ZF GMT with Gen Insert vs Rep Insert

[Ralphy]

I was able to purchase this Gen insert. While I cannot verify it is actually gen, it was sold to me as gen, and it looks better in my opinion than the rep insert. You be the judge. DreadPirateRobert I finally installed this bad boy. Took 5 minutes lol. It fit perfectly once I scraped the glue out of the bezel. Snapped right into place. And the bezel was the easiest I have ever removed. Slid a razor blade under and gently popped off. super easy to do. Reinstalled retaining ring and click spring, then pressed the bezel back on. Then snapped the new insert into place after lining it up exactly. I think it looks even better than before.

Again in these pics, then gen insert is installed and the rep is loose.

 

[DreadPirateRobert]

Commenting to look at the photos shortly, I can't see it on my work computer (firewall related)

 

[preppyr6]

I actually own both gen and rep watches of the GMT. The rep is so good imo I threw my gen NATO strap on it and wear it as a daily. I'll likely end up selling the gen and grabbing something else. I did install a gen insert on my rep before I bought the gen. The gen insert is ever so slightly different...the rep insert is great on this one, but yes the gen is slightly better if you can source it.

 

[Neon]

I actually own both gen and rep watches of the GMT. The rep is so good imo I threw my gen NATO strap on it and wear it as a daily. I'll likely end up selling the gen and grabbing something else. I did install a gen insert on my rep before I bought the gen. The gen insert is ever so slightly different...the rep insert is great on this one, but yes the gen is slightly better if you can source it.

Is the gen nato and/or leather worth getting?

 

[preppyr6]

Is the gen nato and/or leather worth getting?

Gen NATO, yes. Rep tudor nato straps suck compared to gen (Ive had nato gmt and nato BBB, both are much much better than rep). I have gen leather strap for BB red and its fantastic.

 

[Neon]

Gen NATO, yes. Rep tudor nato straps suck compared to gen (Ive had nato gmt and nato BBB, both are much much better than rep). I have gen leather strap for BB red and its fantastic.

Thanks for the info. Not sure I can justify what a gen nato will cost me, but if I ever see a good price on gen leather for my BB red I’ll give it a shot.