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MD11F · 10 February 2007, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by astcell

The gold is "deeply inlaid?" I thought it was SOLID.

We are talking about the clasp... inlayed into the steel. Why, is it solid thru the clasp too? If so, that's a bonus I didn't expect.

JJ Irani · 10 February 2007, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by astcell

The gold is "deeply inlaid?" I thought it was SOLID.

Yes, the links are indeed all solid, but our friend is referring to the clasp and the 18 K gold which is fused and merged with the steel to form a TT clasp.

JJ

MD11F · 10 February 2007, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Thanks, pal....that's one helluva superb looking clasp.

Would it be possible (if it's not too much trouble) to have some real good and clear close-ups of the markings on BOTH clasps and BOTH sides?

Thanks in advance - JJ

I just tried it, but with it being night, I have to use flash, and that washes out the etching.. so remind me tomorrow if I don't get to it, and I'll do it then.

MD11F · 10 February 2007, 12:46 PM

Well, I just cropped one of the pics I took this AM and this might be what you're looking for..

JJ Irani · 10 February 2007, 12:50 PM

Excellent pic, thanks.

I see yours is an OP2 = Feb. 2006.

Cheers - JJ

MD11F · 10 February 2007, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Excellent pic, thanks.

I see yours is an OP2 = Feb. 2006.

Cheers - JJ

I learned something.. is the O P 2 a code then? wow, Feb seems like a while back for this watch.. I guess they were making them for a while before they released them for sale.

Flyjet601 · 10 February 2007, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MD11F

Thanks, I'd guess there are quite a few of us here then.

Oddly besides a Breitling Aerospace that I have laying around someplace (needs batteries).. I've never owned any "pilots watches" until this one now. I suppose the GMT hand will come in handy since all we do at GAC is in GMT.

BTW.. what's the preferred mode of operation.. Local time on the normal hand, and GMT on the 24hr hand? or the other way around?

I always keep the Red 24 hr hand on GMT and the 12 hr hand on local.

JJ Irani · 10 February 2007, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MD11F

I learned something.. is the O P 2 a code then? wow, Feb seems like a while back for this watch.. I guess they were making them for a while before they released them for sale.

Click on the link below and then click on The Code on the Clasp in the left hand column. Good info.

http://www.oysterworld.de/1/index.htm

MD11F · 10 February 2007, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Click on the link below and then click on The Code on the Clasp in the left hand column. Good info.

http://www.oysterworld.de/1/index.htm

Ok, so it's the claps production date, not necessarily the watch production date, makes sense. Thanks for the info.

leopardprey · 10 February 2007, 01:21 PM

Flyjet,

Do you ever fly to India or Nepal? And if so what do you do in those situations, GMT wise?

MD11F · 10 February 2007, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by leopardprey

Flyjet,

Do you ever fly to India or Nepal? And if so what do you do in those situations, GMT wise?

I don't know about Flyjet, but I just got back from Mumbai last week and I always just add a 1/2 hour in my head, so I imagine the same will apply with the GMT II, and in the end, what really matters is GMT time which is non-changing.

Flyjet601 · 10 February 2007, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by leopardprey

Flyjet,

Do you ever fly to India or Nepal? And if so what do you do in those situations, GMT wise?

Yes I have been to New Dehli....I spent a month there one day

I always set the 24hr hand(Red) on GMT. Never changes, then I will just adjust the 12 hr hand by unscrewing the crown and adjust to local time. For me it works because with my other Rolex watches I am use to looking at the Mercedes hands for local time so I keep my GMT the same way.

Because when I am on the road what is important for me is the GMT...not local. I really dont care what the local is most of the time, unless I'm home.

leopardprey · 10 February 2007, 02:38 PM

How can you do that then, since the hour hand jumps in one hour increments, and not 30 minute increments. Seems like it would not work to keep 24 hour hand on GMT or other time and the local time in India or Nepal?

Flyjet601 · 10 February 2007, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by leopardprey

How can you do that then, since the hour hand jumps in one hour increments, and not 30 minute increments. Seems like it would not work to keep 24 hour hand on GMT or other time and the local time in India or Nepal?

For the 30 min difference in the few places in the world that do that, I dont worry about.
When I arrive, I will adjust the 12 hr hand to be 30 before or 30 min after local time. For example I arrive in New Delhi and its 330PM local, my watch will be set from the last time zone, and say it shows 12PM when I arrive. I will adjust my 12 hr hand to show either 3PM or 4PM local. The minute hand never moves during this so it should still be on the 12 mark. My RED hand will still show the GMT time because it never moves(GMT II). The 30 min difference for these places dont bother me. I never stay in these places long enough to worry about it

All the times that I need to know are done in GMT. And certainly I can remember that I have set my watch 30 min late or early.
Wanna have dinner at 14 Zulu tonite for example....
Our pick up is at 2000 Zulu tomorrow.......etc.
If I get caught up in all the local times I deal with, I will have no idea what time it is

I am not saying this is the best way....this is what works for me.
Remember that most people who own GMT's dont change time zones that often. You find what works for you and go with it.....

leopardprey · 10 February 2007, 07:46 PM

Flyjet,

Your method would definately work in Nepal!

I once was in Pokhara, Nepal and was invited to a Church service the next day at 0900. I showed up at 0900, nobody was there. So I waited and waited, and thought maybe I misunderstood. Finally around 0915 people began showing up, around 0935 the service started. Asked the Pastor later about that, and he said "Nepalli time. 9 O'Clock is anywhere between 9 and 10 O' Clock. Nepalli time."

Was a good service so decided to go next Sunday as well, this time I showed up at 0930 hrs. The service was almost over! "Mr. Chad why are you so late?" Nepalli time!? LOL

Flyjet601 · 11 February 2007, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by leopardprey

Flyjet,

Your method would definately work in Nepal!

I once was in Pokhara, Nepal and was invited to a Church service the next day at 0900. I showed up at 0900, nobody was there. So I waited and waited, and thought maybe I misunderstood. Finally around 0915 people began showing up, around 0935 the service started. Asked the Pastor later about that, and he said "Nepalli time. 9 O'Clock is anywhere between 9 and 10 O' Clock. Nepalli time."

Was a good service so decided to go next Sunday as well, this time I showed up at 0930 hrs. The service was almost over! "Mr. Chad why are you so late?" Nepalli time!? LOL

I am the same way...I usually set it early so I dont look too bad.

10 February 2007, 12:50 PM	#35
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Excellent pic, thanks. I see yours is an OP2 = Feb. 2006. Cheers - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

10 February 2007, 12:46 PM	#34
MD11F Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Watch: AP RO Chrono Posts: 22	Well, I just cropped one of the pics I took this AM and this might be what you're looking for..

10 February 2007, 01:21 PM	#40
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Flyjet, Do you ever fly to India or Nepal? And if so what do you do in those situations, GMT wise?

10 February 2007, 02:38 PM	#43
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	How can you do that then, since the hour hand jumps in one hour increments, and not 30 minute increments. Seems like it would not work to keep 24 hour hand on GMT or other time and the local time in India or Nepal?

10 February 2007, 07:46 PM	#45
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Flyjet, Your method would definately work in Nepal! I once was in Pokhara, Nepal and was invited to a Church service the next day at 0900. I showed up at 0900, nobody was there. So I waited and waited, and thought maybe I misunderstood. Finally around 0915 people began showing up, around 0935 the service started. Asked the Pastor later about that, and he said "Nepalli time. 9 O'Clock is anywhere between 9 and 10 O' Clock. Nepalli time." Was a good service so decided to go next Sunday as well, this time I showed up at 0930 hrs. The service was almost over! "Mr. Chad why are you so late?" Nepalli time!? LOL

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