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I asked Li if he had pics that I could check out and that's what he sent. And said.
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GMF released a GMT 3186 clone movement
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I want to order the Pepsi from noob but the thinking is that I will break the movement because it is tricky to operate properly?
sickopsycho
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These are supposed to be the new GMF V3 BLNR. That bezel insert actually looks pretty good if you ask me. I'm kind of in the same boat- as long as that VR3185 will fit in there, I'm really liking this watch.
Edit: I got my ass handed to me in another section regarding QC pics- if I'm not supposed to be posting them here kindly let me know and I'll remove them.
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Dissemination
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I'm pretty sure sharing QC pics for the general good of the community is actually encouraged (?). But not if you're asking people to QC your watch for you without asking a specific question.
This looks great btw!
Good lord that bezel is incredible. Let me ask the same question I have been asking in a slightly different way. Is this movement known to have issues just from wearing it or is the timebomb "feature" only a real concern if you're constantly adjusting the hour hand?
Hazing
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Did you order this? Is this yours? Asking because I was talking to Li about getting one and just wondering if he got it that quickly.
eta: those hands look dark. They almost look black. I’m sure it’s partially the reflection but they also look matte.
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Damnit. I said I wasn't going to do this, but I'm already spending money on other projects.
Just bought Gen hands in anticipation of this.
Just bought Gen hands in anticipation of this.
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After realizing the flaws of these hands that’s where I’m headed next. Lol.
sickopsycho
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Yeah I just kinda bumped heads with a mod. That section has a little different vibe, I love it over here, though. =)
Conceyted As far as I know (not sure anyone is sure about the movement just yet- the watch was literally just released), this is not the "timebomb" movement. That one (also by GMF) was a competely different movement (2836?) hacked into something they for some reason called a 3186. This is supposed to be a real clone, although there is some question about this. Regardless, it appears to be a completely different movement at least. And if the VR3185 drops right in, then you can't go wrong because that is a known very good movement which will accept a ton of gen parts and is readily available for purchase online. It's not even very expensive (well, about $100 or so)! I used to own a GMF BLNR, and it had that timebomb that we spoke of. I never used Crown position 2, and ended up taking a Loss on it later on a M2M sale. They were also well aware of the issue, and indeed it broke about 2 months later. Li, however, has such great service- he still warranty'd the movement even after I had sold it. Just goes to show JTime backs up their sales!
Hazing No, this was QC pics from a friend of mine, but yes they came very quickly (a couple days). I'm thinking about grabbing one myself based on these pics and the reviews here.
Saul Goodman
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Saul Goodman
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They are supposed to have a very good blackhole effect, yet I talked to some body who had built a Franken with this and he regretted getting one as it's got this blue purple AR hue which is really annoying to him.
Furthermore it's got 2 layers of AR, one underneath ond one above the Mag.
So the surface layer tends to get scratched up overtime which gives it a kinda blurry look. At least thats what I heard. I personly chose to invest a little more and have a gen crystal where I am 100 happy with.
But as always in this rep game it's about what you are ocd about and what not
Furthermore it's got 2 layers of AR, one underneath ond one above the Mag.
So the surface layer tends to get scratched up overtime which gives it a kinda blurry look. At least thats what I heard. I personly chose to invest a little more and have a gen crystal where I am 100 happy with.
But as always in this rep game it's about what you are ocd about and what not
Dissemination
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Prof crystals are excellent. I've used a handful of them.
They do have a very slight colored hue in the cyclops at certain angles. Other than that, black hole effect is leaps and bounds above standard rep Crystals. Sure, Gen is Gen, but Prof is $168 and Gen is ~ $350-365.
If I'm going franken, I'll get a gen crystal hands down. I'm gonna put a VR movement, have gen hands and date wheel so I'm gonna use a gen xtal because I'm already invested. But if I was just gonna do xtal, I would likely go Prof. My 2 cents.
pm me and I'll show you pics of Prof. I'd post em but they're in different Rollies. No GMTs... yet!
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Dissemination Saul Goodman thank you. And D, I probably will hit you up soon to take a look. Yeah... if I’m going to change anything, it’s probably worth just going gen. I, not going full Franken on this watch anyway. Now that I take a breath and think (instead of just jumping in and buying everything!) I remember what I’m doing.
I dont have a gmt yet myself. I might take some time with this watch as it’s intended for me and that’s to just absorb some of the details. I need to spend some time with this watch first to see what bothers me before I start changing random things. I just ordered it and my eyes are bigger than my wrist. “I want a gen crystal”, “I want gen hands”, “ I want a gen dial”... I just have to take a breath. Lol. Rolex always does this to me.
I dont have a gmt yet myself. I might take some time with this watch as it’s intended for me and that’s to just absorb some of the details. I need to spend some time with this watch first to see what bothers me before I start changing random things. I just ordered it and my eyes are bigger than my wrist. “I want a gen crystal”, “I want gen hands”, “ I want a gen dial”... I just have to take a breath. Lol. Rolex always does this to me.
I am looking to go with prof crystal my self for the GMT but considering genuine. Can you guys tell me which genuine crystal fits the GMT? What is the part number? Is it the same as the Submariner crystal? Thanks for the info.
Dissemination
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https://forum.replica-watch.info/for...ar-c1-crystals
looks like he sold out, but I sent the link so you have the part number. Interaktiv is a great guy. I've bought several parts from him despite him being in Europe. Zero problems shipping to the US. You might be able to ask him to source one for you.
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Dissemination
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CaptTango1 also to answer your question, I believe the crystals are the same, its the gasket that is different. But maybe someone can confirm?