GMF released a GMT 3186 clone movement

[Duc]

Be careful. It is not the same as the sub. I think Duc has some available. That is, if he’s not hoarding them for his own builds.

Correct. GMT crystals have more bevel to their edges. Everything else is the same and either crystal should fit. They’re the same price as Sub crystals so why not buy the right kind.

I stock both but I’m currently out of NYC trying to stay away from COVID.

 

[Hazing]

Correct. GMT crystals have more bevel to their edges. Everything else is the same and either crystal should fit. They’re the same price as Sub crystals so why not buy the right kind.

I stock both but I’m currently out of NYC trying to stay away from COVID.

It will find you regardless of where you hide. But I completely get it. Stay safe, brother.

 

[srhoque]

I have been eagerly looking forward to the GMF Batman Bezel, but the font of "1" is wrong (atleast per TD pics). See attached pic. To give some perspective - I look at a gen bezel/insert everyday for hours (colleague at work), so my expectations are high Have been looking around for a gen for my franken but to no avail. Well, the search continues...

 

[KJ2020]

That Batman insert looks great. The crystal is off relative to the date window but that's an issue not unique to this model. The hands are fine, they always look that way when viewed head on. Slight angle off is needed for proper illumination.

 

[CaptTango1]

Correct. GMT crystals have more bevel to their edges. Everything else is the same and either crystal should fit. They’re the same price as Sub crystals so why not buy the right kind.

I stock both but I’m currently out of NYC trying to stay away from COVID.

Thanks for the info. I am across the hudson in NJ, will be in touch once this mess gets sorted out. But great to know that you can be of help. Much appreciated.

 

[Bobi01]

I have been eagerly looking forward to the GMF Batman Bezel, but the font of "1" is wrong (atleast per TD pics). See attached pic. To give some perspective - I look at a gen bezel/insert everyday for hours (colleague at work), so my expectations are high Have been looking around for a gen for my franken but to no avail. Well, the search continues...

Very nice spot on number 1 bro
all gmf insert are like this as you can see comparison side by side with gen (left is old gmf 2836 )

 

[Dissemination]

I have been eagerly looking forward to the GMF Batman Bezel, but the font of "1" is wrong (atleast per TD pics). See attached pic. To give some perspective - I look at a gen bezel/insert everyday for hours (colleague at work), so my expectations are high Have been looking around for a gen for my franken but to no avail. Well, the search continues...

The pics on Trusty do not seem to match up with the pics on Ts Station or the QC pics posted above. Fortunately, the QC pics and the video on TS Station show something closer to Gen. However, I do see the slightest difference in font now anyways. Damn you hahah. I would be happy with this anyways though. Still waiting to hear back from Spongebob cus I think he could do something nice for this bezel

 

[srhoque]

I would be happy with this anyways though.

I would have been happy too but in this hobby you can't unsee Stays in our heads.

Note: Even in TS station photos and Li's QC photos, if you look closely...you will see the font is different. I wish I could go out and do something else now, that way I wouldn't be nitpicking.

 

[KJ2020]

I have been eagerly looking forward to the GMF Batman Bezel, but the font of "1" is wrong (atleast per TD pics). See attached pic. To give some perspective - I look at a gen bezel/insert everyday for hours (colleague at work), so my expectations are high Have been looking around for a gen for my franken but to no avail. Well, the search continues...

That Trusty pic is not the new insert bro. The new insert does not have a curved serif on the 1 either bit it's thickness makes it less apparent. Definitely worth saving a kidney for, haha.

 

[srhoque]

That Trusty pic is not the new insert bro

Someone earlier in this thread posted QC pics from Li. Even there there "1" looks wrong. I really hope I am wrong this time, GMF was my only hope

 

[Dissemination]

I would have been happy too but in this hobby you can't unsee Stays in our heads.

Note: Even in TS station photos and Li's QC photos, if you look closely...you will see the font is different. I wish I could go out and do something else now, that way I wouldn't be nitpicking.

Well it could be worse... you could be buying every gosh darn thing anyways even in the face of economic uncertainty... like a crazy person... not referring to myself ha.

Ok, yes, referring to myself.

 

[KJ2020]

The pics on Trusty do not seem to match up with the pics on Ts Station or the QC pics posted above. Fortunately, the QC pics and the video on TS Station show something closer to Gen. However, I do see the slightest difference in font now anyways. Damn you hahah. I would be happy with this anyways though. Still waiting to hear back from Spongebob cus I think he could do something nice for this bezel

Spongebob chamfers the top edge of the marker cutout sidewalls. That makes the markers appear wider (thicker) in all directions. With speed bumps nearly indiscernible, I think a Spongebob mod on one of these would be the best yet in a rep Batman insert.

 

[Dissemination]

That Trusty pic is not the new insert bro. The new insert does not have a curved serif on the 1 either bit it's thickness makes it less apparent. Definitely worth saving a kidney for, haha.

Thank you for helping me justify my decisions. I'm not spending money. I'm *saving* money.

Edit: actually, I'm saving a kidney. So... wholistic and all that too. Even more justified.

 

[srhoque]

That Trusty pic is not the new insert bro. The new insert does not have a curved serif on the 1 either bit it's thickness makes it less apparent. Definitely worth saving a kidney for, haha.

I am going to close my eyes and behave that I never saw the curved serif Will do this many times over the weekend till it gets out of my head.

 

[KJ2020]

Someone earlier in this thread posted QC pics from Li. Even there there "1" looks wrong. I really hope I am wrong this time, GMF was my only hope

Just focus on those nicely rounded hour markers. Nice thickness too!

 

[Dissemination]

Spongebob chamfers the top edge of the marker cutout sidewalls. That makes the markers appear wider (thicker) in all directions. With speed bumps nearly indiscernible, I think a Spongebob mod on one of these would be the best yet in a rep Batman insert.

Yeah I'm going for it. Just got hands from Interaktiv. Will drop gen crystal and datewheel and VR movement and call it a day with the Spongebob mod.

 

[srhoque]

Yeah I'm going for it. Just got hands from Interaktiv. Will drop gen crystal and datewheel and VR movement and call it a day with the Spongebob mod.

For the VR3185, make sure you atleast change the jumping hour module to gen. Otherwise, you hands will stutter/shake a lot when changing time (from experience) plus it is better from a long term reliability perspective. If you keep your watch on a winder, then its a non-issue.

Good luck with your project, post pics!! Most importantly, stay healthy!!

 

[Dissemination]

For the VR3185, make sure you atleast change the jumping hour module to gen. Otherwise, you hands will stutter/shake a lot when changing time (from experience) plus it is better from a long term reliability perspective. If you keep your watch on a winder, then its a non-issue.

Good luck with your project, post pics!! Most importantly, stay healthy!!

Yup will do! And thanks for reminding me about that. Have that for my 116710LN Franken. Need to get another one.

Lol... I officially have more parts/projects than complete watches now. Well, in terms of Rolex at least.

 

[KJ2020]

I'm not seeing any font differences between the insert posted on TS and the one Li showed. The color is a little different -TS always oversautrates their pics. The TS markers look a tad thicker, but I attribute that to better and stronger studio lighting eliminating all shadows in the cutout spaces. TS pics are generally very high quality, their photographers are excellent.

 

[KJ2020]

BTW the lume plot in the 6 o'clock marker in Li's pic is flawed. This is a common flaw on GMF dials, not just this model.