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10 August 2007, 11:05 PM | #1 |
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Went to the AD today.........
Talked about the weather
Then about a watch He showed me this box (it was full at the time but I'm keeping you guessing) The watch sang such sweet songs!! I'll Take says I "Much wheeling and dealing later"... Got it home... Lift the lid.... What's in the box??? One of these ofcourse... What?? you want more clues?? ok here's another definitely Rolex.. Damn there is alot of plastic on this watch... Oh is that the phone?? Sorry Folks got to get that one......... Watch ?? this space |
10 August 2007, 11:09 PM | #2 |
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Haha, I KNOW what you got!
The SS GMT II 116710. I remember that your AD (or was that your FORMER AD? ) calling you to say he had an SS GMT II just to let you know later that you could NOT buy it since you were "Number 2 on the waiting list" I am VERY happy on your behalf! If one deserves it, it is YOU, my friend!
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10 August 2007, 11:12 PM | #3 |
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YOU SUCK!!!!
C'mon... the suspense is killing us... |
10 August 2007, 11:17 PM | #4 |
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Congrats on
on all you have in your photos |
10 August 2007, 11:20 PM | #5 | |
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Mate, You are too quick I actually went for this (just to keep the suspense going!!) Nice watch eh |
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10 August 2007, 11:23 PM | #6 |
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I have to agree with bo i believe that it is a 116710
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10 August 2007, 11:58 PM | #7 |
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Yup
Bo wins the cookie!! The new addition to the Miner GMT family.. 24yo GMT now has a companion.. |
11 August 2007, 12:04 AM | #8 |
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Post more pics of this great watch. Congrats wear in good health and pride. A truly amazing watch and a great purchase
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11 August 2007, 12:18 AM | #9 | |
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It just fits... Bracelet is amazing, multiple adjustments and the polished links just go with the watch not blingy at all. The whole package works so well. I'll try and post some sensible pics as soon as I stop shaking!! In the meantime.. Happiness is a GMT with the maxi dial and the green hand |
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11 August 2007, 12:27 AM | #10 |
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Wow, Clive!
It looks awesome on your wrist! Did you read Mike's posts about the incredible precision of HIS GMT II 116710?? I believe you might have one of the best timekeeping Rolex models todate! It has the new parachrom bleu hair-spring inside BTW: did you get the GMT II 116710 from the SAME AD that kinda f***........eh------ let you down last time?
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Love the old GMT cos I travel a bit and a couple of time zones on the same watch is a big plus especially if it looks like a Rolex. The new version is even better cos you look at the marker not the green hand and then there's the bracelet and the ceramic bezel and..... And IMO the Rolex GMT has the best dual time function. Nothing does dual zones better than Rolex. Changing zones is really easy. Pull out the crown one click and away you go. Have you ever watched other folk on the plane changing time on their watches? What a palava! GMT = One click on the crown back two hours not a problem AND the watch stays perfectly timed. In the meantime the bloke in the next seat is winding his Omega round and round the dial and then he asks you for the correct time!! |
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Great family addition...Congrats
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Congrats !!
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11 August 2007, 04:31 AM | #17 |
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Congrats, Cliver....very well done!!! Superb acquisition.
BTW, did you wax your wrist hairs with those plastic protectors? I see a lot of hair sticking out their ends!!
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14 August 2007, 04:16 PM | #18 |
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Got mine 2 weeks ago, all I an say is that this Rolex is incredible... the bracelet and clasp is great and should be on all Rolex sports models
Enjoy, I sure am |
14 August 2007, 05:29 PM | #19 |
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Yes...exactly.
Congratulations on the new acquisition!!
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14 August 2007, 06:48 PM | #20 |
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Congrats Clive. The new GMT II is growing on me.
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14 August 2007, 08:34 PM | #21 |
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Miner, when you post your photos, could you take a couple side by side so we can see a really good comparison between the two ?
Congratulations on your new watch by the way. |
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