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31 January 2008, 01:40 PM | #1 |
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Rootbeer GMT II
Thanks to Allan and a few other's wonderful pic's I have decided to look in to getting a Rootbeer dial GMT II. I called all over the place looking for an AD that might have one left over new in box. I guess they've been out of production for a while so I knew my chances of finding one was slim to none. Well, I hit the proverbial jackpot today and found not one, but TWO AD's that have one in stock, brand new! I got one of them to whittle down the price to $5,765 which equates to about an 18% discount off of msrp. Also, if I buy from them they will give me an extra 3 year warranty at no extra charge and to sweeten up the deal even more, I won't be paying sales tax. I'm waiting to hear from the other store as to what they're bottom line will be as far as price, but I'm not thinking it will get any sweeter than it already has. I thought I'd share this with everyone cuz I sure am stoked about it!
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31 January 2008, 01:49 PM | #2 |
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Hey that's good news. Can't wait to see pictures.
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31 January 2008, 01:50 PM | #3 |
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If, for some reason you lose your mind and somehow feel you need more, my local AD has a "Pepsi" and "Coke" on display... plus a TT GMT II C....i know because I tried it on in wait for my SS GMT..... Let me know and I can forward the AD's whereabouts. - Nik
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31 January 2008, 02:00 PM | #4 |
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Big congrats! Sometimes a little searching pays off. Can't wait to see it.
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31 January 2008, 02:19 PM | #5 |
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Wow - good news! Congrats - I can't wait to see the pics.
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31 January 2008, 02:36 PM | #6 | |
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Does anyone have any pic's of their Rootbeer to tide me over until I get mine? |
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31 January 2008, 02:52 PM | #7 |
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Can anyone post a picture?
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31 January 2008, 03:37 PM | #8 |
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Very nice, congrats. My buddy got one of the last made, a D-series. Post pics please.
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31 January 2008, 03:38 PM | #9 |
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31 January 2008, 10:37 PM | #10 |
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Hope this helps. You did good.
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31 January 2008, 10:43 PM | #11 |
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Congrats...Congrats...
Congrats Man!!! Rootbeer is a STUNNING GMT!!!
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31 January 2008, 10:48 PM | #12 |
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Awesome!
Can't wait for the pics!
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Edit: you know, I realize that I have been posting a bunch of pics of my GMT lately - it's just that i really dig it and am always happy to see pics of it! Last edited by bwalkerVintage; 31 January 2008 at 11:13 PM.. Reason: explanantion |
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1 February 2008, 12:35 AM | #14 |
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The new school version isn't ceramic is it? Interesting that despite the upgrade to the GMT ll c, they still manufacture NEW Rootbeers. I thought they were discontinuing the earlier GMT ll with Pepsi and Coke bezels ( I happen to have the one with black bezel), but you say brand new so perhaps they are making an exception for the Root Beer? This is interesting indeed.
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Good for you Felly. I enjoy the chase as much as the catch. Those root beer GMTs are really different and offer a unique take on a Rolex classic.
Good luck, dP
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1 February 2008, 12:41 AM | #16 |
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Rolex doesn't manufacture them anymore, Art.
Felly was just extremely lucky to get one NOS/BNIB from an AD.
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1 February 2008, 01:44 AM | #17 |
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Thanks guy's
And thanks for posting the pic's! I guess the "D" serial was the last one produced. And yes, I DID get extremely lucky to find one at an AD NOS.
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1 February 2008, 02:04 AM | #18 |
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Great watch. I called my local AD yesterday and he was less then helpful. He said no discounts and cash is the same as credit card. He ofered me a coupon then told me I could not use it on the green anniv sub. I guess he really does not need or value my business. It's Schulers in Norristown PA. I think I will stick to using the AD that Wolfgang has.
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Well done Felly.
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That is lucky. Post pics as soon as you can.
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Congrats Felly! Was the AD in the Seattle area?
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1 February 2008, 11:40 AM | #22 |
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No, one is in Oregon and the other is in Cali. I went ahead and went nuts and bought BOTH of them! I'll probably sell one to offset the price of the other. I just couldn't resist the temptation to have two NIB Rootbeer GMT's. Am I crazy or what?
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1 February 2008, 12:19 PM | #23 |
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Excellent.
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1 February 2008, 12:58 PM | #24 |
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Nope, not at all. No crazier than the rest of us anyway! I'm guessing you'll flip one of them?
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PM me if you will the AD's name in Oregon just out of curiosity.
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