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zion_rasta · 13 March 2016, 07:18 AM

Finally! My patience paid off. Below are the lessons learned for anyone interested in making your GMTIIc different from the rest and not envy a BLNR...

Lessons learned:
1. Bergeon 6825-ff tool does not work with Rolex bracelets unless modified. The tool costs $189.00 and Otto free says it works on Rolex; it doesn't. The fine tip forks are too wide.

After my frustration with not being able to remove the bracelet and almost returning the $355 Everest system, I did more research here in TRF- thank you team!

2. The Esslinger Horofix tool works beautifully right off the box. I was able to remove the Rolex bracelet a la AD.

3. The Everest end link system deserves a quality prize! You would have thought that Rolex manufactured the strap.

4. The Everest buckle is sturdy and thick, however, it is too sporty looking if you want to dress up the watch. Great quality though.

5. I installed an "Acerinox" Rolex logo buckle from eBay and it made the watch look like it belonged on the strap. As if was meant to be.

I am free at last! No more worrying about scratches on CPLs. No more Daytona on strap needed. I got the perfect combo.

GsurgBM · 13 March 2016, 07:28 AM

I really like that look. I sold my GMTiiC but I think that's a great look.

And1dre · 13 March 2016, 08:09 AM

Looks awesome. Thanks for sharing

Alex6340 · 13 March 2016, 08:18 AM

Looks really nice. The bergeon 6767f work on Rolex modern and vintage bracelets.

Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk

Annan · 13 March 2016, 09:14 AM

Can you share a pic of the Rolex buckle you installed? Thanks.

Boaters · 13 March 2016, 09:38 AM

Looks awesome ... I to have the Horofix tool and it works great not to mention about half the price.

Limestonedan · 13 March 2016, 12:28 PM

Wow!

zion_rasta · 13 March 2016, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Annan

Can you share a pic of the Rolex buckle you installed? Thanks.

It is an 18mm Buckle.

You can get it on eBay for $30 to $40.

I do not think Rolex makes buckles any longer. The originals were only made on 16mm.
These complement Rolex watches on straps very well.

jbenjamin1 · 13 March 2016, 02:42 PM

Thanks for sharing and well done!

ppalasthira · 13 March 2016, 04:30 PM

Thanks for sharing! Looks very OEM!

antbkny · 13 March 2016, 04:33 PM

Looks great

brettpaul · 13 March 2016, 05:00 PM

Looks amazing mate - nicely done!

zion_rasta · 13 March 2016, 09:37 PM

Thank you all for the nice comments.

The watch feels amazing with this set up/configuration.

Cheers,
ZR

Horology.life · 13 March 2016, 09:59 PM

Looks awesome. Nice different look

jcbarrientos · 13 March 2016, 10:18 PM

Looks great!!

ev8296 · 14 March 2016, 12:29 AM

Not for me.

Danny83 · 14 March 2016, 12:45 AM

It would be fun to try

Annan · 14 March 2016, 12:53 AM

Nice job! I think your strap and buckle look great and that combo provides a classy alternative look to the original bracelet.

zion_rasta · 14 March 2016, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ev8296

Not for me.

Remember, this is not a permanent change.

It feels like a different watch.

And, unlike a Daytona on strap, you always have the option to instal the oyster bracelet in less than 10 seconds.

I wore the watch in this configuration with a suit last night and got lots of compliments.

Director EDTF · 14 March 2016, 02:44 AM

Nice!!

GerardoG · 14 March 2016, 02:44 AM

Love it! Looks nice, classy...easy to dress up or down.

13 March 2016, 07:18 AM	#1
zion_rasta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: GMT II ceramic Posts: 1,590	Everest strap system GMTIIc Finally! My patience paid off. Below are the lessons learned for anyone interested in making your GMTIIc different from the rest and not envy a BLNR... Lessons learned: 1. Bergeon 6825-ff tool does not work with Rolex bracelets unless modified. The tool costs $189.00 and Otto free says it works on Rolex; it doesn't. The fine tip forks are too wide. After my frustration with not being able to remove the bracelet and almost returning the $355 Everest system, I did more research here in TRF- thank you team! 2. The Esslinger Horofix tool works beautifully right off the box. I was able to remove the Rolex bracelet a la AD. 3. The Everest end link system deserves a quality prize! You would have thought that Rolex manufactured the strap. 4. The Everest buckle is sturdy and thick, however, it is too sporty looking if you want to dress up the watch. Great quality though. 5. I installed an "Acerinox" Rolex logo buckle from eBay and it made the watch look like it belonged on the strap. As if was meant to be. I am free at last! No more worrying about scratches on CPLs. No more Daytona on strap needed. I got the perfect combo. __________________ Sky Dweller WG 326139 GMT II 116710LN Submariner 1680 Sold - Daytona 116523; YM 116622; Datejust 16233

13 March 2016, 07:28 AM	#2
GsurgBM "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Watch: Not enough Posts: 3,758	I really like that look. I sold my GMTiiC but I think that's a great look. __________________ Rolex • Tudor • Omega • Panerai

13 March 2016, 08:18 AM	#4
Alex6340 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Switzerland Watch: 16710, PP 5167 Posts: 840	Looks really nice. The bergeon 6767f work on Rolex modern and vintage bracelets. Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: swisswatchologist

13 March 2016, 09:14 AM	#5
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,177	Can you share a pic of the Rolex buckle you installed? Thanks. __________________ *so many Rolexes.....so little time*

13 March 2016, 05:00 PM	#12
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Looks amazing mate - nicely done! __________________ Photostream on Instagram brett_in_bahrain

13 March 2016, 08:09 AM	#3
And1dre "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Silicon Valley Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,182	Looks awesome. Thanks for sharing

13 March 2016, 09:38 AM	#6
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	Looks awesome ... I to have the Horofix tool and it works great not to mention about half the price.

13 March 2016, 12:28 PM	#7
Limestonedan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Posts: 983	Wow!

13 March 2016, 02:42 PM	#9
jbenjamin1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Jay Location: NY Metropolitan Watch: Many Posts: 741	Thanks for sharing and well done!

13 March 2016, 04:30 PM	#10
ppalasthira Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: ASK Watch: SubC.5711.D500 Posts: 2,236	Thanks for sharing! Looks very OEM!

13 March 2016, 04:33 PM	#11
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	Looks great

13 March 2016, 09:37 PM	#13
zion_rasta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: GMT II ceramic Posts: 1,590	Thank you all for the nice comments. The watch feels amazing with this set up/configuration. Cheers, ZR __________________ Sky Dweller WG 326139 GMT II 116710LN Submariner 1680 Sold - Daytona 116523; YM 116622; Datejust 16233

13 March 2016, 09:59 PM	#14
Horology.life "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: U.K Posts: 677	Looks awesome. Nice different look __________________ Rolex/Tudor/AP/VC/Panerai

13 March 2016, 10:18 PM	#15
jcbarrientos "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: NYC Watch: AP,Rolex,UN,Pam Posts: 595	Looks great!!

14 March 2016, 12:29 AM	#16
ev8296 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: eduardo Location: new jersey Watch: 116610LV 126600 Posts: 254	Not for me.

14 March 2016, 12:45 AM	#17
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,160	It would be fun to try

14 March 2016, 12:53 AM	#18
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,177	Nice job! I think your strap and buckle look great and that combo provides a classy alternative look to the original bracelet. __________________ *so many Rolexes.....so little time*

14 March 2016, 02:44 AM	#20
Director EDTF 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Nelson Location: Central, NJ Posts: 2,432	Nice!!

14 March 2016, 02:44 AM	#21
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Love it! Looks nice, classy...easy to dress up or down.

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