A few words about the GMT II (Long)

[maverick]

When I first joined a Rolex forum all I saw was Pepsi GMTs everywhere! I had just bought a TT Sub so I was not interested in this watch. It just did not wink at me. Then a surprise Yachtmaster came along and I really feel in love with it and still fell like it is THE Rolex sports model for me. Anyway, I got a good deal from my AD on a new "F" series GMT II. (This was after three calls from my AD, I kept putting them off) Well, I bought it over the phone and with this purchase, I just was not excited. No pacing or waiting for the Postal truck to arrive. When I first opened the box it looked nice. It felt light which I wrongly connected with being cheap or inexpensive. I started wearing it and messing a little with the features. After a few weeks this is becoming my daily watch, my 'beater'. The bracelet just does not show the scratches like my other watches. The 'look' is almost identical to the Sub, so it's great in that category. I have the option of two other bezels, which make it the most versatile watch I have. The 24 hour hand is very handy. I really like the hour hand 'jump'. The bi-directional rotating bezel is a great feature. The fact that it can be used as a compass is great for me. I live in the desert and you can get lost very fast if you are not careful. Although most people do not wander into the desert like I might, since I have been doing this for decades. Actually being lighter has some advantages, it is comfortable to wear. I cannot say it is more comfortable than my YM but lighter. As far as history, this watch is fully loaded. This is a watch that should be checked out before writing it off. With the world 'shrinking' the way it is, keeping track of two or three time zones is very handy.
=) maverick