VRF new GMT Master II (v2) with CF Bezel insert released

[cassapanca]

This is my vrf with gen insert and crystal

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[KJ2020]

This is my vrf with gen insert and crystal

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One of best examples around for not a huge amount of money. VR3185 already in place, correct 116710 CGs. Bullseye.

 

[cassapanca]

One of best examples around for not a huge amount of money. VR3185 already in place, correct 116710 CGs. Bullseye.

Thanks sir. Someone change also the dw, but I think the stock dw is good enough. But gen insert and crystal make this watch.


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[guillaumelagier]

I have the impression that the numbers are not too big but are too deep in the bezel, which accentuates the visual effect of thickness with the light.

 

[guillaumelagier]

it's really much better than the insert v1, in real life I think the insert CF must really be good!

 

[saucin]

Have to agree it’s exciting to see CF finally has a GMT bezel out in the market. I know they were working on this for quite a while. Not bad for a 1st edition.... but the font is definitely too thick. Hopefully we’ll see a 2nd edition CF much closer to gen, in the near future. Maybe on the long anticipated ZZF 116710 LN/BLNR?!


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[enyce]

Have to agree it’s exciting to see CF finally has a GMT bezel out in the market. I know they were working on this for quite a while. Not bad for a 1st edition.... but the font is definitely too thick. Hopefully we’ll see a 2nd edition CF much closer to gen, in the near future. Maybe on the long anticipated ZZF 116710 LN/BLNR?!


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if zzf release a GMT II with a cf bezel that has the correct thickness font... just take my money

 

[grandphuba]

This is my vrf with gen insert and crystal

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I've been away the rep scene for a year, but before I left I bought a VRF GMT and a gen insert.

When I tried putting the gen insert on the VRF assembly, it was too loose. Did you replace the assembly as well or did you just use some adhesive?

 

[cassapanca]

I've been away the rep scene for a year, but before I left I bought a VRF GMT and a gen insert.

When I tried putting the gen insert on the VRF assembly, it was too loose. Did you replace the assembly as well or did you just use some adhesive?

I bought the watch, the gen crystal and the gen insert, then I sent all to Johnny Depp.. I like to source the gen parts but I can’t do nothing by myself.. now I have bought three gen 116520 dials, I am waiting for three noob v4 and then I will send all to jd


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[scottiedog]

I bought the watch, the gen crystal and the gen insert, then I sent all to Johnny Depp.. I like to source the gen parts but I can’t do nothing by myself.. now I have bought three gen 116520 dials, I am waiting for three noob v4 and then I will send all to jd


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Really nice GMT mate. Enjoy!!

Nice pickups on the 3x 116520 dials.... What's the plan with those? Really look forward to seeing them.

 

[cassapanca]

Really nice GMT mate. Enjoy!!

Nice pickups on the 3x 116520 dials.... What's the plan with those? Really look forward to seeing those.

Thanks mate!
I pm you because I don’t want to go out of topic here


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[d1nomite]

This is my vrf with gen insert and crystal

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Looks amazing. Can you sum up the costs and maybe tell me where to find those gen parts at a reasonable price? would love to own such a beauty! GMT aka my holy grail.

 

[cassapanca]

Looks amazing. Can you sum up the costs and maybe tell me where to find those gen parts at a reasonable price? would love to own such a beauty! GMT aka my holy grail.

I found a gen crystal for 350€ (new in blister) and a gen insert for 400€ (new in blister)
I usually search gen parts on Chrono24..

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[grandphuba]

I bought the watch, the gen crystal and the gen insert, then I sent all to Johnny Depp.. I like to source the gen parts but I can’t do nothing by myself.. now I have bought three gen 116520 dials, I am waiting for three noob v4 and then I will send all to jd


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Got it, so I guess the bezel assembly wasn't changed. Perhaps I'll give it another try with my gen insert.

 

[dom1986]

Just approved this from Li, I am genuinely surprised at the quality of the CF insert at first glance. Unsure how close it is, but won't matter as swapping for gen insert along with a gen xtal. Not bothering with DW as looks solid to me. Currently have a small franken noob (movement gave up) which will be taking parts from and getting Adrian to swap out.

Couple of questions here for our GMT gurus, will a Gen bezel assembly/insert pop straight onto the VRF case? Or are more parts needed?

Will an ARF bracelet fit without any issues/mods?

Thanks in advance.

KJ2020

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[KJ2020]

Just approved this from Li, I am genuinely surprised at the quality of the CF insert at first glance. Unsure how close it is, but won't matter as swapping for gen insert along with a gen xtal. Not bothering with DW as looks solid to me. Currently have a small franken noob (movement gave up) which will be taking parts from and getting Adrian to swap out.

Couple of questions here for our GMT gurus, will a Gen bezel assembly/insert pop straight onto the VRF case? Or are more parts needed?

Will an ARF bracelet fit without any issues/mods?

Thanks in advance.

KJ2020

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You might find that the VRF bezel is good enough for you bro and just swap in the insert and the crystal as others have done. If you want the bezel too, you should change the crystal retaining ring also. The VRF one is not the best quality and you may have fit issues. If you get the bezel, make sure it is complete with the gasket (hytrel ring) and the 3 pin click ring if you can. Best not to have a weak rep part in your gen assembly. The hytrel rings are very hard to source and expensive for what they are.

IDK of anyone who has tried to fit an ARF bracelet to a VRF case. I know the ARF oyster will fit a Noob and a GMF case nicely so chances are good. Maybe cassapanca can measure the lug width. VRF has a history of cases with slightly smaller lug widths (19.9mm) but those were Sub cases. The ARF bracelet would be an easy flip if it doesn't fit.

ARF bracelet on a Noob case

 

[cassapanca]

You might find that the VRF bezel is good enough for you bro and just swap in the insert and the crystal as others have done. If you want the bezel too, you should change the crystal retaining ring also. The VRF one is not the best quality and you may have fit issues. If you get the bezel, make sure it is complete with the gasket (hytrel ring) and the 3 pin click ring if you can. Best not to have a weak rep part in your gen assembly. The hytrel rings are very hard to source and expensive for what they are.

IDK of anyone who has tried to fit an ARF bracelet to a VRF case. I know the ARF oyster will fit a Noob and a GMF case nicely so chances are good. Maybe cassapanca can measure the lug width. VRF has a history of cases with slightly smaller lug widths (19.9mm) but those were Sub cases. The ARF bracelet would be an easy flip if it doesn't fit.

ARF bracelet on a Noob case

Hi guys, I have bought an arf bracelet for my vrf. When I tried to approach the arf bracelet to the vrf case without springbars the arf sels were fitting perfectly but when I tried to install the bracelet with the vrf springbars they didn’t “click” properly.. I think that the holes position in the lugs is different between arf case and vrf case. kJ suggested me to buy thinner springbars (1,6 or 1,8 mm) but I was quite happy with the vrf endlinks fitment so I decided to keep the vrf bracelet and to change only the clasp with the arf one because in my opinion the bad thing of the vrf bracelet was the clasp.. so I maked an hybrid bracelet


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[KJ2020]

Hi guys, I have bought an arf bracelet for my vrf. When I tried to approach the arf bracelet to the vrf case without springbars the arf sels were fitting perfectly but when I tried to install the bracelet with the vrf springbars they didn’t “click” properly.. I think that the holes position in the lugs is different between arf case and vrf case. kJ suggested me to buy thinner springbars (1,6 or 1,8 mm) but I was quite happy with the vrf endlinks fitment so I decided to keep the vrf bracelet and to change only the clasp with the arf one because in my opinion the bad thing of the vrf bracelet was the clasp.. so I maked an hybrid bracelet


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Ah yes I remember now bro, thanks for the info. The VRF end links being OK, the clasp swap should be a good compromise. Congrats on your watch, it's still one of the best ones out there for not a huge amount of cash.
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[cassapanca]

Ah yes I remember now bro, thanks for the info. The VRF end links being OK, the clasp swap should be a good compromise. Congrats on your watch, it's still one of the best ones out there for not a huge amount of cash.
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Many thanks bro! I’m really happy with this build and I agree with you that it was not expensive. Gen insert and gen crystal are a must but I think that is not worth to buy gen dial and hands

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[dom1986]

This is solid advice both, thank you. I will take the same approach and hybrid the VRF bracelet using ARF clasp as far superior IMO. And speak to Adrian regarding the bezel, assuming taking the insert from the gen bezel assembly I have on my noob now and transferring to VRF assembly will pose the least problems, and also give the desired outcome.

Thanks again! Pictures to follow

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