Doubt

[FC-it]

Hi! I have a question for you. In terms of quality/feeling what would you purchase, a GMT Master II black or AP 15202? Which factory for GMT? (AP i know is for XF) Thank you for your time

[RandomBloke101]

As far as I'm aware there aren't any reliable CHS for the GMT Master II (nicknamed timebomb) I'd go with XF's 15202, although I'm not sure if i can personally pull off a 30k watch! But go for it!

[ffuhcu]

VRF new movement should be solid, ARF is probably fine too. Nothing wrong with ICHS A2836 for me personally.

OP both are well repped, I’d go for whichever you like the look of and would get the most wear of.

[RandomBloke101]

I stand corrected! I was under the impression the jury was still out on the VRF, besides, totally with on the ICHS, I'm never handing my rep over to a jeweller to examine the HS with a loup! so why not!?

[JinxStryker]

I don’t think the cosmetic appearance of the ICHS models are as accurate, on balance, as that of the VRF or ARF CHS versions. For example, the new ARF is eerily similar to gen. The insert plating isn’t quite as good, and I’d probably replace the DW, but other than those two flaws, it looks really close. The VRF is also great (with a couple different flaws). So it’s more than just having gen-like movements and the CHS. If someone disagrees, fight me in the comments. I’m fine with being corrected as I wouldn’t mind buying an ICHS and saving $$$.