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Clean GMT-II Pepsi updated bezel insert V2/V2s review and comparison

Cubatobaco

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I don't think you can go wrong with either, but my personal choice would be the CF due to the movement. The DD3285 is a beast! The only draw back , unless they've fixed it, is the clean bezel has a ton of silicone grease under it, making it less "clicky" when you turn it. It's an easy fix, but not fun if you're not familiar with the parts. There are tutorials on here on how to clean it up. No pun intended. Who knows, you may get the best one and not need to do a thing.
 

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If you daily drive the watch. The DD3285 is worth all the trouble. If not ARF is a better unmodded watch.
 
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this is the real V3, identical to mine, and is the closest to the gen


Is v3 same as v2s, the first version that has a turning red bezel under uv light? I dont know whats versions mine..but i know its the first version that has turning red bezel under uv
 

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Is v3 same as v2s, the first version that has a turning red bezel under uv light? I dont know whats versions mine..but i know its the first version that has turning red bezel under uv
No. V3 and v2s refer to color.

After v2 all bezel will have UV color change. V2, V2S, V3, V3S
 

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Disclaimer: I know we don’t do QCs here but I’m having specific questions for one specific pic of an ARF Pepsi.

1) is the bezel triangle slightly canted CCW? In my eyes it is slightly but I would appreciate any other opinion
2) is the date wheel more on the left side? I cannot be sure as the date is 30 and not a single number.


Thanks in advance guys!
 

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Disclaimer: I know we don’t do QCs here but I’m having specific questions for one specific pic of an ARF Pepsi.

1) is the bezel triangle slightly canted CCW? In my eyes it is slightly but I would appreciate any other opinion
2) is the date wheel more on the left side? I cannot be sure as the date is 30 and not a single number.


Thanks in advance guys!
This thread is about Clean inserts. Start a new thread.

And embed your picture.
 

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I turned my frankens into full gen since I noticed the differences, the reps are whitish. 904L gen has different :cool:

 
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I turned my frankens into full gen since I noticed the differences, the reps are whitish. 904L gen has different :cool:

I'm guessing the variation in nickle content of 904 is causing this color difference.
 
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Gee, I can’t tell the difference. It’s probably a decent bet every Gen jubilee GMT bracelet in the world won’t be the exact same color in every condition at the exact same time so I doubt it’s anything to fret about, much different than comparing gold color. My rep GMT jubilee shimmers in the light in a way similar to how my gen two tone one does. I’m more than pleased with both and one cost much much more than the other