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Hicompression · 5 February 2010, 09:43 AM

Hey everyone! Well, I finally pulled the trigger and purchased an "A" Serial number GMT II "Coke". I got everything you see in the pictures plus the original cardboard box. I purchased it from an individual who used to work for Ducati in Italy. It was given to him when he was over there by his boss. He only wore it about 10 times. Well apparently he needed the cash so, I ended up picking it up for $3150. I think that was a fair price! What do you all think?

JBat · 5 February 2010, 09:45 AM

Congrats on a classic!

Hicompression · 5 February 2010, 09:48 AM

I need to remove a link. Right now it has 13. Is there a thread someone can point me to that tells you how to remove the screws in the band carefully? Any tips?

Dr.B · 5 February 2010, 09:48 AM

Congrats....what a great classic!
Welcome to the forum........enjoy.....learn....contribute....and be merry!

MURRAY · 5 February 2010, 09:55 AM

....I remember my first Coke.....AHHH.......

mastermixer · 5 February 2010, 10:06 AM

What is the first number of your serial # after the A , My A8 Serial says Swiss Made on the dial. I wonder if Rolex switched it right around then or something?

Bisquitlips · 5 February 2010, 10:10 AM

Love mine!!! Couldn't be better!

Hicompression · 5 February 2010, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mastermixer

What is the first number of your serial # after the A , My A8 Serial says Swiss Made on the dial. I wonder if Rolex switched it right around then or something?

Mine is an A7 serial and it only says "Swiss".

Also, I found a good thread on how to take a screw/link out of the bracelet:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...racelet+screws

RLX-lvr · 5 February 2010, 10:19 AM

That's funny.

Never seen a dial with Swiss made stacked on top of each other. Only seen side by side.

Or am I wrong?

Hicompression · 5 February 2010, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RLX-lvr

That's funny.

Never seen a dial with Swiss made stacked on top of each other. Only seen side by side.

Or am I wrong?

No you're not wrong. I double checked. It only states "Swiss". My bad. I believe the watch is a year 2000 model since the band has "X 11" which signifies 1999.

HL65 · 5 February 2010, 10:23 AM

Congrats! Enjoy!

TSW · 5 February 2010, 10:52 AM

Congrats on that classic!!

rmcarlton · 5 February 2010, 11:12 AM

That may be my next watch. Congrats!

RLX-lvr · 5 February 2010, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hicompression

No you're not wrong. I double checked. It only states "Swiss". My bad. I believe the watch is a year 2000 model since the band has "X 11" which signifies 1999.

Ok cool, Swiss only. Means sometime during it's life or service, the dial was replaced.

Nice watch! Enjoy.

Jeff

brandxbrand · 5 February 2010, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hicompression

I need to remove a link. Right now it has 13. Is there a thread someone can point me to that tells you how to remove the screws in the band carefully? Any tips?

Glasses repair kit will do the job nicely. The links are easy to unscrew. No tutorial needed. Shake your hands for getting it in that condition for that price. Congrats!

R1@160@alltimes · 5 February 2010, 11:50 AM

Congrats....great price IMO

rfknauss · 5 February 2010, 11:51 AM

Beautiful - that is a real classic Rolex!

Duc-904 · 5 February 2010, 11:58 AM

Good price, great watch! You did well.

kcmo · 5 February 2010, 12:12 PM

Congrats! Enjoy it!

karmatp · 5 February 2010, 12:14 PM

Wow, great find, huge congrats.

TheVTCGuy · 5 February 2010, 12:15 PM

WOW! First, congrats on a fantasic watch! Second, that price! I'll give you $3200 for it right now!

Hicompression · 5 February 2010, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RLX-lvr

Ok cool, Swiss only. Means sometime during it's life or service, the dial was replaced.

Nice watch! Enjoy.

Jeff

Actually, your statement is not accurate. In midyear 1998, Rolex stopped using Tritium luminous material on their dials. From midyear 1998 to 2000, Rolex used Luminova and the dials read "Swiss". In midyear 2000 and on, Rolex switched dial faces to Superluminova and the face read "Swiss Made".

My watch was more than likely manufactured early in 2000. The dial is correct and is original (never been serviced).

JJ Irani · 5 February 2010, 12:22 PM

Congrats on a real classic. Well done!!

JJ

pistol · 5 February 2010, 12:23 PM

That is a great all around watch. Enjoy it. Great purchase

WatchSmith · 5 February 2010, 12:24 PM

Great classic. I love it! Congratulations.

Hicompression · 5 February 2010, 12:24 PM

Quick question: Which side of the watch do I remove the extra link from to get a better fit? The 6 O'clock side or the 12 O'clock side?

mask1196 · 5 February 2010, 01:32 PM

Beautiful choice.

Hicompression · 5 February 2010, 02:02 PM

Thanks to everyone for the positive comments! It makes me feel really good about my decision to purchase this watch...and I flat out love the watch.

As far as adjusting the bracelet, I used a jewelers' screwdriver to unscrew the link bars. I had to use a hairdryer to heat the bracelet up enough to soften the loctite on the threads...but...I got them out with out buggering them up. After removing a link from the 6 o'clock side, the watch now fits perfectly!

AWS · 5 February 2010, 02:03 PM

Congratulations on your find. I love the Coke.

JohnBoy · 5 February 2010, 02:07 PM

Darned nice watch...better than darned nice price! A++ for your choice and effort! Congrats

Whats next?

5 February 2010, 09:43 AM	#1
Hicompression Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Watch: "Coke" GMT II Posts: 21	Just Bought My First Rolex - GMT II "Coke" Hey everyone! Well, I finally pulled the trigger and purchased an "A" Serial number GMT II "Coke". I got everything you see in the pictures plus the original cardboard box. I purchased it from an individual who used to work for Ducati in Italy. It was given to him when he was over there by his boss. He only wore it about 10 times. Well apparently he needed the cash so, I ended up picking it up for $3150. I think that was a fair price! What do you all think?

5 February 2010, 09:48 AM	#4
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5 February 2010, 10:06 AM	#6
mastermixer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Michael Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,474	What is the first number of your serial # after the A , My A8 Serial says Swiss Made on the dial. I wonder if Rolex switched it right around then or something?

5 February 2010, 10:19 AM	#9
RLX-lvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Toronto Posts: 1,947	That's funny. Never seen a dial with Swiss made stacked on top of each other. Only seen side by side. Or am I wrong?

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5 February 2010, 11:50 AM	#16
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5 February 2010, 11:51 AM	#17
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5 February 2010, 11:58 AM	#18
Duc-904 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Jesse Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 1,001	Good price, great watch! You did well.

5 February 2010, 12:12 PM	#19
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5 February 2010, 12:14 PM	#20
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5 February 2010, 12:15 PM	#21
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	WOW! First, congrats on a fantasic watch! Second, that price! I'll give you $3200 for it right now!

5 February 2010, 12:22 PM	#23
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5 February 2010, 12:23 PM	#24
pistol "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: FLA Posts: 14	That is a great all around watch. Enjoy it. Great purchase

5 February 2010, 12:24 PM	#25
WatchSmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 702	Great classic. I love it! Congratulations.

5 February 2010, 01:32 PM	#27
mask1196 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Elliott Location: NYC Posts: 1,145	Beautiful choice.

5 February 2010, 02:02 PM	#28
Hicompression Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Watch: "Coke" GMT II Posts: 21	Thanks! Thanks to everyone for the positive comments! It makes me feel really good about my decision to purchase this watch...and I flat out love the watch. As far as adjusting the bracelet, I used a jewelers' screwdriver to unscrew the link bars. I had to use a hairdryer to heat the bracelet up enough to soften the loctite on the threads...but...I got them out with out buggering them up. After removing a link from the 6 o'clock side, the watch now fits perfectly!

5 February 2010, 02:03 PM	#29
AWS "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: USA Posts: 959	Congratulations on your find. I love the Coke.

5 February 2010, 02:07 PM	#30
JohnBoy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: John Location: Seattle, WA USA Watch: Rolex - a few! Posts: 1,472	Darned nice watch...better than darned nice price! A++ for your choice and effort! Congrats Whats next?

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