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up2nogood · 2 September 2013, 02:49 PM

I said I had an idea about fitting the later GMT hand from a 216570 to a polar Explorer II 16570?

I tried the 216570 and it looks big on me, but I really don't like the hand on the 16570...... But I love the white dial.

This is just for S & G's, no need for purity/service comments.

Maybe I should just be asking Jocke this question!!

GradyPhilpott · 2 September 2013, 03:07 PM

I don't think that you'd be beaten to death, but I think that the think 24 hour hand would dwarf the other hands.

versatile1 · 2 September 2013, 03:45 PM

I think there is a pic of one on the forum somewhere
Looked great

versatile1 · 2 September 2013, 03:50 PM

On second thought, it might have been the proper hand but painted orange

versatile1 · 2 September 2013, 03:53 PM

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I found it.
The watch looks awesome with the cyclops removed and orange GMT hand

threemonkeys · 2 September 2013, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I don't think that you'd be beaten to death, but I think that the think 24 hour hand would dwarf the other hands.

Sorry, Grady, I'm going to go with beaten to death on this one. Although I've been drinking beer for about two hours and can't recall the original question. So the answer is either 'yes' or 'leather croc'.

versatile1 · 2 September 2013, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by threemonkeys

Sorry, Grady, I'm going to go with beaten to death on this one. Although I've been drinking beer for about two hours and can't recall the original question. So the answer is either 'yes' or 'leather croc'.

That is the funniest thing I've read all weekend

Cru Jones · 2 September 2013, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I don't think that you'd be beaten to death, but I think that the think 24 hour hand would dwarf the other hands.

It would dwarf the other hands as well as the markers and would probably extend too far, too.

But.......it would be fun to see! So, OP, risk bodily harm and go for it! (The pic above is not of a 42 Exp II hand.)

Quote:

Originally Posted by threemonkeys

Sorry, Grady, I'm going to go with beaten to death on this one. Although I've been drinking beer for about two hours and can't recall the original question. So the answer is either 'yes' or 'leather croc'.

up2nogood · 2 September 2013, 04:00 PM

I'm going to get beaten with a leather Croc?

up2nogood · 2 September 2013, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by versatile1

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I found it.
The watch looks awesome with the cyclops removed and orange GMT hand

Thanks for digging that up, it looks very good! I wonder if a 1655 hand would fit......

samsmart · 2 September 2013, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

It would dwarf the other hands as well as the markers and would probably extend too far, too.

But.......it would be fun to see! So, OP, risk bodily harm and go for it! (The pic above is not of a 42 Exp II hand.)

That's what I was going to say. Not the new style hand, looks like a 16570 hand painted Orange.

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Racerdj · 2 September 2013, 10:14 PM

What an interesting mod.

c.rod · 3 September 2013, 01:06 AM

alright death by beating is the verdict. give us gps coordinates and wait for the black suburbans with TRF on the side to pull up......lmao

jedinite · 3 September 2013, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by threemonkeys

Sorry, Grady, I'm going to go with beaten to death on this one. Although I've been drinking beer for about two hours and can't recall the original question. So the answer is either 'yes' or 'leather croc'.

joe100 · 3 September 2013, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by c.rod

alright death by beating is the verdict. give us gps coordinates and wait for the black suburbans with TRF on the side to pull up......lmao

It's the unmarked black Escalades you have to worry about

Rolexitis · 3 September 2013, 02:40 AM

Yes, Rolex elves will find you and nettle your legs.

FeelingTheBlues · 3 September 2013, 03:03 AM

That orange hand is quite big indeed but I would be interested to see the result as well, have you given a vintage Exp-II orange hand some thought as well? Perhaps it would look nicer as it would be smaller.

Quote:

Originally Posted by threemonkeys

Sorry, Grady, I'm going to go with beaten to death on this one. Although I've been drinking beer for about two hours and can't recall the original question. So the answer is either 'yes' or 'leather croc'.

Chainring · 3 September 2013, 03:10 AM

I'm not sure about the GMT hand from the 216570 but I like the orange painted mod on the 16570. Surely Jocke could figure this one out for you. Personally, I'm not much of a modding person except for straps but I say if it's your watch, do whatever you want with it!

2ar2c1 · 3 September 2013, 04:25 AM

the hands from the new movement may not fit onto the old movement?

T. Ferguson · 3 September 2013, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by c.rod

alright death by beating is the verdict. give us gps coordinates and wait for the black suburbans with TRF on the side to pull up......lmao

I'm visualizing the Pulp Fiction scene in the army surplus store, only this one takes place in the basement of a Rolex AD.

2 September 2013, 02:49 PM	#1
up2nogood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 1,944	Would I get beaten to death if......... I said I had an idea about fitting the later GMT hand from a 216570 to a polar Explorer II 16570? I tried the 216570 and it looks big on me, but I really don't like the hand on the 16570...... But I love the white dial. This is just for S & G's, no need for purity/service comments. Maybe I should just be asking Jocke this question!!

2 September 2013, 03:07 PM	#2
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	I don't think that you'd be beaten to death, but I think that the think 24 hour hand would dwarf the other hands. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

2 September 2013, 03:45 PM	#3
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2 September 2013, 03:53 PM	#5
versatile1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Nanaimo, B.C. Watch: DJ2 Blue Romans Posts: 1,980	I found it. The watch looks awesome with the cyclops removed and orange GMT hand __________________ Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end. Life is a cruel teacher It will give you the test first and the lesson later

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up2nogood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 1,944	I'm going to get beaten with a leather Croc?

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Chainring "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Grand Junction CO Watch: A few, not enough. Posts: 1,725	I'm not sure about the GMT hand from the 216570 but I like the orange painted mod on the 16570. Surely Jocke could figure this one out for you. Personally, I'm not much of a modding person except for straps but I say if it's your watch, do whatever you want with it!

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