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Klink · 5 April 2008, 09:07 PM

Hi, I've been lurking here for a while, but now I've pushed the button and bought a brand new GMT IIc, I thought I'd join and introduce myself.

I've always loved watches. I grew up in England where I went to a boarding school for seven years from age 11. There's very little privacy in a boarding school and a nice watch on my wrist became a little oasis of privacy when I studied it.

I always liked robust, diver-type watches. I got my first divers' watch at about the age of 11 or 12, I took it into the bath with me, only for the crystal to fog up within minutes. I guess I should have realised that a "Fashiontime" brand watch wasn't really waterproof!

That set back just made me more determined to have a "proper" waterproof, robust watch. My first Rolex was an Explorer I, bought with my first earnings after graduation. From there I moved up to a GMT II, then a Rolex Date, with Oyster and silver dial.

For the last few years I haven't had a Rolex, as kids, houses and other incidental expenses have got in the way. Then I started to catch up with the money going out the door and a new Rolex looked like well-earned compensation for all the long hours and stress.

I hung out here, on eBay, and elsewhere. I was not a huge fan of the new styles of Rolex. I found them a bit more clunky not quite as elegant as the older ones I was used to. Then I read Minus4plus6's comparison review of the GMT II vs the GMT IIc and it all started to fall into place.

I remembered the problems I'd had with Oyster bracelet clasps getting loose and how one needed to make the bracelet bigger in hot weather or end up wearing it loose in cooler times. All fixed with the new safe-like clasp and the "Comfort Link".

The new face made the previous one look old-fashioned. I loved the green writing and 24h hand.

I'll do a review and post some pictures when I've had it a bit longer. For now - Hi from Sydney!

Oh yes, the Klink persona is what I use on a number of boards. It started as an antidote to the macho avatars found on some boards (not here!) and now it's just me.

Terry Newton · 6 April 2008, 08:07 AM

Welcome to the forum Colonel Klink. Fine selection of your first Rolex. I have the Two Tone model and love it. Enjoy your stay here. A lot of knowledge.

Terry Newton

Lol-x · 6 April 2008, 08:29 AM

Welcome nick, thank you for introducing yourself.
I hope that you are enjoying your GMT, as I do mine.
I see that you have had a long love of watches and I hope that you will continue to share your passion with others on the forum.

frostie · 6 April 2008, 08:50 AM

Welcome to TRF enjoy your stay here and have a great time

OYSTERMANN · 6 April 2008, 09:38 AM

Welcome, Nick!

I, too, like Terry Newton, have a brand new TT GMT II and I love it

I hope you really enjoy the Forum - it's brilliant.

mdx77 · 6 April 2008, 10:33 AM

Welcome to TRF!

Robb · 6 April 2008, 11:08 AM

Welcome!

Klink · 6 April 2008, 03:22 PM

Here's a picture of the beast:

Terry Newton · 6 April 2008, 03:49 PM

This is a picture of mine. I love yours. I'd own the SS version as well if I could afford it. It is such an awesome watch that I would not mind owning two. I have to have others in the collection also so I have to be picky as I only have so much money. You took a nice picture of yours

.

Terry Newton

Attila · 6 April 2008, 06:53 PM

Welcome to the forum.

Great picture of a great watch.

OYSTERMANN · 6 April 2008, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Klink

Here's a picture of the beast:

Great photo, Nick - and yours, too, Terry

Klink · 7 April 2008, 10:20 PM

Thanks guys!

I just had the idea of taking the photo from the deck above our pool - the water makes a great background and suggests the waterproof capability of the watch.

Terry, yours looks great, but I think we need to see more of the bracelet to blend with that fabulous gold inlaid bezel.

Rob_b · 8 April 2008, 08:09 AM

Hi, and welcome Nick

What a great wrist shot

I look forwards to reading some posts

Rob

kcmo · 8 April 2008, 11:21 AM

Hi Nick and welcome to TRF! Great watch you have there! Enjoy it!

GMTJOHNNY · 8 April 2008, 11:29 AM

Ya, Herr Klink- Sur gut! Nach ein mal!
Welcomen and enjoy this place.
Ist sur gut hier!

ROLEX MAN · 8 April 2008, 11:06 PM

Hello and welcome to the madness!

SPACE-DWELLER · 12 April 2008, 10:48 PM

Welcome to TRF, Nick!

Great pic of your SS GMT IIc!

I look forward to reading your review.

Tools · 13 April 2008, 01:01 AM

Welcome to TRF Klink..

We could use some discipline around here.......

Terry Newton · 13 April 2008, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Klink

Thanks guys!

I just had the idea of taking the photo from the deck above our pool - the water makes a great background and suggests the waterproof capability of the watch.

Terry, yours looks great, but I think we need to see more of the bracelet to blend with that fabulous gold inlaid bezel.

You Got It! We all look for any excuse to show off our babies! Here is why I originally got this watch. To match my wedding ring which my lovely bride put on my hand 22 years ago. Seems like just yesterday.

I hope this picture is better but it is older when I was just learning about my camera. I hope your's is getting a lot of wrist time

.

Terry Newton

TDH · 13 April 2008, 03:53 AM

Welcome aboard Nick and you've come at the right time as the GMT IIc is currently the rage here. Enjoy your stay

5 April 2008, 09:07 PM	#1
Klink Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Nick Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Rolex GMT IIc Posts: 78	G'Day from Sydney! Hi, I've been lurking here for a while, but now I've pushed the button and bought a brand new GMT IIc, I thought I'd join and introduce myself. I've always loved watches. I grew up in England where I went to a boarding school for seven years from age 11. There's very little privacy in a boarding school and a nice watch on my wrist became a little oasis of privacy when I studied it. I always liked robust, diver-type watches. I got my first divers' watch at about the age of 11 or 12, I took it into the bath with me, only for the crystal to fog up within minutes. I guess I should have realised that a "Fashiontime" brand watch wasn't really waterproof! That set back just made me more determined to have a "proper" waterproof, robust watch. My first Rolex was an Explorer I, bought with my first earnings after graduation. From there I moved up to a GMT II, then a Rolex Date, with Oyster and silver dial. For the last few years I haven't had a Rolex, as kids, houses and other incidental expenses have got in the way. Then I started to catch up with the money going out the door and a new Rolex looked like well-earned compensation for all the long hours and stress. I hung out here, on eBay, and elsewhere. I was not a huge fan of the new styles of Rolex. I found them a bit more clunky not quite as elegant as the older ones I was used to. Then I read Minus4plus6's comparison review of the GMT II vs the GMT IIc and it all started to fall into place. I remembered the problems I'd had with Oyster bracelet clasps getting loose and how one needed to make the bracelet bigger in hot weather or end up wearing it loose in cooler times. All fixed with the new safe-like clasp and the "Comfort Link". The new face made the previous one look old-fashioned. I loved the green writing and 24h hand. I'll do a review and post some pictures when I've had it a bit longer. For now - Hi from Sydney! Oh yes, the Klink persona is what I use on a number of boards. It started as an antidote to the macho avatars found on some boards (not here!) and now it's just me.

6 April 2008, 08:07 AM	#2
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	Welcome to the forum Colonel Klink. Fine selection of your first Rolex. I have the Two Tone model and love it. Enjoy your stay here. A lot of knowledge. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

6 April 2008, 08:29 AM	#3
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,594	Welcome nick, thank you for introducing yourself. I hope that you are enjoying your GMT, as I do mine. I see that you have had a long love of watches and I hope that you will continue to share your passion with others on the forum. __________________ *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

6 April 2008, 08:50 AM	#4
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6 April 2008, 09:38 AM	#5
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6 April 2008, 03:22 PM	#8
Klink Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Nick Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Rolex GMT IIc Posts: 78	Here's a picture of the beast:

6 April 2008, 03:49 PM	#9
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	This is a picture of mine. I love yours. I'd own the SS version as well if I could afford it. It is such an awesome watch that I would not mind owning two. I have to have others in the collection also so I have to be picky as I only have so much money. You took a nice picture of yours . Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

6 April 2008, 06:53 PM	#10
Attila Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Attila Location: VIC AUS Watch: GMT/Explorer/Sptfr Posts: 320	Welcome to the forum. Great picture of a great watch.

7 April 2008, 10:20 PM	#12
Klink Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Nick Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Rolex GMT IIc Posts: 78	Thanks guys! I just had the idea of taking the photo from the deck above our pool - the water makes a great background and suggests the waterproof capability of the watch. Terry, yours looks great, but I think we need to see more of the bracelet to blend with that fabulous gold inlaid bezel.

8 April 2008, 08:09 AM	#13
Rob_b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Brisbane AUS Watch: SeaDweller Posts: 850	Hi, and welcome Nick What a great wrist shot I look forwards to reading some posts Rob __________________ Travelling Through Time at The Speed of Life.

8 April 2008, 11:21 AM	#14
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Hi Nick and welcome to TRF! Great watch you have there! Enjoy it!

8 April 2008, 11:29 AM	#15
GMTJOHNNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: LONG ISLAND, NY Watch: 2007 DAY DATE 18KT Posts: 1,378	Vedddy Indereztingk! Ya, Herr Klink- Sur gut! Nach ein mal! Welcomen and enjoy this place. Ist sur gut hier!

8 April 2008, 11:06 PM	#16
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12 April 2008, 10:48 PM	#17
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF, Nick! Great pic of your SS GMT IIc! I look forward to reading your review. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

13 April 2008, 01:01 AM	#18
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,516	Welcome to TRF Klink.. We could use some discipline around here....... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

13 April 2008, 03:53 AM	#20
TDH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Jay Location: Here n there Watch: Sub Posts: 1,641	Welcome aboard Nick and you've come at the right time as the GMT IIc is currently the rage here. Enjoy your stay

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