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GMF Explorer II 226570 with VR3285 Made with Gen as Reference

Therion666

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I'm a bit worried that I will get QC pics with nippled lume plots and my TD will claim that they're all like this...

@hurk Congrats, it looks great, you got a good one!

How does it wear compared to 40mm Rolex watches, does it feel/look substantialy bigger?
 

hurk

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I'm a bit worried that I will get QC pics with nippled lume plots and my TD will claim that they're all like this...

@hurk Congrats, it looks great, you got a good one!

How does it wear compared to 40mm Rolex watches, does it feel/look substantialy bigger?
Im coming off wearing ap and panerais so it feels just right. Lol

Nipples seem to be something completely random.

My dial has nips on some markers, not all.
 

rockdaytona

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Im coming off wearing ap and panerais so it feels just right. Lol

Nipples seem to be something completely random.

My dial has nips on some markers, not all.
Love the looks but I might not have the wrist for it
 

Therion666

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Im coming off wearing ap and panerais so it feels just right. Lol

Nipples seem to be something completely random.

My dial has nips on some markers, not all.
Yeah, you must feel like wearing nothing at all with this watch after those monstrocities :D

Thank you for your reply, I appreciate it!
 

Ah0rsey

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I'm a bit worried that I will get QC pics with nippled lume plots and my TD will claim that they're all like this...

@hurk Congrats, it looks great, you got a good one!

How does it wear compared to 40mm Rolex watches, does it feel/look substantialy bigger?
My gen v1exp42 doesn’t feel like it wears too much larger than a 6digit sub with maxi case. But if you compare to a 5digit 40mm then yes it feels thicker and wider.
zytZlv.jpg
 

Relos_Indios

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Does anyone know what the lug to lug measurement? I think it should be about 48 or 49mm, right?
 

Therion666

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My gen v1exp42 doesn’t feel like it wears too much larger than a 6digit sub with maxi case. But if you compare to a 5digit 40mm then yes it feels thicker and wider.
zytZlv.jpg
It looks amazing, great photo! That settles it, I'm in :)

I just hope that those nipples won't be very obvious IRL. I know there's a world of difference between macro photos and what you actually see on your wrist, but nipples could be quite noticeable in my opinion.
 

Ah0rsey

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It looks amazing, great photo! That settles it, I'm in :)

I just hope that those nipples won't be very obvious IRL. I know there's a world of difference between macro photos and what you actually see on your wrist, but nipples could be quite noticeable in my opinion.
Season 1 Flirting GIF by Now Apocalypse
nipples what nipples :ROFLMAO:
 

Colin46

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It looks amazing, great photo! That settles it, I'm in :)

I just hope that those nipples won't be very obvious IRL. I know there's a world of difference between macro photos and what you actually see on your wrist, but nipples could be quite noticeable in my opinion.

the small flaws are not visible when viewing the watch or wearing it. These macro shots show up a lot of issues that are just not worth worrying about. If you put a gen under a microscope you can see minor flaws too.
 

nennca

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Another reason this is my new favorite


Crown position when screwed down.
How is the quality on this GMF, this is one of my all time favorites, i used to have the noob ICHS if i remeber correctly and loved it, but i gave it to my brother. I'd love to have one again.
 

hurk

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How is the quality on this GMF, this is one of my all time favorites, i used to have the noob ICHS if i remeber correctly and loved it, but i gave it to my brother. I'd love to have one again.
I paid 510 after shipping and everything.
Totally worth it. Cant think of a better watch for the money
 

rolexers

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Any comparison side by side with gen? the number outline looks thinner on the polar compared to the gen.
 

Lokkenzulu

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Here another one waiting for a Polar. It should be at home in one or two weeks.

My patience reservoir it's very low right now... hahaha
 
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