GMT Evolution

[mike]

Originally Posted by piglet

Mike,

Hello, wonderful collection of GMT’s. If possible could you please post a little history about each of your GMT’s. Year made, features, items of interest. I am not familiar with all the different models of the GMT. I have had a GMT-II for the past 10 years. All I knew was the GMT was the original and the GMT-II was an updated version.

Thanks in advance.

Piglet

Here are two great articles written by one of the most knowledgeable GMT collectors I know. A couple of the photos used are mine, and I can't tell you what an honor that is.

Tom is a super guy that really knows his stuff.

http://www.doubleredseadweller.com/gmt.htm

http://www.doubleredseadweller.com/gmt_transition.htm

[Flyjet601]

Great collection Mike. To see the changes over the years is very interesting. Thank you for sharing

[waeleldasher]

Originally Posted by mike

For fourty years my favorite reference.



So much history!!

Thats a good looking collection and nice case. Where can I get a watch case like that?

Thanks

W.

PS. the more vintage watches I see, the more I prefer them to the current watches...you're tempting me to sell my current watches for vintage watches.

[mike]

Originally Posted by waeleldasher

Thats a good looking collection and nice case. Where can I get a watch case like that?

Thanks

W.

PS. the more vintage watches I see, the more I prefer them to the current watches...you're tempting me to sell my current watches for vintage watches.

Thanks! There's really something special about a nice vintage piece.

The box came from here,

http://www.thewatchprince.com/

Great products and easy guys to deal with!!

[CEG]

Fantastic stuff Mike, it's a pleasure to look at your superb pics as always..

Out of interest, how long have you been collecting, and is it only Rolex ?

[mike]

Originally Posted by CEG

Fantastic stuff Mike, it's a pleasure to look at your superb pics as always..

Out of interest, how long have you been collecting, and is it only Rolex ?

Thanks Dan!

I got my first in 1968--a 1675. Still have it and the watch has a few stories to tell LOL!
I'm also a fan of Omega, especially the Speedmaster.

[Lobo]

... here!
http://cgi.ebay.com/Rolex-GMT-6542-N...QQcmdZViewItem
Best regards, Lobo.

[mike]

Originally Posted by Lobo

... here!
http://cgi.ebay.com/Rolex-GMT-6542-N...QQcmdZViewItem
Best regards, Lobo.

Don't I know it! That's a nice example. It'll be interesting to see how the pricing develops over the next few days. The 6542 has always been my grail.

Here's the other one I "have to have". The inclosed minute track I believe went out circa 1965 with the 1565 movement as Rolex went to the 1575,



Of course the "Grail" of "Grails" the WHITE 6542!!