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[Review] Rolex GMT Master II CHNR (RG two tone) with gen date disc and black hole

majwilliams0308

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Hey guys.

I saw the GMF version and thought it looked pretty good based on intime's pics. So I got one, but I had to fix the DW and the poorly done cyclops. The only issues now are:

- The SEL & all center links don't have gold on the sides. Not too noticeable, but if you look it's there. Fixable by buying a BP wrapped bracelet.
- Weight is less because there is no gold
- Hand stack is incorrect. However, it can be sometimes difficult to tell the hand stack because all the hands are rRG and blend in nicely.

Here are before pics:

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And the glamour shots:

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T3AmZ.jpg

T34h2.jpg


Wristies:

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T3rcd.jpg
 
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johnlogan

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Very very nice! Looks GEN at first, second & third glance. How did you fix the black hole?
 

KJ2020

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Looks great brother, can you post a link to the DWO, that looks so much better!
 

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That doesnt look too bad. The transition on the bezel colors is spot on.

If they had gold on the bracelet on the sides this would be pretty damn accurate rep except for the weight.
 
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That doesnt look too bad. The transition on the bezel colors is spot on.

If they had gold on the bracelet on the sides this would be pretty damn accurate rep except for the weight.

Exactly. Too bad its $500 more for the wrapped TT, pretty hard to swallow for some RG on the center link sides.
 

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That looks amazing. I am tempted to get one. Where did you get the DW from? I have 5 genuine Rolexs, Deepsea JC, GMT Batman, Submariner Hulk, Sky Dweller Black Dial and Airking.... so I'm not prepared or can afford another one this year.

I do like the Rootbeer GMT and Yacht Master, one concern was the date wheel. See link below : Tempted to buy, but the bold date is such a give away. Are these easy to change?

​​​​​​https://www.intime03.co/rollie/5011...-bezel-on-oysterflex-rubber-strap-sh3135.html
 

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Exactly. Too bad its $500 more for the wrapped TT, pretty hard to swallow for some RG on the center link sides.

A gold sharpie mod is possible. I don’t feel a watch this perfect warrants another $500. If someone gets that close they will know it’s a rep anyway. I.e the weight & feel.
 
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Wow! Very nice, hella close to gen from the pics. Have the same mods lined up for mine when it arrives. How bad is the original DW? Can’t really tell from the before and after.
 

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This is the review and photo I always been waiting for
Great review OP, will get one and do the same as your ????


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Thanks for posting this up, glad to finally see someone putting some time into IMO the best GMT-Master variant. I'm still trying to decide whether to buy one of these now or hold off to see what ARF offers after CNY in the GMT line up and how good it is. Have you priced up a wrapped bracelet on it's own for this? The SEL/links being bare on the side is a bit of a let down and holding me back at the moment...
 

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Looks amazing dude!
I also got my GMF a few weeks ago and I must say from looking at it, it’s spot on like gen even without the mods.
Enjoy it!
Happy new year!
 

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Anyone has had the chance to look into the BP? There is a non-wrapped version about $100 cheaper than GMF which seems to have the sides plated as well, at least from the looks of it on the SEL.
 

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Anyone has had the chance to look into the BP? There is a non-wrapped version about $100 cheaper than GMF which seems to have the sides plated as well, at least from the looks of it on the SEL.

Can you post a link?
 

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Hey guys.

I saw the GMF version and thought it looked pretty good based on intime's pics. So I got one, but I had to fix the DW and the poorly done cyclops. The only issues now are:

- The SEL & all center links don't have gold on the sides. Not too noticeable, but if you look it's there. Fixable by buying a BP wrapped bracelet.
- Weight is less because there is no gold
- Hand stack is incorrect. However, it can be sometimes difficult to tell the hand stack because all the hands are rRG and blend in nicely.

Here are before pics:

T4EsQ.jpg


And the glamour shots:

T4VoR.jpg

T3AmZ.jpg

T34h2.jpg


Wristies:

T46Wg.jpg

T3rcd.jpg

Everytime i say "wow" when i see before /after changed dwo and Xtal A/R
i changed a lot of frankens, and these two items ar A MUST HAVE for a Frankens!
enjoy your root beer
 

Kingsman

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KJ2020 trustytime.club/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_5&products_id=19279

Non-TD but the only one with a video. I'm still not sure if it's the lighting, but there are a couple images and some snippets on the video that seem to have the sides plated.
 

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KJ2020 trustytime.club/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_5&products_id=19279

Non-TD but the only one with a video. I'm still not sure if it's the lighting, but there are a couple images and some snippets on the video that seem to have the sides plated.

The BP Plated version doesn't have RG sidelinks. I took this screenshot from the video in that link:
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The only TD that has the wrapped version is Perfect Clones, and this pic clearly shows the wrapped version has the RG SELs. However, you'll have to pay a bit to get that wrapped SEL.
qarkZ.png
 
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Skydrag

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Inspire by OP on this model and his mode for the crystal and DWO.
Can’t stand the temptation and get myself one
Indeed this is a very build watch. Will try get a prof crystal and gen disk as the cyclops does look blue and the date need more improvement


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