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20 May 2011, 02:01 AM
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Went to an AD and was surprised...
I stopped by an AD yesterday while I was shopping for a suit. I was wearing my 14060 on an olive NATO that garnered a lot of attention. Even the security guard commented on how "cool" my strap was!
 I tried on both black and while dial ExplorerII's, a white Milgauss, a Milgauss GV, and a GMTII-C. They were ALL beautiful...but I was shocked at how much I loved the GMT. The case was great, the maxi-dial was great, the hands were great...EVERYTHING was great! I've always leaned towards the curmudgeon side of the scale...but I was pleasantly surprised by the GMT. I think, in the end...I simply love ALL Rolex watches! 
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20 May 2011, 02:09 AM
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20 May 2011, 02:12 AM
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20 May 2011, 02:43 AM
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20 May 2011, 02:53 AM
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20 May 2011, 02:54 AM
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The new cases such as gmt and subc really need to be seen on the wrist; the photos, especially the straight on catalogue photos) do not do them justice.
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20 May 2011, 02:58 AM
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20 May 2011, 02:58 AM
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All great pieces... this is why its called a disease...
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20 May 2011, 03:00 AM
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20 May 2011, 03:04 AM
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20 May 2011, 03:04 AM
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Can't wait for wrist shots of the GMTIIc!!!
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20 May 2011, 03:36 AM
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uh oh I foresee a GMTIIc in your feature!
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20 May 2011, 03:43 AM
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Love....Rolex
Love my two Rolex watches. Waiting to get one more.
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20 May 2011, 04:07 AM
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gmt2c... the first time i tried it on i walked out of the door with one, have nto looked back since and loving every bit of it.
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20 May 2011, 04:42 AM
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20 May 2011, 04:54 AM
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You can stick all of the Modernista spangliness where the sun doesn't shine! Don't get me wrong, if I worked in an office but wanted the girls in the bar to think I might have a bit of an 'edge' to me, a modern Rolex might fit the bill... However, since I do have a bit of an edge to me, I'll stick with my 14060m thanks!
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20 May 2011, 04:54 AM
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agreed guys! i too fell pretty hard for rolex. and this coming from a former hater. something about their style, fit and timeless appeal really sings to me.
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20 May 2011, 04:56 AM
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20 May 2011, 06:12 AM
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20 May 2011, 08:02 AM
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The GMT IIc definitely press all the right buttons. I am starting to like the pic of it with all brushed bracelet.
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20 May 2011, 09:27 AM
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Glad you had fun, I love visiting the AD.
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20 May 2011, 09:42 AM
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20 May 2011, 10:13 AM
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So many watches- so much love!!
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20 May 2011, 10:20 AM
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The GMTIIC iis my first one, it is a really great watch.
So many watches so little time.
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20 May 2011, 10:30 AM
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Best current watch by Rolex bar none.
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20 May 2011, 12:31 PM
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I think why I loved the GMT so much is because it's NOT a Sub.
What I mean is that I really like vintage Subs (hence my 14060). There's something about the SubC that seems sacrilegious with the date, fat lugs, bigger crown guards, etc. But for me, I guess I'm OK with changes to the GMT. The GMTC is great...but leave my Sub alone! Weird but true... :)
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