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Baptistman · 16 January 2008, 05:58 AM

As much as I'm sure the new GMT is stunning. I do feel sad that Rolex has removed the orginal style from its catalogue.

RIP GMT

Welcome a new generation of GMT's

Thani · 16 January 2008, 06:06 AM

very true.. i love the gmt master 1

REST IN PEACE !!

StanGMT · 16 January 2008, 06:56 AM

That's progress!! What's the betting that they produce a 'retro' model in a few year's time?

SPACE-DWELLER · 16 January 2008, 08:07 AM

Yeah, and RIP Tritium dial.

RIP plexi crystal.

RIP slow-beat movements.

RIP stretched bracelets.

Depends on how you look at it, but I consider the new Rolex watches to be PROGRESS.

JBat · 16 January 2008, 08:27 AM

It is kind of sad. I do love the older version, and may well get one at some point, a nice Coke bezel.

Prince · 16 January 2008, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baptistman

As much as I'm sure the new GMT is stunning. I do feel sad that Rolex has removed the orginal style from its catalogue...

Well, the way you counteract that is to purchase a classic-style GMT and KEEP IT!!!

Perhaps one like this:

BuffaloRolex · 16 January 2008, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

Well, the way you counteract that is to purchase a classic-style GMT and KEEP IT!!!

Perhaps one like this:

Exactly.

mborkow · 16 January 2008, 09:30 AM

the GMT was the rolex i fell in love with as a kid; the GMT IIc is the one i bought when i finally decided i should get a rolex. one is an extension, a continuation, of the other. the GMT IIc is the watch it is because of the heritage from which it springs: the GMT.

Prince · 16 January 2008, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mborkow

the GMT was the rolex i fell in love with as a kid; the GMT IIc is the one i bought when i finally decided i should get a rolex. one is an extension, a continuation, of the other. the GMT IIc is the watch it is because of the heritage from which it springs: the GMT.

Indeed. Rolex is known for methodical progression, not radical departure. They build upon the past, improving and embellishing on a proven theme.

hunterraines · 16 January 2008, 09:33 AM

I like the old GMT II much more then the new one. Just my thoughts

Thani · 16 January 2008, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hunterraines

I like the old GMT II much more then the new one. Just my thoughts

hey hey i hear u pal

etp095 · 16 January 2008, 09:39 AM

i love the new gmt but not the polished center links.it looks awesome but i'll scratch it way to easy.

mike · 16 January 2008, 10:28 AM

New or old, I like em.

Texsubmariner · 16 January 2008, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mborkow

the GMT was the rolex i fell in love with as a kid; the GMT IIc is the one i bought when i finally decided i should get a rolex. one is an extension, a continuation, of the other. the GMT IIc is the watch it is because of the heritage from which it springs: the GMT.

Well said! Like all new products, there will be things we don't like, but progress is progress. That being said, sometimes I like the appearance of the all black bezel version of the 16710 more than my GMT IIc (I never warmed up to the pepsi or coke versions). But my GMT IIc has undeniable improvements over the 16710.

Oyster Lover · 16 January 2008, 12:06 PM

Don't worry folks, they'll bring back the GMT-II in ten years or so, when it will be "retro" and they'll charge double for it... And funny enough, we'll pay it!

klmore · 16 January 2008, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

Well, the way you counteract that is to purchase a classic-style GMT and KEEP IT!!!

Perhaps one like this:

That is the best looking TT Rolex ever. Great picture.

Cyberpipm2000 · 16 January 2008, 12:38 PM

that brown dial gmt look's great. it looks like an older model but never worn in mint condition.

CPCC · 16 January 2008, 01:05 PM

Boy, reading this thread really make me feel bad that I did not get one.

sharif · 16 January 2008, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

New or old, I like em.

Agreed!

Change is good, but change doesn't make the old become bad.

Jedi · 16 January 2008, 02:09 PM

Allan, is that Root Beer TT GMT-II complete with case lug holes?

16 January 2008, 05:58 AM	#1
Baptistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Posts: 2,405	Rip Gmt As much as I'm sure the new GMT is stunning. I do feel sad that Rolex has removed the orginal style from its catalogue. RIP GMT Welcome a new generation of GMT's Attached Images __________________ Whatever the watch, it's your wrist, it speaks to you, enjoy it

16 January 2008, 08:07 AM	#4
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Yeah, and RIP Tritium dial. RIP plexi crystal. RIP slow-beat movements. RIP stretched bracelets. Depends on how you look at it, but I consider the new Rolex watches to be PROGRESS. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

16 January 2008, 01:05 PM	#18
CPCC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: USA Posts: 1,857	Boy, reading this thread really make me feel bad that I did not get one. __________________

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16 January 2008, 06:06 AM	#2
Thani Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Thani Location: Dubai UAE Watch: Milgauss 116400 GV Posts: 2,082	very true.. i love the gmt master 1 REST IN PEACE !!

16 January 2008, 06:56 AM	#3
StanGMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northumberland,UK Watch: 1675 GMT Posts: 641	That's progress!! What's the betting that they produce a 'retro' model in a few year's time?

16 January 2008, 08:27 AM	#5
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	It is kind of sad. I do love the older version, and may well get one at some point, a nice Coke bezel.

16 January 2008, 09:30 AM	#8
mborkow "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: san francisco Watch: gmt2c pam372 Posts: 842	the GMT was the rolex i fell in love with as a kid; the GMT IIc is the one i bought when i finally decided i should get a rolex. one is an extension, a continuation, of the other. the GMT IIc is the watch it is because of the heritage from which it springs: the GMT.

16 January 2008, 09:33 AM	#10
hunterraines Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: VA Posts: 19	I like the old GMT II much more then the new one. Just my thoughts

16 January 2008, 09:39 AM	#12
etp095 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: rudolph Location: chicago burbs Posts: 2,026	i love the new gmt but not the polished center links.it looks awesome but i'll scratch it way to easy.

16 January 2008, 10:28 AM	#13
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	New or old, I like em.

16 January 2008, 12:06 PM	#15
Oyster Lover "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA Posts: 472	Don't worry folks, they'll bring back the GMT-II in ten years or so, when it will be "retro" and they'll charge double for it... And funny enough, we'll pay it!

16 January 2008, 12:38 PM	#17
Cyberpipm2000 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: JD Location: chicago Watch: Bluesy Posts: 107	that brown dial gmt look's great. it looks like an older model but never worn in mint condition.

16 January 2008, 02:09 PM	#20
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	Allan, is that Root Beer TT GMT-II complete with case lug holes?

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