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scotiasteve74 · 11 January 2018, 07:08 PM

So I was lucky enough to pick up a 116610lv earlier this year which I thoroughly have enjoyed. I have since I first seen the 116710BLNR I've always fancied picking one up.

On my travels I see quite a few GMT's in the blue/black in US stores but they are like hen's teeth in UK AD's.

So after 4 or 5 months on the waiting list, the call from my trusted AD arrived yesterday and I am now the proud owner of a colourful GMT II.

Stickers are still on, as I'm trying to decide whether to lock it away for a year or two or wear it, as I love the LV so much...

It's interestingly slightly thinner than the Submariner to my eye, maybe the lesser depth rating.

Anyway, I'm very happy with my collection.

Interestingly they had a two tone Sky Dweller (gold/steel) for list. I was tempted but rule is always stainless sports models for me.

Feeling very lucky to have picked up these two, and my AD will have another sale as soon as they find me a Sea Dweller red dot.... Now the ceramic daytona - if only....

SeaDweller50 · 11 January 2018, 07:11 PM

Many congrats. What a great pair (said an actress to a bishop)

scotiasteve74 · 11 January 2018, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Ra_88

Many congrats. What a great pair (said an actress to a bishop)

:D

Zakalwe · 11 January 2018, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by scotiasteve74

It's interestingly slightly thinner than the Submariner to my eye, maybe the lesser depth rating.

Though they share the same case, the case-back on the GMT is thinner, hence the slimmer profile and lower depth rating.

scotiasteve74 · 11 January 2018, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Zakalwe

Though they share the same case, the case-back on the GMT is thinner, hence the slimmer profile and lower depth rating.

I actually prefer the sub weight, but it's likely I've just become used to it.

Devildog · 11 January 2018, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Zakalwe

Though they share the same case, the case-back on the GMT is thinner, hence the slimmer profile and lower depth rating.

The GMT case is subtly different. Strangely the GMT mid case is slighly deeper than the subs and its lugs are slightly thinner

Zakalwe · 11 January 2018, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Devildog

The GMT case is subtly different. Strangely the GMT mid case is slighly deeper than the subs and its lugs are slightly thinner

Every day is a school day

solesman · 11 January 2018, 07:24 PM

Congrats! I think those two watches make a near perfect pair. Enjoy in great health.

solesman · 11 January 2018, 07:29 PM

Maybe I'm seeing things, but it looks to me like the GMT has slightly thinner lugs?

Devildog · 11 January 2018, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by solesman

Maybe I'm seeing things, but it looks to me like the GMT has slightly thinner lugs?

It does

vacano · 11 January 2018, 08:07 PM

Congrats! You also didn't have to wait long so good job. You should wear and enjoy

Roy Rolls · 11 January 2018, 08:22 PM

Great duo !

1William · 11 January 2018, 09:56 PM

Congratulations.

brandrea · 11 January 2018, 09:58 PM

Congratulations Steve, great duo

nick c · 11 January 2018, 10:14 PM

Congrats

514guy · 11 January 2018, 10:49 PM

Congrats, that's a beautiful watch!

HK Islandboy · 11 January 2018, 10:56 PM

Congratulations! Very nice pair!

rmlovett1 · 12 January 2018, 12:03 AM

Excellent pair! Congratulations!

kilyung · 12 January 2018, 12:07 AM

Congrats! I keep visualizing this...

encarter13 · 12 January 2018, 12:07 AM

Those two make a great pair! Solid two piece collection.

(I still see a sticker on the BLNR though....)

travisb · 12 January 2018, 12:12 AM

Great combo. Congrats!

scotiasteve74 · 12 January 2018, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by encarter13

Those two make a great pair! Solid two piece collection.

(I still see a sticker on the BLNR though....)

Yes, I was waiting on them dropping off naturally just to save the loveliness! This was 5 minutes after purchase :D

DoctorA · 12 January 2018, 12:10 AM

Congratulations!!
Looks like 2018 will be your lucky year :)
A hulk and a Batman in one month! ��

crazymcmichael · 12 January 2018, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scotiasteve74

So I was lucky enough to pick up a 116610lv earlier this year which I thoroughly have enjoyed. I have since I first seen the 116710BLNR I've always fancied picking one up.

On my travels I see quite a few GMT's in the blue/black in US stores but they are like hen's teeth in UK AD's.

So after 4 or 5 months on the waiting list, the call from my trusted AD arrived yesterday and I am now the proud owner of a colourful GMT II.

Stickers are still on, as I'm trying to decide whether to lock it away for a year or two or wear it, as I love the LV so much...

It's interestingly slightly thinner than the Submariner to my eye, maybe the lesser depth rating.

Anyway, I'm very happy with my collection.

Interestingly they had a two tone Sky Dweller (gold/steel) for list. I was tempted but rule is always stainless sports models for me.

Feeling very lucky to have picked up these two, and my AD will have another sale as soon as they find me a Sea Dweller red dot.... Now the ceramic daytona - if only....

did u payed more than list?

scotiasteve74 · 12 January 2018, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by crazymcmichael

did u payed more than list?

No list from my AD, waited around 7 months from my last purchase for it. I was offered a gold/steel Skydweller at the same time, though I'm not 100% on two tone.

Mystro · 12 January 2018, 12:28 AM

What a great pair to own. Nothing can replace a Sub (especialy a LVc) but you now have the perfect world travelers GMT and Sub. Let em fight it out for wrist time.

scotiasteve74 · 12 January 2018, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystro

What a great pair to own. Nothing can replace a Sub (especialy a LVc) but you now have the perfect world travelers GMT and Sub. Let em fight it out for wrist time.

That is the plan! I work across the US and UK so GMT was a viable expense ;)

yannis · 12 January 2018, 12:55 AM

Batman and Hulk look terrible on their own let alone together but i like the 116610LV and 116710BLNR as a pair no doubt.

Congrats man!

scotiasteve74 · 12 January 2018, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by yannis

Batman and Hulk look terrible on their own let alone together but i like the 116610LV and 116710BLNR as a pair no doubt.

Congrats man!

Exactly :D

watchwatcher · 12 January 2018, 12:57 AM

Congrats...nicely done.

11 January 2018, 07:08 PM	#1
scotiasteve74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: UK/USA Posts: 76	Batman joins the Hulk So I was lucky enough to pick up a 116610lv earlier this year which I thoroughly have enjoyed. I have since I first seen the 116710BLNR I've always fancied picking one up. On my travels I see quite a few GMT's in the blue/black in US stores but they are like hen's teeth in UK AD's. So after 4 or 5 months on the waiting list, the call from my trusted AD arrived yesterday and I am now the proud owner of a colourful GMT II. Stickers are still on, as I'm trying to decide whether to lock it away for a year or two or wear it, as I love the LV so much... It's interestingly slightly thinner than the Submariner to my eye, maybe the lesser depth rating. Anyway, I'm very happy with my collection. Interestingly they had a two tone Sky Dweller (gold/steel) for list. I was tempted but rule is always stainless sports models for me. Feeling very lucky to have picked up these two, and my AD will have another sale as soon as they find me a Sea Dweller red dot.... Now the ceramic daytona - if only....

12 January 2018, 12:07 AM	#20
encarter13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: Georgia Posts: 2,613	Those two make a great pair! Solid two piece collection. (I still see a sticker on the BLNR though....) __________________ Instagram - watches_wine

12 January 2018, 12:28 AM	#26
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,510	What a great pair to own. Nothing can replace a Sub (especialy a LVc) but you now have the perfect world travelers GMT and Sub. Let em fight it out for wrist time. __________________

12 January 2018, 12:55 AM	#28
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Batman and Hulk look terrible on their own let alone together but i like the 116610LV and 116710BLNR as a pair no doubt. Congrats man! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

11 January 2018, 07:11 PM	#2
SeaDweller50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Sandy Location: England. Watch: 14060M 2 liner Posts: 3,204	Many congrats. What a great pair (said an actress to a bishop)

11 January 2018, 07:24 PM	#8
solesman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UK Posts: 529	Congrats! I think those two watches make a near perfect pair. Enjoy in great health.

11 January 2018, 07:29 PM	#9
solesman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UK Posts: 529	Maybe I'm seeing things, but it looks to me like the GMT has slightly thinner lugs?

11 January 2018, 08:07 PM	#11
vacano "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Spain Posts: 156	Congrats! You also didn't have to wait long so good job. You should wear and enjoy

11 January 2018, 08:22 PM	#12
Roy Rolls "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: New Jersey Posts: 472	Great duo !

11 January 2018, 09:56 PM	#13
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	Congratulations.

11 January 2018, 09:58 PM	#14
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,091	Congratulations Steve, great duo

11 January 2018, 10:14 PM	#15
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Congrats

11 January 2018, 10:49 PM	#16
514guy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Montreal SO Posts: 42	Congrats, that's a beautiful watch!

11 January 2018, 10:56 PM	#17
HK Islandboy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hong Kong Watch: AP Posts: 3,825	Congratulations! Very nice pair!

12 January 2018, 12:03 AM	#18
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	Excellent pair! Congratulations!

12 January 2018, 12:07 AM	#19
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Congrats! I keep visualizing this...

12 January 2018, 12:12 AM	#21
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	Great combo. Congrats!

12 January 2018, 12:10 AM	#23
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	Congratulations!! Looks like 2018 will be your lucky year :) A hulk and a Batman in one month! ��

12 January 2018, 12:57 AM	#30
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Congrats...nicely done.

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