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JohnKC · 27 July 2008, 02:15 PM

I am a new member to TRF but have been lurking for months. Thanks to all the wonderful members here, I have learned alot about Rolex and made my first purchase last week. I was debating between the black dial Exp II and the SS GMT IIc. IMO, both are great watches and each have their strong points as pointed out in this forum. I visited several ADs in my area as well as in Boston and was not able to compare them side by side. In fact, only one of the ADs had a GMT IIc but they did not have an Exp II with which to compare. Last week, I visited one of my local ADs and spotted a GMT IIc in the window, I started to get excited, and when I went in I discovered that they had another one in the case! Up until that point, I had visited 4 other ADs and had only seen one SS GMT IIc, so I was quite surprised to see two at the same time. In addition, they also had the Exp II so I could compare side-by-side. As has been said in this forum, "pick the one that sings to you". In my case, the GMT IIc sang loudest! I was able to get it for a total of $6200 no tax because it was shipped out of state. Just got it on Thursday, and haven't stopped smiling!

Thanks again, everyone! The info I have learned from this forum really helped me pull the trigger on my first major watch purchase.

P.S. Thanks, Tools, your thread on how to remove a link from the bracelet was excellent. My bracelet seemed a little loose and I didn't feel like heading back to the AD so did it myself with your directions. Worked out great!

Tools · 27 July 2008, 02:44 PM

You're welcome..

Glad we could help both with steering you on the straight and narrow, and helping you get a good fit..

Great looking watch...........

Wolfgang427 · 27 July 2008, 03:10 PM

Welcome and congrats John.

That GMT-C looks great on your wrist. Enjoy.

Tombstone · 27 July 2008, 03:21 PM

Looks like a million way to go nice choice.

joesm39 · 27 July 2008, 03:32 PM

Welcome JohnKC...

Z-Sub · 27 July 2008, 03:54 PM

One of the most modern and updated Rolex. First Ceramic Rolex Sports watch.

Years of enjoyment ahead.

kcmo · 27 July 2008, 11:31 PM

Looks fantastic! Congrats!

marshallr47 · 27 July 2008, 11:39 PM

Great looking watch.

mike · 27 July 2008, 11:42 PM

Nicely done.

That's a home run watch.

Lol-x · 28 July 2008, 12:18 AM

Looks great, I don't think you will stop smiling, all you need to do is just look at your wrist.

Dan Pierce · 28 July 2008, 12:25 AM

Congrats, John!

And welcome to the 4 hand club.

dP

Trurolexer · 28 July 2008, 12:58 AM

WELCOME TO TRF, JOHN!!!

Congrats For Your New Rollie!!!

JohnKC · 28 July 2008, 10:30 AM

Thanks for the welcome, guys. I keep staring at my new watch. Normally, no problem but I have caught myself doing this while driving

I hope I don't get in an accident. That would be a tough one to explain to the officer - and the wife

27 July 2008, 02:15 PM	#1
JohnKC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: John Location: Kansas City Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 22	New Member says "Thanks!" I am a new member to TRF but have been lurking for months. Thanks to all the wonderful members here, I have learned alot about Rolex and made my first purchase last week. I was debating between the black dial Exp II and the SS GMT IIc. IMO, both are great watches and each have their strong points as pointed out in this forum. I visited several ADs in my area as well as in Boston and was not able to compare them side by side. In fact, only one of the ADs had a GMT IIc but they did not have an Exp II with which to compare. Last week, I visited one of my local ADs and spotted a GMT IIc in the window, I started to get excited, and when I went in I discovered that they had another one in the case! Up until that point, I had visited 4 other ADs and had only seen one SS GMT IIc, so I was quite surprised to see two at the same time. In addition, they also had the Exp II so I could compare side-by-side. As has been said in this forum, "pick the one that sings to you". In my case, the GMT IIc sang loudest! I was able to get it for a total of $6200 no tax because it was shipped out of state. Just got it on Thursday, and haven't stopped smiling! Thanks again, everyone! The info I have learned from this forum really helped me pull the trigger on my first major watch purchase. P.S. Thanks, Tools, your thread on how to remove a link from the bracelet was excellent. My bracelet seemed a little loose and I didn't feel like heading back to the AD so did it myself with your directions. Worked out great! Attached Images

27 July 2008, 02:44 PM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,516	You're welcome.. Glad we could help both with steering you on the straight and narrow, and helping you get a good fit.. Great looking watch........... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

27 July 2008, 03:21 PM	#4
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	Looks like a million way to go nice choice. __________________ Always working...by choice

27 July 2008, 03:54 PM	#6
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	One of the most modern and updated Rolex. First Ceramic Rolex Sports watch. Years of enjoyment ahead. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

27 July 2008, 11:39 PM	#8
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	Great looking watch. __________________ Ron

27 July 2008, 03:10 PM	#3
Wolfgang427 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	Welcome and congrats John. That GMT-C looks great on your wrist. Enjoy.

27 July 2008, 03:32 PM	#5
joesm39 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Mich Watch: Rolexs Posts: 93	Welcome JohnKC...

27 July 2008, 11:31 PM	#7
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Looks fantastic! Congrats!

27 July 2008, 11:42 PM	#9
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Nicely done. That's a home run watch.

28 July 2008, 12:18 AM	#10
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	Looks great, I don't think you will stop smiling, all you need to do is just look at your wrist. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

28 July 2008, 12:25 AM	#11
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Congrats, John! And welcome to the 4 hand club. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

28 July 2008, 12:58 AM	#12
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	WELCOME TO TRF, JOHN!!! Congrats For Your New Rollie!!!

28 July 2008, 10:30 AM	#13
JohnKC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: John Location: Kansas City Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 22	Thanks for the welcome, guys. I keep staring at my new watch. Normally, no problem but I have caught myself doing this while driving I hope I don't get in an accident. That would be a tough one to explain to the officer - and the wife

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