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30 July 2008, 09:13 AM | #1 |
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Milgauss/GMT IIC Bracelet Question...
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Just a quick question for all you bracelet experts regarding my Milgauss. The polished links are getting a bit scratched up now which is starting to bug me, and I'm still a way off requiring a service. I have managed to source a brand new complete GMT IIC bracelet with the more secure fliplock clasp at a great price, but before I pull the trigger I was wondering if the GMT IIC end-links will actually fit the Milgauss case/lugs without any modification Thanks in anticipation for your comments
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30 July 2008, 09:21 AM | #2 |
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I would polish your exsisting bracelet with duraglit, make sure you cover the outer part of the bracelet with masking tape.
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30 July 2008, 09:22 AM | #3 |
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I've never tried it. Maybe the watchmakers can help. They look a bit different to me.
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The end links look different to me as well.
I think the suggestion of changing just the clasp is a better one.
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I think you're correct too, those end-links do look a different profile Oh well, guess I'll just have to rethink this one
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30 July 2008, 09:42 AM | #7 |
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Just a question, not a criticisim >>>>
What are you going to do when the new bracelet gets scratched?
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30 July 2008, 10:03 AM | #8 |
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I'm not sure what problem you would solve by this switch....
However, if I could get a GMT IIc bracelet at a great price, I would get it... It would look bitchin' brushed and on my Sub... or my 16710....or maybe the 16700.... Heck, I'd just like to get a hold of a clasp...
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I have also had a quote from my AD for just the GMT IIC clasp at 695 GBP!!! This way I get a new clasp and bracelet for much less than just the clasp through my AD Just really need to know if it will actually fit.
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If you can get the entire bracelet for less than the price of the clasp, just take the clasp off and replace it....
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If you have no use for the bracelet, I would be interested in buying it.
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Have got to say I've never heard of a Milgauss bracelet popping open before. Personally I wouldn't swap it for a GMT II c bracelet. Can you not either send it or take it to Rolex in London for them to sort out?
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I wouldn't go the Frankenwatch route either, but I don't think you really be able to fit it anyway after looking at the two of mine. |
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