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Prince · 27 February 2007, 02:31 AM

OK, it arrived!!! And as promised, here are some first shots. I think it is GORGEOUS!!!

diablojota · 27 February 2007, 02:40 AM

I love that watch. I looked at one in vegas. I like how the 6 on the bezel changes color based on the bezel color. Very subtle, yet so beautiful. Nice acquisition.

padi56 · 27 February 2007, 03:18 AM

Great looking watch Allan not many off those around quite underrated in the Rolex world IMHO.A bit like the 6263/65 Daytona was very poor sellers 70s-80s.But how the tables have turned,same for the root beer times they are a changing.

gmt 16750 · 27 February 2007, 04:22 AM

I think it's gorgeous too Allan

Does the gold run right through the clasp on this one or is it too early? (I'm guessing no but I could be wrong).
Might have to wait a long while until you meet someone else wearing the same watch mate

.
Best regards - Neil.

JJ Irani · 27 February 2007, 04:32 AM

Congrats, Allan....quite the beauty you have there. Another TT to your ever growing collection, pal!! Wear it in good health.

Let's have some detailed pics of the clasp...inner and outer.

Thanks - JJ

Uncle-AJ · 27 February 2007, 04:35 AM

Great buy Allan, now you need something with a black face to compliment your collection.

JJ Irani · 27 February 2007, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

Great buy Allan, now you need something with a black face to compliment your collection.

He does that once a year on Halloween....with a black mask!!!

Uncle-AJ · 27 February 2007, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

He does that once a year on Halloween....with a black mask!!!

Now that is scary!!

President · 27 February 2007, 04:43 AM

I don't like it, but what do I know? I'm just a tactless and obnoxious after all.

PS: Thanks for pointing that out worthless member

JJ Irani · 27 February 2007, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by President

I don't like it, but what do I know? I'm just a tactless and obnoxious after all.

PS: Thanks for pointing that out worthless member

Hey Prezzie,

Do you have a built-in "Dr Jekyll & Mr. Hyde"?

Some of your posts are great, but the one you just made above makes no bloody sense at all!!

President · 27 February 2007, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hey Prezzie,

Do you have a built-in "Dr Jekyll & Mr. Hyde"?

Some of your posts are great, but the one you just made above makes no bloody sense at all!!

I like you but some people just piss me off. Sorry if I have confused everyone.

Gaijin · 27 February 2007, 05:41 AM

WOW! Major congatulations! Great looking addition!

Otis · 27 February 2007, 07:46 AM

Congrats Allan!
love the bronze dial, it's got real character and a nice texture to it. Plus, those white markers stand out nicely. Enjoy wearing it my friend.

Prince · 27 February 2007, 08:01 AM

Thanks everyone for the kind words. And Prezzie, you don't have to like it. That's OK with me. I don't like every watch I see. Lighten up guy - everything's OK.

No, the bracelet is not an SEL (so no gold-thru) - this is a 1995-vintage GMT-Master II, so can't hope for that. And Adrian, as you can see, I steer clear of Black dials. Too sinister for me!

President · 27 February 2007, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

Thanks everyone for the kind words. And Prezzie, you don't have to like it. That's OK with me. I don't like every watch I see. Lighten up guy - everything's OK.

No, the bracelet is not an SEL (so no gold-thru) - this is a 1995-vintage GMT-Master II, so can't hope for that. And Adrian, as you can see, I steer clear of Black dials. Too sinister for me!

95? I thought it was new! Great condition.

Uncle-AJ · 27 February 2007, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

And Adrian, as you can see, I steer clear of Black dials. Too sinister for me!

Coward!!

WES · 27 February 2007, 09:13 AM

Congratulations on your new addition

I like it! Different

I always liked Root beer as a kid, seems I still do! Bill

bwalkerVintage · 27 February 2007, 10:15 AM

Woo-hoooo!

Glad to see it made it safely too you. Looks like it is in great condition! Definitely great looking!!

I see you changed the rootbeer club logo.

I made the other one to try and capture both types one would see, maybe I should modify mine too...

naw, i'll proabably just leave it be.

Congrats again Allan!

Prince · 27 February 2007, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by President

95? I thought it was new! Great condition.

Thank you, Prez!!!

Prince · 27 February 2007, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bwalkerVintage

Woo-hoooo!

Glad to see it made it safely too you. Looks like it is in great condition! Definitely great looking!!

I see you changed the rootbeer club logo.

I made the other one to try and capture both types one would see, maybe I should modify mine too...

naw, i'll proabably just leave it be.

Congrats again Allan!

Thanks, Brendan. Actually, I tried my new one, and I'm finding that I don't like it as much as yours. I am returning to your much better logo. You da man!!!

Yes, the condition is actually printine! I am very happy with that. The one thing I am not all that happy about, and I kinda suspected it upfront, is that it does not have an original bracelet. I was hoping that the photos from the seller were of a different watch when picturing the bracelet and clasp, but it was the one I bought. The one on it is a TT Sub bracelet. It looks great and works great, but I will be working on getting an original GMT bracelet sometime in the future.

Anyway, it is a great watch, and the bracelet issue is easily remedied.

Prince · 27 February 2007, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

Coward!!

Guilty as charged, Adrian!

Quote:

Originally Posted by WES

Congratulations on your new addition

I like it! Different

I always liked Root beer as a kid, seems I still do! Bill

Thanks, Bill. We had an A&W root beer stand in St. Augustine back in the 50's/60's, and it was THE hangout for the teen crowd. Sadly, it is long gone. But I, as you, still like a good root beer - both the drink AND the watch!

santaclaus2100 · 27 February 2007, 02:01 PM

Allan,

Fantastic pictures !!!

Now I have to convince my irrational side to buy it.

Wear it in good health, I am sure it will serve you well.

Santa Claus

Prince · 27 February 2007, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by santaclaus2100

Allan,

Fantastic pictures !!!

Now I have to convince my irrational side to buy it.

Wear it in good health, I am sure it will serve you well.

Santa Claus

Thanks, SC. Best of luck with that "convincing" project. It works for me!

Langnam · 27 February 2007, 10:36 PM

Congrats on the nice watch, Prince! I saw a Rootbeer GMT for the first time this weekend while I was in Canada. It's very nice in the flesh.

Prince · 28 February 2007, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Langnam

Congrats on the nice watch, Prince! I saw a Rootbeer GMT for the first time this weekend while I was in Canada. It's very nice in the flesh.

Thanks. You are correct - photos do not do it justice!

leopardprey · 28 February 2007, 10:50 AM

Nice! really like the way the gold outlines of the hour markers contrast with the light brown dial.

Prince · 28 February 2007, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by leopardprey

Nice! really like the way the gold outlines of the hour markers contrast with the light brown dial.

Thanks, Chad.

BTW, have you made up your mind regarding your next watch?

Gedanken · 28 February 2007, 06:20 PM

vroooooooommmmmm.... SCREEEEEEEEEECH!

What, what, did I miss the party?

Great score, Allan!

I could have sworn I chimed in on this thread earlier, but it seems my post didn't go through. I'm so firing my ISP.

Prince · 28 February 2007, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gedanken

vroooooooommmmmm.... SCREEEEEEEEEECH!

What, what, did I miss the party?

Great score, Allan!

I could have sworn I chimed in on this thread earlier, but it seems my post didn't go through. I'm so firing my ISP.

LOL - thanks, James. Appreciate the kind words. And what was that you rode in here on? Bike? Car? Magic carpet???

mrbieler · 28 February 2007, 11:43 PM

Nice. I never liked the smaller wg nipples on the older rootbeers, but your GMTII looks great.

27 February 2007, 02:31 AM	#1
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Photos of the Rootbeer GMT-Master II OK, it arrived!!! And as promised, here are some first shots. I think it is GORGEOUS!!! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

27 February 2007, 02:40 AM	#2
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	I love that watch. I looked at one in vegas. I like how the 6 on the bezel changes color based on the bezel color. Very subtle, yet so beautiful. Nice acquisition. __________________ RTFT - Read The Friggin' Thread FcB

27 February 2007, 03:18 AM	#3
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,045	Great looking watch Allan not many off those around quite underrated in the Rolex world IMHO.A bit like the 6263/65 Daytona was very poor sellers 70s-80s.But how the tables have turned,same for the root beer times they are a changing. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

27 February 2007, 04:32 AM	#5
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Congrats, Allan....quite the beauty you have there. Another TT to your ever growing collection, pal!! Wear it in good health. Let's have some detailed pics of the clasp...inner and outer. Thanks - JJ __________________ 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!!

27 February 2007, 04:35 AM	#6
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Great buy Allan, now you need something with a black face to compliment your collection. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

27 February 2007, 04:22 AM	#4
gmt 16750 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Neil Location: Borders, Scotland Watch: what your doing. Posts: 970	I think it's gorgeous too Allan Does the gold run right through the clasp on this one or is it too early? (I'm guessing no but I could be wrong). Might have to wait a long while until you meet someone else wearing the same watch mate . Best regards - Neil.

27 February 2007, 04:43 AM	#9
President Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: M.Thatcher MP Location: Le Locle Watch: Bear Grylls Posts: 2,913	I don't like it, but what do I know? I'm just a tactless and obnoxious after all. PS: Thanks for pointing that out worthless member

27 February 2007, 05:41 AM	#12
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	WOW! Major congatulations! Great looking addition!

27 February 2007, 07:46 AM	#13
Otis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Urs Location: QLD AU Watch: Omega x 2 Posts: 2,046	Congrats Allan! love the bronze dial, it's got real character and a nice texture to it. Plus, those white markers stand out nicely. Enjoy wearing it my friend. __________________ Rock the Casbah!

27 February 2007, 08:01 AM	#14
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Thanks everyone for the kind words. And Prezzie, you don't have to like it. That's OK with me. I don't like every watch I see. Lighten up guy - everything's OK. No, the bracelet is not an SEL (so no gold-thru) - this is a 1995-vintage GMT-Master II, so can't hope for that. And Adrian, as you can see, I steer clear of Black dials. Too sinister for me! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

27 February 2007, 09:13 AM	#17
WES Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: Massachusetts Watch: Rolex Posts: 245	Congratulations on your new addition I like it! Different I always liked Root beer as a kid, seems I still do! Bill

27 February 2007, 10:15 AM	#18
bwalkerVintage Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Brendan Location: Cougar Country Posts: 825	Woo-hoooo! Glad to see it made it safely too you. Looks like it is in great condition! Definitely great looking!! I see you changed the rootbeer club logo. I made the other one to try and capture both types one would see, maybe I should modify mine too... naw, i'll proabably just leave it be. Congrats again Allan!

27 February 2007, 02:01 PM	#22
santaclaus2100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Han Location: Singapore Watch: TT GMT Master II Posts: 130	Allan, Fantastic pictures !!! Now I have to convince my irrational side to buy it. Wear it in good health, I am sure it will serve you well. Santa Claus

27 February 2007, 10:36 PM	#24
Langnam "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: USA Posts: 971	Congrats on the nice watch, Prince! I saw a Rootbeer GMT for the first time this weekend while I was in Canada. It's very nice in the flesh.

28 February 2007, 10:50 AM	#26
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Nice! really like the way the gold outlines of the hour markers contrast with the light brown dial.

28 February 2007, 06:20 PM	#28
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	vroooooooommmmmm.... SCREEEEEEEEEECH! What, what, did I miss the party? Great score, Allan! I could have sworn I chimed in on this thread earlier, but it seems my post didn't go through. I'm so firing my ISP. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

28 February 2007, 11:43 PM	#30
mrbieler "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Lost Angeles Watch: all about acrylic Posts: 683	Nice. I never liked the smaller wg nipples on the older rootbeers, but your GMTII looks great. __________________ - Jeff Cursimus Cum Forfex

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