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17 November 2019, 07:14 AM
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Got a new GMT for my birthday !
HI Guys and Gals:
Got a really nice gift for my birthday, a new Pepsi GMT. I am a B787 Captain, and I have been wearing my 16700 and my 18238 President as my main watches when I go flying. There are a lot of features of the new GMT that I like, including the luminosity of the dial and the hands, the click stop of the bezel, and the movement are some of my top likes. Frankly, I do not like how big and thick the clasp is. It stands out from the wrist sufficiently to get some scratches every time I fly with it. This does not happen with the President or the GMT 16700 because the clasps are lower profile. Additionally, I'm not sure I like the "Pepsi" colors on the bezel. The red isn't really red, and the blue isn't really blue, like it is on the 16700. Kind of a "duller" red and blue, not complaining, just commenting. I wish that the clasp was more hidden like the President is or more simple, just a single close click, instead of the close, click, and then click the security part of the clasp down. In the real world of airliner flying, a pilots hands are continuously in tight spaces like when you adjust your seat (hands between the seat, and the pedestal), etc., so the lower the profile of the watch, the better. Anyway those are my initial impressions. Also saw a "Batman" GMT on a customer in first class, and the colors on the dial were not muted like they are on the Pepsi, and on initial view, seemed more appealing to me. Ready Aim Fire ! Cheers, to all h/ FYI I have three GMT's, photos attached |
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17 November 2019, 07:16 AM
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Congrats! Beautiful watches! I love the pepsi. Just got a batman on jubilee and love it
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17 November 2019, 07:20 AM
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Very nice!
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17 November 2019, 07:24 AM
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There is something about the older GMT's. They are very comfortable. Especially, with a Jubilee Bracelet.
I like my ceramic No-Date Sub. When I go to put it on, I usually defer to my GMT 1675.  I do like the "new" Pepsi. 
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17 November 2019, 07:28 AM
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Congrats!
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17 November 2019, 07:29 AM
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Happy birthday! Congratulations. Enjoy in great health and safe travels.
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17 November 2019, 07:45 AM
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Congrats! Did you get it grey? Seems like it’s the MKI... if you would get MKIII your colors would be darker (I’ll gladly have yours though )
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17 November 2019, 07:55 AM
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Nice watch sir! Blue skies and calm winds.
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17 November 2019, 07:56 AM
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Wow! Happy Birthday!
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17 November 2019, 08:29 AM
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Happy birthday.
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17 November 2019, 08:35 AM
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Congrats on your 3 beautiful GMT's!
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17 November 2019, 08:37 AM
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Congrats and happy birthday! Awesome watch
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17 November 2019, 09:02 AM
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I always wanted to hear from a Boeing Captain who has used a GMT Master! Thanks for sharing. Oh and Happy Bday!
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17 November 2019, 09:19 AM
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happy birthday, it's a great watch
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17 November 2019, 09:26 AM
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Happy Birthday and safe flying..
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17 November 2019, 09:28 AM
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A 787 captain needs the WG meteorite dial GMT. That's the one I'd own if I had to get another GMT.
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17 November 2019, 09:33 AM
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^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^
I agree, but since it was a gift from wifey, I'm happy ! |
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17 November 2019, 10:10 AM
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wheeew congratulations! the perfect watch for the job
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17 November 2019, 10:16 AM
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Happy Birthday ! Enjoy that new GMT in good health !
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17 November 2019, 10:32 AM
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Congrats Captain and have a great Birthday month! Those are all great pieces you have. Enjoy!!...
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17 November 2019, 10:36 AM
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Would love to see work photos...
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17 November 2019, 10:40 AM
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Beautiful watches! And happy birthday
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17 November 2019, 11:02 AM
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Happy Birthday!!! Congrats and Enjoy!
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17 November 2019, 12:10 PM
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Very cool gift. I just got a BLRO and also have a 5 digit Coke, I think they’re two different watches, and I appreciate them for different reasons. I think there’s plenty of room in a collection for both!
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17 November 2019, 12:14 PM
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Love the GMT II on the jubilee dial. Happy Birthday!
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17 November 2019, 12:39 PM
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Congrats. Lovely pieces.
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17 November 2019, 02:50 PM
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Congrats Cpt! Happy birthday and safe flights always!
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17 November 2019, 02:54 PM
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Happy Birthday Hank
I think you have the best of both worlds in the two GMTs you have
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17 November 2019, 03:59 PM
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Thanks for the great real-world insight on the tool use of the new GMT!
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17 November 2019, 04:25 PM
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Congratulations, a beautiful watch.
Thanks for your comments on real life use in the workplace. Happy Birthday and enjoy those three great GMT’s.
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