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WatchSmith · 1 July 2009, 09:04 PM

I acquired this watch six months ago and it never leaves my arm, including sleeping and showering (I've worn watches 24/7 for a long time). For the most part it leads a normal life without much stress, but it's also been immersed in saltwater for many days of snorkeling in the tropics, on my arm when planting trees and running a mower and weedeater, and covered in mud and dirt. It's also been a great asset when traveling internationally and across time zones.

Accuracy: When I look at my cellphone or computer and say the time is 5:27, the GMT IIc also reads 5:27. I never reset it as it's always dead-on. I don't check it to the absolute second, but the time is always right on the money. It's the most accurate mechanical watch I've ever owned and I couldn't be happier with its performance.

Looks: I don't baby my watches. I'm reasonably careful with them but scratches don't bother me and I'm not upset if it's a less-than-perfect cosmetic condition. This IIc with its sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel is still brilliant and beautiful to look at. The case and bracelet have some wear and scuffs as you'd expect, but still look absolutely great. The ceramic bezel is incredibly durable and shows absolutely NO indication of abrasion from ocean sand or dirt from the garden.

I love the original GMT coke & pepsi models, and respect them as icons of the Rolex line. The new GMT IIc is tomorrow's classic and is destined to assume its rightful iconic position. Its dimensions, weight, appearance, and fantastic performance make this one of the finest timepiece Rolex has ever engineered, and will be a timeless classic.

Gaijin · 1 July 2009, 09:06 PM

Great review! Could not agree more!

unclesallie · 1 July 2009, 09:08 PM

excellent! thanks!

SDDS · 1 July 2009, 09:29 PM

congratulations..wear it in good health

smoothmouse · 1 July 2009, 09:54 PM

good fair review....sounds like my watch 12 months in! although mine loses too many seconds but not consistently!!

Think I might keep a closer eye on it as I haven't really worried too much before.

2th Dr · 1 July 2009, 10:13 PM

Completely agree with your assessment!

Aureliano · 1 July 2009, 10:18 PM

Very good review! Thank you.

SmokeDogNeil · 1 July 2009, 10:40 PM

You took the words right out of my mouth

rayliz · 1 July 2009, 10:46 PM

good post and even better for reading...wear your rollie in good health

cheers

Lion · 1 July 2009, 10:55 PM

Thanx for the review on my favorite watch and am currently saving up to buy one!!!

kcmo · 2 July 2009, 01:06 AM

Nice review! Continue to enjoy it!

newrolexman · 2 July 2009, 01:18 AM

I feel the same way abt my GMT ll C.

its as accurate as quartz watches,, -2 seconds a month.

incredible for a total mechanical watch.

rmcarlton · 2 July 2009, 01:22 AM

Wear it like you stole it! I've never been a fan of worrying about scratches on my watches. Great watch.

ticowa · 2 July 2009, 10:33 AM

Has anyone sat out in the sun and felt your watch? I was sitting outside for about 15 min and touched my watch. It was hot. I wonder if it is bad for the insides.

GMTJOHNNY · 2 July 2009, 10:38 AM

I just got back from a week in Florida and it was pretty hot, ocean snorkeling every day, pool every day, shower every day. Watch is spot on (2 seconds fast) and man that is impressive. Great review, lets hear more at a year!

WatchSmith · 2 July 2009, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ticowa

Has anyone sat out in the sun and felt your watch? I was sitting outside for about 15 min and touched my watch. It was hot. I wonder if it is bad for the insides.

I've roasted my IIc in the hot tropical sun for days on end in Costa Rica and Mexico. Here in Louisiana it's been boiling hot every day for a month and I wear it outside working in the yard, etc. Obviously Rolex engineers movements that can handle that and much more. Heat hasn't affected mine in any way.

jimbo1mcm · 2 July 2009, 06:44 PM

I wear it 24/7 but do take it off when working on the car or doing something else that could cause severe damage, other than that, I wear it and look at it.

scottschoe · 2 July 2009, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triplock

Its dimensions, weight, appearance, and fantastic performance make this one of the finest timepiece Rolex has ever engineered, and will be a timeless classic.

Agreed and great pic! Man I miss mine...

Psmith · 2 July 2009, 08:25 PM

Great review & pic. Perhaps this thread could be moved to the Rolex Watch Reviews section?

Cheers

webbug · 2 July 2009, 09:25 PM

Thanks for the review on my 2nd best watch (after Daytona)

vambeck · 3 July 2009, 04:54 AM

Think this is gona be my next one! The forum is drawing me this direction. Have tried it on twice and iam even coming round to the pcl's.

WatchSmith · 3 July 2009, 05:53 AM

I brushed out my polished links a couple of months ago. I love it both ways, but I'm preferring the brushed center links.

Watchdog · 3 July 2009, 05:55 AM

For me, absolutely finest watch Rolex ever made. Enough good things can't be said about this model!

karmatp · 3 July 2009, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triplock

I brushed out my polished links a couple of months ago. I love it both ways, but I'm preferring the brushed center links.

I agree, that is the only thing holding me back from buying one, I hate polished links.

1 July 2009, 09:04 PM	#1
WatchSmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 702	Review: Six months with the GMT IIc I acquired this watch six months ago and it never leaves my arm, including sleeping and showering (I've worn watches 24/7 for a long time). For the most part it leads a normal life without much stress, but it's also been immersed in saltwater for many days of snorkeling in the tropics, on my arm when planting trees and running a mower and weedeater, and covered in mud and dirt. It's also been a great asset when traveling internationally and across time zones. Accuracy: When I look at my cellphone or computer and say the time is 5:27, the GMT IIc also reads 5:27. I never reset it as it's always dead-on. I don't check it to the absolute second, but the time is always right on the money. It's the most accurate mechanical watch I've ever owned and I couldn't be happier with its performance. Looks: I don't baby my watches. I'm reasonably careful with them but scratches don't bother me and I'm not upset if it's a less-than-perfect cosmetic condition. This IIc with its sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel is still brilliant and beautiful to look at. The case and bracelet have some wear and scuffs as you'd expect, but still look absolutely great. The ceramic bezel is incredibly durable and shows absolutely NO indication of abrasion from ocean sand or dirt from the garden. I love the original GMT coke & pepsi models, and respect them as icons of the Rolex line. The new GMT IIc is tomorrow's classic and is destined to assume its rightful iconic position. Its dimensions, weight, appearance, and fantastic performance make this one of the finest timepiece Rolex has ever engineered, and will be a timeless classic.

1 July 2009, 09:29 PM	#4
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	congratulations..wear it in good health __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

1 July 2009, 10:55 PM	#10
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Thanx for the review on my favorite watch and am currently saving up to buy one!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

2 July 2009, 10:38 AM	#15
GMTJOHNNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: LONG ISLAND, NY Watch: 2007 DAY DATE 18KT Posts: 1,378	I just got back from a week in Florida and it was pretty hot, ocean snorkeling every day, pool every day, shower every day. Watch is spot on (2 seconds fast) and man that is impressive. Great review, lets hear more at a year! __________________ ROLEX DAY DATE 118238 (2007) ROLEX DAY DATE 18238 (1997) ROLEX GMT 16750 PEPSI (1987) ROLEX AIR KING 14000 (1991) ROLEX GMTIIC TT 116713LN (2008)

2 July 2009, 06:44 PM	#17
jimbo1mcm Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: connecticut, usa Watch: New GMT2C Posts: 320	Ditto for 18 month usage- GMT II C I wear it 24/7 but do take it off when working on the car or doing something else that could cause severe damage, other than that, I wear it and look at it.

1 July 2009, 09:06 PM	#2
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Great review! Could not agree more!

1 July 2009, 09:08 PM	#3
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	excellent! thanks!

1 July 2009, 09:54 PM	#5
smoothmouse Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middle East Watch: GMTIIc Posts: 18	good fair review....sounds like my watch 12 months in! although mine loses too many seconds but not consistently!! Think I might keep a closer eye on it as I haven't really worried too much before.

1 July 2009, 10:13 PM	#6
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	Completely agree with your assessment!

1 July 2009, 10:18 PM	#7
Aureliano Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Enrique Location: Tokyo Posts: 51	Very good review! Thank you.

1 July 2009, 10:40 PM	#8
SmokeDogNeil Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: 116710 LN Posts: 80	You took the words right out of my mouth

1 July 2009, 10:46 PM	#9
rayliz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 24	good post and even better for reading...wear your rollie in good health cheers

2 July 2009, 01:06 AM	#11
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Nice review! Continue to enjoy it!

2 July 2009, 01:18 AM	#12
newrolexman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: FL Posts: 1,081	I feel the same way abt my GMT ll C. its as accurate as quartz watches,, -2 seconds a month. incredible for a total mechanical watch.

2 July 2009, 01:22 AM	#13
rmcarlton "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Monty Location: Georgia Watch: Sub LV Posts: 787	Wear it like you stole it! I've never been a fan of worrying about scratches on my watches. Great watch.

2 July 2009, 10:33 AM	#14
ticowa Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Marc Location: Puget Sound, WA Watch: GMT2C Posts: 50	Has anyone sat out in the sun and felt your watch? I was sitting outside for about 15 min and touched my watch. It was hot. I wonder if it is bad for the insides.

2 July 2009, 08:25 PM	#19
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Great review & pic. Perhaps this thread could be moved to the Rolex Watch Reviews section? Cheers __________________

2 July 2009, 09:25 PM	#20
webbug Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dubai Watch: Daytona Posts: 68	Thanks for the review on my 2nd best watch (after Daytona)

3 July 2009, 04:54 AM	#21
vambeck "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ireland Watch: EXROLEXROLEXROLEXR Posts: 130	Think this is gona be my next one! The forum is drawing me this direction. Have tried it on twice and iam even coming round to the pcl's.

3 July 2009, 05:53 AM	#22
WatchSmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 702	I brushed out my polished links a couple of months ago. I love it both ways, but I'm preferring the brushed center links.

3 July 2009, 05:55 AM	#23
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	For me, absolutely finest watch Rolex ever made. Enough good things can't be said about this model!

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