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hsfrank · 17 July 2009, 09:54 PM

Well this is now the second day for my new watch and I thought I'd post some observations. First of all it is a beautiful and well constructed watch. The attention to detail is great. It is a great example of Rolex craftsmanship. I love the mirror finish on the center links. The cyclops makes the date easy to read and the bezel moves sharply and positively. The platinum finish on the numbers against a black bezel provides a striking contrast and is another example of Rolex detailing. Setting the watch was somewhat difficult . This was because I had difficulty getting the stem to the correct detent. I love the half link adjustability and the solid ends. Rolex you scored big on this one.

Colnago · 17 July 2009, 10:25 PM

Yep....I still feel the same after a few months with mine.....the novelty takes some wearing off I can tell you....

Nods · 17 July 2009, 11:25 PM

Six months for me and I like it more than the day I purchased it.

sexner · 17 July 2009, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Nods

Six months for me and I like it more than the day I purchased it.

x2

2th Dr · 18 July 2009, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Colnago

Yep....I still feel the same after a few months with mine.....the novelty takes some wearing off I can tell you....

Almost 4 months for me now, and the novelty has not worn off. I love this watch!

My others get pretty much ZERO wrist time now.

dicin · 18 July 2009, 12:58 AM

Second day and love it. I agree with your comments.

Z-Sub · 18 July 2009, 01:40 AM

Well said. Looks like your long relationship's got a good start.

hsfrank · 23 July 2009, 07:27 AM

Just two further observations.
1. I keep finding new plastic overlays. A real treat. Something new everyday.
2. Much as I love the mirror finish it shows fine scratches too easily.

looking to buy · 23 July 2009, 07:59 AM

5th day and loving it. I just wear my Sub to bed now, to give it wrist time so that it does not get jealous.

Aston · 23 July 2009, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by hsfrank

... I love the mirror finish on the center links...

That's the only thing I don't like on the new GMT IIc, but this is indeed a beautifull timepiece

jayong · 23 July 2009, 09:22 AM

3 weeks now. Still adore the watch. I can't imagine buying another watch, Rolex or otherwise, at this point. And my old Breitling Aerospace hasn't touched my wrist once.
I think my GMT IIc and I are going to have a monogamous relationship for a very long time... a few decades at least :)

GMTJOHNNY · 23 July 2009, 09:29 AM

I have the TT model GMTIIC and as far as the scratches on the center links go, I don't mind them. They seem to very easily clean up with my jewelry cloth and buff right back to a like-new surface shine. Being 18k gold I guess this is much easier to do on than on 904L Stainless Steel. So now, I think Rolex should make a SS and White Gold model so you can have the LOOK of all stainless steel, BUT the ease of scratch removal with GOLD. Hmmmmm and IMHO of course!

Porsche · 23 July 2009, 09:02 PM

I'm now in a dilemma. I still love mine, and plan on getting another Rolex, but looks like I'll be working my way DOWN the range...

17 July 2009, 09:54 PM	#1
hsfrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Herbert Frank Location: Middletown,De Watch: President Posts: 1,641	Some Observations about my new GMT IIc Well this is now the second day for my new watch and I thought I'd post some observations. First of all it is a beautiful and well constructed watch. The attention to detail is great. It is a great example of Rolex craftsmanship. I love the mirror finish on the center links. The cyclops makes the date easy to read and the bezel moves sharply and positively. The platinum finish on the numbers against a black bezel provides a striking contrast and is another example of Rolex detailing. Setting the watch was somewhat difficult . This was because I had difficulty getting the stem to the correct detent. I love the half link adjustability and the solid ends. Rolex you scored big on this one. __________________ Time and Tide wait for no man Rolex Cellini 4133 Tudor North Flag HERS: Rolex TTDJ

17 July 2009, 10:25 PM	#2
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	Yep....I still feel the same after a few months with mine.....the novelty takes some wearing off I can tell you.... __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

18 July 2009, 12:58 AM	#6
dicin "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Nick Location: Canada Posts: 141	Second day and love it. I agree with your comments. __________________ GMT Master II Pepsi ... Z Series GMT Master IIc TT 116713 LN ... V Series Submariner Date ... V Series GMT Master IIc 116710 LN Patek Philippe, Panerai, Zenith, Breitling, Oris, Fortis, IWC, Seiko

18 July 2009, 01:40 AM	#7
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	Well said. Looks like your long relationship's got a good start. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

23 July 2009, 07:27 AM	#8
hsfrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Herbert Frank Location: Middletown,De Watch: President Posts: 1,641	Just two further observations. 1. I keep finding new plastic overlays. A real treat. Something new everyday. 2. Much as I love the mirror finish it shows fine scratches too easily. __________________ Time and Tide wait for no man Rolex Cellini 4133 Tudor North Flag HERS: Rolex TTDJ

17 July 2009, 11:25 PM	#3
Nods Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Lionel Wylie Location: Australia Watch: Rolex GMT SS Posts: 277	Six months for me and I like it more than the day I purchased it.

23 July 2009, 07:59 AM	#9
looking to buy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Paradise CA Posts: 920	5th day and loving it. I just wear my Sub to bed now, to give it wrist time so that it does not get jealous. __________________ 16610 Submariner - 116710 GMT II C - 16570 Explorer II - 126710BLRO GMT II (Pepsi) - 116300 Datejust II

23 July 2009, 09:22 AM	#11
jayong Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Jay Location: Vancouver, BC Watch: SS GMT IIc Posts: 54	3 weeks now. Still adore the watch. I can't imagine buying another watch, Rolex or otherwise, at this point. And my old Breitling Aerospace hasn't touched my wrist once. I think my GMT IIc and I are going to have a monogamous relationship for a very long time... a few decades at least :)

23 July 2009, 09:29 AM	#12
GMTJOHNNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: LONG ISLAND, NY Watch: 2007 DAY DATE 18KT Posts: 1,378	I have the TT model GMTIIC and as far as the scratches on the center links go, I don't mind them. They seem to very easily clean up with my jewelry cloth and buff right back to a like-new surface shine. Being 18k gold I guess this is much easier to do on than on 904L Stainless Steel. So now, I think Rolex should make a SS and White Gold model so you can have the LOOK of all stainless steel, BUT the ease of scratch removal with GOLD. Hmmmmm and IMHO of course! __________________ ROLEX DAY DATE 118238 (2007) ROLEX DAY DATE 18238 (1997) ROLEX GMT 16750 PEPSI (1987) ROLEX AIR KING 14000 (1991) ROLEX GMTIIC TT 116713LN (2008)

23 July 2009, 09:02 PM	#13
Porsche 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: John Location: ɹǝpun Watch: and learn Posts: 2,986	I'm now in a dilemma. I still love mine, and plan on getting another Rolex, but looks like I'll be working my way DOWN the range... __________________ Obey Gravity, it's the Law! ROLEX --- SEIKO --- HEUER TRF REHAUT T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M

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