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toph · 11 July 2011, 11:56 AM

its great to feel the enthusiam of a new convert! wear in good health

MortgageGuy · 23 July 2011, 01:44 PM

Looks like I am late to the party, welcome to TRF and congrats on your new Sub, a very classic and timeless Rolex and it looks great on you. Wear and Enjoy

007bond · 11 July 2011, 12:23 PM

Congratulations, beautiful watch.
And it does not have a date.

Does anyone know if current GMT-Master II is available without date?

Andad · 11 July 2011, 01:41 PM

Hi Joseph,

No the GMT is not available without a date.

My guess is that if you need to know the time in different parts of the world then you also need to know the date.

007bond · 12 July 2011, 06:06 AM

Hi Eddie,

yes, makes sense, thank you for info.

GradyPhilpott · 12 July 2011, 06:56 AM

You described my own experience pretty well. One day you walk into an AD and there under the glass is a watch you might have seen dozens of times before on the arms of others or in the media, but on this one occasion, the watch looks completely "new and inviting" and there is only one logical thing to do at that moment and it is to buy that watch.

It's happened to my twice.

Welcome aboard.

jzandf · 12 July 2011, 07:13 AM

Not a ceramic bezel, but I would say this is a classic and a much rarer one though. Congrats on the beginning of a satisfying journey!

Vernal · 12 July 2011, 07:52 AM

Thanks again!

I'm not wearing it the shower because the soap residue and water deposits might make it less awesome to look at, that's all. I'll only wash it in distilled water, or rainwater, and only pure-grain alcohol, but never vodka! (This is a Dr. Strangelove joke, FWIW). I keep checking the time routinely, and then getting a big permagrin when I realize what I'm looking at.

Now that I'm sure about the crystal, my satisfaction is complete. I actually tried on the watches with the new band, and I didn't prefer them - for whatever reason, I have a much easier time with this clasp. And I like the rattles - every time I shake the watch down on my wrist I can hear it as well as see it. I half-wish it would tick louder too!

I'm thinking that a lot of the "detail" discussions I've run across are investment-related, which was confusing for a while. I mean no offense, but when I finally understood what was meant between a "gappy" and a "no-gap" watch I laughed my $&#!* off. I mean, I still want to know, and I'm curious as to when, why, and so on, but these differences only add to my enjoyment.

Vernal · 23 July 2011, 11:32 AM

My brain hurts with the amount of information I've absorbed since I bought my beauty. However, I can now almost read everything on this web site without a glossary and I've enjoyed every minute of it.

Regarding the "rattly" bracelet, I feel I must post that it saved my watch from harm! I was prepping my car for the track, and just as I was about to shove my hand down into the engine bay between some definitely unfriendly-to-watches parts, I heard a rattle. The watch is so comfortable that I forgot I was wearing it! If not for that rattle...

It appears that many of the changes that have been made to the Sub-C were differences that caused me to pick the 14060 instead - except perhaps for the ceramic improvement, the smaller case, the smaller indices, and even the lesser weight of mine were all things I noticed and personally preferred. I believe (if I understand the following terms correctly) this makes me a "Lug Hole Loyalist."

Does anyone know where I can apply to get my card so that I too can be a "Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons?"

evanvito · 23 July 2011, 01:55 PM

Congrats.

HACKNSACK44 · 23 July 2011, 03:22 PM

Congrats!!

ManUtd · 23 July 2011, 03:53 PM

I hope I'm not too late to say congrats!

marshallr47 · 23 July 2011, 04:17 PM

Congrats on your new found love. They are amazing watches...enjoy yours for many years to come.

DarkHorse · 23 July 2011, 04:26 PM

Enjoy!

watchf · 23 July 2011, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vernal

Hi, all.

I just bought my first Rolex, from an AD, a new Submariner with no date, and I'm an EXTREMELY happy camper right now! I thought I was insane when, after stepping out of the shower the morning after I bought it, I first put on the watch and then the rest of my clothes! I am greatly relieved to have found this site, as I feel the people on here probably understand this compulsion.

So you prance around and admire your reflection in the mirror with just the watch on? Any pics to share?

11 July 2011, 11:56 AM	#1
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	its great to feel the enthusiam of a new convert! wear in good health __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

23 July 2011, 01:44 PM	#2
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Looks like I am late to the party, welcome to TRF and congrats on your new Sub, a very classic and timeless Rolex and it looks great on you. Wear and Enjoy __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

11 July 2011, 01:41 PM	#4
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	Hi Joseph, No the GMT is not available without a date. My guess is that if you need to know the time in different parts of the world then you also need to know the date. __________________ E

12 July 2011, 06:56 AM	#6
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	You described my own experience pretty well. One day you walk into an AD and there under the glass is a watch you might have seen dozens of times before on the arms of others or in the media, but on this one occasion, the watch looks completely "new and inviting" and there is only one logical thing to do at that moment and it is to buy that watch. It's happened to my twice. Welcome aboard. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

23 July 2011, 03:22 PM	#11
HACKNSACK44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: Orlando Watch: 114060 Posts: 8,450	Congrats!! __________________ 114060

11 July 2011, 12:23 PM	#3
007bond "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: EARTH Watch: Rolex Posts: 135	Congratulations, beautiful watch. And it does not have a date. Does anyone know if current GMT-Master II is available without date?

12 July 2011, 06:06 AM	#5
007bond "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: EARTH Watch: Rolex Posts: 135	Hi Eddie, yes, makes sense, thank you for info.

12 July 2011, 07:13 AM	#7
jzandf Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Jon Location: Seattle, WA Watch: Anything well-made Posts: 17	Not a ceramic bezel, but I would say this is a classic and a much rarer one though. Congrats on the beginning of a satisfying journey!

12 July 2011, 07:52 AM	#8
Vernal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mid-Atlantic Watch: 116610LV Posts: 192	Thanks again! I'm not wearing it the shower because the soap residue and water deposits might make it less awesome to look at, that's all. I'll only wash it in distilled water, or rainwater, and only pure-grain alcohol, but never vodka! (This is a Dr. Strangelove joke, FWIW). I keep checking the time routinely, and then getting a big permagrin when I realize what I'm looking at. Now that I'm sure about the crystal, my satisfaction is complete. I actually tried on the watches with the new band, and I didn't prefer them - for whatever reason, I have a much easier time with this clasp. And I like the rattles - every time I shake the watch down on my wrist I can hear it as well as see it. I half-wish it would tick louder too! I'm thinking that a lot of the "detail" discussions I've run across are investment-related, which was confusing for a while. I mean no offense, but when I finally understood what was meant between a "gappy" and a "no-gap" watch I laughed my $&#!* off. I mean, I still want to know, and I'm curious as to when, why, and so on, but these differences only add to my enjoyment.

23 July 2011, 11:32 AM	#9
Vernal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mid-Atlantic Watch: 116610LV Posts: 192	My brain hurts with the amount of information I've absorbed since I bought my beauty. However, I can now almost read everything on this web site without a glossary and I've enjoyed every minute of it. Regarding the "rattly" bracelet, I feel I must post that it saved my watch from harm! I was prepping my car for the track, and just as I was about to shove my hand down into the engine bay between some definitely unfriendly-to-watches parts, I heard a rattle. The watch is so comfortable that I forgot I was wearing it! If not for that rattle... It appears that many of the changes that have been made to the Sub-C were differences that caused me to pick the 14060 instead - except perhaps for the ceramic improvement, the smaller case, the smaller indices, and even the lesser weight of mine were all things I noticed and personally preferred. I believe (if I understand the following terms correctly) this makes me a "Lug Hole Loyalist." Does anyone know where I can apply to get my card so that I too can be a "Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons?"

23 July 2011, 01:55 PM	#10
evanvito "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Lennard Location: Fremont, CA Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 408	Congrats.

23 July 2011, 03:53 PM	#12
ManUtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,613	I hope I'm not too late to say congrats! __________________ 116520 116610LN 126334 126600 PAM986

23 July 2011, 04:17 PM	#13
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	Congrats on your new found love. They are amazing watches...enjoy yours for many years to come. __________________ Ron

23 July 2011, 04:26 PM	#14
DarkHorse "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Sydney Watch: 118239 Posts: 413	Enjoy! __________________ The world is safe again... but for how long? Current: TAG Heuer 2000 Classic, Kobold Phantom Tactical Chronograph, Rolex Submariner 16610, Breitling Superocean Heritage Chronograph A13320 (Crowe Edition), Rolex Day-Date 118239

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