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crujones · 16 May 2008, 11:31 AM

So I don't post much, mainly because I have yet to buy a Rolex. I made a post about getting one with my graduation money, it just never panned out. So after countless hours on this amazing website, I have learned, researched and decided, that it is time. I have a great job out of school, I will be honest I make 50 k, but have free rent living in a family owned property, I also have paid off my 02 IS300. I will be paying $2500 cash, financing the rest. So my question is this..I have a Tag Heuer and a Movado, but am bored of them both. I have never even known anyone with a Rolex, but for some reason growing up in the money wasting eighties, it planted a seed. I love the look, had a sailboat growing up, and just feel that it would put such a smile on my face as I check the time. So my mind is made up.

What I am looking for is a little encouragement, advice and criticism....

Let it rip..Price is NEW from an AD for $5750 (firm i believe) I have heard they are going up and this model has the new mainspring, and this color may not come back.

Thank you!!!!!!!

East Bay Rider · 16 May 2008, 11:51 AM

No guarantee it has the new hairspring though you may do the "wiggle test".
Yes the 16710 GMT is discontinued and though they are still available new, they are getting harder to find each day.

etp095 · 16 May 2008, 11:57 AM

i'd go for it,it's a very cool watch.just pay it off as quickly as possible,so you don't pay too much interest.

Tools · 16 May 2008, 12:04 PM

The GMT is versatile, robust, and a good looking watch..

After those in the supply pipeline are gone, there won't be any more, so this is the last of an age..

The GMT red/black is my favorite combination........

crujones · 16 May 2008, 12:16 PM

you guys are getting me so excited! (i never thought i would type that online)

So get it and pay list and thats that?

East Bay Rider · 16 May 2008, 12:21 PM

Oh man! You think you're excited now? Ha! Just wait 'til you own it.
An amazing watch. I still catch myself staring at it and not noticing the time. It really is THAT nice.

Lol-x · 16 May 2008, 12:26 PM

The coke "M" might well become a very rare watch if it has the parachrome hairspring and the 3186 movement. I would get it, you will most likely not have this chance again to get one of these watches new.
However, the watch has to sing to you. Many who have experienced the GMT do prefer the Red/Black bezel. Anyway, you can swap this over at anytime.
Kai (2careless) showed me his new GMT "M" Red/Blue last week and it did have the new movement inside. The watch looked and felt great.
If you really like it then go for it

crujones · 16 May 2008, 12:41 PM

how do i do the wiggle test??

Tools · 16 May 2008, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crujones

how do i do the wiggle test??

Pull out the stem to "jump" the Mercedes hand. As you jump the hand back and forth there will not be any noticable movement of the 24 hr hand on the 3186.

crujones · 16 May 2008, 12:51 PM

i am going to look so official.

Thanks Tools!

Texsubmariner · 16 May 2008, 12:53 PM

I think the GMT is a great choice! If it sings to you, then go for it!

pwrslider · 16 May 2008, 01:43 PM

Boy.....if you want my advice...you've come to the wrong place!!!

BUY IT NOW!

Magik · 16 May 2008, 01:51 PM

I love the look of the GMT ll. I bought a Pepsi soon after buying my Sub-Date because I loved the look so much.

I say go for it if you've tried it on and like the look and feel. Like others have said, it is a very versatile watch. Good luck and congratulations.

scottschoe · 16 May 2008, 02:08 PM

Go for it, but why don't you just wait for your first paycheck and pay for the watch in cash instead of financing?

pwrslider · 16 May 2008, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottschoe

Go for it, but why don't you just wait for your first paycheck and pay for the watch in cash instead of financing?

X2! Much better feeling when there's no monthly payments! Also..that way you can have buyers remorse all at once...and not over a period of time!

shedlock2000 · 16 May 2008, 04:14 PM

Man this is simple, You HAVE to buy it, and buy it NOW!!!

You will love it when you get it, and it will make you feel warm and fuzzy everytime you look down on your wrist, and check the time!

You may have a choice of Bezels at your AD, (i did when i bought mine, pepsi, coke, or black, i went for black) he may change these FOC, may not depending on the AD

I flipped mine for the GMT II c which i now regret See scratches;

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=40477

go for the classic, enjoy, savour, become like us!!!

Welcome to the world.....of the real.

Baptistman · 16 May 2008, 06:05 PM

I am so impressed with the GMT, it screams Rolex, not sure about this wiggle test though, tried it on mine and got the results tools suggested.

SPACE-DWELLER · 16 May 2008, 06:28 PM

If you have the funds, it's a no-brainer. Definately get that beauty!

mopsey · 16 May 2008, 06:32 PM

Agreed!

PhilM · 16 May 2008, 06:46 PM

Get it... and then post some pics quickly

Baptistman · 16 May 2008, 07:10 PM

Heres the coke version

2careless · 16 May 2008, 07:21 PM

Mate. Just grab it.
BTW, I've posted a wiggle test video in youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOx7bPguZgI
You can see that when you move/"fump" the mercedes hand, the red hand doesn't move much. If it's like this, then it passes the "wiggle" test.

BTW, since you're going to buy it from the AD, ask if he can throw in spare bezel inserts - the pepsi (315-16700-6), and the black (315-16700-1). This way, you can change bezels at will !!! They aren't expensive, approx USD40-50 I think, but you can't easily get them outside AD or RSC.
Worst case, if they don't throw in as freebies, buy them when you're at the AD.

16 May 2008, 11:31 AM	#1
crujones "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Framingham, MA Posts: 10	GMT Coke M Serial...Should I?? So I don't post much, mainly because I have yet to buy a Rolex. I made a post about getting one with my graduation money, it just never panned out. So after countless hours on this amazing website, I have learned, researched and decided, that it is time. I have a great job out of school, I will be honest I make 50 k, but have free rent living in a family owned property, I also have paid off my 02 IS300. I will be paying $2500 cash, financing the rest. So my question is this..I have a Tag Heuer and a Movado, but am bored of them both. I have never even known anyone with a Rolex, but for some reason growing up in the money wasting eighties, it planted a seed. I love the look, had a sailboat growing up, and just feel that it would put such a smile on my face as I check the time. So my mind is made up. What I am looking for is a little encouragement, advice and criticism.... Let it rip..Price is NEW from an AD for $5750 (firm i believe) I have heard they are going up and this model has the new mainspring, and this color may not come back. Thank you!!!!!!!

16 May 2008, 11:51 AM	#2
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,074	No guarantee it has the new hairspring though you may do the "wiggle test". Yes the 16710 GMT is discontinued and though they are still available new, they are getting harder to find each day. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

16 May 2008, 11:57 AM	#3
etp095 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: rudolph Location: chicago burbs Posts: 2,026	i'd go for it,it's a very cool watch.just pay it off as quickly as possible,so you don't pay too much interest. __________________ tt date circa 69' 5513 circa 81' ss sub w/date (z) pepsi gmt for dad(D) polar expy II(z) 1675 gmt circa 68' ladies datejust on jubilee for mom (z) sea dweller16600(M) SS Sub-C(g) Omega Planet Ocean,45.5 on mesh(2500D)

16 May 2008, 12:04 PM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,516	The GMT is versatile, robust, and a good looking watch.. After those in the supply pipeline are gone, there won't be any more, so this is the last of an age.. The GMT red/black is my favorite combination........ __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

16 May 2008, 12:21 PM	#6
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,074	Oh man! You think you're excited now? Ha! Just wait 'til you own it. An amazing watch. I still catch myself staring at it and not noticing the time. It really is THAT nice. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

16 May 2008, 12:16 PM	#5
crujones "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Framingham, MA Posts: 10	you guys are getting me so excited! (i never thought i would type that online) So get it and pay list and thats that?

16 May 2008, 12:26 PM	#7
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,594	The coke "M" might well become a very rare watch if it has the parachrome hairspring and the 3186 movement. I would get it, you will most likely not have this chance again to get one of these watches new. However, the watch has to sing to you. Many who have experienced the GMT do prefer the Red/Black bezel. Anyway, you can swap this over at anytime. Kai (2careless) showed me his new GMT "M" Red/Blue last week and it did have the new movement inside. The watch looked and felt great. If you really like it then go for it __________________ *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

16 May 2008, 12:41 PM	#8
crujones "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Framingham, MA Posts: 10	how do i do the wiggle test??

16 May 2008, 12:51 PM	#10
crujones "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Framingham, MA Posts: 10	i am going to look so official. Thanks Tools!

16 May 2008, 12:53 PM	#11
Texsubmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Khanh Location: Texas Watch: SSGMTc Posts: 1,227	I think the GMT is a great choice! If it sings to you, then go for it! __________________ Sea Dweller M series SS GMT IIc M series Omega SMP Electric Blue Dial Wife's SS WG MOP Ladies DJ Z series

16 May 2008, 01:43 PM	#12
pwrslider "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: SF BAY AREA CA Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 3,047	Boy.....if you want my advice...you've come to the wrong place!!! BUY IT NOW! __________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner (95) Rolex SS GMT IIc (08) Rolex GMT II 16710 COKE (08 for me..) Rolex Explorer II Blk (91) Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish (07) Panerai 104 & 177ti ( 04/03)

16 May 2008, 01:51 PM	#13
Magik Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Patrick Location: Royal Kunia, HI Watch: Sub-Date & GMT ll Posts: 603	I love the look of the GMT ll. I bought a Pepsi soon after buying my Sub-Date because I loved the look so much. I say go for it if you've tried it on and like the look and feel. Like others have said, it is a very versatile watch. Good luck and congratulations.

16 May 2008, 02:08 PM	#14
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	Go for it, but why don't you just wait for your first paycheck and pay for the watch in cash instead of financing? __________________ __________________

16 May 2008, 04:14 PM	#16
shedlock2000 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: Canada Watch: 16753; Bellini Dia Posts: 1,770	Man this is simple, You HAVE to buy it, and buy it NOW!!! You will love it when you get it, and it will make you feel warm and fuzzy everytime you look down on your wrist, and check the time! You may have a choice of Bezels at your AD, (i did when i bought mine, pepsi, coke, or black, i went for black) he may change these FOC, may not depending on the AD I flipped mine for the GMT II c which i now regret See scratches; http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=40477 go for the classic, enjoy, savour, become like us!!! Welcome to the world.....of the real. __________________ The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it. SS Submariner no date 1992 (sold); SS GMT II 2007 (sold); SS GMT II C 2008 ('M' series) (sold); SS Sub C 2011 (sold); BB GMT 1971 (sold); Omega 50th GMT

16 May 2008, 06:05 PM	#17
Baptistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Posts: 2,405	I am so impressed with the GMT, it screams Rolex, not sure about this wiggle test though, tried it on mine and got the results tools suggested. Attached Images __________________ Whatever the watch, it's your wrist, it speaks to you, enjoy it

16 May 2008, 06:28 PM	#18
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	If you have the funds, it's a no-brainer. Definately get that beauty! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

16 May 2008, 06:32 PM	#19
mopsey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Martin Location: London Watch: Sub,Exp2,BlkBy,SD Posts: 1,258	Agreed! __________________ Lest we forget.

16 May 2008, 06:46 PM	#20
PhilM "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Phil Location: London Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,765	Get it... and then post some pics quickly

16 May 2008, 07:10 PM	#21
Baptistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Posts: 2,405	Heres the coke version Attached Images __________________ Whatever the watch, it's your wrist, it speaks to you, enjoy it

16 May 2008, 07:21 PM	#22
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Mate. Just grab it. BTW, I've posted a wiggle test video in youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOx7bPguZgI You can see that when you move/"fump" the mercedes hand, the red hand doesn't move much. If it's like this, then it passes the "wiggle" test. BTW, since you're going to buy it from the AD, ask if he can throw in spare bezel inserts - the pepsi (315-16700-6), and the black (315-16700-1). This way, you can change bezels at will !!! They aren't expensive, approx USD40-50 I think, but you can't easily get them outside AD or RSC. Worst case, if they don't throw in as freebies, buy them when you're at the AD.

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