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Gedanken · 6 May 2006, 03:11 PM

So, Rolex's offerings at Basel were about as exciting as a dry odourless fart, and after trying out the GMT-II, I figured that I wouldn't get one until it had a proper (read Triplock) crown.

Took a look at a Breitling Chrono Avenger M1 and decided that:
a) I didn't want to get a quartz
b) it didn't go with most of my wardrobe
c) it took me too far away from the Rolex line

So, what did I end up with?

So, maybe she's not a through-and-through Rolex, but hey, with a Rolex case and crown, and a signed Valjoux 7750 movement, she's a member of the family!

C.J. · 6 May 2006, 03:20 PM

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JJ Irani · 6 May 2006, 05:11 PM

An excellent contrast to the other 2 beauties in your collection, James!!

Well done, my friend...wear it in good health...always!!

JJ

Gedanken · 6 May 2006, 05:31 PM

Thanks, guys! You're right, JJ - this stands out in my collection more than a GMT-II would.

padi56 · 6 May 2006, 05:41 PM

Great watch James nice dial combination,black and white.Myself prefer a black bezel over the plain steel.

JJ Irani · 6 May 2006, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Great watch James nice dial combination,black and white.Myself prefer a black bezel over the plain steel.

Agreed, Padi...on this baby the BLACK & WHITE combo and contrast has been done superbly!! Shockingly good!!

Otis · 6 May 2006, 05:51 PM

That's a very nice watch you got there! They always look good in the flesh too. On another note....paid the local AD a brief visit today, and he mentioned that the new GMT's bezels was quite something. the numerals are raised 18k, and the rest of it would be 'filled-in' enamel. If you saw them at Basel, did the buggers look any different?

JJ Irani · 6 May 2006, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Otis

That's a very nice watch you got there! They always look good in the flesh too. On another note....paid the local AD a brief visit today, and he mentioned that the new GMT's bezels was quite something. the numerals are raised 18k, and the rest of it would be 'filled-in' enamel. If you saw them at Basel, did the buggers look any different?

Hi Otis,

The new GMT-II bezels are supposed to be ceramic and jump in 2½ jerks...i.e. when you turn the bezel in any direction, it does not jump in single click stops like the current GMT-II or Sub....but like say from 12 to 1 it needs just TWO jumps...i.e. the first jump will take it exactly HALF WAY between 12 and 1...and the next jump straight to 1.

I know this for sure 'cause I actually tried it out with the solid gold one Mansor's showed me a couple of weeks ago.

JJ

Lol-x · 6 May 2006, 06:02 PM

Congratulations on getting that great chronograph! Woo Hoo yeah, that's what I'm talking about!

As far as chronographs go I don't think you can do better for functionality and value for money.

Some will insist that it isn't a "Rolex" but the fact is:
(a) it has an oyster case manufactured by Rolex;
(b) it has a Rolex crown and screw down pushers;
(c) it has a Valjoux movement which has been modified to Rolex standards, and one should not overlook the fact that some of the most expensive Rolex Daytona's on the market have been fitted standard by Rolex with a Valjoux movement, (also modified to Rolex specifications).

There is no denying that it is a very special and practical watch which is enhanced by the date feature.
The Robustness of the case is enough to put your Sea-Dweller to shame (but no helium valve).

The bezel on the Sea-Dweller is useful for a 1 hour parking meter, but for a 2+hour parking meter your "need" a chrono.

So I think your model is 79170? Mine is 79180, here's a photo:

I can feel a few Tudor Chrono beers coming on!

mailman · 6 May 2006, 06:44 PM

Great pick up James

That is one sweet watch. Enjoy that baby and wear it in good health

Gedanken · 7 May 2006, 12:22 AM

Thanks, guys! I'm not sure about the strap because it exposes the unfinished surfaces of the case between the lugs. Can I get end pieces that cover it, or should I go for a bracelet?

dman · 7 May 2006, 01:14 AM

I owned that SAME model once, you will love it James, they are awesome.

mamas · 7 May 2006, 01:19 AM

congratulations on a great purchase.. lookswise, i actually prefer this one over the daytona.. call me crazy, but thats my opinion..

Gedanken · 7 May 2006, 01:37 AM

Thanks, guys! Well, it's got a date function, and that already sets it ahead. I love the rotating bezel too - that way I get some multi-time-zone function.

JJ Irani · 7 May 2006, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

Thanks, guys! I'm not sure about the strap because it exposes the unfinished surfaces of the case between the lugs. Can I get end pieces that cover it, or should I go for a bracelet?

I'd suggest you take it into your AD and try out a matching SS bracelet. You might just LOVE it even more, pal!!

Rockrolex · 7 May 2006, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

Thanks, guys! I'm not sure about the strap because it exposes the unfinished surfaces of the case between the lugs. Can I get end pieces that cover it, or should I go for a bracelet?

Great looking chrono, James. I think I would opt for the SS bracelet to give it some more heft. Enjoy it and wear it in good health.

You don't realize how small the DJ is until you put it up against those two bigger pieces.

Lol-x · 7 May 2006, 12:01 PM

I think that the endlinks will come with a new bracelet from Rolex. I believe the Tudor Oyster Bracelet is a couple of hundred dollars cheaper than the Rolex Oyster Bracelet, but the only difference is the logo on the clasp.
You can I would expect also just buy the endlinks from Rolex and use those with the leather strap, but you will have to modify the leather strap, which can be done (as I've seen it done before), but you have to cut out small sections of the strap to allow it to pass through the slot in the end links.

Gedanken · 7 May 2006, 04:30 PM

Ah, that solves one mystery, Lol-x. I had seen some end links with straps and I was wondering is they were different from the bracelet's end links.

8 May 2006, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

I think that the endlinks will come with a new bracelet from Rolex. I believe the Tudor Oyster Bracelet is a couple of hundred dollars cheaper than the Rolex Oyster Bracelet, but the only difference is the logo on the clasp.
You can I would expect also just buy the endlinks from Rolex and use those with the leather strap, but you will have to modify the leather strap, which can be done (as I've seen it done before), but you have to cut out small sections of the strap to allow it to pass through the slot in the end links.

Agreed and I know I posted a link to that photo-essay last summer. I think it was one of Jocke's tutorials. But Tudor does make end-links that go with the leather strap, if you wanted to get the proper OEM strap/endlinks for the chrono. It finishes it up nicely.

BTW James, I love that chrono, and much prefer it over the Daytona.

6 May 2006, 03:11 PM	#1
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Adopted family member! So, Rolex's offerings at Basel were about as exciting as a dry odourless fart, and after trying out the GMT-II, I figured that I wouldn't get one until it had a proper (read Triplock) crown. Took a look at a Breitling Chrono Avenger M1 and decided that: a) I didn't want to get a quartz b) it didn't go with most of my wardrobe c) it took me too far away from the Rolex line So, what did I end up with? So, maybe she's not a through-and-through Rolex, but hey, with a Rolex case and crown, and a signed Valjoux 7750 movement, she's a member of the family! __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

6 May 2006, 03:20 PM	#2
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	edt __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there Last edited by C.J.; 25 May 2006 at 03:51 AM..

6 May 2006, 05:11 PM	#3
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	An excellent contrast to the other 2 beauties in your collection, James!! Well done, my friend...wear it in good health...always!! 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!!

6 May 2006, 05:31 PM	#4
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Thanks, guys! You're right, JJ - this stands out in my collection more than a GMT-II would. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

6 May 2006, 05:41 PM	#5
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,963	Great watch James nice dial combination,black and white.Myself prefer a black bezel over the plain steel. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

6 May 2006, 05:51 PM	#7
Otis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Urs Location: QLD AU Watch: Omega x 2 Posts: 2,046	That's a very nice watch you got there! They always look good in the flesh too. On another note....paid the local AD a brief visit today, and he mentioned that the new GMT's bezels was quite something. the numerals are raised 18k, and the rest of it would be 'filled-in' enamel. If you saw them at Basel, did the buggers look any different?

6 May 2006, 06:02 PM	#9
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,482	Congratulations on getting that great chronograph! Woo Hoo yeah, that's what I'm talking about! As far as chronographs go I don't think you can do better for functionality and value for money. Some will insist that it isn't a "Rolex" but the fact is: (a) it has an oyster case manufactured by Rolex; (b) it has a Rolex crown and screw down pushers; (c) it has a Valjoux movement which has been modified to Rolex standards, and one should not overlook the fact that some of the most expensive Rolex Daytona's on the market have been fitted standard by Rolex with a Valjoux movement, (also modified to Rolex specifications). There is no denying that it is a very special and practical watch which is enhanced by the date feature. The Robustness of the case is enough to put your Sea-Dweller to shame (but no helium valve). The bezel on the Sea-Dweller is useful for a 1 hour parking meter, but for a 2+hour parking meter your "need" a chrono. So I think your model is 79170? Mine is 79180, here's a photo: I can feel a few Tudor Chrono beers coming on!

6 May 2006, 06:44 PM	#10
mailman TRF Moderator & SUBMARINER 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,494	Great pick up James That is one sweet watch. Enjoy that baby and wear it in good health __________________ JJ

7 May 2006, 12:22 AM	#11
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Thanks, guys! I'm not sure about the strap because it exposes the unfinished surfaces of the case between the lugs. Can I get end pieces that cover it, or should I go for a bracelet? __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

7 May 2006, 01:14 AM	#12
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	I owned that SAME model once, you will love it James, they are awesome. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

7 May 2006, 01:19 AM	#13
mamas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 792	congratulations on a great purchase.. lookswise, i actually prefer this one over the daytona.. call me crazy, but thats my opinion..

7 May 2006, 01:37 AM	#14
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Thanks, guys! Well, it's got a date function, and that already sets it ahead. I love the rotating bezel too - that way I get some multi-time-zone function. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

7 May 2006, 12:01 PM	#17
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,482	I think that the endlinks will come with a new bracelet from Rolex. I believe the Tudor Oyster Bracelet is a couple of hundred dollars cheaper than the Rolex Oyster Bracelet, but the only difference is the logo on the clasp. You can I would expect also just buy the endlinks from Rolex and use those with the leather strap, but you will have to modify the leather strap, which can be done (as I've seen it done before), but you have to cut out small sections of the strap to allow it to pass through the slot in the end links.

7 May 2006, 04:30 PM	#18
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Ah, that solves one mystery, Lol-x. I had seen some end links with straps and I was wondering is they were different from the bracelet's end links. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

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