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sub2004 · 18 May 2007, 12:24 PM

Hi Friends

Well the new SS GMT II has landed in New Zealand.

I went to my AD and played with it today. List price is $10k NZ.

Positives:

1. Great bracelet and clasp

2. Nice case, not thick, just right

3. Triplock crown

4. I like the Chapter Ring inscription

5. A new security feature: just like the rolex hologram on the back, now the side has a very smaall microchip sticker. Didnt quite know what it was, but looked cool.

Negatives

1. The Price

2. The bezel is very woody and plasticky in feel when you turn it, not anywhere near the resound "click" of metal on say the sub etc.

3. The numbering on/in the bezel is "Milky White", not white gold. This is a major negative factor. Looks like someone drew in the numbers with liquid whiteout marker.

4. The milky white numbering on the bezel is a bit too stand outish when i put it on with my suit.

I have not been able to come to a conclusion on it. Im on the fence. Maybe its so new in terms of ss design, that it will take a few months to grow on me. Right now im comparing to the current line, in a few years they will all look like this, so it will be the norm and i wouldnt know any better.

estatehomes · 18 May 2007, 12:39 PM

Do you have any pics of this new SS GMT II?

JJ Irani · 18 May 2007, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by estatehomes

Do you have any pics of this new SS GMT II?

Here ya go, Mike!!

ashu2289 · 18 May 2007, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sub2004

Hi Friends

Well the new SS GMT II has landed in New Zealand.

I went to my AD and played with it today. List price is $10k NZ.

Positives:

1. Great bracelet and clasp

2. Nice case, not thick, just right

3. Triplock crown

4. I like the Chapter Ring inscription

5. A new security feature: just like the rolex hologram on the back, now the side has a very smaall microchip sticker. Didnt quite know what it was, but looked cool.

Negatives

1. The Price

2. The bezel is very woody and plasticky in feel when you turn it, not anywhere near the resound "click" of metal on say the sub etc.

3. The numbering on/in the bezel is "Milky White", not white gold. This is a major negative factor. Looks like someone drew in the numbers with liquid whiteout marker.

4. The milky white numbering on the bezel is a bit too stand outish when i put it on with my suit.

I have not been able to come to a conclusion on it. Im on the fence. Maybe its so new in terms of ss design, that it will take a few months to grow on me. Right now im comparing to the current line, in a few years they will all look like this, so it will be the norm and i wouldnt know any better.

Thts interesting tht it finally arrived

But the price I think is pretty high n not appropriate

n also listening the milky white numerals is would not be my taste but nothing could be said untill seen in flesh

kakalika · 18 May 2007, 02:41 PM

WOW!! Price is really high compared to what JJ normally pays for his Rollies. I wonder what it will retail for here in the States. If it's going to cost more than a SS sub I may back out. 10,000New Zealand dollars is about US$7200. That will be too much for me to swing I'm afraid.

ashu2289 · 18 May 2007, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kakalika

WOW!! Price is really high compared to what JJ normally pays for his Rollies. I wonder what it will retail for here in the States. If it's going to cost more than a SS sub I may back out. 10,000New Zealand dollars is about US$7200. That will be too much for me to swing I'm afraid.

Its pretty sure infact I'm sure that the cost would be definitely higher than the SS Sub. IMO in US it would be around US$6000.

Solo118 · 18 May 2007, 02:44 PM

It could cost as much as a TT Sub (discounted of course) initially due to demand

jellykingm3 · 18 May 2007, 02:45 PM

US price is $5950. AD's should have them sometime in JUly..

ashu2289 · 18 May 2007, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jellykingm3

US price is $5950. AD's should have them sometime in JUly..

Hey welcome to TRF

Are you sure that this would be the MSRP in States?

jellykingm3 · 18 May 2007, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ashu2289

Hey welcome to TRF

Are you sure that this would be the MSRP in States?

Thank you.. Yes I am positive. $5950.. I will get one in early july or late June from my AD. I think the new SS GMTII will be very nice. I saw the new clasp design, it feels much sturdier, richer and well made. Add that the triplock crown, the new bezel, maxi dial and improved movement, though pricey it will be worth it IMHO..

mic6 · 18 May 2007, 03:49 PM

I bought the watch in Greece
I will post pics today

ashu2289 · 18 May 2007, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mic6

I bought the watch in Greece
I will post pics today

Thts gr8

Congrats pal for being the first to own the new SS GMT on this forum

Waiting for the pics

walds11 · 18 May 2007, 04:32 PM

I wonder if JJ can confoirm this? :)

JJ Irani · 18 May 2007, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by walds11

I wonder if JJ can confoirm this? :)

Yes, my friend Don (sub2004) also lives in Auckland with me and he's talking about Mansor's, our regular AD who has managed to get in one SS GMT-II.

The exact List Price is NZ$9975 = US$7300 (approx). Not sure what discounts can be available initially, but it is far too expensive at the moment.

Being new, I don't think the AD will discount any....so we just have to wait and see.

JJ

SPACE-DWELLER · 18 May 2007, 07:12 PM

Nice thread!

But how come the TITLE of the thread sounds kinda dirty?

JJ Irani · 18 May 2007, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

Nice thread!

But how come the TITLE of the thread sounds kinda dirty?

It's all in the mind, tosser!!

SPACE-DWELLER · 18 May 2007, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

It's all in the mind, tosser!!

I guess you are right. I RUSHED in to read all about it, and then I was kind of disappointed

Still a nice thread, though.

estatehomes · 18 May 2007, 10:44 PM

Thanks, J.J. for the pics.

Any plans for the two-colored face?

I like the green sweep hand.

Should I wait to buy the new one?
Or buy the old one with black/red face?

Got a vintage in blue/red.

nko51 · 18 May 2007, 10:46 PM

They are an appealing timepiece them new GMT's.

JJ Irani · 19 May 2007, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by estatehomes

Thanks, J.J. for the pics.

Any plans for the two-colored face?

I like the green sweep hand.

Should I wait to buy the new one?
Or buy the old one with black/red face?

Got a vintage in blue/red.

If you can still get a good deal on the current GMT-II, go for it!!

MG11 · 19 May 2007, 01:07 PM

The nearest AD near my home in GA has one in the case.

Anybody else seeing them yet?

Mike

MG11 · 19 May 2007, 02:08 PM

I stand corrected, I may have been looking at an older model.

Will have to verify.

Mike

Lol-x · 19 May 2007, 02:22 PM

I went to the local AD today to see the new GMT and it was gone before I got there, sold yesterday. Oh well, I wasn't going to hand over AUD$8790 for it at this stage anyway. They only got 1 and it seems like it didn't even last the day in the shop.

JJ Irani · 19 May 2007, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

I went to the local AD today to see the new GMT and it was gone before I got there, sold yesterday. Oh well, I wasn't going to hand over AUD$8790 for it at this stage anyway. They only got 1 and it seems like it didn't even last the day in the shop.

My AD got in one yesterday.....list price NZ$9975....still hanging around. I would never buy it!!

Ironstark · 19 May 2007, 08:56 PM

The "Milky" white numerals on the bezel should not look like white gold, they`re Platinum!

Applied by PVD. Particle/Physical Vapor Deposition. The numeral recesses are bombarded with molecules of platinum which in effect crash into the ceramic and bond with it.
I love the look of this watch and can`t wait to get mine, should be just a few weeks now!

Solar · 19 May 2007, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ironstark

The "Milky" white numerals on the bezel should not look like white gold, they`re Platinum!

A previous poster wrote that he thought it looked like someone had appplied Liquid Paper to the numerals! I think, like any other watch, I'll need to see this one in the flesh to make my opinion.......

JJ Irani · 20 May 2007, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ironstark

The "Milky" white numerals on the bezel should not look like white gold, they`re Platinum!

Applied by PVD. Particle/Physical Vapor Deposition. The numeral recesses are bombarded with molecules of platinum which in effect crash into the ceramic and bond with it.
I love the look of this watch and can`t wait to get mine, should be just a few weeks now!

That's good to know....thanks for the info, Ironstark!!

Edensknight · 21 May 2007, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ironstark

The "Milky" white numerals on the bezel should not look like white gold, they`re Platinum!

Applied by PVD. Particle/Physical Vapor Deposition. The numeral recesses are bombarded with molecules of platinum which in effect crash into the ceramic and bond with it.
I love the look of this watch and can`t wait to get mine, should be just a few weeks now!

Go to the head of the Class, Ironstark!

Can't wait to get mine! It has become quite evident that the newest design changes (in this specific model) reflect, in part, the trend that these new GMT design cues will become replacement mainstay changes within this sport line. Frankly, I am all for the more improved clasp, heftier lugs and bezel, improved movement, solid links, etc., etc. Pricing is still an issue being that this model has only just been released, and, AD's will be reticent to discount.

JJ Irani · 21 May 2007, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edensknight

Go to the head of the Class, Ironstark!

Can't wait to get mine! It has become quite evident that the newest design changes (in this specific model) reflect, in part, the trend that these new GMT design cues will become replacement mainstay changes within this sport line. Frankly, I am all for the more improved clasp, heftier lugs and bezel, improved movement, solid links, etc., etc. Pricing is still an issue being that this model has only just been released, and, AD's will be reticent to discount.

What is the exact list price in the US, Eden?

Thanks - JJ

jellykingm3 · 21 May 2007, 04:10 AM

US $5950.00

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

What is the exact list price in the US, Eden?

Thanks - JJ

18 May 2007, 12:24 PM	#1
sub2004 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South Pacific Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 643	Just played with new SS GMT II Hi Friends Well the new SS GMT II has landed in New Zealand. I went to my AD and played with it today. List price is $10k NZ. Positives: 1. Great bracelet and clasp 2. Nice case, not thick, just right 3. Triplock crown 4. I like the Chapter Ring inscription 5. A new security feature: just like the rolex hologram on the back, now the side has a very smaall microchip sticker. Didnt quite know what it was, but looked cool. Negatives 1. The Price 2. The bezel is very woody and plasticky in feel when you turn it, not anywhere near the resound "click" of metal on say the sub etc. 3. The numbering on/in the bezel is "Milky White", not white gold. This is a major negative factor. Looks like someone drew in the numbers with liquid whiteout marker. 4. The milky white numbering on the bezel is a bit too stand outish when i put it on with my suit. I have not been able to come to a conclusion on it. Im on the fence. Maybe its so new in terms of ss design, that it will take a few months to grow on me. Right now im comparing to the current line, in a few years they will all look like this, so it will be the norm and i wouldnt know any better.

18 May 2007, 02:41 PM	#5
kakalika "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Minnesota, USA Watch: SS Sub-Date Posts: 505	WOW!! Price is really high compared to what JJ normally pays for his Rollies. I wonder what it will retail for here in the States. If it's going to cost more than a SS sub I may back out. 10,000New Zealand dollars is about US$7200. That will be too much for me to swing I'm afraid. __________________ I thought I was mistaken, but then I realized I was wrong.

18 May 2007, 07:12 PM	#15
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Nice thread! But how come the TITLE of the thread sounds kinda dirty? __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

18 May 2007, 10:46 PM	#19
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	They are an appealing timepiece them new GMT's. __________________

18 May 2007, 12:39 PM	#2
estatehomes Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: u.s.a. Posts: 119	Do you have any pics of this new SS GMT II?

18 May 2007, 02:44 PM	#7
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,092	It could cost as much as a TT Sub (discounted of course) initially due to demand

18 May 2007, 02:45 PM	#8
jellykingm3 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: az Posts: 6	US price is $5950. AD's should have them sometime in JUly..

18 May 2007, 03:49 PM	#11
mic6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Europe Watch: 116718 green Posts: 1,944	I bought the watch in Greece I will post pics today

18 May 2007, 04:32 PM	#13
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	I wonder if JJ can confoirm this? :)

18 May 2007, 10:44 PM	#18
estatehomes Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: u.s.a. Posts: 119	Thanks, J.J. for the pics. Any plans for the two-colored face? I like the green sweep hand. Should I wait to buy the new one? Or buy the old one with black/red face? Got a vintage in blue/red.

19 May 2007, 01:07 PM	#21
MG11 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: GA Posts: 41	The nearest AD near my home in GA has one in the case. Anybody else seeing them yet? Mike

19 May 2007, 02:08 PM	#22
MG11 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: GA Posts: 41	I stand corrected, I may have been looking at an older model. Will have to verify. Mike

19 May 2007, 02:22 PM	#23
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	I went to the local AD today to see the new GMT and it was gone before I got there, sold yesterday. Oh well, I wasn't going to hand over AUD$8790 for it at this stage anyway. They only got 1 and it seems like it didn't even last the day in the shop.

19 May 2007, 08:56 PM	#25
Ironstark TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rolex world Watch: SS/W Skydweller Posts: 527	The "Milky" white numerals on the bezel should not look like white gold, they`re Platinum! Applied by PVD. Particle/Physical Vapor Deposition. The numeral recesses are bombarded with molecules of platinum which in effect crash into the ceramic and bond with it. I love the look of this watch and can`t wait to get mine, should be just a few weeks now!

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