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mingsta · 8 January 2009, 04:48 AM

I received my SS GMT C yesterday

! Big thanks to kudosguy for recommending an AD and also to this forum for the wealth of knowledge and friendly help thats been on offer for my first Rolex purchase.

As a newb, the first emotion upon unpacking it was "yup, its just a watch". Despite the outlay and weeks of deliberation, I already knew that the initial hook up was bound to be a little anti-climactic, afterall a watch just a small mechanical device that you wear on your wrist what tells the time, right?

So having gotten over the fact that it didn't change my life, I've been wearing it for the past 24 hours and the bonding process is now in full flow. Fit and comfort are excellent compared to my old watch (more on that later). The PCL and ceramic bezel do make for a dressy watch that catches the light, but it'd be wrong to call this 'bling' as the form of the GMT C is still classic and elegant IMO, particularly when compared to some of the other sports watches that are around. The best bit however, is holding the watch close to my ear and hearing the mechanical movement doing its thing, thats a marvelous thing to someone who's previously only had quartz.

I've read numerous threads on watch sizing over the xmas holidays and despite trying it on, it started to weigh on my mind whether or not the GMT was too large for my 6 and 3/4 inch wrists. I've therefore included a couple of wrist shots (please excuse the phone-camera quality). After 24 hrs of wrist time, I'm absolutely happy with it, but would appreciate any comments.

I can now see why WIS'ers may hold a watch for several months before calling it a keeper because there are many subtle nuances at play. I'm not looking to build a big collection, just this one and a Stowa Airman Original. I'm very happy with my choices so far (the Airman is not due till late 2009

) and can see the GMT becoming a part of my daily life. Thanks again for the good vibes on this forum which continues to play a part in the bonding!

MY OLD WATCH

: a few words about my old watch; I've been wearing a Seiko Arctura SNL023 for the past 4years. I wasn't in to watches at all and was drawn to its rather avant-garde looks. Putting it next to the GMT C for the first time (pic attached), it absolutely dwarfs it!!! A quick google for its specs reveal a case size of 44mm and 190 gram weight...and there was me worrying about the size of the GMT

!!! Its been 100% reliable but for its large size and unsubtle looks I think it will be permanently relegated to the bottom of the sock drawer from here on. Thanks for the time!!!

JJ Irani · 8 January 2009, 04:53 AM

Congrats......wear it in good health, buddy!!

marshallr47 · 8 January 2009, 03:47 PM

The GMT looks great. Congrats!

miked · 8 January 2009, 04:53 AM

Awesome! The GMT-C is my one and only and I love it, good choice man and enjoy!

yannis · 8 January 2009, 04:55 AM

Congrats man!!!!

Chris B · 8 January 2009, 05:02 AM

Many congratulations on a great choice, wear it in good health

Hookie · 8 January 2009, 05:03 AM

Congrats on the new GMT ! Wear in good health

Rolexism · 8 January 2009, 05:03 AM

Congrats

mingsta · 8 January 2009, 05:10 AM

Thanks guys!

I wrote quite a lot of waffle there so my question may have got lost in the mix...any comments on whether it looks alright on my skinny wrists?

Chris B · 8 January 2009, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mingsta

Thanks guys!

I wrote quite a lot of waffle there so my question may have got lost in the mix...any comments on whether it looks alright on my skinny wrists?

Its all in your head my friend, the watch truly looks great on you

yannis · 8 January 2009, 05:11 AM

I got small wrists too but i think it looks fine man!!!!

limenko · 8 January 2009, 05:15 AM

Well done mate, awesome watch.

2th Dr · 8 January 2009, 05:25 AM

Looks perfect on your wrist! Perfect!

JJ Irani · 8 January 2009, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2th DR

Looks perfect on your wrist! Perfect!

Agreed......that wrist may be small, but it's quite brawny!!

allmatch · 8 January 2009, 05:27 AM

Big congrats!

kcmo · 8 January 2009, 06:10 AM

Congrats! I think it looks GREAT on you!

frch1104 · 8 January 2009, 06:20 AM

It looks god on you, Congrats
Fred

rajurama · 8 January 2009, 06:24 AM

Congratulations! Welcome to the GMT club :)

mike · 8 January 2009, 09:59 AM

Congrats on a great reference.

The IIc is one Rolex got very right.

BZA · 8 January 2009, 10:07 AM

Congrats it looks brill - & that Seiko is a monster!

mingsta · 8 January 2009, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BZA

Congrats it looks brill - & that Seiko is a monster!

LOL! Yeah! Glad someone noticed, can't believe that I lugged that thing around for 4 years! Seeing it next to the GMT is enough to make me think about stepping up to a SDDS!!!

Rolexitis · 8 January 2009, 10:20 AM

Congrats! I don't think your wrist looks small at all. It looks like you work out to me

shanegg · 8 January 2009, 03:19 PM

Looks great on you. Great watch.

newrolexman · 9 January 2009, 02:24 AM

Great accurate watch

I am within .5 seconds a day after one year.

can you beat this movement in the GMT ll C for accruacy?,, NO

d

sea-dweller · 8 January 2009, 10:21 AM

Nice GMT II C !

cocopeep · 8 January 2009, 10:22 AM

good luck with it, you wont be tired of it eiither

cars4life · 8 January 2009, 10:28 AM

Excellent choice!!

hflee55 · 8 January 2009, 10:43 AM

Congrats!

Andad · 8 January 2009, 12:14 PM

Looks good.

Welcome to the club.

But do you wear it above your wristbone like in the pix?

mingsta · 9 January 2009, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Looks good.

Welcome to the club.

But do you wear it above your wristbone like in the pix?

Well spotted! However, its just a trick of the light as that is in fact just a big @ss vein. I'm an avid road cyclist...lean as a butcher's dog so those veins just pop out!

8 January 2009, 04:48 AM	#1
mingsta Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Posts: 185	GMT C arrived!!! I received my SS GMT C yesterday ! Big thanks to kudosguy for recommending an AD and also to this forum for the wealth of knowledge and friendly help thats been on offer for my first Rolex purchase. As a newb, the first emotion upon unpacking it was "yup, its just a watch". Despite the outlay and weeks of deliberation, I already knew that the initial hook up was bound to be a little anti-climactic, afterall a watch just a small mechanical device that you wear on your wrist what tells the time, right? So having gotten over the fact that it didn't change my life, I've been wearing it for the past 24 hours and the bonding process is now in full flow. Fit and comfort are excellent compared to my old watch (more on that later). The PCL and ceramic bezel do make for a dressy watch that catches the light, but it'd be wrong to call this 'bling' as the form of the GMT C is still classic and elegant IMO, particularly when compared to some of the other sports watches that are around. The best bit however, is holding the watch close to my ear and hearing the mechanical movement doing its thing, thats a marvelous thing to someone who's previously only had quartz. I've read numerous threads on watch sizing over the xmas holidays and despite trying it on, it started to weigh on my mind whether or not the GMT was too large for my 6 and 3/4 inch wrists. I've therefore included a couple of wrist shots (please excuse the phone-camera quality). After 24 hrs of wrist time, I'm absolutely happy with it, but would appreciate any comments. I can now see why WIS'ers may hold a watch for several months before calling it a keeper because there are many subtle nuances at play. I'm not looking to build a big collection, just this one and a Stowa Airman Original. I'm very happy with my choices so far (the Airman is not due till late 2009 ) and can see the GMT becoming a part of my daily life. Thanks again for the good vibes on this forum which continues to play a part in the bonding! MY OLD WATCH : a few words about my old watch; I've been wearing a Seiko Arctura SNL023 for the past 4years. I wasn't in to watches at all and was drawn to its rather avant-garde looks. Putting it next to the GMT C for the first time (pic attached), it absolutely dwarfs it!!! A quick google for its specs reveal a case size of 44mm and 190 gram weight...and there was me worrying about the size of the GMT !!! Its been 100% reliable but for its large size and unsubtle looks I think it will be permanently relegated to the bottom of the sock drawer from here on. Thanks for the time!!! Attached Images

8 January 2009, 04:53 AM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Congrats......wear it in good health, buddy!! __________________ 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!!

8 January 2009, 03:47 PM	#3
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	The GMT looks great. Congrats! __________________ Ron

8 January 2009, 04:55 AM	#5
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Congrats man!!!! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

8 January 2009, 05:11 AM	#11
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	I got small wrists too but i think it looks fine man!!!! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

8 January 2009, 04:53 AM	#4
miked "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Connecticut Watch: speedy, po,rlx gmt Posts: 236	Awesome! The GMT-C is my one and only and I love it, good choice man and enjoy!

8 January 2009, 05:02 AM	#6
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Many congratulations on a great choice, wear it in good health

8 January 2009, 05:03 AM	#7
Hookie Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: SUB TT 16613 Posts: 300	Congrats on the new GMT ! Wear in good health

8 January 2009, 05:03 AM	#8
Rolexism "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Kong Location: CT Posts: 111	Congrats

8 January 2009, 05:10 AM	#9
mingsta Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Posts: 185	Thanks guys! I wrote quite a lot of waffle there so my question may have got lost in the mix...any comments on whether it looks alright on my skinny wrists?

8 January 2009, 05:15 AM	#12
limenko "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Milan Location: Sydney Posts: 898	Well done mate, awesome watch.

8 January 2009, 05:25 AM	#13
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	Looks perfect on your wrist! Perfect!

8 January 2009, 05:27 AM	#15
allmatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Morten Location: Denmark Posts: 414	Big congrats! __________________ Best regards, Morten

8 January 2009, 06:10 AM	#16
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Congrats! I think it looks GREAT on you!

8 January 2009, 06:20 AM	#17
frch1104 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Fredrik Location: Sweden Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 239	It looks god on you, Congrats Fred

8 January 2009, 06:24 AM	#18
rajurama "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Rick Location: Wakanda Watch: amacallit Posts: 2,090	Congratulations! Welcome to the GMT club :)

8 January 2009, 09:59 AM	#19
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Congrats on a great reference. The IIc is one Rolex got very right.

8 January 2009, 10:07 AM	#20
BZA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: B Location: UK Posts: 976	Congrats it looks brill - & that Seiko is a monster! __________________ Current: 1: Rolex DSSD M 2008 2: Rolex Day-Date 40 YG White Dial Random 2018 3:Panerai Luminor Submersible Titanium PAM 25 2013 P Previous:[/B] 1: Rolex 16610 Y 2002 2: Rolex Daytona V 2008 3: Rolex 16610LV Z 2007 4: Rolex Milgauss 116400GV V 2008 5: Panerai Luminor Marina PR PAM 93 2005 6: AP ROO Diver H 2013 7: Rolex DJ II Slate w/ Grn Romans Random 2013 8:Panerai Submersible Ti PAM 25 2013

8 January 2009, 10:20 AM	#22
Rolexitis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Earth Watch: 114060 Posts: 3,203	Congrats! I don't think your wrist looks small at all. It looks like you work out to me __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

8 January 2009, 03:19 PM	#23
shanegg "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Francisco Watch: GMT MASTER II C 11 Posts: 82	Looks great on you. Great watch. __________________ GMT MASTER II C 116710 LN

9 January 2009, 02:24 AM	#24
newrolexman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: FL Posts: 1,081	Great accurate watch I am within .5 seconds a day after one year. can you beat this movement in the GMT ll C for accruacy?,, NO d

8 January 2009, 10:21 AM	#25
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Nice GMT II C ! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

8 January 2009, 10:22 AM	#26
cocopeep "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: PA Watch: DJ 116234 Posts: 510	good luck with it, you wont be tired of it eiither

8 January 2009, 10:28 AM	#27
cars4life Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 132	Excellent choice!!

8 January 2009, 10:43 AM	#28
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	Congrats!

8 January 2009, 12:14 PM	#29
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,528	Looks good. Welcome to the club. But do you wear it above your wristbone like in the pix? __________________ E

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