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Old 27 February 2007, 02:31 AM   #1
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Photos of the Rootbeer GMT-Master II

OK, it arrived!!! And as promised, here are some first shots. I think it is GORGEOUS!!!









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Old 27 February 2007, 02:40 AM   #2
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I love that watch. I looked at one in vegas. I like how the 6 on the bezel changes color based on the bezel color. Very subtle, yet so beautiful. Nice acquisition.
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Old 27 February 2007, 03:18 AM   #3
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Great looking watch Allan not many off those around quite underrated in the Rolex world IMHO.A bit like the 6263/65 Daytona was very poor sellers 70s-80s.But how the tables have turned,same for the root beer times they are a changing.
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Old 27 February 2007, 04:22 AM   #4
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I think it's gorgeous too Allan
Does the gold run right through the clasp on this one or is it too early? (I'm guessing no but I could be wrong).
Might have to wait a long while until you meet someone else wearing the same watch mate .
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Old 27 February 2007, 04:32 AM   #5
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Congrats, Allan....quite the beauty you have there. Another TT to your ever growing collection, pal!! Wear it in good health.

Let's have some detailed pics of the clasp...inner and outer.

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Old 27 February 2007, 04:35 AM   #6
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Great buy Allan, now you need something with a black face to compliment your collection.
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Old 27 February 2007, 04:36 AM   #7
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Great buy Allan, now you need something with a black face to compliment your collection.
He does that once a year on Halloween....with a black mask!!!
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Old 27 February 2007, 04:41 AM   #8
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He does that once a year on Halloween....with a black mask!!!
Now that is scary!!
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Old 27 February 2007, 04:43 AM   #9
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I don't like it, but what do I know? I'm just a tactless and obnoxious after all.

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Old 27 February 2007, 04:45 AM   #10
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Hey Prezzie,

Do you have a built-in "Dr Jekyll & Mr. Hyde"?

Some of your posts are great, but the one you just made above makes no bloody sense at all!!
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Old 27 February 2007, 04:49 AM   #11
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Do you have a built-in "Dr Jekyll & Mr. Hyde"?

Some of your posts are great, but the one you just made above makes no bloody sense at all!!
I like you but some people just piss me off. Sorry if I have confused everyone.
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Old 27 February 2007, 05:41 AM   #12
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WOW! Major congatulations! Great looking addition!
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Old 27 February 2007, 07:46 AM   #13
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Congrats Allan!
love the bronze dial, it's got real character and a nice texture to it. Plus, those white markers stand out nicely. Enjoy wearing it my friend.
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Old 27 February 2007, 08:01 AM   #14
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Thanks everyone for the kind words. And Prezzie, you don't have to like it. That's OK with me. I don't like every watch I see. Lighten up guy - everything's OK.

No, the bracelet is not an SEL (so no gold-thru) - this is a 1995-vintage GMT-Master II, so can't hope for that. And Adrian, as you can see, I steer clear of Black dials. Too sinister for me!
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Old 27 February 2007, 08:08 AM   #15
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Thanks everyone for the kind words. And Prezzie, you don't have to like it. That's OK with me. I don't like every watch I see. Lighten up guy - everything's OK.

No, the bracelet is not an SEL (so no gold-thru) - this is a 1995-vintage GMT-Master II, so can't hope for that. And Adrian, as you can see, I steer clear of Black dials. Too sinister for me!
95? I thought it was new! Great condition.
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Coward!!
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Old 27 February 2007, 09:13 AM   #17
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Congratulations on your new addition I like it! Different I always liked Root beer as a kid, seems I still do! Bill
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Old 27 February 2007, 10:15 AM   #18
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Woo-hoooo! Glad to see it made it safely too you. Looks like it is in great condition! Definitely great looking!!

I see you changed the rootbeer club logo. I made the other one to try and capture both types one would see, maybe I should modify mine too... naw, i'll proabably just leave it be.

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Old 27 February 2007, 12:08 PM   #19
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95? I thought it was new! Great condition.
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Old 27 February 2007, 12:17 PM   #20
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Woo-hoooo! Glad to see it made it safely too you. Looks like it is in great condition! Definitely great looking!!

I see you changed the rootbeer club logo. I made the other one to try and capture both types one would see, maybe I should modify mine too... naw, i'll proabably just leave it be.

Congrats again Allan!
Thanks, Brendan. Actually, I tried my new one, and I'm finding that I don't like it as much as yours. I am returning to your much better logo. You da man!!!

Yes, the condition is actually printine! I am very happy with that. The one thing I am not all that happy about, and I kinda suspected it upfront, is that it does not have an original bracelet. I was hoping that the photos from the seller were of a different watch when picturing the bracelet and clasp, but it was the one I bought. The one on it is a TT Sub bracelet. It looks great and works great, but I will be working on getting an original GMT bracelet sometime in the future.

Anyway, it is a great watch, and the bracelet issue is easily remedied.
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Old 27 February 2007, 12:21 PM   #21
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Thanks, Bill. We had an A&W root beer stand in St. Augustine back in the 50's/60's, and it was THE hangout for the teen crowd. Sadly, it is long gone. But I, as you, still like a good root beer - both the drink AND the watch!
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Old 27 February 2007, 02:01 PM   #22
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Allan,

Fantastic pictures !!!

Now I have to convince my irrational side to buy it.

Wear it in good health, I am sure it will serve you well.

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Old 27 February 2007, 10:18 PM   #23
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Fantastic pictures !!!

Now I have to convince my irrational side to buy it.

Wear it in good health, I am sure it will serve you well.

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Thanks, SC. Best of luck with that "convincing" project. It works for me!
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Old 27 February 2007, 10:36 PM   #24
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Congrats on the nice watch, Prince! I saw a Rootbeer GMT for the first time this weekend while I was in Canada. It's very nice in the flesh.
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Old 28 February 2007, 06:50 AM   #25
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Congrats on the nice watch, Prince! I saw a Rootbeer GMT for the first time this weekend while I was in Canada. It's very nice in the flesh.
Thanks. You are correct - photos do not do it justice!
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Nice! really like the way the gold outlines of the hour markers contrast with the light brown dial.
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Old 28 February 2007, 10:55 AM   #27
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Nice! really like the way the gold outlines of the hour markers contrast with the light brown dial.
Thanks, Chad.

BTW, have you made up your mind regarding your next watch?
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vroooooooommmmmm.... SCREEEEEEEEEECH!

What, what, did I miss the party?

Great score, Allan! I could have sworn I chimed in on this thread earlier, but it seems my post didn't go through. I'm so firing my ISP.
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Old 28 February 2007, 09:24 PM   #29
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vroooooooommmmmm.... SCREEEEEEEEEECH!

What, what, did I miss the party?

Great score, Allan! I could have sworn I chimed in on this thread earlier, but it seems my post didn't go through. I'm so firing my ISP.
LOL - thanks, James. Appreciate the kind words. And what was that you rode in here on? Bike? Car? Magic carpet???
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Nice. I never liked the smaller wg nipples on the older rootbeers, but your GMTII looks great.
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