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ayecarumba · 30 May 2009, 05:12 AM

While researching for another members post I came across this great review of the GMT IIc from the August 2006 Watchtime by Jens Koch. In case you missed it!

You can click the link and it will download the Adobe PDF article. Great review with technical data on the movement and accuracy test data.

--Paul

www.watchbizz.com/archive/wt_2006_04/WT_2006_04_116.pdf

astcell · 30 May 2009, 05:21 AM

Wow, I did not know we could go BACKWARDS when setting the date! Thanks for the article!

scottjal · 30 May 2009, 06:32 AM

Sure can go backwards when setting the date on the GMTII 3185/3186, just don't do either when the hands are around midnight time. I have to think it wouldn't hurt it on a modern movement like this but I'm not going to try on mine.

exxondus · 30 May 2009, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by scottjal

Sure can go backwards when setting the date on the GMTII 3185/3186, just don't do either when the hands are around midnight time. I have to think it wouldn't hurt it on a modern movement like this but I'm not going to try on mine.

It wont hurt the gmtiic. In fact it was made to be able to do that and was stated in the manual somewhere

fmalloy · 30 May 2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by scottjal

Sure can go backwards when setting the date on the GMTII 3185/3186, just don't do either when the hands are around midnight time. I have to think it wouldn't hurt it on a modern movement like this but I'm not going to try on mine.

This is impossible as you cannot set the date directly and independently of the hands - that is, the GMT does not have a quickset date capability.

You set the date by jumping the hour with the crown in the second position. So, in fact you will be setting the date when the hands are around midnight and this is how it's supposed to work.

scottjal · 30 May 2009, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by exxondus

It wont hurt the gmtiic. In fact it was made to be able to do that and was stated in the manual somewhere

Cool, I figured as much but just never thought about it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fmalloy

This is impossible as you cannot set the date directly and independently of the hands - that is, the GMT does not have a quickset date capability.

You set the date by jumping the hour with the crown in the second position. So, in fact you will be setting the date when the hands are around midnight and this is how it's supposed to work.

I see your point, never thought about it like that.

2th Dr · 30 May 2009, 08:12 AM

Thanks for the link Paul! Very nice read!

Bisquitlips · 30 May 2009, 08:14 AM

Very GOOD!!!

GMTJOHNNY · 31 May 2009, 12:46 PM

Awesome article for the archives! Thanks for posting!

buz-lh · 31 May 2009, 07:33 PM

I've seen this before and found it interesting that the only areas where the watch didn't get a perfect score were in the subjective areas of appearance. The reviewer didn't particularly care for the green dial. That aside, perfect scores in all the areas that matter.

Gasoil4ever · 31 May 2009, 08:39 PM

The GMT IIc is a faboulous watch.

I hope it comes out with a two tone bezel....

Nakow · 31 May 2009, 10:13 PM

Just be patient ! Rolex is working on it!

Imtiaz · 1 June 2009, 12:23 AM

Yes you can go backwards with the Explorer II also.

Very handy when you fly to USA from Japan and gain a day.

SDDS · 1 June 2009, 01:39 AM

thanx for the article...great article...

30 May 2009, 05:12 AM	#1
ayecarumba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: ATL Watch: the one I'm wearin Posts: 526	Great GMT IIc article for download... While researching for another members post I came across this great review of the GMT IIc from the August 2006 Watchtime by Jens Koch. In case you missed it! You can click the link and it will download the Adobe PDF article. Great review with technical data on the movement and accuracy test data. --Paul www.watchbizz.com/archive/wt_2006_04/WT_2006_04_116.pdf __________________ "Whether we wake or we sleep, Whether we carol or weep, The Sun with his planets in chime, Marketh the going of Time." --Edward Fitzgerald

30 May 2009, 05:21 AM	#2
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Wow, I did not know we could go BACKWARDS when setting the date! Thanks for the article! __________________ SS GMTII "D", TT GMTIIc "Z"

30 May 2009, 06:32 AM	#3
scottjal "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Scott Location: SC Watch: GMT II Posts: 464	Sure can go backwards when setting the date on the GMTII 3185/3186, just don't do either when the hands are around midnight time. I have to think it wouldn't hurt it on a modern movement like this but I'm not going to try on mine. __________________ sj

30 May 2009, 08:14 AM	#8
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	Very GOOD!!! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

31 May 2009, 12:46 PM	#9
GMTJOHNNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: LONG ISLAND, NY Watch: 2007 DAY DATE 18KT Posts: 1,378	Awesome article for the archives! Thanks for posting! __________________ ROLEX DAY DATE 118238 (2007) ROLEX DAY DATE 18238 (1997) ROLEX GMT 16750 PEPSI (1987) ROLEX AIR KING 14000 (1991) ROLEX GMTIIC TT 116713LN (2008)

30 May 2009, 08:12 AM	#7
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	Thanks for the link Paul! Very nice read!

31 May 2009, 07:33 PM	#10
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	I've seen this before and found it interesting that the only areas where the watch didn't get a perfect score were in the subjective areas of appearance. The reviewer didn't particularly care for the green dial. That aside, perfect scores in all the areas that matter. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

31 May 2009, 08:39 PM	#11
Gasoil4ever "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cameroun Watch: GS Snowflake Posts: 1,534	The GMT IIc is a faboulous watch. I hope it comes out with a two tone bezel.... __________________ 16710 GMT Master II "M" , SD4000, GS Snowflake, Stowa Marine Original.

31 May 2009, 10:13 PM	#12
Nakow "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Watch: 16622 Posts: 536	Just be patient ! Rolex is working on it! __________________ 16622

1 June 2009, 12:23 AM	#13
Imtiaz Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: De Location: Tokyo Watch: Daytona, Sub, DS, Posts: 1,046	Yes you can go backwards with the Explorer II also. Very handy when you fly to USA from Japan and gain a day.

1 June 2009, 01:39 AM	#14
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	thanx for the article...great article... __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

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