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stom_m3 · 1 June 2009, 12:28 PM

I would love to see Rolex make a GMT/Chrono. I wonder if they looked into adding a GMT module on to their 4130 Daytona movement or add a Chrono module to the 3135 such that you could also keep the date. I would love to see that matched up with the GMT Ceramic bezel.

bodybump · 1 June 2009, 12:58 PM

wow that would be a very very very busy dial...

stom_m3 · 1 June 2009, 01:11 PM

They would definitely have to increase the size to 44mm or close. I just found a picture from Basel 09 that Omega is coming out with this very configuration;

Watchdog · 1 June 2009, 01:34 PM

If Rolex would just slap their name on one of those Omega Broad Arrows . . .

Lol-x · 1 June 2009, 01:35 PM

I think that Tudor has one called the "Iconaught"

TheVTCGuy · 1 June 2009, 01:50 PM

Actually, Omega had one of those years ago... in the early 70s. It was called the: "Flightmaster"

Perdu · 1 June 2009, 02:34 PM

Missed that one from Omega's 09 line up.

Lamone · 1 June 2009, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Actually, Omega had one of those years ago... in the early 70s. It was called the: "Flightmaster"

I really like the Flightmaster!

BAMBAM · 2 June 2009, 12:58 AM

the GMT is already a CHRONO... meter

But serius, i like your idea too

best will be in the design of the Deep Sea in 750Gold with green dial !

scottjal · 2 June 2009, 01:01 AM

That's a whole new movement that doesn't exist yet. It wouldn't necessarily be bigger but it would definitely be taller with another plate maybe.

While we have the crack pipe out why not go ahead and add a date to it too?

Dan Pierce · 2 June 2009, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottjal

That's a whole new movement that doesn't exist yet. It wouldn't necessarily be bigger but it would definitely be taller with another plate maybe.

While we have the crack pipe out why not go ahead and add a date to it too?

Ok.

But no reason to add any complications to the movement. Just add a rotating bezel.

dP

scottjal · 2 June 2009, 01:18 AM

A 7750, as good as it is, doesn't scream Rolex to me.

Personally I think Rolex could do the same thing in a thinner package than the 7750, which is a very tall movement.

I was lusting over one of these years ago:

Put this together myself but couldn't live with it being so huge:

Dan Pierce · 2 June 2009, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottjal

A 7750, as good as it is, doesn't scream Rolex to me.

Personally I think Rolex could do the same thing in a thinner package than the 7750, which is a very tall movement.

I was lusting over one of these years ago:

Put this together myself but couldn't live with it being so huge:

Tell us more about the chrono you put together.

Is that a custom order? Is a 12 hour bezel an option?
Thanks in advance,
dP

scottjal · 2 June 2009, 01:53 AM

The movement was sourced out of a Hamilton Mount Vernon. The case and face was sourced from Otto Frei and I got the red hands off ebay. Think the other hands were also ebay and were daytona look alike. I put it together so see how I would get along with this stuff (possible retirement career path maybe) and I don't know if I have what it takes to be a watch maker.

Lamone · 2 June 2009, 03:39 AM

I'd love to see a GMT chronograph

1 June 2009, 12:28 PM	#1
stom_m3 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 17	Why doesn't Rolex Make a GMT/Chrono? I would love to see Rolex make a GMT/Chrono. I wonder if they looked into adding a GMT module on to their 4130 Daytona movement or add a Chrono module to the 3135 such that you could also keep the date. I would love to see that matched up with the GMT Ceramic bezel.

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Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	Missed that one from Omega's 09 line up. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

1 June 2009, 01:11 PM	#3
stom_m3 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 17	They would definitely have to increase the size to 44mm or close. I just found a picture from Basel 09 that Omega is coming out with this very configuration;

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Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	If Rolex would just slap their name on one of those Omega Broad Arrows . . .

2 June 2009, 12:58 AM	#9
BAMBAM "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: JÖRG Location: GEMANY Posts: 299	the GMT is already a CHRONO... meter But serius, i like your idea too best will be in the design of the Deep Sea in 750Gold with green dial ! __________________ Pain is temporary, glory is forever X X X BAMBAM

2 June 2009, 01:01 AM	#10
scottjal "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Scott Location: SC Watch: GMT II Posts: 464	That's a whole new movement that doesn't exist yet. It wouldn't necessarily be bigger but it would definitely be taller with another plate maybe. While we have the crack pipe out why not go ahead and add a date to it too? __________________ sj

2 June 2009, 01:18 AM	#12
scottjal "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Scott Location: SC Watch: GMT II Posts: 464	A 7750, as good as it is, doesn't scream Rolex to me. Personally I think Rolex could do the same thing in a thinner package than the 7750, which is a very tall movement. I was lusting over one of these years ago: Put this together myself but couldn't live with it being so huge: __________________ sj

2 June 2009, 01:53 AM	#14
scottjal "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Scott Location: SC Watch: GMT II Posts: 464	The movement was sourced out of a Hamilton Mount Vernon. The case and face was sourced from Otto Frei and I got the red hands off ebay. Think the other hands were also ebay and were daytona look alike. I put it together so see how I would get along with this stuff (possible retirement career path maybe) and I don't know if I have what it takes to be a watch maker. __________________ sj

2 June 2009, 03:39 AM	#15
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	I'd love to see a GMT chronograph

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