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JJ Irani · 5 October 2009, 03:16 AM

Yes, guys......this new TT GMT-IIC happens to be #24 in the long line-up of Rolex models I've ever owned going way back to October 1980 when I purchased my very first TT DJ on Jubilee 16013.

I've owned virtually every model except for the DD and the Daytona.....and maybe a few others!!

Now down to just 3!!

Cheers - JJ

Speed · 5 October 2009, 03:22 AM

Imagine if you kept them all...your collection would be approaching Larry's no?

You have a nice set now, that's for sure. Classic to new, with something in between.

I am wrestling with waiting until I can afford a white-dial Daytona or finding that Coke GMT. GMT is different enough from a Sub, no?

JJ Irani · 5 October 2009, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by masugu

Imagine if you kept them all...your collection would be approaching Larry's no?

You have a nice set now, that's for sure. Classic to new, with something in between.

I am wrestling with waiting until I can afford a white-dial Daytona or finding that Coke GMT. GMT is different enough from a Sub, no?

Oh yes, the GMT and Sub are miles apart. Different movement, different functions, etc.

I'm lucky.....I now have a diver's (the Sub), a sailor's (the YM) and a pilot's (the GMT)!!!

padi56 · 5 October 2009, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Oh yes, the GMT and Sub are miles apart. Different movement, different functions, etc.

I'm lucky.....I now have a diver's (the Sub), a sailor's (the YM) and a pilot's (the GMT)!!!

Different functions yes but the complete Rolex line up except the chrono range are just basically clones of the cal 3135 with or without added complications.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Not at all - we just WANT these damn things. What we all NEED is a Timex or a RADO!!!!

And by the way JJ the last smiley could easily be arranged.

Wildwing · 5 October 2009, 07:56 AM

[QUOTEI=JJ Irani] I'm lucky.....I now have a diver's (the Sub), a sailor's (the YM) and a pilot's (the GMT)!!!

[/QUOTE]

Now you need the gentleman's, the Day Date. But you're a gentleman already.

JBat · 5 October 2009, 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by masugu

Imagine if you kept them all...your collection would be approaching Larry's no?

You have a nice set now, that's for sure. Classic to new, with something in between.

I am wrestling with waiting until I can afford a white-dial Daytona or finding that Coke GMT. GMT is different enough from a Sub, no?

I would love to get a Coke GMT at some point myself. I have the GMTIIc, which is awesome, but something about the Coke just does it for me. I think it would be a nice complement to the newer model.

Speed · 5 October 2009, 03:26 AM

Well, I have a diver / sub, Pilot / Speedmaster Pro and soon a classic GMT. I really don't "need" a Daytona. But it's not about "need" is it?!?!?! ;-)

JJ Irani · 5 October 2009, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by masugu

Well, I have a diver / sub, Pilot / Speedmaster Pro and soon a classic GMT. I really don't "need" a Daytona. But it's not about "need" is it?!?!?! ;-)

Not at all - we just WANT these damn things. What we all NEED is a Timex or a RADO!!!!

dalip · 5 October 2009, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Not at all - we just WANT these damn things. What we all NEED is a Timex or a RADO!!!!

Timex maybe... But RADO?

dalip · 5 October 2009, 11:01 AM

Oh and that is one hell of a lot of shifts and change JJ. Impressive. I hope these commitment issues only apply to watches? We won't go into animate but only stuck to inanimate ... And by the looks of your earlier post re the dedication to your car it seems watches are it ?

jdc · 5 October 2009, 04:21 AM

OK lets have a guess at the 24

10 sub dates
5 DJ
3 bluseys
2 explorers
1 platty
2 GMT old style
1 new gmt

any right?

JJ Irani · 5 October 2009, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdc

OK lets have a guess at the 24

10 sub dates
5 DJ
3 bluseys
2 explorers
1 platty
2 GMT old style
1 new gmt

any right?

WOW, I'm impressed, but that DJ figure is wrong. It was 3 DJs and 2 SDs!!

You've made a few other mistakes as well, so here's the CORRECT list!!

Starting with my very first Rolex purchased way back in Oct. 1980.....

1. TT DJ on Jubilee 16013 - s/n 630xxxx
2. GMT (Pepsi) 16750 - s/n 732xxxx
3. GMT-II (Coke) 16760 - s/n R962xxx
4. SS Sub-date 16800 - s/n 724xxxx
5. SS Sub-date 16610 - s/n N313xxx
6. TT Black Sub 16613 - s/n S310xxx
7. DJ SS/WG bezel 16234 - s/n E248xxx
8. SS Sub-date 16610 - s/n T957xxx
9. GMT-II (Black) 16710 - s/n K269xxx
10. SS DJ 16200 - s/n Y439xxx
11. TT Blue Sub 16613 - s/n Y953xxx (first of those without lug holes)
12. Exp-II (White) 16570 - s/n F310xxx
13. SD 16600 - s/n F167xxx
14. Exp-II (Black) 16570 - s/n F689xxx
15. TT Blue YM 16623 - s/n D029xxx
16. SS Sub-date 16610 - s/n D423xxx
17. TT Blue Sub 16613 - s/n Z278xxx
18. SD 16600 - s/n F235xxx (sold off to Eddie - directioneng)
19. Exp-II (White) 16570 - s/n Z286xxx
20. LV Sub-date 16610 - s/n Z243xxx
21. Platty 16622 - s/n Z625xxx (still in my custody)
22. SS Sub-date 16610 - s/n D870xxx (this one gifted to me by Bubba)
23. TT Blue Sub 16613 - s/n Z570xxx
24. TT GMT-IIC 116713LN - s/n M833xxx (latest one in my collection)

There you have it, guys.......24 all up over 29 years!!

Cheers - JJ

sakuraba · 5 October 2009, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Now down to just 3!! [/IMG]

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

22. SS Sub-date 16610 - s/n D870xxx (this one gifted to me by Bubba)

What's the most you've had at the same time? And who's Bubba?

Sorry, haven't been around that long and just got curious.

JJ Irani · 5 October 2009, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sakuraba

What's the most you've had at the same time? And who's Bubba?

Sorry, haven't been around that long and just got curious.

Bubba's real nam is Joe (username: redshirt1957). He is an active member on this forum and he gifted me the SS Sub-date last year.

The longest I've had any of those models is the very first one, the TT DJ on Jubilee 16013 which I kept for 10 long years.....from 1980 to 1990.

JJ

Sub · 5 October 2009, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

WOW, I'm impressed, but that DJ figure is wrong. It was 3 DJs and 2 SDs!!

You've made a few other mistakes as well, so here's the CORRECT list!!

Starting with my very first Rolex purchased way back in Oct. 1980.....

1. TT DJ on Jubilee 16013 - s/n 630xxxx
2. GMT (Pepsi) 16750 - s/n 732xxxx
3. GMT-II (Coke) 16760 - s/n R962xxx
4. SS Sub-date 16800 - s/n 724xxxx
5. SS Sub-date 16610 - s/n N313xxx
6. TT Black Sub 16613 - s/n S310xxx
7. DJ SS/WG bezel 16234 - s/n E248xxx
8. SS Sub-date 16610 - s/n T957xxx
9. GMT-II (Black) 16710 - s/n K269xxx
10. SS DJ 16200 - s/n Y439xxx
11. TT Blue Sub 16613 - s/n Y953xxx (first of those without lug holes)
12. Exp-II (White) 16570 - s/n F310xxx
13. SD 16600 - s/n F167xxx
14. Exp-II (Black) 16570 - s/n F689xxx
15. TT Blue YM 16623 - s/n D029xxx
16. SS Sub-date 16610 - s/n D423xxx
17. TT Blue Sub 16613 - s/n Z278xxx
18. SD 16600 - s/n F235xxx (sold off to Eddie - directioneng)
19. Exp-II (White) 16570 - s/n Z286xxx
20. LV Sub-date 16610 - s/n Z243xxx
21. Platty 16622 - s/n Z625xxx (still in my custody)
22. SS Sub-date 16610 - s/n D870xxx (this one gifted to me by Bubba)
23. TT Blue Sub 16613 - s/n Z570xxx
24. TT GMT-IIC 116713LN - s/n M833xxx (latest one in my collection)

There you have it, guys.......24 all up over 29 years!!

Cheers - JJ

Whoa!!! That is a mind-blowing, impressive list

Congrats and may you enjoy many many more...

bodybump · 5 October 2009, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

WOW, I'm impressed, but that DJ figure is wrong. It was 3 DJs and 2 SDs!!

You've made a few other mistakes as well, so here's the CORRECT list!!

Starting with my very first Rolex purchased way back in Oct. 1980.....

1. TT DJ on Jubilee 16013 - s/n 630xxxx
2. GMT (Pepsi) 16750 - s/n 732xxxx
3. GMT-II (Coke) 16760 - s/n R962xxx
4. SS Sub-date 16800 - s/n 724xxxx
5. SS Sub-date 16610 - s/n N313xxx
6. TT Black Sub 16613 - s/n S310xxx
7. DJ SS/WG bezel 16234 - s/n E248xxx
8. SS Sub-date 16610 - s/n T957xxx
9. GMT-II (Black) 16710 - s/n K269xxx
10. SS DJ 16200 - s/n Y439xxx
11. TT Blue Sub 16613 - s/n Y953xxx (first of those without lug holes)
12. Exp-II (White) 16570 - s/n F310xxx
13. SD 16600 - s/n F167xxx
14. Exp-II (Black) 16570 - s/n F689xxx
15. TT Blue YM 16623 - s/n D029xxx
16. SS Sub-date 16610 - s/n D423xxx
17. TT Blue Sub 16613 - s/n Z278xxx
18. SD 16600 - s/n F235xxx (sold off to Eddie - directioneng)
19. Exp-II (White) 16570 - s/n Z286xxx
20. LV Sub-date 16610 - s/n Z243xxx
21. Platty 16622 - s/n Z625xxx (still in my custody)
22. SS Sub-date 16610 - s/n D870xxx (this one gifted to me by Bubba)
23. TT Blue Sub 16613 - s/n Z570xxx
24. TT GMT-IIC 116713LN - s/n M833xxx (latest one in my collection)

There you have it, guys.......24 all up over 29 years!!

Cheers - JJ

JJ thought you had more Rado than Rolex??

jdc · 5 October 2009, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

WOW, I'm impressed, but that DJ figure is wrong. It was 3 DJs and 2 SDs!!

You've made a few other mistakes as well, so here's the CORRECT list!!

Starting with my very first Rolex purchased way back in Oct. 1980.....

1. TT DJ on Jubilee 16013 - s/n 630xxxx
2. GMT (Pepsi) 16750 - s/n 732xxxx
3. GMT-II (Coke) 16760 - s/n R962xxx
4. SS Sub-date 16800 - s/n 724xxxx
5. SS Sub-date 16610 - s/n N313xxx
6. TT Black Sub 16613 - s/n S310xxx
7. DJ SS/WG bezel 16234 - s/n E248xxx
8. SS Sub-date 16610 - s/n T957xxx
9. GMT-II (Black) 16710 - s/n K269xxx
10. SS DJ 16200 - s/n Y439xxx
11. TT Blue Sub 16613 - s/n Y953xxx (first of those without lug holes)
12. Exp-II (White) 16570 - s/n F310xxx
13. SD 16600 - s/n F167xxx
14. Exp-II (Black) 16570 - s/n F689xxx
15. TT Blue YM 16623 - s/n D029xxx
16. SS Sub-date 16610 - s/n D423xxx
17. TT Blue Sub 16613 - s/n Z278xxx
18. SD 16600 - s/n F235xxx (sold off to Eddie - directioneng)
19. Exp-II (White) 16570 - s/n Z286xxx
20. LV Sub-date 16610 - s/n Z243xxx
21. Platty 16622 - s/n Z625xxx (still in my custody)
22. SS Sub-date 16610 - s/n D870xxx (this one gifted to me by Bubba)
23. TT Blue Sub 16613 - s/n Z570xxx
24. TT GMT-IIC 116713LN - s/n M833xxx (latest one in my collection)

There you have it, guys.......24 all up over 29 years!!

Cheers - JJ

wow JJ you have covered the whole range there, just out of interest which one did you flip the quickest?

Brushpup · 5 October 2009, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

WOW, I'm impressed, but that DJ figure is wrong. It was 3 DJs and 2 SDs!!

You've made a few other mistakes as well, so here's the CORRECT list!!

Starting with my very first Rolex purchased way back in Oct. 1980.....

1. TT DJ on Jubilee 16013 - s/n 630xxxx
2. GMT (Pepsi) 16750 - s/n 732xxxx
3. GMT-II (Coke) 16760 - s/n R962xxx
4. SS Sub-date 16800 - s/n 724xxxx
5. SS Sub-date 16610 - s/n N313xxx
6. TT Black Sub 16613 - s/n S310xxx
7. DJ SS/WG bezel 16234 - s/n E248xxx
8. SS Sub-date 16610 - s/n T957xxx
9. GMT-II (Black) 16710 - s/n K269xxx
10. SS DJ 16200 - s/n Y439xxx
11. TT Blue Sub 16613 - s/n Y953xxx (first of those without lug holes)
12. Exp-II (White) 16570 - s/n F310xxx
13. SD 16600 - s/n F167xxx
14. Exp-II (Black) 16570 - s/n F689xxx
15. TT Blue YM 16623 - s/n D029xxx
16. SS Sub-date 16610 - s/n D423xxx
17. TT Blue Sub 16613 - s/n Z278xxx
18. SD 16600 - s/n F235xxx (sold off to Eddie - directioneng)
19. Exp-II (White) 16570 - s/n Z286xxx
20. LV Sub-date 16610 - s/n Z243xxx
21. Platty 16622 - s/n Z625xxx (still in my custody)
22. SS Sub-date 16610 - s/n D870xxx (this one gifted to me by Bubba)
23. TT Blue Sub 16613 - s/n Z570xxx
24. TT GMT-IIC 116713LN - s/n M833xxx (latest one in my collection)

There you have it, guys.......24 all up over 29 years!!

Cheers - JJ

JJ,

You've had all three GMT colors and I'm just curious why you never hung on to any of those? Very curious if you care to share.

JPS · 5 October 2009, 11:37 PM

I think you've landed on a pretty sweet 3 watches in your collection right now JJ!

Gerardus · 5 October 2009, 04:32 AM

I had several myself JJ, but your last one is realy a stunner

haakon59 · 5 October 2009, 05:17 AM

Wow, 24 matches in 29 years, that is a fair turnaround. I guess i am just the opposite: I tend to keep my watches, but take my time making a decision to buy. I hope you continue to enjoy your GMT.

Colorao · 5 October 2009, 05:30 AM

Congrats on such a nice collection JJ, I think you have narrowed it to the very best Rolex has to offer in my opinion, 3 great tool watches that are perfectly at home in informal and formal occasions

sleddog · 5 October 2009, 05:41 AM

Wow JJ.......I did not realize you have had that many over the years!!!!!
No wonder the talk is how long till you flip the TT GMT.

Look at it this way,at least you have lived and learned!!

Rob.

jdc · 5 October 2009, 05:48 AM

[QUOTE=sleddog1000;1383231]Wow JJ.......I did not realize you have had that many over the years!!!!!
No wonder the talk is how long till you flip the TT GMT.

Look at it this way,at least you have lived and learned!!
Rob.[/QUOTE]
and he keeps learning again, and again, and again....................................

:ro fl:

redshirt1957 · 5 October 2009, 06:00 AM

You with watches and me with wives. While I may had had a little more fun, you at least have your sanity and retirement fund in place.

Armand · 5 October 2009, 06:26 AM

Now, JJ we know about your third Bluesy!

So give us the complete list in order of appearance!

;-)

Hermann

harlansmart · 5 October 2009, 03:26 PM

JJ commendations on that very impressive list mate - awesome stuff..... actually just being able too record all the details is a feat in itself.

As for this analogy - not to sure what to say

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

You with watches and me with wives. While I may had had a little more fun, you at least have your sanity and retirement fund in place.

JBat · 5 October 2009, 05:45 AM

JJ, that is an impressive number! I tend to keep mine as well, but it's cool you've been able to try so many models and vintages.

Your TT IIc suits you well. It has a nice touch of class and is just flat beautiful...one of the best two tones Rolex has ever made, IMO.

Wear it in good health!

DRAWTOOL · 5 October 2009, 06:31 AM

Now where have I seen that watch? No, no don't tell me.....

blackmsport · 5 October 2009, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Yes, guys......this new TT GMT-IIC happens to be #24 in the long line-up of Rolex models I've ever owned going way back to October 1980 when I purchased my very first TT DJ on Jubilee 16013.

I've owned virtually every model except for the DD and the Daytona.....and maybe a few others!!

Now down to just 3!!

Cheers - JJ

JJ you're the luckiest man in Aotea land

5 October 2009, 03:16 AM	#1
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	24 Rolex watches in 29 years of madness!! Yes, guys......this new TT GMT-IIC happens to be #24 in the long line-up of Rolex models I've ever owned going way back to October 1980 when I purchased my very first TT DJ on Jubilee 16013. I've owned virtually every model except for the DD and the Daytona.....and maybe a few others!! Now down to just 3!! Cheers - 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!!

5 October 2009, 11:01 AM	#10
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Oh and that is one hell of a lot of shifts and change JJ. Impressive. I hope these commitment issues only apply to watches? We won't go into animate but only stuck to inanimate ... And by the looks of your earlier post re the dedication to your car it seems watches are it ? __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

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Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,147	I had several myself JJ, but your last one is realy a stunner __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

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sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	Wow JJ.......I did not realize you have had that many over the years!!!!! No wonder the talk is how long till you flip the TT GMT. Look at it this way,at least you have lived and learned!! Rob. __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

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5 October 2009, 03:22 AM	#2
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Wow JJ Imagine if you kept them all...your collection would be approaching Larry's no? You have a nice set now, that's for sure. Classic to new, with something in between. I am wrestling with waiting until I can afford a white-dial Daytona or finding that Coke GMT. GMT is different enough from a Sub, no?

5 October 2009, 07:56 AM	#5
Wildwing "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 593	[QUOTEI=JJ Irani] I'm lucky.....I now have a diver's (the Sub), a sailor's (the YM) and a pilot's (the GMT)!!! [/QUOTE] Now you need the gentleman's, the Day Date. But you're a gentleman already.

5 October 2009, 03:26 AM	#7
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Well, I have a diver / sub, Pilot / Speedmaster Pro and soon a classic GMT. I really don't "need" a Daytona. But it's not about "need" is it?!?!?! ;-)

5 October 2009, 04:21 AM	#11
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	OK lets have a guess at the 24 10 sub dates 5 DJ 3 bluseys 2 explorers 1 platty 2 GMT old style 1 new gmt any right?

5 October 2009, 11:37 PM	#19
JPS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Jonathan Location: UK Watch: 116500 White&Black Posts: 1,360	I think you've landed on a pretty sweet 3 watches in your collection right now JJ!

5 October 2009, 05:17 AM	#21
haakon59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,571	Wow, 24 matches in 29 years, that is a fair turnaround. I guess i am just the opposite: I tend to keep my watches, but take my time making a decision to buy. I hope you continue to enjoy your GMT.

5 October 2009, 05:30 AM	#22
Colorao "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Somewhere Watch: SS M-Submariner Posts: 151	Congrats on such a nice collection JJ, I think you have narrowed it to the very best Rolex has to offer in my opinion, 3 great tool watches that are perfectly at home in informal and formal occasions

5 October 2009, 05:48 AM	#24
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	[QUOTE=sleddog1000;1383231]Wow JJ.......I did not realize you have had that many over the years!!!!! No wonder the talk is how long till you flip the TT GMT. Look at it this way,at least you have lived and learned!! Rob.[/QUOTE] and he keeps learning again, and again, and again....................................:ro fl:

5 October 2009, 06:00 AM	#25
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	You with watches and me with wives. While I may had had a little more fun, you at least have your sanity and retirement fund in place.

5 October 2009, 06:26 AM	#26
Armand Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Hermann Location: Middle of Europe Watch: 16710/3185 16613 B Posts: 413	Now, JJ we know about your third Bluesy! So give us the complete list in order of appearance! ;-) Hermann

5 October 2009, 05:45 AM	#28
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	JJ, that is an impressive number! I tend to keep mine as well, but it's cool you've been able to try so many models and vintages. Your TT IIc suits you well. It has a nice touch of class and is just flat beautiful...one of the best two tones Rolex has ever made, IMO. Wear it in good health!

5 October 2009, 06:31 AM	#29
DRAWTOOL "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Mikey Uí Néill Location: Olden Texas Watch: 14060M & 16570 Posts: 1,941	Now where have I seen that watch? No, no don't tell me.....

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