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FrmrHoss · 10 October 2015, 05:46 AM

Just a quick shot for now. 1.2mm serial with the correct date wheel and replacement hands (sadly no small GMT hand here!)/bezel but thought I'd post quickly for those more expert than myself to chime in if anything else jumps out to them (other than that my iPhone focus leaves something to be desired...)

Vincent65 · 10 October 2015, 05:50 AM

Congrats - very nice. Aside from the things you've mentioned, I don't see anything obvious, but it's not a great photo, and quite dark. Possible re-lume on the hour plots? They don't look quite tidy enough to me, but it could be the light or scratches in the plexi causing distortion.

AS1 · 10 October 2015, 05:51 AM

I would echo what Karl said. Indeed that insert is a service replacement as you noted but overall it seems a nice example!

FrmrHoss · 10 October 2015, 05:57 AM

That's the one thing I thought too Vincent - maybe a touch up of the lume plots, the 6/9 don't look quite as crisp to me. Will probably shoot a few more pics at home tonight, was just excited to tear through some FedEx boxes today at the office!

rolstaff · 10 October 2015, 07:05 AM

Yes, the dial could be relumed. The date wheel is a later one ?

Nice watch ! I would search a nice fat font faded insert to make the look perfect...

springer · 10 October 2015, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolstaff

Yes, the dial could be relumed. The date wheel is a later one ?

Nice watch ! I would search a nice fat font faded insert to make the look perfect...

The date wheel is correct...sorry but I disagree.

FrmrHoss · 10 October 2015, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by springer

The date wheel is correct...sorry but I disagree.

Disagree with my assessment that it's correct or rolstaff's post?

It's got the rounded 3s, hooked 7s, and closed 6/9s which I thought were kind of the telltale signs of this iteration (but I would certainly defer to your GMT expertise springer! god knows I've silently soaked in a lot of your wisdom off these boards!).

springer · 10 October 2015, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrmrHoss

Disagree with my assessment that it's correct or rolstaff's post?

It's got the rounded 3s, hooked 7s, and closed 6/9s which I thought were kind of the telltale signs of this iteration (but I would certainly defer to your GMT expertise springer! god knows I've silently soaked in a lot of your wisdom off these boards!).

I quoted Rolstaff. The date wheel in the photo is correct. If you have other concerns send me a PM.

sea-dweller · 11 October 2015, 01:27 AM

Congrats!

watchcrank · 25 November 2015, 07:03 AM

lume plots do look a bit rough. need a proper close up and some UV action to be certain. Depends on price to evaluate as the parts to put right are not inexpensive. Still a watch you can wear without trepidation. m

Rebel · 25 November 2015, 07:06 AM

Enjoy!

lee fowler · 25 November 2015, 07:14 AM

Mine says hello.

brandrea · 25 November 2015, 07:21 AM

Looks nice, congratulations

10 October 2015, 05:46 AM	#1
FrmrHoss "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 349	Incoming Gilt GMT - Thoughts? Just a quick shot for now. 1.2mm serial with the correct date wheel and replacement hands (sadly no small GMT hand here!)/bezel but thought I'd post quickly for those more expert than myself to chime in if anything else jumps out to them (other than that my iPhone focus leaves something to be desired...)

10 October 2015, 05:50 AM	#2
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,293	Congrats - very nice. Aside from the things you've mentioned, I don't see anything obvious, but it's not a great photo, and quite dark. Possible re-lume on the hour plots? They don't look quite tidy enough to me, but it could be the light or scratches in the plexi causing distortion. __________________

11 October 2015, 01:27 AM	#9
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

25 November 2015, 07:06 AM	#11
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,057	Enjoy! __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

10 October 2015, 05:51 AM	#3
AS1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NYC / Milan Watch: 6263 Posts: 3,938	I would echo what Karl said. Indeed that insert is a service replacement as you noted but overall it seems a nice example!

10 October 2015, 05:57 AM	#4
FrmrHoss "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 349	That's the one thing I thought too Vincent - maybe a touch up of the lume plots, the 6/9 don't look quite as crisp to me. Will probably shoot a few more pics at home tonight, was just excited to tear through some FedEx boxes today at the office!

10 October 2015, 07:05 AM	#5
rolstaff Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Juergen Location: Utah Watch: GMT Posts: 308	Yes, the dial could be relumed. The date wheel is a later one ? Nice watch ! I would search a nice fat font faded insert to make the look perfect...

25 November 2015, 07:03 AM	#10
watchcrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: michael Location: Florida Watch: explorer II cream Posts: 1,661	lume plots do look a bit rough. need a proper close up and some UV action to be certain. Depends on price to evaluate as the parts to put right are not inexpensive. Still a watch you can wear without trepidation. m

25 November 2015, 07:21 AM	#13
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,708	Looks nice, congratulations

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