finally made it with a VR movement. You should read up on properly caring for rep gold. Owning it can be a pleasure or a disappointment depending on your care of if to some degree.
 
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NotSoSmart

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Thank you for your answer KJ2020!

I have read your posts about rep gold treatment, regarding protective phone stickers. I will take good care of it!
 
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NotSoSmart

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Do you guys think that brown part of insert is too dark or is it just lighting?
 
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NotSoSmart said:
Do you guys think that brown part of insert is too dark or is it just lighting?
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The brown is not too dark. I had one on hand from a GMF TT. The inserts will be identical.

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Extra wrap vs standard... which is the better choice here? Is the extra cash worth it???
 
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NotSoSmart

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thestefster said:
Extra wrap vs standard... which is the better choice here? Is the extra cash worth it???
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It says that "extra wrap" is "15-20 mils" thick. Does anyone know how thick is plating on the standard one? Does the thickness effect the color of rose gold?

Somehow, I feel like there is not much difference. Doubt that "the extra wrap" is any more scratch resistant than the standard one... Anyone have experiance with both wraped and plated watches?
 
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NotSoSmart said:
It says that "extra wrap" is "15-20 mils" thick. Does anyone know how thick is plating on the standard one? Does the thickness effect the color of rose gold?

Somehow, I feel like there is not much difference. Doubt that "the extra wrap" is any more scratch resistant than the standard one... Anyone have experiance with both wraped and plated watches?
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The website says 5mils. The question is do they really have an extra 10mils of thickness or is it just a gimmick.
 
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There is 0 gold in the plating so fuck paying more for a thicker coating. Get the cheapest one, if it gets scratched up and bothers u then u get it plated with actual gold.
 
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