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Ivy League · 20 October 2008, 03:29 AM

Ok so what the cute tiny kittens?!?!?!
I own the the latest hottest greatest most desired Rolex on earth. The new and improved 116710 GMT Master IIc. Hands down, this IS the watch of ALL watches. Now I suspect that I'm about to take beating from all those WIS' out there who may believe otherwise. IMAO (in my arrogant opinion), the new ceramic bezel is a perfect masterpiece. So why do people still praise the ugly duckling bezels which are aka those ulcer causing soda beverages that decay your teeth ???????

scottschoe · 20 October 2008, 03:32 AM

Don't really hear much 'hype' about the bezels...but the color schemes and ability to swap are very nice on the older GMT II.

Ivy League · 20 October 2008, 03:34 AM

Do the bi colored bezels offer a funtional purpose?

scottschoe · 20 October 2008, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Ivy League

Do the bi colored bezels offer a funtional purpose?

A quick way to determine day or night I suppose (although someone may correct me on this one).

harvey · 20 October 2008, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by scottschoe

A quick way to determine day or night I suppose (although someone may correct me on this one).

yeh i thought the same and a 3rd time zone

C. Davidson · 20 October 2008, 03:49 AM

Based on astcell's (Robert) thread the other day, Rolex is trying to make the Pepsi and Coke ceramic bezels for the GMT. They should be huge hits when they finally debut. Here's the link to Robert's thread.

Rolex VIP night in Tampa: Results!

Frostie found some really good pictures on the internet of what the new bezels might look like on the steel GMT C.

Coloured Ceramic bezel different variations NEW PICS

bodybump · 20 October 2008, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by C. Davidson

Based on astcell's (Robert) thread the other day, Rolex is trying to make the Pepsi and Coke ceramic bezels for the GMT. They should be huge hits when they finally debut. Here's the link to Robert's thread.

Rolex VIP night in Tampa: Results!

Frostie found some really good pictures on the internet of what the new bezels might look like on the steel GMT C.

Coloured Ceramic bezel different variations NEW PICS

Chris i am still waiting for a Dr. Pepper bezel to come out...or maybe a budweiser bezel will be good

mpkRolex · 20 October 2008, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by scottschoe

A quick way to determine day or night I suppose (although someone may correct me on this one).

Wouldnt it be easier to look outside the window?

Tools · 20 October 2008, 10:04 AM

When the GMT was first introduced it was designed by a pilot for pilots..

The black over red look is similar to the pilots artificial horizon instrument which was possibly the most important instrument in the cockpit in the 50's.. so it could be argued that the design is nothing more than aesthetics..

In actual use, originally, the GMT did not have the convenient "jump" Mercedes hand so it became convenient to be able to see and set the bezel in relationship to light or dark outside.

Tools · 20 October 2008, 10:05 AM

Let's keep the personal comments about fellow members to a minimum....

Escalation could lead to somebody picking up an infraction or losing their forum privileges...

Tools · 20 October 2008, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mpkRolex

Wouldnt it be easier to look outside the window?

When you're flying at 35,000 feet, the horizon (and when the sun sets and rises) is dramatically different than it is when driving around in your car...

RsqVet · 20 October 2008, 12:19 PM

And let us not forget that the GMT was popular with submariners, military pilots and so on who might either spend days / weeks / months locked somewhere windowless OR wake up in a dark room after some well earned sleep and want to know.....

mcubed · 21 October 2008, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mpkRolex

Wouldnt it be easier to look outside the window?

You are using it to keep track of the second timezone, the one you are not in, or to track Greenwich Mean Time.

What you see out your window does not help you determine day or night half a world away (not easily anyway).

karmatp · 20 October 2008, 03:43 AM

The so called improvements are only improvements to some, I much prefer the classic GMT II to the new ceramic. If someone gave me a new ceramic model I would sell it and but the classic if I didn't already have one. You see, you have you opinion and I have mine, I don't like the larger in you face numbers one the ceramic and polished center links are definitely not for me. I don't want a shinny bracelet or a shinny bezel, so the GMT II has gone from a killer watch to one that I will never spend my hard earned money on. At least you are happy with yours, isn't that all that counts. Sounds like you are a little defensive over the issue, maybe you need to go get yourself a classic GMT pepsi or coke and find out for yourself what the "hype" is all about.

RossInIllinois · 20 October 2008, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivy League

Ok so what the #*ck?!?!?!
I own the the latest hottest greatest most desired Rolex on earth. The new and improved 116710 GMT Master IIc. Hands down, this IS the watch of ALL watches. Now I suspect that I'm about to take beating from all those WIS' out there who may believe otherwise. IMAO (in my arrogant opinion), the new ceramic bezel is a perfect masterpiece. So why do people still praise the ugly duckling bezels which are aka those ulcer causing soda beverages that decay your teeth ???????

Odd ball is in babe. I myself will start buying up different bezels for my GMT to change its look from time to time. Maybe even a Jubilee bracelet.

Ivy League · 20 October 2008, 03:46 AM

Well if the colors changed at 24h and at 12h then yes I can understand how that might indicate AM and PM. But from what I have seen, the colors change at 6h and 18h.
Once again.......what the #*ck?????????

harvey · 20 October 2008, 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivy League

Well if the colors changed at 24h and at 12h then yes I can understand how that might indicate AM and PM. But from what I have seen, the colors change at 6h and 18h.
Once again.......what the #*ck?????????

you move the bezel round?

im sure there is a thread which describes how to track a third time zone...

here it is http://fejack.net/misc/gmt24/gmt24.htm

RossInIllinois · 20 October 2008, 03:54 AM

I don't like what Rolex is doing to the new line of "old standards" they are turning them into fashion watches rather than watch/tools. I don't like bling! This is one of the reasons I purchased the last generation GMT II.

wuzzzer · 20 October 2008, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivy League

Well if the colors changed at 24h and at 12h then yes I can understand how that might indicate AM and PM. But from what I have seen, the colors change at 6h and 18h.
Once again.......what the #*ck?????????

He said day or night, not AM or PM. The sun doesn't rise at noon and set at midnight.

Scottschoe is correct. It represents sunrise and sunset.

Ivy League · 20 October 2008, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by wuzzzer

He said day or night, not AM or PM. The sun doesn't rise at noon and set at midnight.

Scottschoe is correct. It represents sunrise and sunset.

Since when has the sun set at 6:00pm?
I have personally observed the sunset as early as 4:30pm and as late as 10:00pm.
I still do not understand the purpose of the bi colored bezel and how it interfaces with the 24 hour clock.

Perdu · 20 October 2008, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivy League

Since when has the sun set at 6:00pm?
I have personally observed the sunset as early as 4:30pm and as late as 10:00pm.
I still do not understand the purpose of the bi colored bezel and how it interfaces with the 24 hour clock.

It rises at 6:00hr and sets at 18:00hr every day on the equator. What I use the two coloured bezel for is I can see 15 minute segments very quickly when using the bezel to time things.

redshirt1957 · 20 October 2008, 09:34 AM

Have a few GMTs and no matter what color bezel insert, I use the watch to tell time. If I need a bezel insert to tell when it is dark outside; I will buy a piano and sing like Stevie Wonder.

JimC · 20 October 2008, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivy League

Since when has the sun set at 6:00pm?
I have personally observed the sunset as early as 4:30pm and as late as 10:00pm.
I still do not understand the purpose of the bi colored bezel and how it interfaces with the 24 hour clock.

Of course, the tones on the bezel only represent a generality. It wouldn't apply to all locations, all the time.

Just as your example is one experience, here in Anchorage it's even more different. On the winter solstice, sunrise is almost 10:30 and sunset a little after 15:00. In the summer, just the opposite, when it never gets dark. The further north, it's even more extreme.

The black bezel is just "different". It doesn't provide the graphical representation of day/night, only the numbers. That's just fine, too; whatever your personal preference. It never hurts to verify by just looking out the window...

Nigel Tufnel · 21 October 2008, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivy League

Since when has the sun set at 6:00pm?
I have personally observed the sunset as early as 4:30pm and as late as 10:00pm.
I still do not understand the purpose of the bi colored bezel and how it interfaces with the 24 hour clock.

Well, it depends on where you live and your time zone. 6:00 p.m. is 1800 hours, and for my timezone, sunrise today was at 0749 hrs. and sunset will be 1842 hrs. These are very close to the colored markers on the classic bezel, wouldn't you say?

http://www.wxusa.com/wx1/wx.php?conf...Z076&icao=KDET

Astroguy · 20 October 2008, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivy League

Well if the colors changed at 24h and at 12h then yes I can understand how that might indicate AM and PM. But from what I have seen, the colors change at 6h and 18h.
Once again.......what the #*ck?????????

WoW!!

I only went to collage for four years and I can figure it out.

JJ Irani · 20 October 2008, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Astroguy

WoW!!

I only went to collage for four years and I can figure it out.

You went to college for 4 years and still haven't figured out the correct spelling of college!!

bodybump · 20 October 2008, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

You went to college for 4 years and still haven't figured out the correct spelling of college!!

you crack me up JJ

Andad · 20 October 2008, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivy League

Well if the colors changed at 24h and at 12h then yes I can understand how that might indicate AM and PM. But from what I have seen, the colors change at 6h and 18h.
Once again.......what the #*ck?????????

I have been proved correct once more.

busa180 · 20 October 2008, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivy League

Ok so what the #*ck?!?!?!
Hands down, this IS the watch of ALL watches. Now I suspect that I'm about to take beating from all those WIS' out there who may believe otherwise.
IMAO (in my arrogant opinion), the new ceramic bezel is a perfect masterpiece. So why do people still praise the ugly duckling bezels

Preepy boy.Pull your head out of your ass before you post tripe like this.

Ivy League · 20 October 2008, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by busa180

Preepy boy.Pull your head out of your ass before you post tripe like this.

Yes it is somewhat difficult to type with my head stuck up my ass.
Relax and go take your meds.

20 October 2008, 03:29 AM	#1
Ivy League Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Earth Watch: 116710LN Posts: 448	What's all the hype regarding Pepsi, Coke, and Root Beer bezels? Ok so what the cute tiny kittens?!?!?! I own the the latest hottest greatest most desired Rolex on earth. The new and improved 116710 GMT Master IIc. Hands down, this IS the watch of ALL watches. Now I suspect that I'm about to take beating from all those WIS' out there who may believe otherwise. IMAO (in my arrogant opinion), the new ceramic bezel is a perfect masterpiece. So why do people still praise the ugly duckling bezels which are aka those ulcer causing soda beverages that decay your teeth ??????? Last edited by Tools; 20 October 2008 at 10:14 AM.. Reason: edited to comply with forum guidelines

20 October 2008, 03:32 AM	#2
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	Don't really hear much 'hype' about the bezels...but the color schemes and ability to swap are very nice on the older GMT II. __________________ __________________

20 October 2008, 03:49 AM	#6
C. Davidson "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: WXSW Watch: GMT (116710) Posts: 2,723	Based on astcell's (Robert) thread the other day, Rolex is trying to make the Pepsi and Coke ceramic bezels for the GMT. They should be huge hits when they finally debut. Here's the link to Robert's thread. Rolex VIP night in Tampa: Results! Frostie found some really good pictures on the internet of what the new bezels might look like on the steel GMT C. Coloured Ceramic bezel different variations NEW PICS __________________ -Cheers, Chris #15,634 "The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out." Last edited by C. Davidson; 20 October 2008 at 04:12 AM.. Reason: frostie didn't photoshop pictures in link, he found them, author unknown

20 October 2008, 10:04 AM	#9
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	When the GMT was first introduced it was designed by a pilot for pilots.. The black over red look is similar to the pilots artificial horizon instrument which was possibly the most important instrument in the cockpit in the 50's.. so it could be argued that the design is nothing more than aesthetics.. In actual use, originally, the GMT did not have the convenient "jump" Mercedes hand so it became convenient to be able to see and set the bezel in relationship to light or dark outside. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

20 October 2008, 10:05 AM	#10
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Let's keep the personal comments about fellow members to a minimum.... Escalation could lead to somebody picking up an infraction or losing their forum privileges... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

20 October 2008, 03:34 AM	#3
Ivy League Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Earth Watch: 116710LN Posts: 448	Do the bi colored bezels offer a funtional purpose?

20 October 2008, 12:19 PM	#12
RsqVet Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 142	And let us not forget that the GMT was popular with submariners, military pilots and so on who might either spend days / weeks / months locked somewhere windowless OR wake up in a dark room after some well earned sleep and want to know.....

20 October 2008, 03:43 AM	#14
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	The so called improvements are only improvements to some, I much prefer the classic GMT II to the new ceramic. If someone gave me a new ceramic model I would sell it and but the classic if I didn't already have one. You see, you have you opinion and I have mine, I don't like the larger in you face numbers one the ceramic and polished center links are definitely not for me. I don't want a shinny bracelet or a shinny bezel, so the GMT II has gone from a killer watch to one that I will never spend my hard earned money on. At least you are happy with yours, isn't that all that counts. Sounds like you are a little defensive over the issue, maybe you need to go get yourself a classic GMT pepsi or coke and find out for yourself what the "hype" is all about. __________________ My grails:

20 October 2008, 03:46 AM	#16
Ivy League Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Earth Watch: 116710LN Posts: 448	Well if the colors changed at 24h and at 12h then yes I can understand how that might indicate AM and PM. But from what I have seen, the colors change at 6h and 18h. Once again.......what the #*ck?????????

20 October 2008, 03:54 AM	#18
RossInIllinois Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Ross Location: Chicago Area Watch: GMT 2 Posts: 324	I don't like what Rolex is doing to the new line of "old standards" they are turning them into fashion watches rather than watch/tools. I don't like bling! This is one of the reasons I purchased the last generation GMT II.

20 October 2008, 09:34 AM	#22
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	Have a few GMTs and no matter what color bezel insert, I use the watch to tell time. If I need a bezel insert to tell when it is dark outside; I will buy a piano and sing like Stevie Wonder.

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