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marshallr47 · 8 January 2009, 03:47 PM

The GMT looks great. Congrats!

bodybump · 8 January 2009, 04:00 PM

alphamale2012 · 8 January 2009, 04:07 PM

Congrats, looks very gd

Dylan Wade · 8 January 2009, 04:23 PM

I never knew or thought about these watches actually making "movement" sounds but sure enough I can hear my GMT IIc too when pressed to my ear.

Thanks for the enlightenment

candycandy · 8 January 2009, 05:24 PM

Obviously, we both made the right choice :)

Congratz! I used to have the similar Seiko also.

candycandy

grex · 8 January 2009, 06:48 PM

What a beauty!

It looks cool on you!

kudosguy · 8 January 2009, 07:10 PM

Looks great bud - congratulations, and I'm glad I could help!

xtra3cats · 8 January 2009, 10:51 PM

Congrats! IMO the size is just perfect, it looks good on your wrist. Wear it in good health

vapalux · 9 January 2009, 02:05 AM

Many congratulation on your new watch.

Nothing like the bonding process and it looks made for your wrist.

May you have many years of health and enjoyment

Si

newrolexman · 9 January 2009, 02:24 AM

Great accurate watch

I am within .5 seconds a day after one year.

can you beat this movement in the GMT ll C for accruacy?,, NO

d

mingsta · 9 January 2009, 08:04 AM

Once again, thanks for all the good vibes guys.

I joined here to get some help on making a one off purchase...but will be staying for some time for the chat, thats a tribute to your good selves!

Just make sure you shoot me if I ever start any crazy talk about getting a sub date...

mingsta · 9 January 2009, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Looks good.

Welcome to the club.

But do you wear it above your wristbone like in the pix?

Well spotted! However, its just a trick of the light as that is in fact just a big @ss vein. I'm an avid road cyclist...lean as a butcher's dog so those veins just pop out!

Art 1 · 9 January 2009, 09:10 AM

That will be my next, congrats.

JimSnyder · 9 January 2009, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mingsta

I received my SS GMT C yesterday

! Big thanks to kudosguy for recommending an AD and also to this forum for the wealth of knowledge and friendly help thats been on offer for my first Rolex purchase.

As a newb, the first emotion upon unpacking it was "yup, its just a watch". Despite the outlay and weeks of deliberation, I already knew that the initial hook up was bound to be a little anti-climactic, afterall a watch just a small mechanical device that you wear on your wrist what tells the time, right?

So having gotten over the fact that it didn't change my life, I've been wearing it for the past 24 hours and the bonding process is now in full flow. Fit and comfort are excellent compared to my old watch (more on that later). The PCL and ceramic bezel do make for a dressy watch that catches the light, but it'd be wrong to call this 'bling' as the form of the GMT C is still classic and elegant IMO, particularly when compared to some of the other sports watches that are around. The best bit however, is holding the watch close to my ear and hearing the mechanical movement doing its thing, thats a marvelous thing to someone who's previously only had quartz.

I've read numerous threads on watch sizing over the xmas holidays and despite trying it on, it started to weigh on my mind whether or not the GMT was too large for my 6 and 3/4 inch wrists. I've therefore included a couple of wrist shots (please excuse the phone-camera quality). After 24 hrs of wrist time, I'm absolutely happy with it, but would appreciate any comments.

I can now see why WIS'ers may hold a watch for several months before calling it a keeper because there are many subtle nuances at play. I'm not looking to build a big collection, just this one and a Stowa Airman Original. I'm very happy with my choices so far (the Airman is not due till late 2009

) and can see the GMT becoming a part of my daily life. Thanks again for the good vibes on this forum which continues to play a part in the bonding!

MY OLD WATCH

: a few words about my old watch; I've been wearing a Seiko Arctura SNL023 for the past 4years. I wasn't in to watches at all and was drawn to its rather avant-garde looks. Putting it next to the GMT C for the first time (pic attached), it absolutely dwarfs it!!! A quick google for its specs reveal a case size of 44mm and 190 gram weight...and there was me worrying about the size of the GMT

!!! Its been 100% reliable but for its large size and unsubtle looks I think it will be permanently relegated to the bottom of the sock drawer from here on. Thanks for the time!!!

I wore the same Seiko 6309 7049 every day for 24 years. It is a lot bigger then my Tudor Sub I have worn for almost a year now. Now the Tudor seems big. You will get use to it. You have a Great Watch. Enjoy it

8 January 2009, 03:47 PM	#31
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	The GMT looks great. Congrats! __________________ Ron

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8 January 2009, 04:07 PM	#33
alphamale2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Posts: 1,305	Congrats, looks very gd

8 January 2009, 04:23 PM	#34
Dylan Wade Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: BC, Canada Watch: EXP II Posts: 545	I never knew or thought about these watches actually making "movement" sounds but sure enough I can hear my GMT IIc too when pressed to my ear. Thanks for the enlightenment

8 January 2009, 05:24 PM	#35
candycandy Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Takeo Location: Tokyo Japan Posts: 56	Obviously, we both made the right choice :) Congratz! I used to have the similar Seiko also. candycandy

8 January 2009, 06:48 PM	#36
grex "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: spore Posts: 158	What a beauty! It looks cool on you!

8 January 2009, 07:10 PM	#37
kudosguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: London Watch: DeepSea Posts: 323	Looks great bud - congratulations, and I'm glad I could help!

8 January 2009, 10:51 PM	#38
xtra3cats Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: United States Posts: 931	Congrats! IMO the size is just perfect, it looks good on your wrist. Wear it in good health

9 January 2009, 02:05 AM	#39
vapalux "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Si Location: united kingdom Posts: 1,655	Many congratulation on your new watch. Nothing like the bonding process and it looks made for your wrist. May you have many years of health and enjoyment Si

9 January 2009, 02:24 AM	#40
newrolexman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: FL Posts: 1,081	Great accurate watch I am within .5 seconds a day after one year. can you beat this movement in the GMT ll C for accruacy?,, NO d

9 January 2009, 08:04 AM	#41
mingsta Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Posts: 185	Once again, thanks for all the good vibes guys. I joined here to get some help on making a one off purchase...but will be staying for some time for the chat, thats a tribute to your good selves! Just make sure you shoot me if I ever start any crazy talk about getting a sub date...

9 January 2009, 09:10 AM	#43
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	That will be my next, congrats.

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