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23 November 2010, 01:40 PM
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Today, I pulled the trigger on the GMT Master II...
Hey guys! I thought I'd share my experience with the watches. In the past two years, I have owned/flipped:
Explorer II - flipped in 2009 DJ 16234 - flipped in 2009 Seamaster Planet Ocean - flipped in 2010 Speedmaster Professional Moon Watch - flipped one in 2010 and selling another one in the next few days DJ 116200 - selling it in the next few days Here's the story. Couple of months back, I owned the PO and the Speedy Pro. I wanted to buy the GMT II Ceramic so I decided to sell both to fund for the new watch. Down the line, I regretted selling the Speedy Pro so I ended up buying another brand new Speedy. Then, I went on to buying a DJ 116200. In the back of my mind, I always wanted the GMT II but couldn't justify losing two good watches for two. But today, I finally pulled the trigger on a pre-loved GMT from one of the members on this forum. Now I have to sell my DJ and my one month old Speedy Pro. I am very excited to get the GMT but at the same time, quite sad because I'll be losing my Speedy. I think the DJ was a little too classy for me and I also did not like the fact that it didn't have any lume (roman dial). I think I'm crazy. I can't seem to make up my mind especially on watches. I'm hoping to keep this GMT for a long time. This time I really mean it. That's what I told me wife but she just brushes me off while giving me "THAT" look. This watch thing is quite serious.  The morale of this story is to go for the watch you always wanted from the start. Never cut yourself short because eventually, you will regret it. My story is a perfect example of this. 
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23 November 2010, 01:42 PM
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Sound advice. Buy what you want - at the get go.
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23 November 2010, 02:55 PM
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Congrats!! I hope the GMT sticks with you
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23 November 2010, 01:46 PM
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Amen, brother. Have done/ am doing/ will continue to do the same thing...
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23 November 2010, 01:46 PM
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Nice Purchase! I'm waiting for my "new" GMT II tt from Tony as I write...should be here tomorrow
 So I can really relate...I have an Omega Broad Arrow GMT that I also contemplated selling...but know i will miss it, and it is SS...so i talked myself into the fact that I "need" both! Anyway...congrats on your sweet watch...I can't wait to get mine too! Big thnks to all you guys here for the knowledge I have absorbed
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23 November 2010, 01:49 PM
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I think you will be happy with the GMT IIC
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23 November 2010, 01:51 PM
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Best of luck.
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23 November 2010, 02:49 PM
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Congratulations, the GMT is a great piece of Rolex!
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23 November 2010, 03:30 PM
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If we always knew what we wanted all the time it would be a dull world....the craziness makes this place tick....I wouldn't worry about any of it..enjoy!
And congrats on the gmt....!
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23 November 2010, 06:54 PM
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I agree mate! John |
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23 November 2010, 06:26 PM
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Many congratulations
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23 November 2010, 06:40 PM
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Good luck with the GMTIIC its a very nice watch.
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23 November 2010, 06:45 PM
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Sounds like a good decision to me
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23 November 2010, 06:59 PM
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thanks fellas!
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23 November 2010, 07:12 PM
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wow. your watch life stresses me out.
why not just take your time with everything and see what your really really really want? |
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23 November 2010, 08:44 PM
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23 November 2010, 08:50 PM
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P.S. i have a GMT IIC....it is a great watch. |
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23 November 2010, 11:25 PM
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This story sounds very similar to my own. And man, do I hate getting THAT look from the wife, I think mostly cause I know it's justified. Oh well, here is a pic of my GMT 2c in anticipation of your own. Much congrats.
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23 November 2010, 11:25 PM
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This story sounds very similar to my own. And man, do I hate getting THAT look from the wife, I think mostly cause I know it's justified. Oh well, here is a pic of my GMT 2c in anticipation of your own. Much congrats.
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23 November 2010, 11:38 PM
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Congrats on the GMT.
Now see if you can keep this one!!!!! dP
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23 November 2010, 11:43 PM
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Congrats, its a good thing you finally got what you really wanted, at least you don't have to live in regret and endless wondering...please accept my biased admiration on the GMTII-C ........one is strapped on me as i type !
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23 November 2010, 11:49 PM
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23 November 2010, 11:57 PM
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Well Done !!
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24 November 2010, 05:20 AM
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I agree and congrats on the new GMT !
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24 November 2010, 05:23 AM
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Congratz, wearing mine at this moment
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