Franken GMT build tips

[GMTlover]

Hi Guys,

looking to build a franken GMTII
Am I correct that Noob and ARF accept most gen parts?

 

[srhoque]

Noob will accept gen parts. If you want to put in a VR3185, Noob cases need a custom movement holder

 

[GMTlover]

Thanks, vr3185 probably best movement option. That also accepts gen parts right?
And gen datewheel fits right on there correct?

 

[srhoque]

Thanks, vr3185 probably best movement option. That also accepts gen parts right?
And gen datewheel fits right on there correct?

Yes and Yes

 

[GMTlover]

Im currently looking for a dial but I see what looks to be a “maxi” version and a normal version.
which is from what year?

 

[srhoque]

Im currently looking for a dial but I see what looks to be a “maxi” version and a normal version.
which is from what year?

Your pic is a Maxi dial. 6 digit models have maxi dials (the circle indices are bigger), 5 digit models had the smallet indices.

 

[Tobel]

Your pic is a Maxi dial. 6 digit models have maxi dials (the circle indices are bigger), 5 digit models had the smallet indices.

^ this

Only 6 digits maxi dials have the GMT MASTER II written in green

 

[GMTlover]

^ this

Only 6 digits maxi dials have the GMT MASTER II written in green

But these both have GMT MASTER II in green. And once has the larger indices while the other one hasn’t.
New ones have blue lume correct?

 

[Tobel]

But these both have GMT MASTER II in green. And once has the larger indices while the other one hasn’t.
New ones have blue lume correct?

Both are maxi dials. But the 116710LN has been around for a while so there's probably several variations of dials. Check on Google the size of indices on 5 digits such as the 16710 and you'll see how much smaller they were