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PB_nts! · 20 May 2023, 03:15 AM

I "accidentally" walked into an AD when wife was shopping at Costco, and to my surprise they have GMT yellow gold TT GRNR available for purchase. I put it on my wrist and the everything look right except those numbers on the bezel.
I struggled for 2 minutes and walked out without it.
Am I being stupid? I feel like buying a Rolex now is like a paradox. For anything I want they are always out of stock. For those in-stock ones I keep telling myself there must be a reason that nobody wants it.

Livinlrge · 20 May 2023, 03:18 AM

If you don't like the watch, I wouldn't buy it. For me I'm not a yellow gold type of guy so I would have did the same.

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The Kermit · 20 May 2023, 03:21 AM

Buy what sings to you

cerendigit · 20 May 2023, 03:29 AM

Buy then flip if you don’t like it (or if you prefer the money)

Rolexatlast · 21 May 2023, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by cerendigit

Buy then flip if you don’t like it (or if you prefer the money)

Yes, buy a £32k watch that you don’t want, that you won’t make any money on, and which deprives an enthusiast of the chance to buy the watch new

‘just because it’s there‘.

Good advice in a forum for enthusiasts

Wahlberg · 21 May 2023, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolexatlast

Yes, buy a £32k watch that you don’t want, that you won’t make any money on, and which deprives an enthusiast of the chance to buy the watch new

‘just because it’s there‘.

Good advice in a forum for enthusiasts

I doubt most buyers are enthusiasts.

WatchThinker · 20 May 2023, 03:36 AM

For me, if I'm not going to wear it much, I won't buy it. During Rolex peak shortage, I turned down an SD43 that I'd been lusting over because, as soon as it went on my wrist, it was all wrong. I could just tell.

I might have made a little $$ on a flip at that time - but that takes time and I'm not in it for that, at all.

So no, I think you did the right thing, for you!

Bazil · 20 May 2023, 04:01 AM

Buy it, sell it for a massive profit, you owe no-one anything, least of all a bunch of strangers on a chat forum !

Profit would allow buying watch of your choice even at grey prices ..

I'm not saying I would do that, but it is an option ...

PB_nts! · 20 May 2023, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bazil

Buy it, sell it for a massive profit, you owe no-one anything, least of all a bunch of strangers on a chat forum !

Profit would allow buying watch of your choice even at grey prices ..

I'm not saying I would do that, but it is an option ...

actually the precious metal GMT or Sub are not selling with a "massive" premium in grey market. Only those SS ones are doubled the price there.
It's not worth the effort

Tools · 20 May 2023, 04:25 AM

If you don't like it, leave it.

There is someone who will buy and enjoy it and should have the same opportunities.

fishingbear · 22 May 2023, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

If you don't like it, leave it.

There is someone who will buy and enjoy it and should have the same opportunities.

This. You did the right thing.

Robf52 · 22 May 2023, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

If you don't like it, leave it.

There is someone who will buy and enjoy it and should have the same opportunities.

This.

Bazil · 20 May 2023, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PB_nts!

actually the precious metal GMT or Sub are not selling with a "massive" premium in grey market. Only those SS ones are doubled the price there.
It's not worth the effort

Fair enough, was more tongue in cheek comment .. not seen many on resale yet .. seems most models PM don't command to high a premium ..

brandrea · 20 May 2023, 04:06 AM

I’d never buy a watch I wasn’t Gaga over. Good move IMO

buffetwarren · 20 May 2023, 04:11 AM

I tried it on yesterday. Way too flashy. You’re asking to be robbed.

PB_nts! · 20 May 2023, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buffetwarren

I tried it on yesterday. Way too flashy. You’re asking to be robbed.

yes, that's my feeling too.

I have a TT DJ in yellow gold somehow that one seems more subtle. But when it comes to GMT TT, it's way too conspicuous.
Not sure why, maybe the shining numerals on the bezel make it so.

Harry-57 · 20 May 2023, 05:01 AM

Sounds like a win for you. Right decision IMO.

omar-rye · 20 May 2023, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PB_nts!

I feel like buying a Rolex now is like a paradox. For anything I want they are always out of stock. For those in-stock ones I keep telling myself there must be a reason that nobody wants it.

If Rolex didn't manipulate the supply, the majority of today's buyers would likely refrain from purchasing or pursuing many of the pieces they currently do

Potawatomi · 20 May 2023, 06:05 AM

I'm eager to see the Brittany Griner in person. I want to see the full gold version though.

Skyrider01 · 20 May 2023, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Potawatomi

I'm eager to see the Brittany Griner in person. I want to see the full gold version though.

Just tried on an exhibition piece a couple days ago.
I really like the color combo.

omar-rye · 20 May 2023, 03:36 PM

What does Brittney Griner have to do with this watch…?

JTL31 · 21 May 2023, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Potawatomi

I'm eager to see the Brittany Griner in person. I want to see the full gold version though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by omar-rye

What does Brittney Griner have to do with this watch…?

I’d like to know as well. I feel I won’t like the answer though.
Maybe folks got tired of soda pop & cartoon character names…

but to go after people now is truly tasteless!

set · 21 May 2023, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JTL31

I’d like to know as well. I feel I won’t like the answer though.
Maybe folks got tired of soda pop & cartoon character names…

but to go after people now is truly tasteless!

First I’ve heard it referred to as a “Britney Griner”, but I’m just guessing it’s a play off of the “GRNR” part of the reference number.

Potawatomi · 21 May 2023, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JTL31

I’d like to know as well. I feel I won’t like the answer though.
Maybe folks got tired of soda pop & cartoon character names…

but to go after people now is truly tasteless!

GRNR. If people are going to make up incredibly stupid nicknames I won't be left out.

stevestil · 21 May 2023, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Potawatomi

I'm eager to see the Brittany Griner in person. I want to see the full gold version though.

The what?

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Potawatomi · 21 May 2023, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevestil

The what?

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The Brittney Griner

biza · 20 May 2023, 06:07 AM

Sounds like you don't like it

amh · 20 May 2023, 07:54 AM

Prediction : this is not going to be a long term hot model. Soon to be available at Greys for MSRP (just like the Ti YM42)

George58 · 20 May 2023, 07:12 PM

The bezel is just clownish with the BIG ass numbers.

JSolution · 20 May 2023, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George58

The bezel is just clownish with the BIG ass numbers.

Really ? The GMT master is a very popular model.

20 May 2023, 03:15 AM	#1
PB_nts! Banned Join Date: May 2023 Location: Earth Watch: Glashutte Posts: 111	almost bought a GMT GRNR I "accidentally" walked into an AD when wife was shopping at Costco, and to my surprise they have GMT yellow gold TT GRNR available for purchase. I put it on my wrist and the everything look right except those numbers on the bezel. I struggled for 2 minutes and walked out without it. Am I being stupid? I feel like buying a Rolex now is like a paradox. For anything I want they are always out of stock. For those in-stock ones I keep telling myself there must be a reason that nobody wants it.

20 May 2023, 03:21 AM	#3
The Kermit "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Uk Watch: Sub16610LV /OP/GMT Posts: 1,212	Buy what sings to you __________________ Current watches Oyster Perpetual,16610LV “Kermit” Gmt “Coke” Gmt “Batman” CHNR TT “rootbeer”

20 May 2023, 04:01 AM	#8
Bazil 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Real Name: Bazil Brush Location: Star Gazing Watch: Any Daytona Posts: 3,460	Buy it, sell it for a massive profit, you owe no-one anything, least of all a bunch of strangers on a chat forum ! Profit would allow buying watch of your choice even at grey prices .. I'm not saying I would do that, but it is an option ... __________________ *One day, it just stops ticking, so enjoy every second* If you have no enemies, you have no character. Taking a stand always creates opposition. Paul Newman *Being Serious = Onto the list you go*

20 May 2023, 04:25 AM	#10
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	If you don't like it, leave it. There is someone who will buy and enjoy it and should have the same opportunities. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

20 May 2023, 03:18 AM	#2
Livinlrge Banned Join Date: May 2022 Location: US Posts: 92	If you don't like the watch, I wouldn't buy it. For me I'm not a yellow gold type of guy so I would have did the same. Sent from my SM-S908U1 using Tapatalk

20 May 2023, 03:29 AM	#4
cerendigit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Seattle Watch: f91w Posts: 1,078	Buy then flip if you don’t like it (or if you prefer the money)

20 May 2023, 03:36 AM	#7
WatchThinker "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: In a city Posts: 377	For me, if I'm not going to wear it much, I won't buy it. During Rolex peak shortage, I turned down an SD43 that I'd been lusting over because, as soon as it went on my wrist, it was all wrong. I could just tell. I might have made a little $$ on a flip at that time - but that takes time and I'm not in it for that, at all. So no, I think you did the right thing, for you!

20 May 2023, 04:06 AM	#14
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,132	I’d never buy a watch I wasn’t Gaga over. Good move IMO

20 May 2023, 04:11 AM	#15
buffetwarren "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Toronto Posts: 212	I tried it on yesterday. Way too flashy. You’re asking to be robbed.

20 May 2023, 05:01 AM	#17
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,683	Sounds like a win for you. Right decision IMO.

20 May 2023, 06:05 AM	#19
Potawatomi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Arizona Posts: 911	I'm eager to see the Brittany Griner in person. I want to see the full gold version though.

20 May 2023, 03:36 PM	#21
omar-rye "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Underground Posts: 2,671	What does Brittney Griner have to do with this watch…?

20 May 2023, 06:07 AM	#27
biza Banned Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: usa Posts: 244	Sounds like you don't like it

20 May 2023, 07:54 AM	#28
amh "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: Various Posts: 5,082	Prediction : this is not going to be a long term hot model. Soon to be available at Greys for MSRP (just like the Ti YM42)

20 May 2023, 07:12 PM	#29
George58 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Home Watch: Patek Aquanaut Posts: 837	The bezel is just clownish with the BIG ass numbers.

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