Clean new GMT with DD3285 QC pics and video release [finally]

[KJ2020]

This is the result obtained with gen car V1 crystal and Clark 2.70 gasket on CF V1 case. As you can see both the protrusion of the crystal (from the full gen bezel with gen assembly parts) and the magnification of the cyclops lens are perfect. Now we'll see if the Clark 2.70 gasket will be so perfect on the new CF case with the gen GMT glass, the new double A/R reference, in the meantime I'll measure the gen gasket in the blister to see how tall it is...

Such a beautiful piece!

It's worth noting that CF has used different thickness (height) bezels and crystals in their production. So these factors can also affect what gasket height yields the optimal look.

The V2 has a quite thin crystal at 1.60mm so anyone putting in a gen crystal should have an assortment of crystal gaskets on hand to test out the best result. I take pics and do side-by-side collages before deciding on the final combo.

These were some combos I tried, also tried a Sub gen crystal which is 2.0mm thick. The gen GMT is 1.80mm, CF V1 is 1.70mm. The CF V1 has a thicker bezel.

Top number is crystal thickness, bottom number is gasket height. Left pic is stock CF V1

 

[cyprusdaedalus]

Ended up painting just the 8 on my bezel as a half measure. It always looks so dark so the paint does brighten it up, but then I left the rest of the plating alone as I do think the consistency of the smooth finish on the plated areas is a bigger thing for me than having all of the numbers look identical. Honestly just doing the 8 gets the bezel much better in my eyes so i'm not constantly looking down and seeing a dark 8 staring me in the face.

Here's praying the Viemo embed works:

Some sunlight/shade photos showing the painted 8 in different lighting. It's my happy medium fix for now.

 

[gtageek]

Ended up painting just the 8 on my bezel as a half measure. It always looks so dark so the paint does brighten it up, but then I left the rest of the plating alone as I do think the consistency of the smooth finish on the plated areas is a bigger thing for me than having all of the numbers look identical. Honestly just doing the 8 gets the bezel much better in my eyes so i'm not constantly looking down and seeing a dark 8 staring me in the face.

Here's praying the Viemo embed works:

Some sunlight/shade photos showing the painted 8 in different lighting. It's my happy medium fix for now.

What did you paint it with?

 

[aHero]

What did you paint it with?

Molotow.

MOLOTOW ONE4ALL Acrylic Paint Marker, 1.5mm, Metallic Silver, 1 Each (127.505) https://a.co/d/8joflpP

 

[Tiger4]

Gentlemen, need some assistance. Received QC and noticed the 6 o’clock white stick marker appear crooked and not fully aligned.

Can anyone confirm if it’s misaligned or is it just the lighting/photo angle? Thanks in advance

 

[Mark1937]

Gentlemen, need some assistance. Received QC and noticed the 6 o’clock white stick marker appear crooked and not fully aligned.

Can anyone confirm if it’s misaligned or is it just the lighting/photo angle? Thanks in advance

Yes, ask TD to change

 

[Tiger4]

Yes, ask TD to change

Thanks the confirmation Mark, much appreciated.

 

[rockdaytona]

Does anyone know if the Clean 41mm subs can take gen gasket with gen crystal ? Or does a Clark crystal need to be purchased to get magnification and height right?

 

[gtageek]

Just got mine and the rotor is a little noisier than I was expecting, anyone else notice?

 

[jimbo-o]

Thanks the confirmation Mark, much appreciated.

I straightened your picture, it could still be some distortion but it looks fine to me

 

[big_polarbear]

Just got mine and the rotor is a little noisier than I was expecting, anyone else notice?

Rotor screw probably loose, you can fix that along with a service. Take the opportunity to undertake whatever mod you want in the same throw

 

[WatchSmith.US]

Another beauty shot. Xing bezel insert and frankened movement.

 

[promax01]

Another beauty shot. Xing bezel insert and frankened movement.

That’s beautiful

 

[BrunoInNorCal]

Another beauty shot. Xing bezel insert and frankened movement.

 

[BrunoInNorCal]

Excellent! Tell me details of the Frankened movement. It's a simple question but your level of detail in the answer just might lead to a new commission from me.

I'm especially interested in bars of water resistance, if any, and the technique; bezel and crystal swap if any; and gaskets and springs and silicone grease and adhesive and hytrel ring, if any.

If this was for a client, please comment on the turnaround and if client provided the parts.

Thanks!

 

[WatchSmith.US]

Excellent! Tell me details of the Frankened movement. It's a simple question but your level of detail in the answer just might lead to a new commission from me.

I'm especially interested in bars of water resistance, if any, and the technique; bezel and crystal swap if any; and gaskets and springs and silicone grease and adhesive and hytrel ring, if any.

If this was for a client, please comment on the turnaround and if client provided the parts.

Thanks!

126710 GMT oyster 2

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It's my own watch. The gen parts are: train bridge, escape wheel, pallet fork, mainspring & barrel, balance & bridge, and auto wind system. Today I installed a gen oyster bracelet which I brushed because I don't like polished center links.

Water resistance is a total crapshoot with CF GMTs. Some fail miserably using whatever parts you install. I've had two blow up in my pressure tester. On this one I used UV glue on the crystal gasket to make it watertight.

 

[cyprusdaedalus]

Making me want to do a brushed oyster now... I sold my Oyster 3285 cuz I thought I would go back to Jubilee for less scratchiness prone with the polished links. Didn't think about just brushing the bracelet...

 

[KJ2020]

GMT oysters should never have gotten PCLs...

 

[WatchSmith.US]

GMT oysters should never have gotten PCLs...

Agreed. I immediately brushed the PCLs on my gen that I acquired in 2007.

 

[butler182]

I immediately brushed the oyster on my batman when I got her and it looks amazing. It's currently rocking a fitted rubberB which also looks great IMO. PCLs are just a little too flashy for my taste.