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Mandrake · 7 May 2008, 07:25 PM

I have been told that both cases have the same measures. The differences are in the crystal and caseback, and of course the crowns. But would it be possible then, theoretically, to put together a GMT Master Sub? This is, a Sub with the GMT movement, hands and dial?

Just curious....

Regards

Andad · 7 May 2008, 07:30 PM

It can be done if you are a magician.

BiG JeEzY · 7 May 2008, 07:34 PM

No it is not the same. The cases are different, they are different by just about a couple millimeters. The Submariner case is actually a little bit thicker than the GMT case and the Sea Dweller case is a little thicker than the Submariner case.

SPACE-DWELLER · 7 May 2008, 07:41 PM

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Mandrake · 7 May 2008, 07:43 PM

Thanks for the info, and Bo, I'll save that chart, very useful!!

Regards

Trurolexer · 7 May 2008, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

(Source unknown; from my Photobucket).

Japanese Magazines always give a complete report of everything in detail. The problem is I can't read it!!! lol!!!

East Bay Rider · 7 May 2008, 08:59 PM

I don't know where Bo finds this info but I save nearly every chart he posts.

GMTII Owner · 7 May 2008, 09:16 PM

Bo - great chart and thanks for sharing the information...

SPACE-DWELLER · 7 May 2008, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

I don't know where Bo finds this info but I save nearly every chart he posts.

Much of what I know I have learned from other members here!

And the chart in question was actually posted here before. I just saved it - like you.

It's not a big deal!

sheldonsmith · 7 May 2008, 10:17 PM

Here's a profile of a Sub (top) and a GMT (16710). The Sub case appears similar, but the caseback and bezel are definitely different.

-Sheldon

ROLEX MAN · 7 May 2008, 10:31 PM

both very different!

Tools · 8 May 2008, 01:41 AM

That would be a interesting project....But I would be curious why someone would go through the exercise..

The 3135 movement and the 3185 movements are similar, so I suppose you could put a GMT movement into a Sub case with very little modification.

But to make it function as a GMT, you would need the GMT bezel, negating the Sub bezel function.

You would simply end up with a GMT with a Triplock crown.

It would probably be cheaper (since you need to start with a Sub and a GMT), and certainly easier, to just buy the new GMT with the triplock.

7 May 2008, 07:25 PM	#1
Mandrake Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Carlos Location: Canaries, Spain Watch: GMT Master Pepsi Posts: 190	GMT Master (16710) and Sub cases the same... I have been told that both cases have the same measures. The differences are in the crystal and caseback, and of course the crowns. But would it be possible then, theoretically, to put together a GMT Master Sub? This is, a Sub with the GMT movement, hands and dial? Just curious.... Regards

7 May 2008, 07:30 PM	#2
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	It can be done if you are a magician. __________________ E

7 May 2008, 07:34 PM	#3
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	No it is not the same. The cases are different, they are different by just about a couple millimeters. The Submariner case is actually a little bit thicker than the GMT case and the Sea Dweller case is a little thicker than the Submariner case. __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

7 May 2008, 07:41 PM	#4
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	(Source unknown; from my Photobucket). __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

7 May 2008, 08:59 PM	#7
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	I don't know where Bo finds this info but I save nearly every chart he posts. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

7 May 2008, 07:43 PM	#5
Mandrake Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Carlos Location: Canaries, Spain Watch: GMT Master Pepsi Posts: 190	Thanks for the info, and Bo, I'll save that chart, very useful!! Regards

7 May 2008, 09:16 PM	#8
GMTII Owner "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: John Location: Nashville, TN Watch: S/S GMT Master IIc Posts: 1,210	Bo - great chart and thanks for sharing the information... __________________

7 May 2008, 10:17 PM	#10
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,815	Here's a Sub and a GMT (traditional) Here's a profile of a Sub (top) and a GMT (16710). The Sub case appears similar, but the caseback and bezel are definitely different. -Sheldon __________________

7 May 2008, 10:31 PM	#11
ROLEX MAN 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: Home and Away Watch: you? "YES PLEASE"! Posts: 3,719	both very different! __________________ *it's not just about telling the time...* *happy rolexing...* I'm just a man with a passion

8 May 2008, 01:41 AM	#12
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	That would be a interesting project....But I would be curious why someone would go through the exercise.. The 3135 movement and the 3185 movements are similar, so I suppose you could put a GMT movement into a Sub case with very little modification. But to make it function as a GMT, you would need the GMT bezel, negating the Sub bezel function. You would simply end up with a GMT with a Triplock crown. It would probably be cheaper (since you need to start with a Sub and a GMT), and certainly easier, to just buy the new GMT with the triplock. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

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