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sheldonsmith · 26 August 2007, 09:32 AM

I just received a GMTII-C to go along with my traditional GMT. Review and comparison will be in the coming weeks.

The GMTII-c is a much different watch than the GMTII. After 36 hours of ownership, this one is a keeper. I could not say this about the SeaDweller, TOG, and two Subs that I have owned.

-Sheldon

SPACE-DWELLER · 26 August 2007, 09:38 AM

Old and new generation GMT's!

Very nice!

You're a lucky man!

Looking forward to reading your review!

And YES, that new GMT II seems to be a winner judging from all the excellent comments it has received from new owners. For instance, Mike's GMT II is STILL spot on! Quite amazing!

BTW: Cool stands!

mike · 26 August 2007, 10:06 AM

Big congrats!

The two references compliment each other quite well.

Can't wait to here your thoughts on the similarities and the differences and the accuracy of the GMT IIC.

colemanitis · 26 August 2007, 10:09 AM

Beautiful watches! Now you need to add a vintage GMT to your collection!

mike · 26 August 2007, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colemanitis

Beautiful watches! Now you need to add a vintage GMT to your collection!

Dan Pierce · 26 August 2007, 11:43 AM

Love'em!

dP

Tools · 26 August 2007, 11:53 AM

Nice pair...

Flyjet601 · 26 August 2007, 12:00 PM

Great pair......

I have the same 2(except TT GMT C). Cant wait to hear your comparison.

kcmo · 26 August 2007, 12:01 PM

Great pair! Enjoy!

Robb · 26 August 2007, 12:24 PM

I have the same pair! I love them both. They are completely different!!!!

Ronnie Rolex · 26 August 2007, 01:30 PM

Sheldon,

I'd be interested in your bracelet set up since we have the same wrist size of 6.5 inches. How does the bracelet center with the Daytona clasp?

JJ Irani · 26 August 2007, 04:06 PM

Great stuff, Sheldon. By "C", I presume you mean Ceramic?

Cheers - JJ

sheldonsmith · 27 August 2007, 12:19 AM

With my 6.5" wrist, the clasp seems to center pretty well. Unlike the Sub/SD's and any of the watches with the traditional (tuna can?) clasps, the last of the links on the 6:00 side screw to the clasp and not riveted. One can take all the links off the 6:00 o'clock side and move the clasp over to the 6:00 side. I did this at first, but found the clasp over too far. I then put a link back. The clasp is centered, but the hinge is over towards the 12:00 o'clock side just a smidge too far, but its certainly livable.

Perhaps the biggest difference is the half link extension in the clasp. There are only three micro-adjusting holes rather than the typical 4 (or 5 on the Traditional GMT), but the half-link acts has a 4th adjustment hole. I have one link on the 6:00 oclock side, and two on the 12:00 side, and the bracelet on the first (tightest) hole, and I make microadjustments throughout the day by flipping the half-link in the clasp.

The watch head is heavier than the traditional GMT (closer to a Sub) so I have preferred the band to be tighter so there is not too much watch flop.

Yes, JJ. GMT-C for composite....

Review in a couple of weeks.... there are two other big projects I have to get off my desk first....

-Sheldon

frostie · 27 August 2007, 12:21 AM

nice pair of watches. Great looking watches

26 August 2007, 09:32 AM	#1
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,815	My two GMTII's I just received a GMTII-C to go along with my traditional GMT. Review and comparison will be in the coming weeks. The GMTII-c is a much different watch than the GMTII. After 36 hours of ownership, this one is a keeper. I could not say this about the SeaDweller, TOG, and two Subs that I have owned. -Sheldon __________________

26 August 2007, 09:38 AM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Old and new generation GMT's! Very nice! You're a lucky man! Looking forward to reading your review! And YES, that new GMT II seems to be a winner judging from all the excellent comments it has received from new owners. For instance, Mike's GMT II is STILL spot on! Quite amazing! BTW: Cool stands! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

26 August 2007, 10:09 AM	#4
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	Beautiful watches! Now you need to add a vintage GMT to your collection! __________________ Member #471

26 August 2007, 11:43 AM	#6
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Love'em! dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

26 August 2007, 12:00 PM	#8
Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	Great pair...... I have the same 2(except TT GMT C). Cant wait to hear your comparison. __________________ I used to be indecisive, now I'm not sure

26 August 2007, 10:06 AM	#3
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Big congrats! The two references compliment each other quite well. Can't wait to here your thoughts on the similarities and the differences and the accuracy of the GMT IIC.

26 August 2007, 11:53 AM	#7
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Nice pair...

26 August 2007, 12:01 PM	#9
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Great pair! Enjoy!

26 August 2007, 12:24 PM	#10
Robb 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Robb Location: USA Watch: BLNR Posts: 4,939	I have the same pair! I love them both. They are completely different!!!! __________________ 126610LN l 166610LV l 126619LB l 116710BLNR l 126710BLRO l 126720VTNR l 126718GRNR l 116500 white l 116500 black l 116508 john mayer l 116519LN l 116503 white l 126655 l 226627 Ti Master l 116518LN

26 August 2007, 01:30 PM	#11
Ronnie Rolex Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Ronnie Location: Man. Bch., CA USA Watch: SS-P YM Posts: 679	Sheldon, I'd be interested in your bracelet set up since we have the same wrist size of 6.5 inches. How does the bracelet center with the Daytona clasp?

26 August 2007, 04:06 PM	#12
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Great stuff, Sheldon. By "C", I presume you mean Ceramic? Cheers - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

27 August 2007, 12:19 AM	#13
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,815	6.5" wrist impressions With my 6.5" wrist, the clasp seems to center pretty well. Unlike the Sub/SD's and any of the watches with the traditional (tuna can?) clasps, the last of the links on the 6:00 side screw to the clasp and not riveted. One can take all the links off the 6:00 o'clock side and move the clasp over to the 6:00 side. I did this at first, but found the clasp over too far. I then put a link back. The clasp is centered, but the hinge is over towards the 12:00 o'clock side just a smidge too far, but its certainly livable. Perhaps the biggest difference is the half link extension in the clasp. There are only three micro-adjusting holes rather than the typical 4 (or 5 on the Traditional GMT), but the half-link acts has a 4th adjustment hole. I have one link on the 6:00 oclock side, and two on the 12:00 side, and the bracelet on the first (tightest) hole, and I make microadjustments throughout the day by flipping the half-link in the clasp. The watch head is heavier than the traditional GMT (closer to a Sub) so I have preferred the band to be tighter so there is not too much watch flop. Yes, JJ. GMT-C for composite.... Review in a couple of weeks.... there are two other big projects I have to get off my desk first.... -Sheldon __________________

27 August 2007, 12:21 AM	#14
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	nice pair of watches. Great looking watches

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