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Dommar41 · 6 April 2008, 10:42 PM

Hello all. I joined this site a couple of days ago so I thought it was time I put virtual pen to virtual paper and introduced myself.

I have a GMT2 black/red with an Oyster bracelet. It dates from 1992 and I bought it from Darren Reay in September 2004. It is my first Rolex, and I traded in an Omega Seamaster towards it. Before that I had a Tudor which was a 30th birthday present from my parents (so I suppose it's sort of my second Rolex!).

Last November I dropped it on the floor in the house and it stopped. I only got it back from Rolex last Thursday. The bill was for £830 (c. US$1,650), but fortunately my house insurance covered it. It came back with a new case (annoyingly, they removed the green sticker) and crystal, and it looks like new.

I don't have a watch collection, I wear this one every day. I had a standard clasp put on it in place of the expanding one because it rattled when I was driving and drove me mad. But it makes me feel good, and isn't that what it's all about?

Dom

Robb · 6 April 2008, 10:48 PM

Welcome!!!

Prince · 6 April 2008, 11:20 PM

Welcome to TRF, Dom!

I was in Cambridge for the wedding of a friend just last July - a beautiful area, to be sure! The bride and groom were recent graduates of Cambridge, and the reception was held in the courtyard of Corpus Christi College (photo below)!

I wore my Rootbeer GMT, of course!

I hope you enjoy your time on TRF, and we would love to see pics of YOUR GMT as well. We LOVE photos of watches here!

mdx77 · 6 April 2008, 11:52 PM

Welcome to TRF! Enjoy your time here......any pic's of your GMT?

Terry Newton · 7 April 2008, 12:30 AM

Welcome Dom to the club of Mad Rolex Owner's. You'll probably fit right in

.

Please post pictures of your watch. Especially since it probably looks brand new now.

Enjoy your stay.

Terry Newton

Dommar41 · 7 April 2008, 12:37 AM

Okay, I've take a photo specially for here. I thought I'd given it a good polish, but it doesn't look quite so good at 6x lifesize! Unfortunately the camera never lies. I hope I haven't antagonized anyone by posting the photo in the wrong format....

Jimbits76 · 7 April 2008, 12:39 AM

Hey Dom,

Welcome to TRF.

You're just up the road from me! I'm in King's Lynn...but don't hold that against me!!!!!!!

J

Dommar41 · 7 April 2008, 12:40 AM

Hi Jim. I live in St. Ives. Small world!

Terry Newton · 7 April 2008, 12:44 AM

Hey Dom; who are you kidding? That's a fine looking watch you have there. It looks like it came back in excellent condition from it's service. Wear it for many years in good health

.

Terry Newton

Prince · 7 April 2008, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dommar41

Okay, I've take a photo specially for here. I thought I'd given it a good polish, but it doesn't look quite so good at 6x lifesize!...

Looks fine to me. Thanks for posting the photo, Dom.

OYSTERMANN · 7 April 2008, 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dommar41

Okay, I've take a photo specially for here. I thought I'd given it a good polish, but it doesn't look quite so good at 6x lifesize! Unfortunately the camera never lies. I hope I haven't antagonized anyone by posting the photo in the wrong format....

Dom,

Welcome to TRF

.

Fabulous picure and what great condition she's in, too - brilliant!

Have a great time here.

Dommar41 · 7 April 2008, 03:10 AM

Thanks, folks!
It'll do until I can run to a Paul Newman....
Dom

Rodima · 7 April 2008, 04:13 AM

welcome Dom and enjoy your stay here

Welshwatchman · 7 April 2008, 04:14 AM

Welcome Dom,

I know Cambridge quite well and Trinity College in particular.

I didn't study there, like Prince Charles, Isaac Newton or Stephen Hawking, though I did have my own parking space for the period that I consulted for them.

JJ Irani · 7 April 2008, 04:16 AM

Welcome to TRF!!

cully · 7 April 2008, 05:09 AM

Hi Dom
Welcome to TRF
Enjoy your stay!!

Cheers

Paul

frostie · 7 April 2008, 05:19 AM

Welcome to TRF enjoy your stay here

GMTJOHNNY · 7 April 2008, 08:21 AM

I love this site and the references are outstanding!

Lol-x · 7 April 2008, 09:08 AM

Welcome Dom,
'Virtual pen to virtual paper' - I like that

I didn't know house insurance could cover you dropping your watch on the floor, that's amazing. I would hate to have to pay your premium next year as I expect insurers cover their costs with higher premiums.
Great looking GMT with the coke bezel

unclesallie · 7 April 2008, 09:52 AM

Dom: yeah, you are a lucky guy that your insurance covered that loss. Great policy, great company! Welcome to TRF. You have a great rolex. This is a wonderful place to talk and learn.

best, dan

Dommar41 · 7 April 2008, 07:51 PM

Well it remains to be seen what they will do to my premium next year, but it was only my third claim in twelve years so hopefully they won't be too hard on me....

Klink · 7 April 2008, 10:51 PM

Welcome Don!

At UKP830 that's a helluva service! Why did it need a new case?

juneja · 8 April 2008, 12:13 AM

Hello from London Dom :)

Dommar41 · 8 April 2008, 12:37 AM

Hello!

It wasn't just a service, it went to be repaired. They didn't tell me what was the matter with it, all I knew was it didn't work!

I don't know why it needed a new case. Maybe they spotted something when they dismantled it. On the other hand, there was a small dent on the corner of one of the lugs that the bracelet attaches to, where I had caught it on something once, so maybe they just thought they would go the whole hog while they had it in.

ROLEX MAN · 8 April 2008, 11:07 PM

Hello and welcome to the madness!

SPACE-DWELLER · 12 April 2008, 10:46 PM

Welcome to TRF, Dom!

Enjoy your stay! I am sure you will like the relaxed atmosphere here!

Tools · 13 April 2008, 01:00 AM

Welcome...

The black and red is my choice for a GMT ......

csheldrick · 22 April 2008, 10:41 PM

Hello there

I also recently joined this site, and this thread caught my eye. I am originally from Cambridge but now living in Aus. Have an upcoming trip to London & Cambridge and wondered if there is a Rolex AD in Cambridge? I remember there was years ago - name escapes me. Google and Rolex.com have been no use so far!

Would be v grateful if Dom (or anyone) could help. Please PM me if more appropriate. Could also use some London AD tips...

Cheers

Clive

Dommar41 · 27 April 2008, 01:55 AM

I'm also confused.

The Rolex site says Mappin & Webb in Market Hill are an AD, but it doesn't mention Rolex on their site. Mappin & Webb are now part of Goldsmiths.

That store used to be Munseys. I remember taking my Tudor there to be serviced years ago. Shopping there was a real experience, you felt like royalty!

When Munseys were taken over by Goldsmiths, I think Watches of Switzerland, on the corner of Rose Crescent, became the dealer, but they closed some time ago.

So I fear I've been no help to you either!

Dom

csheldrick · 27 April 2008, 11:02 AM

Thanks Dom

I remember the old WOS store - the Rolex clock outside was (still is?) something of a Cambridge landmark. In a lovely spot next to the old market.
I bought an Explorer II (now sold) from them years ago and - as you say - the customer service was very good.

Hopefully whoever is there now is a Rolex AD. It would be nice to make a purchase from my old home city. Otherwise, London it may be...

I didn't think that obtaining a list of UK ADs would be so hard!

Cheers

Clive

6 April 2008, 10:42 PM	#1
Dommar41 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Dom Location: Cambs., U.K. Watch: GMT2 & Milgauss GV Posts: 15	Hello from Cambridgeshire, UK Hello all. I joined this site a couple of days ago so I thought it was time I put virtual pen to virtual paper and introduced myself. I have a GMT2 black/red with an Oyster bracelet. It dates from 1992 and I bought it from Darren Reay in September 2004. It is my first Rolex, and I traded in an Omega Seamaster towards it. Before that I had a Tudor which was a 30th birthday present from my parents (so I suppose it's sort of my second Rolex!). Last November I dropped it on the floor in the house and it stopped. I only got it back from Rolex last Thursday. The bill was for £830 (c. US$1,650), but fortunately my house insurance covered it. It came back with a new case (annoyingly, they removed the green sticker) and crystal, and it looks like new. I don't have a watch collection, I wear this one every day. I had a standard clasp put on it in place of the expanding one because it rattled when I was driving and drove me mad. But it makes me feel good, and isn't that what it's all about? Dom

6 April 2008, 10:48 PM	#2
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6 April 2008, 11:20 PM	#3
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Welcome to TRF, Dom! I was in Cambridge for the wedding of a friend just last July - a beautiful area, to be sure! The bride and groom were recent graduates of Cambridge, and the reception was held in the courtyard of Corpus Christi College (photo below)! I wore my Rootbeer GMT, of course! I hope you enjoy your time on TRF, and we would love to see pics of YOUR GMT as well. We LOVE photos of watches here! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

6 April 2008, 11:52 PM	#4
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7 April 2008, 12:30 AM	#5
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	Welcome Dom to the club of Mad Rolex Owner's. You'll probably fit right in . Please post pictures of your watch. Especially since it probably looks brand new now. Enjoy your stay. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

7 April 2008, 12:37 AM	#6
Dommar41 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Dom Location: Cambs., U.K. Watch: GMT2 & Milgauss GV Posts: 15	Okay, I've take a photo specially for here. I thought I'd given it a good polish, but it doesn't look quite so good at 6x lifesize! Unfortunately the camera never lies. I hope I haven't antagonized anyone by posting the photo in the wrong format.... Attached Images

7 April 2008, 12:39 AM	#7
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Hey Dom, Welcome to TRF. You're just up the road from me! I'm in King's Lynn...but don't hold that against me!!!!!!! J

7 April 2008, 12:40 AM	#8
Dommar41 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Dom Location: Cambs., U.K. Watch: GMT2 & Milgauss GV Posts: 15	Hi Jim. I live in St. Ives. Small world!

7 April 2008, 12:44 AM	#9
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	Hey Dom; who are you kidding? That's a fine looking watch you have there. It looks like it came back in excellent condition from it's service. Wear it for many years in good health . Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

7 April 2008, 03:10 AM	#12
Dommar41 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Dom Location: Cambs., U.K. Watch: GMT2 & Milgauss GV Posts: 15	Thanks, folks! It'll do until I can run to a Paul Newman.... Dom

7 April 2008, 04:13 AM	#13
Rodima Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Jan Location: The Netherlands Posts: 58	welcome Dom and enjoy your stay here

7 April 2008, 04:14 AM	#14
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	Welcome Dom, I know Cambridge quite well and Trinity College in particular. I didn't study there, like Prince Charles, Isaac Newton or Stephen Hawking, though I did have my own parking space for the period that I consulted for them. __________________ ..33

7 April 2008, 04:16 AM	#15
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7 April 2008, 05:09 AM	#16
cully "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Paul Location: Lincolnshire UK Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 775	Hi Dom Welcome to TRF Enjoy your stay!! Cheers Paul __________________

7 April 2008, 05:19 AM	#17
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7 April 2008, 08:21 AM	#18
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7 April 2008, 09:08 AM	#19
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,594	Welcome Dom, 'Virtual pen to virtual paper' - I like that I didn't know house insurance could cover you dropping your watch on the floor, that's amazing. I would hate to have to pay your premium next year as I expect insurers cover their costs with higher premiums. Great looking GMT with the coke bezel __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

7 April 2008, 09:52 AM	#20
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	Dom: yeah, you are a lucky guy that your insurance covered that loss. Great policy, great company! Welcome to TRF. You have a great rolex. This is a wonderful place to talk and learn. best, dan

7 April 2008, 07:51 PM	#21
Dommar41 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Dom Location: Cambs., U.K. Watch: GMT2 & Milgauss GV Posts: 15	Well it remains to be seen what they will do to my premium next year, but it was only my third claim in twelve years so hopefully they won't be too hard on me....

7 April 2008, 10:51 PM	#22
Klink Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Nick Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Rolex GMT IIc Posts: 78	Welcome Don! At UKP830 that's a helluva service! Why did it need a new case?

8 April 2008, 12:13 AM	#23
juneja "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: juneja Location: London UK Watch: 6542 Posts: 217	Hello from London Dom :)

8 April 2008, 12:37 AM	#24
Dommar41 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Dom Location: Cambs., U.K. Watch: GMT2 & Milgauss GV Posts: 15	Hello! It wasn't just a service, it went to be repaired. They didn't tell me what was the matter with it, all I knew was it didn't work! I don't know why it needed a new case. Maybe they spotted something when they dismantled it. On the other hand, there was a small dent on the corner of one of the lugs that the bracelet attaches to, where I had caught it on something once, so maybe they just thought they would go the whole hog while they had it in.

8 April 2008, 11:07 PM	#25
ROLEX MAN 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: Home and Away Watch: you? "YES PLEASE"! Posts: 3,719	Hello and welcome to the madness! __________________ *it's not just about telling the time...* *happy rolexing...* I'm just a man with a passion

12 April 2008, 10:46 PM	#26
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF, Dom! Enjoy your stay! I am sure you will like the relaxed atmosphere here! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

13 April 2008, 01:00 AM	#27
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,516	Welcome... The black and red is my choice for a GMT ...... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

22 April 2008, 10:41 PM	#28
csheldrick "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Au/UK Posts: 2	Hello there I also recently joined this site, and this thread caught my eye. I am originally from Cambridge but now living in Aus. Have an upcoming trip to London & Cambridge and wondered if there is a Rolex AD in Cambridge? I remember there was years ago - name escapes me. Google and Rolex.com have been no use so far! Would be v grateful if Dom (or anyone) could help. Please PM me if more appropriate. Could also use some London AD tips... Cheers Clive

27 April 2008, 01:55 AM	#29
Dommar41 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Dom Location: Cambs., U.K. Watch: GMT2 & Milgauss GV Posts: 15	I'm also confused. The Rolex site says Mappin & Webb in Market Hill are an AD, but it doesn't mention Rolex on their site. Mappin & Webb are now part of Goldsmiths. That store used to be Munseys. I remember taking my Tudor there to be serviced years ago. Shopping there was a real experience, you felt like royalty! When Munseys were taken over by Goldsmiths, I think Watches of Switzerland, on the corner of Rose Crescent, became the dealer, but they closed some time ago. So I fear I've been no help to you either! Dom

27 April 2008, 11:02 AM	#30
csheldrick "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Au/UK Posts: 2	Thanks Dom I remember the old WOS store - the Rolex clock outside was (still is?) something of a Cambridge landmark. In a lovely spot next to the old market. I bought an Explorer II (now sold) from them years ago and - as you say - the customer service was very good. Hopefully whoever is there now is a Rolex AD. It would be nice to make a purchase from my old home city. Otherwise, London it may be... I didn't think that obtaining a list of UK ADs would be so hard! Cheers Clive

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