Clean new GMT-II ‘Black/Grey’ 126713 comparison with GEN

[Nickyan]

I don't think it would look great that way

I think I dig it. Not as flashy and blingy. Like the BB58, only some gold as a highlight.

 

[KJ2020]

I think I dig it. Not as flashy and blingy. Like the BB58, only some gold as a highlight.

I can see someone liking it with that perspective. It would be easy to do. Might be better with the all black 116713 insert.

 

[Skiwil]

Does this watch have a nickname? Like Kermit, Batman/girl, Pepsi etc?

 

[Trouble61]

Does this watch have a nickname? Like Kermit, Batman/girl, Pepsi etc?

I thought it was the ‘ Guiness ‘ or was it the full gold which had that nickname?

 

[navarro86jm]

Does this watch have a nickname? Like Kermit, Batman/girl, Pepsi etc?

The Zombie!

 

[navarro86jm]

I thought it was the ‘ Guiness ‘ or was it the full gold which had that nickname?

Yes! "Guinness" full gold

 

[muiramas]

Guinness. What a dumbshit name. SMH.

 

[aHero]

Flan is the only one I know of that claims to replate TT but the bracelets aren’t disassembled so I’m not sure how he does it. Curious to see what it’ll look like replated.

 

[diamonds]

I thought it was the ‘ Guiness ‘ or was it the full gold which had that nickname?

A few people at TRF have called it that, but nothing has stuck as of yet.

 

[muiramas]

A quick Gooogle reveals that ‘Wasp’ would be colour correct as a superhero name. Obviously people would say wtf are you talking about if you called it that, but if you call it a ‘Guinness’ people will still say wtf are you talking about.

 

[Reaps]

If it's a GMT nickname, it HAS to be a drink. I vote something stupid like Monster Zero or Grey Goose.

 

[Trouble61]

If it's a GMT nickname, it HAS to be a drink. I vote something stupid like Monster Zero or Grey Goose.

Who decides that?

 

[Reaps]

Who decides that?

Honestly nicknames just get decided by the collective.
But I've seen many nicknames for many watches.

The John Mayer is also known as the Loki in some circles

I've seen the Godzilla called the Reverse Panda

 

[Trouble61]

Honestly nicknames just get decided by the collective.
But I've seen many nicknames for many watches.

The John Mayer is also known as the Loki in some circles

I've seen the Godzilla called the Reverse Panda

Thats true.

Imo the gen owners are the only ppl who have the honor to decide nicknames..

But thats my thought

 

[muiramas]

I read / heard the black dial Daytona being called a 'Gorilla' because it's not a 'Panda'.

 

[KJ2020]

Flan is the only one I know of that claims to replate TT but the bracelets aren’t disassembled so I’m not sure how he does it. Curious to see what it’ll look like replated.

@Nikz19 replates TT without disassembly. He explained it to me once, something about the electrolysis attraction to different metal parts. His results are superior, so don't hesitate. He is in Italy for those interested.

 

[Nikz19]

@Nikz19 replates TT without disassembly. He explained it to me once, something about the electrolysis attraction to different metal parts. His results are superior, so don't hesitate. He is in Italy for those interested.

I used to, with a painting that covers steel to avoid gold sticking to it. However, due to how long the process/how a pain in the ass is and the huge workload we have, I stopped offering this service. No more two tone for me. Only full gold.

 

[aHero]

I used to, with a painting that covers steel to avoid gold sticking to it. However, due to how long the process/how a pain in the ass is and the huge workload we have, I stopped offering this service. No more two tone for me. Only full gold.

I read somewhere that people used clear nail polish on the SS sections to prevent those parts from plating. Is that the only way to plate TT without disassembly?

I had a TT DJ41 supposedly replated but I have my doubts that any plating "stuck" since the bracelet was not disassembled and there is no evidence that anything was put over the SS areas. Not to mention the cost of the plating job wasn't significantly more than plating a full watch so if the labor is as intensive as you (and others) have suggested then I'm pretty sure my TT plating job wasn't actually done...

 

[Nikz19]

I read somewhere that people used clear nail polish on the SS sections to prevent those parts from plating. Is that the only way to plate TT without disassembly?

I had a TT DJ41 supposedly replated but I have my doubts that any plating "stuck" since the bracelet was not disassembled and there is no evidence that anything was put over the SS areas. Not to mention the cost of the plating job wasn't significantly more than plating a full watch so if the labor is as intensive as you (and others) have suggested then I'm pretty sure my TT plating job wasn't actually done...

A specific electroplating paint exists for this purpose, IDK about clear nail polish as I’ve never used it. The process is kinda similar though, this paint is liquid when applied and then becomes like “gummy” when dry. After the painting is dry you can plate, then peel off the painting. It’s messy and I don’t really like it. The best way is to disassemble the bracelet, however with reps you’re at risk the pins of the fixed links breaks as they’re mostly made with butter mixed with dogshit. This will cause additional work, as you need to drill a slightly larger hole and use slightly larger pins, similar to the process you undergo when restoring genuine old bracelets.

 

[greekgod]

How do I contact Flan? whats his id please? anyone?