MKII newbie here!

[marchone]

No photos yet but I received my MKII Milsub HRV non-date a week ago today. Everything lines up and is working perfectly. The indices show no distortion as is common with photo-etched dial markers.

Although it displayed a 2 second gain in the first 12 hours I had it it has been constant since. It now shows a first week variance of slightly more than six seconds fast for a daily rate of less than +1 second per 24 hours. I suspect it will do better since settling in. Reports will follow.

Lume is strong as expected for Super LumiNova C1.

Fit and finish are exemplary for a watch in this price range. Machining and bezel operation are precise. A singular observation is the fitting of the HRV. It does not sit flush with the case and appears slightly angled in its asymmetric placement. I would have preferred a non-HRV model but these are the last of the run and I waited too long.

I ordered the watch with an OEM Bonetto Cinturini rubber strap but have a Hirsch Leonardo Mobile with curved ends and an Axel Jost DF2 deployant on its way. I will post photos when I have it on.

All in all I am very pleased with my Milsub. It's a near perfect modern update of the classic 5517 military diver.

I attended the NYC GTG last month where I got to see and try on a LRRP GMT with sword hands. What a beauty that was. Although I momentarily grappled with acquiring one of those instead I'm glad I stuck to my guns to obtain the basest model. It's a very pure statement.

It's easy to see how Bill Yao has been building his reputation as a tool watch maker. I'm now officially a fan.

[jeffc67]

I've heard of this LRRP GMT with sword hands, and even have watch money in the kitty to spend on one, but she remains a rumour...

Do you remember if it was on a bracelet (HRV/non-HRV case?)

And has anyone got photos? Didn't see the mythical beast in any of the GTG photos.

Congrats on a great watch.


Cheers - Jeff C

[marchone]

LRRP GMT with sword hands, orange/red GMT arrow. Solid non-HRV case. Bracelet. The owner said it was a one-off. It is a beautiful variation that should be a MKII catalog staple.

I found a similar one here:

http://www.google.com/imgres?hl=en&c...9,r:8,s:0,i:87

[jeffc67]

Very nice. With a GMT 48 bezel it would be on my wrist *right now* (or on 4-6 weeks, whatever...)

[marchone]

I think the GMTs have been discontinued as they no longer appear on the MKII website. Milsub HRV only.

[Hesh]

Hey marchone,

Do you find the bezel itself to be wiggly or loose fitting? I see that you said it is precise, but the Milsub I just got is not "precise". Contacted MKII and was told its normal.

[marchone]

My Milsub bezel is precise and precisely aligned with positive movements. Not wiggly or loose fitting at all.

[bmick325]

Let me know how the Hirsch Leonardo Mobile works out. I decided not to get one after reading this.


What watches does Leonardo not fit?

•		Rectangular watch cases
•		Watches with bevelled edges
•		Watches with bores too close to the watchcase (< 4.0 mm)
•		Watches with bores too far away from the watchcase (> 6.0 mm)
•		Watches with screwed bars

It might be possible to drill out the insert to fit a screw bar, but it sounds like a bigger project than I'm willing to tackle.

[enkidu]

I have a few Hirsch Leonardo straps and the tolerances between the insert and the holes is pretty fine, I suspect and attempting to drill it out would end badly. You'd be better off making an insert from scratch.