GMF released a GMT 3186 clone movement

[KJ2020]

Does GMF have the BLNR V3 on jubilee? Or is it only available on oyster without the crown between swiss made?

So far only 116710 BLNR. I'm sure there will be a 126710 BLNR soon enough. All they will do is change the dial, the bracelet and maybe the lug engraving if we're lucky. VRF's 116710 BLNR is already engraved 126710.

 

[KJ2020]

so for the real clone 3285 we need to wait years as we still dont have 3235 clone

I don't think there's much incentive for the Chinese to make a clone 3235, other than to put that fake engraving on a 3135 which they've already done. They aren't going to make a double tooth escape wheel or a thin wall barrel with longer mainspring, or make it set time opposite etc. so what would be the point? Same for 3285. They've already checked that block with a fake engraving. The best I think we can hope for is more fake 3285 engravings on the true clone 1267xx model movements. So far there aren't any of those out yet. Ironically, we will return to setting time opposite to gen when that happens.

 

[KJ2020]

Hahaha thanks for the answer bro.

Can you imagine having all those watches in like a secret passageway in your house that could be awesome.


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I already have to hide a lot of mine in secret hideaways, lol. But yeah I could use a secret room where you pull out a book on a shelf and the floor rotates you in, haha.

 

[Hazing]

So now the waiting game.

I ordered a 985 from Andrew in February and waited for QC pics. I finally approved the watch on like March 26th and got shipping info on March 28th.

I contacted Andrew for an update yesterday and DHL hasn't even picked it up yet. Never mind being shipped.

I have these two GMTs approved with Li. Let's hope these get out soon now that they're approved.

I had a watch shipped M2M and it got here lightning fast despite Chinese customs checking outgoing packages. So apparently it's just a matter of getting it to DHL.

Fingers crossed. I hope this doesn't take 2 weeks to get shipped now. Not that it matters.

Here in the USA there is nothing going on anyway. So I'm only wearing my watch around the house or to stand in line to get into the grocery store.

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[Hazing]

Great watch bro, just by curiosity and feel free to not answer how many watch do you have ?


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Lol. You’re asking all the wrong questions, brother. You want to be truly impressed? Ask how many watches he’s taken apart and put back together. Or Ask how many models he literally improved. Like the watch on your wrist is in better condition because of him.

Or ask how many watches out there he repaired through the board whether through posting tutorial threads, informative threads, or through individual direct guidance. You’ll truly be astounded.

Try to guess. Take a random guess.




Now double it.
And double it again.





Now take that number and triple it. And that’s probably the number for last week.

 

[Lizandro]

Lol. You’re asking all the wrong questions, brother. You want to be truly impressed? Ask how many watches he’s taken apart and put back together. Or Ask how many models he literally improved. Like the watch on your wrist is in better condition because of him.

Or ask how many watches out there he repaired through the board whether through posting tutorial threads, informative threads, or through individual direct guidance. You’ll truly be astounded.

Try to guess. Take a random guess.




Now double it.
And double it again.





Now take that number and triple it. And that’s probably the number for last week.

I can’t believe it

I did the calculations and then God call me and he said Subscribe to KJ2020, he’s the chosen one haha.

Thanks for the clarification and good laugh@Hazing.


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[KJ2020]

You’re asking all the wrong questions, brother.

Lol, you guys kill me! I just like to fill in some of the gaps. It's too easy to buy the wrong rep. Hate it when that happens!

 

[cwfmon]

Conceyted, Hazing or WatchnScotch - Did you guys get your's yet?

 

[Hazing]

cwfmon if you’re watching this thread, youll be the first to know. I have a few shipments scheduled for this week. I’m hoping (and believe) the BLNR is one of them.

 

[srhoque]

I just hope these new BLNR insert markers aren't white. I recently bought this blue dial GMF GMT and the insert markers were white, much to my surprise. I've already repainted it silver, but the watch is going to get a Noob Pepsi insert anyway.

Will be pleasantly surprised if they are not white. All the QC pics I am seeing look white (hope it is just the 5000k led lighting )

 

[srhoque]

I can’t believe it

I did the calculations and then God call me and he said Subscribe to KJ2020, he’s the chosen one haha.

Thanks for the clarification and good laugh@Hazing.


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Let me warn you, never ever subscribe to any ofKJ2020 threads or read any of his posts. Every time you do it, you will end up buying another watch!! KJ‘s pics, technical explanations and review/feedback are your wallet’s worst enemy

 

[Conceyted]

Conceyted, Hazing or WatchnScotch - Did you guys get your's yet?

Nope! Still waiting on shipping. My tracking number was provided 10 days ago but package has not updated past "Shipment information received."

 

[KJ2020]

Nope! Still waiting on shipping. My tracking number was provided 10 days ago but package has not updated past "Shipment information received."

Was it DHL?

 

[sickopsycho]

From what I'm reading, shipping is averaging about 3-4x longer than usual. I'm in the US, was provided a tracking number through "sf-express". It pretty quickly moved from one hub to another, now it's been stuck for 7+ days on the way to Hong Kong- where I assume it'll have to clear customs and then head to the USA. For reference, normally TD uses DHL, and it on average takes 5 days or so to get to me.

 

[Hazing]

Was it DHL?

I had a package with Andrew sit for like a month. Literally. More. From March 26-28 (approved QCs and got tracking) and right up until the other day it was sitting.

With Li I got my tracking number on the 9th which normally men's I would have it by the 14th or so. I got a series of text messages from DHL saying all my packages are due the 23.

And I just got a message saying that one of the pacles due the 23rd is coming in today by end of day. So fingers crossed. If that helps giv e you an idea. I have no idea which delivery it is though. If it is even one of the watch deliveries.

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[KJ2020]

I guess part of the problem is far fewer international flights going into China to pick stuff up. And of course extra screening going on there.

EMS is way longer than usual just getting out of China. I have a package that went to Guangzhou International airport on Mar 15 (now 36 days ago) and has not shown any movement since.

I don't really care as long as it gets here. The uncertainty of these chaotic times doesn't help ease one's mind though. A member I know just had a package seized by customs at his local DHL distribution center AFTER it cleared the Cincinnati Hub. First time I'd heard of that happening so maybe there's some tightening up going on our end as well.

For comparison, I just got a shipment from Singapore in about 10 days from ordering, so no problems receiving from outside China.

 

[Hazing]

I guess part of the problem is far fewer international flights going into China to pick stuff up. And of course extra screening going on there.

EMS is way longer than usual just getting out of China. I have a package that went to Guangzhou International airport on Mar 15 (now 36 days ago) and has not shown any movement since.

I don't really care as long as it gets here. The uncertainty of these chaotic times doesn't help ease one's mind though. A member I know just had a package seized by customs at his local DHL distribution center AFTER it cleared the Cincinnati Hub. First time I'd heard of that happening so maybe there's some tightening up going on our end as well.

For comparison, I just got a shipment from Singapore in about 10 days from ordering, so no problems receiving from outside China.

I think that is weird but customs is very unpredictable. I’ve had packages loaded in the truck and just out for a local delivery that ended up getting siezed by customs. That was a shocker. So you never know but I’d think us costoms has other things on their mind.

I do think its hit hit or miss through and just kinda being at the right place, right time. I’ve mentioned this before too. While waiting for these watches, I bought s9methung from someone in Asia M2M over the weekend. He physically took it down to DHL on Monday and it had an expected delivery date of that Friday. Sure as shit, that Wednesday it showed up.

I figured the biggest problem was just people working locally. Like they don’t have local delivery couriers to pick up packages but if you can get it to he dispatch centers yourself, there’s no problem. But all in all, it’s just a guess and an attempt to make sense of nonsense in crazy times. Sometimes there’s just no logic. I do think things are generally pretty safe once in the system though.

 

[Conceyted]

Was it DHL?

Yep, mine was DHL. I reached out to JTime (Lana) last night and ended up getting a response this morning apologizing and telling me it will take some time. However, oddly enough and possibly coincidentally I saw my tracking update today and my delivery is showing a Thursday delivery date. My package is already showing it has cleared customs and is in Ohio on it's way to Louisiana. Crossing my fingers....

Unrelated, but I received a modded 116500 Daytona from the UK sold M2M in approximately 5 business days. And it came all the way overseas in a bubble padded envelope with no plastic case surrounding it. It got here in one piece though!

 

[sickopsycho]

oddly enough and possibly coincidentally I saw my tracking update today

Lol I just checked again and mine appears to be in the USA now as well. Maybe this thread is good luck!

 

[stufuse]

From what I'm reading, shipping is averaging about 3-4x longer than usual. I'm in the US, was provided a tracking number through "sf-express". It pretty quickly moved from one hub to another, now it's been stuck for 7+ days on the way to Hong Kong- where I assume it'll have to clear customs and then head to the USA. For reference, normally TD uses DHL, and it on average takes 5 days or so to get to me.

I sent a package to US and it left uk 31st March and still hasn’t scanned the other side. I’m hoping this is due to staffing and the virus and not lost


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