Dreadnought GMT

**d12go4** · 20th June 2006, 09:44

Hi all

Greetings from sunny Singapore :o

I believe there was some discussion about the DN GMT possibly having a dual purpose Elapsed Time / 24 Hour Bezel, with the question raised on how this could be achieved ....

I was thinking that, short of using a dual bezel design like that on the SEA3 :wink: , another way to get this dual function capability would be to perhaps engrave the 24 Hour timer on that bit of clear metal located between the inner ring of the Bezel and the crystal (this 2nd Time Zone ring would, obviously, not be rotatable).

An advantage to this design is that the existing Dreadnought Bezel can continue to be used.

A picture's worth a thousand words, so maybe this Photoshopped rendition will convey my idea better...

The original picture I used for the above PhotoShopped rendition was from the Flying Doctor's excellent http://www.prs2dreadnought.com site. I do hope you do not mind sir.

Cheers

MANoj

**simes** · 6th September 2012, 16:02

Something I trained to do many years ago (it was a case of you do our IT you can sort this out!).

It's not hard to program it, what's tricky is making sure that it's jigged correctly to ensure consistency, and that the feeds and speeds for the tools are optimum for the material being machined. I'd say it's a case of the more knowledge and experience you have, the easier it is.

**Hubs** · 6th September 2012, 17:20

Easier than trying to hand file it!

**ru55** · 6th September 2012, 20:37

Counting down the days and hoping to be in the right place at the right time!

**occamsrazor** · 9th September 2012, 12:08

Dreadnought GMT, Speedbirds, just too many nice watches from TF. I'd definitely be up for the Dreadnought GMT - particularly because it looks nice and thin. I wonder about the 53mm lug to lug length though, seems a little long.

**IMAC** · 9th July 2013, 15:31

I see that there will be many campers, Obi-wan

**westy** · 9th July 2013, 21:08

I've been interested in this thread since it started back in bloomin' 2006!!

I'm in the market for a new watch and have been browsing Sales Corner literally hourly for weeks, but....
I haven't bought anything because I'm hanging in for one of these.
Just hope that:-

a) I have enough money in the 'slush fund' (anyone dare hazard a guess at what the damage may be..?) (NO)
b) I'm not on bloody holiday when they're finally released!! (anyone dare hazard a guess at when then might be...?) (NO)

Just wish I'd got in on the 'pink list' like Simona...

**occamsrazor** · 11th September 2012, 21:07

Now I'm totally confused!... Humour aside, is there some type of order process or not?

**wildheart** · 11th September 2012, 21:10

Originally Posted by occamsrazor

Now I'm totally confused!... Humour aside, is there some type of order process or not?

Their winding you up don't bite

**WORKSIMON** · 12th September 2012, 10:17

Originally Posted by wildheart

Their winding you up don't bite

I'm not winding anyone up, here's the pm........

Originally Posted by swanborne

Hi Simonus,

Just wanted to check you got your GMT confirmation email ?

Cheers

Eduardo

**swanbourne** · 12th September 2012, 10:23

Originally Posted by WORKSIMON

I'm not winding anyone up, here's the pm........

Ha ha, that's you off the list then.

Eddie

**P9CLY** · 12th September 2012, 11:07

Originally Posted by WORKSIMON

I'm not winding anyone up, here's the pm........

Simon you made 1 mistake in trying to have us believe Eddie emailed you.That mistake was the letter ''U'' you failed to type into your fake email from Eddie lol.Eddie would know the correct spelling of ''Swanbourne''.That aside,I did actually get my invoice for the down payment of £300 and the remaining balance of £150 owed prior to Eddie posting out in October,just in time for my Birthday on the 9th Oct.

Thanks Eddie

Rgds

Paul

ps:-Loving Dreadnought No 131.

**WORKSIMON** · 12th September 2012, 12:56

Originally Posted by P9CLY

Simon you made 1 mistake in trying to have us believe Eddie emailed you.That mistake was the letter ''U'' you failed to type into your fake email from Eddie lol.Eddie would know the correct spelling of ''Swanbourne''.That aside,I did actually get my invoice for the down payment of £300 and the remaining balance of £150 owed prior to Eddie posting out in October,just in time for my Birthday on the 9th Oct.

Thanks Eddie

Rgds

Paul

ps:-Loving Dreadnought No 131.

Paul you missed the point I'm afraid mate, the swanborne account is the exclusive members only account that Eduardo uses to contact the more exclusive members shall we say for advanced discussions on designs, forum decisions and deciding who will make the list. The account is so secret that it does not show up on the members list but if you are ever lucky enough to get a PM from it you will know as they are in pink.

**IMAC** · 12th July 2013, 03:40

Yeah, me too, mate.

But there will eventually be two runs that the thread speaks of - so if you miss the first you dont need to beat yourself up (like I did when I missed out on the DN). This thread has run for several years. I have contacted Eddie and once or twice wasted his time over the last couple of years asking noob-like questions about the DNGMT. He has been more than friendly and forthright in explaining that this is the way he works and he considers the way he offers watches to be fair to all.

Since all we seem to be waiting for is a DW overlay, I would say that it is tantalisingly close.

And yes - I have changed from being an avid lurker and checking in on the thread here every few weeks, to checking in every day - just to be sure!!

Since Western Australia is about +7 hrs diff to GMT, I reckon I will be using the refresh key quite a lot in the wee hours of my morning to take my best shot. Haven't been so excited about a new watch release in a looooong time.

**brobr** · 12th July 2013, 10:07

Originally Posted by IMAC

Since Western Australia is about +7 hrs diff to GMT.

Yes, I can see why you are desperate for a GMT version of this watch.... 7 hrs is plenty of time to get two rounds of watches sold; you want to be there when shop opens...

**Mike** · 12th July 2013, 15:10

How will the specs for the new GMT version compare to the following specs for the original?

53mm lug to lug
49mm wide (incl crown)
16mm high
28mm dial
22mm lugs
3mm thick saphire crystal (with AR inside)
Screw-down crown
265 grams incl bracelet with all links
Water resistent to 500 meters
Anti-Magnetic to 30,000 A/m
ETA 2824-2 certified chronometer

**swanbourne** · 12th July 2013, 15:20

The movement is different and the case is 300 metres so it's slimmer and lighter.

Eddie

**100thmonkey** · 23rd June 2013, 17:33

Quite exciting really. Sure to make a lot of people grin. Can't wait

**m4r10** · 23rd June 2013, 18:10

Whoever is interested in the watch, I'd say it's time to replace that old F5 key, it'll come in handy in the next month or so

**simonoakey** · 23rd June 2013, 20:28

Originally Posted by m4r10

Whoever is interested in the watch, I'd say it's time to replace that old F5 key, it'll come in handy in the next month or so

Next two weeks more like, I go on holiday in the next few days!

**Inq24** · 12th July 2013, 20:02

I believe Eddie mentione an ETA 2893-2 gmt movement for the DN.

Here's hoping it comes out soon and I get to grab one :)

**Mike** · 13th July 2013, 01:19

Two production runs have been mentioned. Will that be it with no subsequent releases?

How many watches are anticipated for each production run?

**seadog1408** · 13th July 2013, 03:50

Originally Posted by Mike

How many watches are anticipated for each production run?

8 on each run.

**IMAC** · 13th July 2013, 10:56

This is not an LE.

Originally Posted by seadog1408

8 on each run.

**Dazzler** · 13th July 2013, 14:55

Originally Posted by IMAC

This is not an LE.

Come on Seadog - with nearly 8,000 posts I thought you may have learnt a few things along the way

**Marios** · 15th July 2013, 12:14

That looks superb Eddie, well done!

**Dazzler** · 15th July 2013, 12:26

Watch looks even better from the front! Mmmm nice orange 12 marker.

Without the inner bezel ring (rehaut) thinky looks like a much larger face.

**Rorschach70** · 15th July 2013, 12:26

The caseback looks nice, I don't wear watches upside down though. lol

**Chris W** · 15th July 2013, 12:34

Another stunner!
Any idea on price yet?

**merloplano** · 15th July 2013, 19:22

2893, office gmt

**Qatar-wol** · 15th July 2013, 21:41

Originally Posted by merloplano

2893, office gmt

My wallet thanks you.

**Mike** · 15th July 2013, 22:02

You guys!!

You were just pulling my leg then about the two production runs of 8 weren't you?

**Rollon** · 15th July 2013, 23:28

This isn't quite the watch for me personally but it is very easy to see why so many are going wild over this one, just as with the original TF Dreadnought. And from the latest rear view picture, I noticed that these are going to have screwed lugbars. I wanted to comment because I think these are an optimum choice for many buyers in having nearly the security of military specification fixed lugbars (provided you insure the threaded parts stay put with a bit of Blue Loc-Tite or clear women's nail polish when reinstalling the bars after each strap, etc., change) while allowing easy use and interchange of standard design (i.e. closed-end) straps and metal bracelets.

My own preference is still strongly for ("reliable as a rock") classic mil spec fixed lugbars on watches like the PRS-29A, but it is very obvious even to me that fixed lugbars are not the best or most appropriate option for every watch because they do restrict one's strap choices to open-end and one-piece types while forcing those wanting a metal bracelet to search for very exclusive types possibly not even available anymore. Considering that, I think the screwed lugbars are absolutely perfect, and harmonically so, for the new and admittedly very beautiful DN-GMT

**sean** · 15th July 2013, 22:03

Looks fab. Bravo!

**SIB** · 15th July 2013, 22:42

Gorgeous! Fingers, toes, legs, and eyes crossed I'm lucky enough to get my one

**bigmul** · 20th July 2013, 09:08

Originally Posted by merloplano

2893, office gmt

Does this allow 1/2 hour changes - eg India being 4.5 hours ahead currently...

**Reeny** · 20th July 2013, 10:18

It's difficult to tell the true depth of colour from a computer screen.
But if it looks like this orange mock-up, it should be fine.
http://forum.tz-uk.com/pics/DreadnoughtGMT.swf

It's been at the top of the forum page for nearly 6-months without any complaints.

**AM94** · 20th July 2013, 10:55

Originally Posted by Reeny

It's difficult to tell the true depth of colour from a computer screen.
But if it looks like this orange mock-up, it should be fine.
http://forum.tz-uk.com/pics/DreadnoughtGMT.swf

It's been at the top of the forum page for nearly 6-months without any complaints.

Based on Eddie's photo, and subsequent decision, I'd suggest it isn't; hence, him wanting to alter the hand set. The photo he posted is not in keeping, from a colour perspective, with the Flash mockup.

**MartinCRC** · 20th July 2013, 11:20

Originally Posted by Reeny

It's difficult to tell the true depth of colour from a computer screen.
But if it looks like this orange mock-up, it should be fine.
http://forum.tz-uk.com/pics/DreadnoughtGMT.swf

It's been at the top of the forum page for nearly 6-months without any complaints.

Exactly what i was suggesting earlier. The orange in the applet is a gorgeous, rich orange. The orange in the photoshopped version above is a fluorescent, pinkish colour which does it no favours at all. I wonder if this choice is to avoid the problem with fading which appears to have affected the original Dreadnought?

Martin

**occamsrazor** · 15th July 2013, 20:31

I'm probably the only one interested, but.... Any chance to see a picture of it on a NATO strap? I remember trawling the net for pix of the original Dreadnought on a NATO and found very few, I guess everyone likes the bracelet, but I can never get on with them. The watch looks lovely though, I like the red dot at 12. Would have preferred the GMT hand to be red also though, but each to their own.

**merloplano** · 16th July 2013, 12:00

rolex is not the only traveller gmt: omega did one with modified 2892, but they were the only one to use such movement. also seiko has traveller gmt. i believe that are other options, if at an higher price than the rolex

**waser** · 17th July 2013, 19:22

It's been quiet today. The calm before the storm?

**neillp** · 17th July 2013, 20:15

Hopefully Eddie will wait til next week when I am back from holiday and my me ceding card has arrived.... :)

**Dragoon** · 17th July 2013, 21:59

Really hoping this one is outrageously expensive. Too nice to pass up if it is reasonable.

**occamsrazor** · 19th July 2013, 19:18

GMT red to match 12 o'clock, minute in orange. I think....

**stooo** · 20th July 2013, 11:41

Maybe Eddie got it right. I like it.

**waser** · 21st August 2013, 11:51

All gone very quiet....

**Andyc319** · 21st August 2013, 12:09

Eddie previously said about 10 weeks until they are ready, so i have calculated that to be end of Sept / begin of October roughly

Should provide sufficient time to save up until then

A

**snowman** · 21st August 2013, 13:41

Originally Posted by Andyc319

Eddie previously said about 10 weeks until they are ready, so i have calculated that to be end of Sept / begin of October roughly

Should provide sufficient time to save up until then

A

Every little helps

Thanks.

M

**Argee1977** · 6th September 2013, 18:52

So any ETA's on this one?

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