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PanosI · 29 October 2011, 07:31 AM

We are for good in autumn and i have already delayed the traditional seasonal change in the bezel insert of the Gmt.

The position of the funky and summer Pepsi is going to get it the more serious Coke still with color notably red again but dark red, this time, Burgundy and black in the position of the vivid blue.

As always, the black "thick" electrical tape is the first we need in order not to knock our heads later and because a little extra protection never hurt anyone

After we cover the lugs and the bracelet for any unpleasant mishaps that can be done during the process, we remove the bezel with the Insert.

Carefully because underneath there is the little spring ( which is almost double as the old one, after it changed to RSC during the last year service) and the extra thin insert.

Here is the case and the hole to accommodate the spring and of course without extra insert, spring and bezel with insert

everything apart

and the coke insert attached to bezel

close view of the case

the spring and the extra insert in their place

in position, a little tricky until it clicks completely

Thomas Preik transparent caseback and the beautiful ( you saw what happened with the calibre OP I

) 3185

Finished product

cya

HL65 · 29 October 2011, 07:34 AM

Very cool Panos!

TSW · 29 October 2011, 07:42 AM

Looks great Panos, And awesome photos as well

pegase747 · 29 October 2011, 07:47 AM

Very nice,

I used to have this a GMT2 and used to switched often from blue/red to all black. BUT i found it was still a weak point of the watch, as this bezel can pop easily if you hit by mistake a door jamb or anything else ( happend 2 times to me ) so I sold it and bought the fixed bezel version, named black Explore 2, could't be happier.

The GMT2 was and still is a great watch, though, but less adapted to the ruggeness of some activities...

Pierre

PanosI · 29 October 2011, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Very cool Panos!

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSW

Looks great Panos, And awesome photos as well

Ken and Thomas

Quote:

Originally Posted by pegase747

Very nice,

I used to have this a GMT2 and used to switched often from blue/red to all black. BUT i found it was still a weak point of the watch, as this bezel can pop easily if you hit by mistake a door jamb or anything else ( happend 2 times to me ) so I sold it and bought the fixed bezel version, named black Explore 2, could't be happier.

The GMT2 was and still is a great watch, though, but less adapted to the ruggeness of some activities...

Pierre

I don't think that is weak or sensitive, Pierre.
As a matter a fact once i slammed it so hard to the rear door of my car that the teeth of the bezel removed the color from the door. When i found the courage to inspect the watch i realized that it didn't have, not even a tiny scratch !!!!

rfknauss · 29 October 2011, 08:06 AM

Looking good Panos!

PanosI · 29 October 2011, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rfknauss

Looking good Panos!

Thank you, Richard

dddrees · 29 October 2011, 08:32 AM

Great PICs Panos, thanks for sharing.

Gharddog03 · 29 October 2011, 08:35 AM

Nice!

xjeeunitx · 29 October 2011, 08:38 AM

Awesome tutorial!

nauticajoe · 29 October 2011, 08:44 AM

Awesome pics. Great job Panos!

Keeperoftime · 29 October 2011, 09:02 AM

Awesome tutorial!

theloxmyth · 29 October 2011, 09:10 AM

yannis · 29 October 2011, 09:13 AM

Awesome Panos. You take good care of those watches man!!

PanosI · 29 October 2011, 09:07 PM

thank you guys

Dan Pierce · 29 October 2011, 09:23 PM

Well done, Panos!!!

Great minds think alike.

Decided it was the season for change as well.

I've got more straps incoming, so stay tuned.

dP

PanosI · 29 October 2011, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Well done, Panos!!!

Great minds think alike.

Decided it was the season for change as well.

I've got more straps incoming, so stay tuned.

dP

Follow your steps buddy

Awesome pic

I am curious to see what's next. I might purchase etur's great end links because i always wanted to wear the Gmt with the all black insert and black Le Mans Racing strap !!!!

RRGHOST1 · 29 October 2011, 09:52 PM

Great post Panos,always had my GMT as a Pepsi. Sold it as it was a bit small on my wrist compared to the TT blue SubC i have now. Still a great watch though.

Dan Pierce · 29 October 2011, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PanosI

Follow your steps buddy

Awesome pic

I am curious to see what's next. I might purchase etur's great end links because i always wanted to wear the Gmt with the all black insert and black Le Mans Racing strap !!!!

Thanks, my friend.

That combo sounds wicked! Tried something similar here:

Eugene's end links are responsible for lots of strap sales.

dP

pegase747 · 29 October 2011, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PanosI

Ken and Thomas

I don't think that is weak or sensitive, Pierre.
As a matter a fact once i slammed it so hard to the rear door of my car that the teeth of the bezel removed the color from the door. When i found the courage to inspect the watch i realized that it didn't have, not even a tiny scratch !!!!

I am talking about my experience here, I lost two times the bezel of my GMT2. It didnt't damage it but lost a couple of times.
It is still a great watch, I really enjoyed mine, but the bezel was the weak point for me...
It wont happened with my Exp2 .

Pierre

Deldog · 29 October 2011, 10:57 PM

awesome post. thanks

bayerische · 29 October 2011, 11:20 PM

Coke is best!

Cru Jones · 29 October 2011, 11:24 PM

Very, very cool. Thank you!

globalmedia33 · 30 October 2011, 01:32 AM

Cool.

DCgator · 30 October 2011, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bayerische

Coke is best!

Yes! I wear it year round.

One day I'll have to put the all-black insert (never done it) or the pepsi back on.

29 October 2011, 07:31 AM	#1
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	Seasonal changes...... We are for good in autumn and i have already delayed the traditional seasonal change in the bezel insert of the Gmt. The position of the funky and summer Pepsi is going to get it the more serious Coke still with color notably red again but dark red, this time, Burgundy and black in the position of the vivid blue. As always, the black "thick" electrical tape is the first we need in order not to knock our heads later and because a little extra protection never hurt anyone After we cover the lugs and the bracelet for any unpleasant mishaps that can be done during the process, we remove the bezel with the Insert. Carefully because underneath there is the little spring ( which is almost double as the old one, after it changed to RSC during the last year service) and the extra thin insert. Here is the case and the hole to accommodate the spring and of course without extra insert, spring and bezel with insert everything apart and the coke insert attached to bezel close view of the case the spring and the extra insert in their place in position, a little tricky until it clicks completely Thomas Preik transparent caseback and the beautiful ( you saw what happened with the calibre OP I ) 3185 Finished product cya

29 October 2011, 07:34 AM	#2
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	Very cool Panos! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

29 October 2011, 07:42 AM	#3
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29 October 2011, 08:06 AM	#6
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29 October 2011, 08:32 AM	#8
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Great PICs Panos, thanks for sharing. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

29 October 2011, 07:47 AM	#4
pegase747 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: France/HKG/Japan Posts: 194	Very nice, I used to have this a GMT2 and used to switched often from blue/red to all black. BUT i found it was still a weak point of the watch, as this bezel can pop easily if you hit by mistake a door jamb or anything else ( happend 2 times to me ) so I sold it and bought the fixed bezel version, named black Explore 2, could't be happier. The GMT2 was and still is a great watch, though, but less adapted to the ruggeness of some activities... Pierre

29 October 2011, 08:35 AM	#9
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Nice!

29 October 2011, 08:38 AM	#10
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,533	Awesome tutorial!

29 October 2011, 08:44 AM	#11
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Awesome pics. Great job Panos!

29 October 2011, 09:02 AM	#12
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29 October 2011, 09:10 AM	#13
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29 October 2011, 09:13 AM	#14
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29 October 2011, 09:07 PM	#15
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	thank you guys

29 October 2011, 09:23 PM	#16
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Well done, Panos!!! Great minds think alike. Decided it was the season for change as well. I've got more straps incoming, so stay tuned. 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

29 October 2011, 09:52 PM	#18
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	Great post Panos,always had my GMT as a Pepsi. Sold it as it was a bit small on my wrist compared to the TT blue SubC i have now. Still a great watch though.

29 October 2011, 10:57 PM	#21
Deldog "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Judd Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 36 and under Posts: 323	awesome post. thanks

29 October 2011, 11:20 PM	#22
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Coke is best! __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

29 October 2011, 11:24 PM	#23
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,303	Very, very cool. Thank you!

30 October 2011, 01:32 AM	#24
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