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Gonzoballz · 27 December 2010, 07:36 AM

Hey guys, got my first Rolex a couple of weeks ago as a Christmas bonus from my boss. It's an N series. I did the research on this particular model and surprised the jeweler that sold it to my boss with the questions I asked. He thought I would be concerned with the age of the watch and asked if I wanted a new dial with the luminova. I told him NO way. I would like everything as original as possible. Came with open papers. I was hoping to get a better understanding of what the means from a value and collectors perspective. What do you guys think?

Gerardus · 27 December 2010, 07:41 AM

Congratz and welcome!

Speed · 27 December 2010, 07:46 AM

Sorry...of what "what" means? Not sure what you are asking.

Great looking watch. Welcome & Congrats.

darthmouse · 27 December 2010, 07:49 AM

Great choice. Love the lug holes.

As for value, I don't think the modern GMT II is at all rare, but, like all Rolex watches, holds its value fairly well...

Gonzoballz · 27 December 2010, 07:52 AM

The only thing I was confused on was the "open papers". My warranty information has the original AD info on it but not the purchaser and purchase date. I tried doing research on this and have come across multiple opinions. Ranging from it diminishes the value of the watch to it actually increases the value. Do you have guys have better understanding of "open papers"?

Kanger · 27 December 2010, 08:56 AM

Open papers increases the value in many situations as the buyer often wants his/her name on the warranty. That said, a 1991 watch will not matter as the warranty card is expired. I believe a N GMT Master in above condition is 3350 if you sell privately, and less if you sell it to a wholesaler.

Gonzoballz · 27 December 2010, 09:06 AM

Thanks Daniel. I will probably leave the documentation as it came then. Although I don't mind the age of the watch I do wish I could tell the time at night. Oh well, guess I'll have to wait until my next watch. Until then I am definitely going to enjoy this time piece. It has a lot of character to it. I'm already debating which bezel insert to switch to next summer!

MortgageGuy · 27 December 2010, 09:20 AM

Congrats on such a great and versatile watch... You can always look into a coke and pepsi insert as well as a jubilee bracelet and have several watches in one

sea-dweller · 27 December 2010, 09:35 AM

Nice GMT!

Speed · 27 December 2010, 09:41 AM

Yeah...mucking with the dial is not advisable-unless youvreally need the lume

Gonzoballz · 27 December 2010, 09:47 AM

I agree, and I don't need it. So far I can't be happier with the watch. It has caused me to look into all of the history of where it came from. Pretty cool stuff.

nauticajoe · 27 December 2010, 10:06 AM

Very nice. Congrats!

Speed · 27 December 2010, 10:21 AM

Good for you. Cool history. Fun to get into it.

Consider a jubilee bracelet fir variety...and a Pepsi or coke insert as others suggested.

josh6262 · 27 December 2010, 10:28 AM

Great first Rolex to own! You can trade up anytime or just keep it and buy a second. The bonus of changing the insert to Coke or Pepsi as well as the bracelet to jubilee is the best part of Rolex! Wear it in good health.

JBat · 27 December 2010, 10:53 AM

Chris congrats on a great reference and welcome to the forums.

Chipmunk · 27 December 2010, 10:57 AM

Congrats on your first Rolex.

Gonzoballz · 27 December 2010, 12:02 PM

I did have a question about leather bands. Im looking for a crocodile strap with a deployment clasp. I've seen some cool pics on TRF but don't know if it's kosher to copy the picture and put it in my post to show you guys. Do you all know of a place where I could shop around for band that would look great with my GMT?

Speed · 27 December 2010, 12:08 PM

Rolex does not make the kind of band you seek AFAIK. Omega does...as do others.

You can look around at ofrei.com

oneillba · 27 December 2010, 12:14 PM

A GMTII is in my future. I just don't know when. Enjoy it to the fullest.

dddrees · 27 December 2010, 01:00 PM

I have been looking into to getting one myself recently. Great watch.

Congrats.

cr6man · 27 December 2010, 01:48 PM

OOOOOOOOO.LOVE those GMT's......Congratulations!

JimSnyder · 27 December 2010, 02:21 PM

You picked a good one Chris

Lion · 27 December 2010, 02:43 PM

Chris, welcome to the Forum and I love your watch...as I too own a GMT Pepsi and it's the best. Also as stated you can change the bezel insert and the bracelet!!!
You can also buy Nato straps as well for your watch.....

27 December 2010, 07:36 AM	#1
Gonzoballz "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Watch: 16710 Posts: 32	First Rolex: GMT Master II Hey guys, got my first Rolex a couple of weeks ago as a Christmas bonus from my boss. It's an N series. I did the research on this particular model and surprised the jeweler that sold it to my boss with the questions I asked. He thought I would be concerned with the age of the watch and asked if I wanted a new dial with the luminova. I told him NO way. I would like everything as original as possible. Came with open papers. I was hoping to get a better understanding of what the means from a value and collectors perspective. What do you guys think? Attached Images

27 December 2010, 07:41 AM	#2
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	Congratz and welcome! __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

27 December 2010, 09:20 AM	#8
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Congrats on such a great and versatile watch... You can always look into a coke and pepsi insert as well as a jubilee bracelet and have several watches in one __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

27 December 2010, 09:35 AM	#9
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Nice GMT! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

27 December 2010, 10:57 AM	#16
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Congrats on your first Rolex. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

27 December 2010, 07:46 AM	#3
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Sorry...of what "what" means? Not sure what you are asking. Great looking watch. Welcome & Congrats.

27 December 2010, 07:49 AM	#4
darthmouse "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: EC/Midwest Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,016	Great choice. Love the lug holes. As for value, I don't think the modern GMT II is at all rare, but, like all Rolex watches, holds its value fairly well...

27 December 2010, 07:52 AM	#5
Gonzoballz "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Watch: 16710 Posts: 32	The only thing I was confused on was the "open papers". My warranty information has the original AD info on it but not the purchaser and purchase date. I tried doing research on this and have come across multiple opinions. Ranging from it diminishes the value of the watch to it actually increases the value. Do you have guys have better understanding of "open papers"?

27 December 2010, 08:56 AM	#6
Kanger Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: North Carolina Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 5,524	Open papers increases the value in many situations as the buyer often wants his/her name on the warranty. That said, a 1991 watch will not matter as the warranty card is expired. I believe a N GMT Master in above condition is 3350 if you sell privately, and less if you sell it to a wholesaler.

27 December 2010, 09:06 AM	#7
Gonzoballz "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Watch: 16710 Posts: 32	Thanks Daniel. I will probably leave the documentation as it came then. Although I don't mind the age of the watch I do wish I could tell the time at night. Oh well, guess I'll have to wait until my next watch. Until then I am definitely going to enjoy this time piece. It has a lot of character to it. I'm already debating which bezel insert to switch to next summer!

27 December 2010, 09:41 AM	#10
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Yeah...mucking with the dial is not advisable-unless youvreally need the lume

27 December 2010, 09:47 AM	#11
Gonzoballz "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Watch: 16710 Posts: 32	I agree, and I don't need it. So far I can't be happier with the watch. It has caused me to look into all of the history of where it came from. Pretty cool stuff.

27 December 2010, 10:06 AM	#12
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Very nice. Congrats!

27 December 2010, 10:21 AM	#13
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Good for you. Cool history. Fun to get into it. Consider a jubilee bracelet fir variety...and a Pepsi or coke insert as others suggested.

27 December 2010, 10:28 AM	#14
josh6262 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Josh Location: Philadelphia Watch: Rolex Daytona 6262 Posts: 154	Great first Rolex to own! You can trade up anytime or just keep it and buy a second. The bonus of changing the insert to Coke or Pepsi as well as the bracelet to jubilee is the best part of Rolex! Wear it in good health.

27 December 2010, 10:53 AM	#15
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Chris congrats on a great reference and welcome to the forums.

27 December 2010, 12:02 PM	#17
Gonzoballz "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Watch: 16710 Posts: 32	I did have a question about leather bands. Im looking for a crocodile strap with a deployment clasp. I've seen some cool pics on TRF but don't know if it's kosher to copy the picture and put it in my post to show you guys. Do you all know of a place where I could shop around for band that would look great with my GMT?

27 December 2010, 12:08 PM	#18
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Rolex does not make the kind of band you seek AFAIK. Omega does...as do others. You can look around at ofrei.com

27 December 2010, 12:14 PM	#19
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	A GMTII is in my future. I just don't know when. Enjoy it to the fullest. __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

27 December 2010, 01:00 PM	#20
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I have been looking into to getting one myself recently. Great watch. Congrats.

27 December 2010, 01:48 PM	#21
cr6man Banned Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: harry Location: left coast Watch: mickey mouse Posts: 490	OOOOOOOOO.LOVE those GMT's......Congratulations!

27 December 2010, 02:21 PM	#22
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	You picked a good one Chris __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

27 December 2010, 02:43 PM	#23
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Chris, welcome to the Forum and I love your watch...as I too own a GMT Pepsi and it's the best. Also as stated you can change the bezel insert and the bracelet!!! You can also buy Nato straps as well for your watch..... __________________ 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!!!

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