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BAMBAM · 4 October 2008, 10:38 PM

hi folks,
as some of you know, i had an new GMT II C 750 but it never give me a really warm feeling. I work a lot offshore in the middle east, so it was always a little bit unconfortible to wear the watch in the heat and humidity there.
Now i think i found the "ultimate" one for me, because the bracelet seems to have more confort, especially in the harsh weather condidions i have to work.
So her "she" is ;-)

Spark · 4 October 2008, 10:47 PM

Very Nice Jorg

f16570 · 4 October 2008, 10:49 PM

Nice Jorg, I have never seen that combination before. Gold GMT on a Jubilee.
Wear in good health.

jdc · 4 October 2008, 10:50 PM

nice watch Jorg never seen one like that with no red 24 hour hand, how old is it?

BAMBAM · 4 October 2008, 10:51 PM

PS: I will try to make some "real" pics after i picked up the watch.

After 20th of Oktober.

I am still offshore

Hookie · 5 October 2008, 12:03 AM

That looks really really nice, Pics would be even better when you pick up the watch.

Dr S · 5 October 2008, 12:08 AM

Very nice! :)

BAMBAM · 5 October 2008, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdc

nice watch Jorg never seen one like that with no red 24 hour hand, how old is it?

its a rare number between 85/86

all papers, nearly new, was from an old collector , he past away and the wife is selling all the watches

SLS · 5 October 2008, 12:20 AM

Nice pick up, Congrats! Based on the "Swiss" marking on the dial, it had a service by Rolex around 1998-2000. Enjoy the GMT!
~Scott

BAMBAM · 5 October 2008, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLS

Nice pick up, Congrats! Based on the "Swiss" marking on the dial, it had a service by Rolex around 1998-2000. Enjoy the GMT!
~Scott

Are you sure ?? Do you have some more informations ?
I still belive its a rare model ...

SLS · 5 October 2008, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAMBAM

Are you sure ?? Do you have some more informations ?
I still belive its a rare model ...

I am not saying the watch is not from 85-86, all I am saying is that it has a luminova replacement dial that it must have received during a service. The original dial should have been tritium.
~Scott

BAMBAM · 5 October 2008, 01:40 AM

Scott,
i didnt mean that you say that,
i need only more (all) informations about this configuration of GMT (one) with the jubilee bracelet.
For me it seems still rare.
So if anyone has some input....
PLEASE

mike · 5 October 2008, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAMBAM

Are you sure ?? Do you have some more informations ?
I still belive its a rare model ...

Hey JORG,

What a beautiful example! Big congrats.

If I may. I think what Scott is refering to is the fact that Rolex watches from the mid-80s used tritium as an illuminating compound. Normally these dials were marked "SWISS T<25", T SWISS T", etc... indicating a tritium based dial.

Circa 1997-1998 Rolex (as did other brands) switched to luminova as an illuminating compound due to some health concerns to workers.

These dials (usually if original) form the 1998-to 2000 time period or so carried the "SWISS" legend at 6 o'clock. Today service replacement dials also carry "SWISS" at 6 o'clock most of the time.

A simple way to check is shine a light on the dial for a bit and see if it glows. If so it's probably superluminova. Trit. dials may glow very briefly as the phosphors in the paint matrix "excite" but it will quickly fade.

Dan Pierce · 5 October 2008, 02:31 AM

Jorg,
That is stunning.

Welcome to the GMT on jubilee club.

My favorite combo. Wear it in good health.

dP

thecoinopcollector · 5 October 2008, 02:35 AM

Looks like a keeper to me. Great looking watch!

Marc

BAMBAM · 17 October 2008, 03:49 AM

Tomorrow 4:00 in the MORNING !

I will be on the way (800km) to Munich to pick up my "new" watch.

Anybody with some suggestions ??

Pics will follow on Monday...

Perdu · 17 October 2008, 04:29 AM

Wolfgang427 · 17 October 2008, 04:48 AM

Very nice GMT congrats

But I wouldn't use it to work off-shore. Your newer GMT-C is more rugged then the older Jubilee model, remember that those links are hollow on the outside and prone to not only streching but also denting very easily.

Rolex in the old days made the bracelets like that so they would wear less heavy on the wrist, as opposed to todays "the heavier the better trend".

PS: Make sure its been waterproof tested.

Lowflight · 17 October 2008, 06:26 AM

Quicksilver · 17 October 2008, 06:29 AM

That is absolutely stunning - I am in love with that watch. GMT's always look great on Jubilees - and in the gold, simply gorgeous.

Hookie · 17 October 2008, 06:40 AM

That looks amazing !, the braclet works really well with the watch. very nice

Mrdi · 17 October 2008, 06:42 AM

suggestion
Don't celebrate too much tonite.
What an absolute jewel
Congrats!!

Andad · 17 October 2008, 12:10 PM

You are going to wear that in the middle east, offshore, in the heat and humidity.

YOU ARE THE MAN.

JJ Irani · 17 October 2008, 12:13 PM

What a beauty!! And that Jubilee makes the sports watch look so dressy as well!!

Lol-x · 17 October 2008, 03:34 PM

Great looking watch and I totally agree the Jubilee does have a more gentle feel on the wrist. I find it very comfortable indeed

You got a fantastic GMT, that is for sure

BAMBAM · 20 October 2008, 03:38 AM

I am soooo HAPPY

I was in Munich an there where 1000000000 watches i like to have....

I drove home with....

"The"
GMT , 750, Jubilee AND
16758 with serial 65 16X XX

A real VINTAGE one.( I think)
Think it must be BORN in 1985 , now just 23 years old and in an excellent condition.
Of course complete overhauled in 2001 (thats why the newer dial is on) and it FEELS FANTASTIC !

The Jubilee is just like a part of my body, perfect feeling.

Sorry Folks, still can not make good pics, so i will ask someone of my friends and i promise an update with some pics later on.

Now i am a bit tired , we drove around Hamburg to Munich, Munich to Regensburg(one Night there), Regensburg to Köln (Cologne, one night there) and finally today home, back to Hamburg. (2000KM)

BAMBAM · 21 October 2008, 10:59 PM

Here some pics... not best quality, but mine ...

Irish Dan · 21 October 2008, 11:25 PM

Really nice combination.

Scott, Mike and Wolfgang.

Just when I get to thinking I am pretty well informed, you
guys tell me something I didn't know. Thanks!

4 October 2008, 10:38 PM	#1
BAMBAM "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: JÖRG Location: GEMANY Posts: 299	older GMT 750 jubilee hi folks, as some of you know, i had an new GMT II C 750 but it never give me a really warm feeling. I work a lot offshore in the middle east, so it was always a little bit unconfortible to wear the watch in the heat and humidity there. Now i think i found the "ultimate" one for me, because the bracelet seems to have more confort, especially in the harsh weather condidions i have to work. So her "she" is ;-) Attached Images __________________ Pain is temporary, glory is forever X X X BAMBAM

4 October 2008, 10:49 PM	#3
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Nice Jorg, I have never seen that combination before. Gold GMT on a Jubilee. Wear in good health. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

4 October 2008, 10:51 PM	#5
BAMBAM "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: JÖRG Location: GEMANY Posts: 299	PS: I will try to make some "real" pics after i picked up the watch. After 20th of Oktober. I am still offshore __________________ Pain is temporary, glory is forever X X X BAMBAM

5 October 2008, 01:40 AM	#12
BAMBAM "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: JÖRG Location: GEMANY Posts: 299	Scott, i didnt mean that you say that, i need only more (all) informations about this configuration of GMT (one) with the jubilee bracelet. For me it seems still rare. So if anyone has some input.... PLEASE __________________ Pain is temporary, glory is forever X X X BAMBAM

5 October 2008, 02:31 AM	#14
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Jorg, That is stunning. Welcome to the GMT on jubilee club. My favorite combo. Wear it in good health. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

4 October 2008, 10:47 PM	#2
Spark "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: U.K. Watch: Too Many Posts: 2,097	Very Nice Jorg

4 October 2008, 10:50 PM	#4
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	nice watch Jorg never seen one like that with no red 24 hour hand, how old is it?

5 October 2008, 12:03 AM	#6
Hookie Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: SUB TT 16613 Posts: 300	That looks really really nice, Pics would be even better when you pick up the watch.

5 October 2008, 12:08 AM	#7
Dr S Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: UK Watch: 1665/16610lv/16600 Posts: 101	Very nice! :)

5 October 2008, 12:20 AM	#9
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Nice pick up, Congrats! Based on the "Swiss" marking on the dial, it had a service by Rolex around 1998-2000. Enjoy the GMT! ~Scott

5 October 2008, 02:35 AM	#15
thecoinopcollector Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pa Posts: 409	Looks like a keeper to me. Great looking watch! Marc

17 October 2008, 03:49 AM	#16
BAMBAM "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: JÖRG Location: GEMANY Posts: 299	Tomorrow 4:00 in the MORNING ! I will be on the way (800km) to Munich to pick up my "new" watch. Anybody with some suggestions ?? Pics will follow on Monday... __________________ Pain is temporary, glory is forever X X X BAMBAM

17 October 2008, 04:29 AM	#17
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	__________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

17 October 2008, 04:48 AM	#18
Wolfgang427 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	Very nice GMT congrats But I wouldn't use it to work off-shore. Your newer GMT-C is more rugged then the older Jubilee model, remember that those links are hollow on the outside and prone to not only streching but also denting very easily. Rolex in the old days made the bracelets like that so they would wear less heavy on the wrist, as opposed to todays "the heavier the better trend". PS: Make sure its been waterproof tested.

17 October 2008, 06:26 AM	#19
Lowflight Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Harold Location: On The Far Right Posts: 1,106

17 October 2008, 06:29 AM	#20
Quicksilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: David Location: London+Guangzhou Watch: ing watches Posts: 2,603	That is absolutely stunning - I am in love with that watch. GMT's always look great on Jubilees - and in the gold, simply gorgeous. __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 116600, GMT Master II 16710 (Pepsi) and 116710 BLNR, Daytona 116500LN, Submariner 14060M.

17 October 2008, 06:40 AM	#21
Hookie Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: SUB TT 16613 Posts: 300	That looks amazing !, the braclet works really well with the watch. very nice

17 October 2008, 06:42 AM	#22
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	suggestion Don't celebrate too much tonite. What an absolute jewel Congrats!!

17 October 2008, 12:10 PM	#23
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,526	You are going to wear that in the middle east, offshore, in the heat and humidity. YOU ARE THE MAN. __________________ E

17 October 2008, 12:13 PM	#24
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	What a beauty!! And that Jubilee makes the sports watch look so dressy as well!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

17 October 2008, 03:34 PM	#25
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,587	Great looking watch and I totally agree the Jubilee does have a more gentle feel on the wrist. I find it very comfortable indeed You got a fantastic GMT, that is for sure __________________ *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

20 October 2008, 03:38 AM	#26
BAMBAM "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: JÖRG Location: GEMANY Posts: 299	I am soooo HAPPY I was in Munich an there where 1000000000 watches i like to have.... I drove home with.... "The" GMT , 750, Jubilee AND 16758 with serial 65 16X XX A real VINTAGE one.( I think) Think it must be BORN in 1985 , now just 23 years old and in an excellent condition. Of course complete overhauled in 2001 (thats why the newer dial is on) and it FEELS FANTASTIC ! The Jubilee is just like a part of my body, perfect feeling. Sorry Folks, still can not make good pics, so i will ask someone of my friends and i promise an update with some pics later on. Now i am a bit tired , we drove around Hamburg to Munich, Munich to Regensburg(one Night there), Regensburg to Köln (Cologne, one night there) and finally today home, back to Hamburg. (2000KM) __________________ Pain is temporary, glory is forever X X X BAMBAM

21 October 2008, 10:59 PM	#27
BAMBAM "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: JÖRG Location: GEMANY Posts: 299	Here some pics... not best quality, but mine ... Attached Images __________________ Pain is temporary, glory is forever X X X BAMBAM

21 October 2008, 11:25 PM	#28
Irish Dan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: NW USA Posts: 401	Really nice combination. Scott, Mike and Wolfgang. Just when I get to thinking I am pretty well informed, you guys tell me something I didn't know. Thanks! __________________ 1960 Mercedes 190SL - New Owner...HELP PLEASE!

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