Reviewing Puretime GMT-Master II 116710 LN with Correct Hand Stack

[miamiboy]

I need your professional help deciding which GMT Master II is the best; I’m looking at this one from Puretime.


http://puretime.co/product/gmt-master-ii-116710-ln-with-correct-hand-stack/

What you guys think, is this the best edition or there is others better?

Will

 

[Cynikal.Mindset]

pretty sure the CHS models aren't as reliable as the ICHS models

 

[Odyseus]

I didn't think that the CHS versions were available anymore??

 

[KBH]

Agreed. If you plan on actually using the GMT function I wouldn't get the CHS version. It's not very reliable and the GMT hand has a tendency to wander. I'd be surprised that the CHS is actually still available.

That's the one watch that I would recommend the A21j model as it's the only one that uses an actual GMT movement. The ETA/clones have a couple of extra Chinese gears attached to 2836 movement.

 

[madcatlancelot]

I wanted to order this previously from Angus (Puretime), I was told it's no longer available.

 

[R2D4]

Yeah, I have had a few of the A2836's with the ICHS and they can be problematic. The A21j's are better. Having said that, I do have an EXP2 with the 2836 ICHS that is running flawlessly. I would imagine it's pure luck of the draw with either 2836. Maybe the ratio of good and bad has a lower success with the CHS models. I sure wish they would rep the actual Rolex movement for the GMT.

 

[GFlansburg]

Agreed. If you plan on actually using the GMT function I wouldn't get the CHS version. It's not very reliable and the GMT hand has a tendency to wander. I'd be surprised that the CHS is actually still available.

That's the one watch that I would recommend the A21j model as it's the only one that uses an actual GMT movement. The ETA/clones have a couple of extra Chinese gears attached to 2836 movement.

How have i yet to come across this information before! Thanks KBH, and R2.

 

[Sofacleez]

I have a 21j GMTII C bought from WBK about a year and a half ago. Has been just fine, ran a bit fast initially, did the regulation myself over a few days and its still running smoothly albeit about +10 secs / day - close enough for me.
Ken

 

[miamiboy]

Who has the best GMT-Master II?

 

[ryanwayer]

Who has the best GMT-Master II?

At the moment I believe No..
The Correct Hand Stack version also has a wrong position of the Crown , So if me, I would rather to choose the noob version, Their dial is better imho.

 

[txrob779]

FYI Bonesey just finished the GMT Wiki page....read ALL about ICHS and CHS there

 

[SUMIKITO]

Great GMT tutorial on various models. Very nice post. This goes into my favorites file.