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shedlock2000 · 23 July 2023, 11:40 AM

The funny thing about the GMTIIC is how it responds in different lights. I find that I tend not to appreciate the moments when it is fully lighted: the gloss on the dial looks excessive (and distorted) and I don’t like how the gold plots around the markers twinkle. In contrast, when it’s out of direct light, and the crystal becomes transparent and there’s less reflection, the watch looks much more attractive.

Here are two photos I took this afternoon that really demonstrate the difference. Same place, same time; one on direct sun, the other shaded by my body:

I think the 1675 is actually far prettier in any light:

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Andad · 23 July 2023, 01:16 PM

Nice pix Steve.

Can you take one at night for comparison?

shedlock2000 · 23 July 2023, 01:33 PM

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Nice pix Steve.

Can you take one at night for comparison?

Yeah, I will try and remember tonight!

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TheVTCGuy · 23 July 2023, 01:35 PM

Beautiful watch Steve, that classic never goes out of style.

shedlock2000 · 23 July 2023, 03:53 PM

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Nice pix Steve.

Can you take one at night for comparison?

Here you go, Eddie. Oddly enough, I think the 1675 has the edge. I’m not convinced by Chromalite, but the colour’s cool.

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fskywalker · 23 July 2023, 08:32 PM

Great pair

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brandrea · 23 July 2023, 09:16 PM

Nice duo Steve

Where abouts are you in Canada ?

1William · 23 July 2023, 11:23 PM

Very nice.

shedlock2000 · 24 July 2023, 06:09 AM

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Nice duo Steve

Where abouts are you in Canada ?

Thanks!

I am out in the prairies — Lethbridge, ‘Berta. I’ve been here nearly 20 years now! Time flies! I didn’t realise you were up here too! Are you in the GTA or Van (most people are in one or the other

)?!

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HForrest · 24 July 2023, 06:17 AM

Great pair

brandrea · 24 July 2023, 09:15 AM

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Thanks!

I am out in the prairies — Lethbridge, ‘Berta. I’ve been here nearly 20 years now! Time flies! I didn’t realise you were up here too! Are you in the GTA or Van (most people are in one or the other

)?!

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Nice! I've been to Lethbridge, it's beautiful country.

I'm outside of Toronto near Waterloo if you're familiar at all.

Traveled and lived elsewhere, but this is where I grew up, where my people are, it's home.

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shedlock2000 · 24 July 2023, 12:22 PM

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Nice! I've been to Lethbridge, it's beautiful country.

I'm outside of Toronto near Waterloo if you're familiar at all.

Traveled and lived elsewhere, but this is where I grew up, where my people are, it's home.

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You managed to escape Lethbridge! That’s impressive

It’s a funny place, people come and don’t often leave. Why on earth did you come out here?

Yup! I’ve been many times through that neck o’ th’ woods when I drove trucks. H&R had a yard in Mississauga, so we were routed through Detroit (and up through Waterloo) regularly. I always thought it quite civilised out there — though I’m not sure if that’s what it’s like to live there)!

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brandrea · 24 July 2023, 06:38 PM

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You managed to escape Lethbridge! That’s impressive

It’s a funny place, people come and don’t often leave. Why on earth did you come out here?

Yup! I’ve been many times through that neck o’ th’ woods when I drove trucks. H&R had a yard in Mississauga, so we were routed through Detroit (and up through Waterloo) regularly. I always thought it quite civilised out there — though I’m not sure if that’s what it’s like to live there)!

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Its mennonite country Steve ... very civilized.

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shedlock2000 · 25 July 2023, 03:08 AM

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Its mennonite country Steve ... very civilized.

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23 July 2023, 11:40 AM	#1
shedlock2000 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: Canada Watch: 16753; Bellini Dia Posts: 1,770	The lighting game — GMTIIC The funny thing about the GMTIIC is how it responds in different lights. I find that I tend not to appreciate the moments when it is fully lighted: the gloss on the dial looks excessive (and distorted) and I don’t like how the gold plots around the markers twinkle. In contrast, when it’s out of direct light, and the crystal becomes transparent and there’s less reflection, the watch looks much more attractive. Here are two photos I took this afternoon that really demonstrate the difference. Same place, same time; one on direct sun, the other shaded by my body: I think the 1675 is actually far prettier in any light: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it. SS Submariner no date 1992 (sold); SS GMT II 2007 (sold); SS GMT II C 2008 ('M' series) (sold); SS Sub C 2011 (sold); BB GMT 1971 (sold); Omega 50th GMT

23 July 2023, 01:16 PM	#2
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,526	Nice pix Steve. Can you take one at night for comparison? __________________ E

23 July 2023, 08:32 PM	#6
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,180	Great pair Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

23 July 2023, 01:35 PM	#4
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Beautiful watch Steve, that classic never goes out of style.

23 July 2023, 09:16 PM	#7
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,089	Nice duo Steve Where abouts are you in Canada ?

23 July 2023, 11:23 PM	#8
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	Very nice.

24 July 2023, 06:17 AM	#10
HForrest Banned Join Date: May 2020 Location: USA Posts: 47	Great pair

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