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25 January 2014, 02:46 PM | #1 |
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Tried on a GMT IIC at an AD today...
First off, I am more a vintage Rolex guy, but I am always drawn to the GMT IIC when I see one in the wild, or as in this case, an AD. Trying on the new GMT's reminds why I like the Rolex brand.
The new GMT's has features that I really admire, features that make the new watches in many respects better and/or different than the vintage Rolex watches. I am no expert, but I suspect this is why the Rolex brand continues to do well. This AD didn't have their normal stockpile of Rolex watches to view. The manager told me that they had a very good Christmas in terms of Rolex, and they were waiting for replacements, especially the GMT BLNR, which they claimed is already on hold for a customer. Lastly, for $8,400 dollars, a new GMT seems like a bargain considering what I would pay for a vintage RedSub, DRSD, Explorer, etc. There I said it, the new GMT delivers excellent value, and I may have to open up my wallet one day to get one....! thanks
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I completely agree. Love the older iterations of the model too but the current one is a stunner.
Did you happen to see it in TT? Drop dead, flat out gorgeous. And the full YG, fuhget about it. I wish Tudor would come out with one. I know they have in the past but I've yet to see a Tudor GMT in the US.
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If you like the TT though you should perhaps check out the classifieds here. They are available at a very good discount, even BNIB. Not that much more than the SS model.
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[QUOTE=T. Ferguson;4687910]I completely agree. Love the older iterations of the model too but the current one is a stunner.
Did you happen to see it in TT? Drop dead, flat out gorgeous. And the full YG, fuhget about it. I always enjoy whatever Mr. Ferguson said about. |
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The more I think about it though, the Tryclops Daytona would be a huge release so it probably won't happen until the 2015 Basel, the 100th anniversary of Rolex.
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26 January 2014, 03:54 AM | #8 |
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Get you a GMT-C
My tt GMTc is awesome!!
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25 January 2014, 03:20 PM | #9 |
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I miss my GMTIIC a lot. I hope to have a replacement soon
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Still prefer a faded Pepsi with brushed steel to a shiny ceramic and PCLs, but that, of course, is just me.
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PCL brushed...
Oh yeah, I am pepsi fan as well. The way I would handle the PCL's, brush them! I've seen a few members brush their PCL's, I think it looks great...
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Sounds like your sights are set.
It's a great watch in any configuration. |
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Agree and am loving my new 116718! Love the look and feel...Cheers,
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I agree. I think the watch looks awesome in the display case. I just didn't like it on my wrist. I would take a Coke over it.
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Any more talk about GMT and I will have to get out of bed to switch what's on my wrist for the day ;-).
Agree that GMTc is the most comfortable modern Rolex on the market. And if you don't like PCL have them brushed. It's a 20 minutes deal at most ADs. I love the GMTc with brushed bracelet. |
25 January 2014, 11:47 PM | #18 | |
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I need to enjoy my new rootbeer a bit longer before I acquire another rolex. My friend will sell me his 2007 GMT IIc with box and papers for 6k... Thinking about it a lot lately..
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That must be the best price I've seen so far for a GMT IIc I must agree that my GMT IIc is in the top 2 of my daily watches, along with my 14060. Good luck with deciding! |
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I also am not a ceramic bezel fan but the new GMT looks great and has a sophistication that almost justifies the use of a ceramic bezel.
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26 January 2014, 01:14 AM | #22 |
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the gmt IIC is a great watch
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26 January 2014, 01:35 AM | #23 |
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I have had my GMT II for 6 years, and still love it.
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26 January 2014, 02:20 AM | #24 |
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One of the best, IMO. Some great deals right here on TRF in the classifieds...just sayin'.
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26 January 2014, 04:14 AM | #25 |
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Best looking Rolex:
The GMT IIc. I could get about any Rolex, other than the ones that are up in the $100,000 where you start getting diminishing returns. I always come back to the GMT.
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Yeah, $8,400 is a good price. I love my BLNR, lover the color combo, love the PCL, love the easy link. there is a reason why the watch is hard to find....DEMAND!!! I may also add an older GMT with switchable ammonium inserts. Perhaps also a rustic worn leather band just to make sure they look very different. GMT is certainly my favorite.
However, one day, a Platinum ice blue President will be in order. I love it, however, I don't know if I go to enough nice places and dress up often enough to get a lot of use out of it. It is simply the one I can't stop looking at...mesmerizes me. Has a hypnotic on me. In the end, who case, Ill get i one day even if all I do it sit around in my boxers and start at it. Stupid, right? |
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116718 is addictive!!!
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Love my GMTIIc. The easy link is great, but I do prefer the glidelock clasp of the sub, however.
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All that and you didn't buy it?????? |
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no
No, and now the price is higher than in January...
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