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Old 2 September 2011, 03:37 AM   #1
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Hi everyone.

Just bought a new GMT Master II. Bi metal. Have been researching for some time but decided to take the plunge this week. Never had a Rolex before and delighted with my new purchase, despite the price!!!

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Old 2 September 2011, 03:39 AM   #2
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Wow that's a beauty. Enjoy it and welcome to TRF
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Old 2 September 2011, 03:41 AM   #3
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Awesomely stunning :cheers
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Old 2 September 2011, 03:48 AM   #4
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Two tones are value for money if you buy them used.SS ones do command good resale tho but if TTs floats your boat,why not?
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Old 2 September 2011, 03:48 AM   #5
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Old 2 September 2011, 03:52 AM   #6
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Wasn't planning on buying for resale. This is more of a personal thing. I'll keep it for years and in the end it will go to one of my kids...

On the other hand, I much preferred the look of the TT compared to the SS, although the SS is less 'blingy'. And I love the look and feel of gold on my wrist.
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Old 2 September 2011, 04:02 AM   #7
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Old 2 September 2011, 04:07 AM   #8
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Very nice watch. I too buy to keep and pass on to my boy.

Welcome to TRF and good to see another Brit.
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Old 2 September 2011, 04:08 AM   #9
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Congrats and welcome to TRF.
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Old 2 September 2011, 04:08 AM   #10
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Great choice, congrats!
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Old 2 September 2011, 04:10 AM   #11
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Beautiful piece ! Congrats
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Old 2 September 2011, 04:11 AM   #12
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Old 2 September 2011, 05:59 AM   #13
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Awesome, love it to pieces. Enjoy it in good health my friend!
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Old 2 September 2011, 06:04 AM   #14
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Old 2 September 2011, 06:22 AM   #15
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wow friend congrats. welcome to the wonderful world of rolex. im sure it wont be your last.
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Old 2 September 2011, 06:28 AM   #16
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Welcome to TRF.

Great Choice, one of the best TTs' out there.

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Old 2 September 2011, 06:29 AM   #17
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Old 2 September 2011, 06:34 AM   #18
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Old 2 September 2011, 06:50 AM   #19
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Good choice!! congratz, I wore the same for half a year last year.
Sold it for a president... still regret this move...
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Old 2 September 2011, 07:02 AM   #20
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Congrats and welcome to TRF. Nice watch - the only TT Rolex I would consider.

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Old 2 September 2011, 07:06 AM   #21
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I love it!! You made a great decision
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Old 2 September 2011, 07:30 AM   #22
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Welcome

When are you getting your next ?
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Old 2 September 2011, 03:38 PM   #23
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Old 2 September 2011, 03:47 PM   #24
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Great buy!
I'm thinking of getting one for myself in a couple years...
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Old 2 September 2011, 05:34 PM   #25
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Thanks for the welcome everyone. This is my first Rolex but probably not my last but I'll give it a while before buying anything else. I'll wear it every day as there is no point in keeping it in a box. For something more 'dressy' I'll probably go for a Patek of some kind next year...
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Old 2 September 2011, 06:09 PM   #26
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Awesomely stunning
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Old 2 September 2011, 06:20 PM   #27
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Great choice.

One of the first out of the case IMO and one of my favourites.
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Old 2 September 2011, 09:27 PM   #28
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Great watch! When it costs you relatively a lot, you'll also appreciate it relatively more, IMO
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Old 3 September 2011, 02:36 AM   #29
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Congrats, good choice....and welcome to the land of addiction.
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Old 3 September 2011, 02:53 AM   #30
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That watch is the shiz-nit!! Welcome to TRF!!!!
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