The Rolex Forums   The Rolex Watch

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX


Go Back   Rolex Forums - Rolex Forum > Rolex & Tudor Watch Topics > Rolex General Discussion
Reload this Page New Member- Gone vintage and no turning back
Register FAQ Calendar

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 29 September 2010, 08:30 AM   #1
technovox
"TRF" Member
 
technovox's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: San Francisco
Posts: 43
New Member- Gone vintage and no turning back
Hi Everyone - New member here. I’ve been lurking for quite some time. Savoring all the photos. Overwhelmed by all the possibilities, dazzled and seduced by all the watch porn. After weighing all the possibilities and following the various discussions of models and favorites, I ended up with a GMT II/16710 only to succumb days later to the charms of a vintage GMT 16750, Pepsi dial/jubilee bracelet. (And I want to especially thank Jacek for his patience, putting up with countless questions, and for lining me up with a wonderful example of this unique piece of Rolex time keeping legacy.) Unfortunately, as many have discovered before, there’s no turning back now. I’m after the cleanest example of a 1680 I can find.
Thanks to everyone for the wonderful info on this site.

Cheers!
Michael
Attached Images
         
technovox is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29 September 2010, 08:33 AM   #2
rfknauss
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
 
rfknauss's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Real Name: Richard
Location: Macungie, PA
Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub
Posts: 14,497
Michael, nice GMT ...... and welcome to TRF!
__________________


"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"

TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron
rfknauss is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29 September 2010, 08:34 AM   #3
looking to buy
"TRF" Member
 
looking to buy's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Real Name: Bob
Location: Paradise CA
Posts: 920
Super nice. I joined to just buy one watch and then leave. I now have three and I am still here.
__________________
16610 Submariner - 116710 GMT II C - 16570 Explorer II - 126710BLRO GMT II (Pepsi) - 116300 Datejust II
looking to buy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29 September 2010, 08:34 AM   #4
fusionstorm
"TRF" Member
 
fusionstorm's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Piedmont, CA
Watch: various vintage
Posts: 2,272
Welcome to the matte dial club!! OK, there are a few older glossy gilt dials that need to be included as well.

Once you gain an appreciation for vintage, there's really no turning back. Which ain't a bad thing IMO!!

__________________
1680 MK II 2.2M (my daily); 1655 MK IV 8.1M (my 1st vintage); 16660 x 4 - 8.0M spider & matte 7.4M, 8.0M, 8.0M; 16610LV F MK I/MK I; 116528 Z; 14060 M COSC; Tudor 75090

Gone.....never forgotten: 14000 F, 14060 V COSC, PAM 048, 16623 F, 1680 MK V 3.1M, 16800 matte 8.3M & 1655 MK IV 7.4M
fusionstorm is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29 September 2010, 08:37 AM   #5
Submarino
"TRF" Member
 
Submarino's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Real Name: Mr. H
Location: Dallas
Watch: them for me!
Posts: 7,180
Welcome to the GMT Master Vintage Club. Awesome watch!!! Congrats!!!
__________________
WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER

Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle
Submarino is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29 September 2010, 08:57 AM   #6
kcmo
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Real Name: Karis
Location: USA
Posts: 19,377
Welcome and well done on your GMT! Looks great!
kcmo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29 September 2010, 09:07 AM   #7
Chipmunk
"TRF" Member
 
Chipmunk's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Alvin
Location: So Cal
Watch: ROLEXES
Posts: 5,390
Nicely done......... congrats.
__________________
"A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats
Chipmunk is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29 September 2010, 09:10 AM   #8
therolexguy
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
 
therolexguy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Real Name: Todd
Location: US
Posts: 3,528
Very nice. Congrats and welcome.
therolexguy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29 September 2010, 09:11 AM   #9
Dan Pierce
2024 Pledge Member
 
Dan Pierce's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Real Name: D'OH!
Location: Kentucky
Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3
Posts: 36,216
Excellent reference, beautiful combo.
dP
__________________
TRF Member# 1668
Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band
Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation
The Crown & Shield Club
Honorary Member of P-Club
Dan Pierce is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29 September 2010, 09:26 AM   #10
Mr. Greene
"TRF" Member
 
Mr. Greene's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Real Name: Jeff
Location: arizona
Watch: Seiko 7A28 7049
Posts: 371
Sweet GMT, welcome aboard
__________________

Submariner 16610
Explorer II 1655
Panerai 915
President of the Royal Commanders Club
Mr. Greene is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29 September 2010, 09:29 AM   #11
belk7
"TRF" Member
 
belk7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Real Name: Chris
Location: USA
Posts: 1,439
Congrats and welcome. Its a beautiful combo.
belk7 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29 September 2010, 09:45 AM   #12
nauticajoe
"TRF" Member
 
nauticajoe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Joe
Location: PA
Posts: 14,774
Very nice. Awesome choice!
nauticajoe is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29 September 2010, 10:09 AM   #13
Perdu
"TRF" Member
 
Perdu's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Real Name: Gary
Location: GMT-6
Watch: GMT
Posts: 3,350
Good choice.
__________________
Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500
Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter
Perdu is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29 September 2010, 10:10 AM   #14
Yazo
"TRF" Member
 
Yazo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Dallas TX
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 2,812
Awesome GMT dude! I'm in the same boat as you as far as vintage goes!!
Yazo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29 September 2010, 12:06 PM   #15
sakuraba
"TRF" Member
 
sakuraba's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Real Name: Jib
Location: SJ, California
Watch: sun dial
Posts: 8,189
Welcome to TRF, Michael!

Awesome reference you've got there.

Once you go matte, you never go back!
__________________
F 14000 AirKing black
F 16710 GMT Pepsi
F 16570 Explorer II white
T 16600 SD
D 16610 LV
"fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland
sakuraba is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29 September 2010, 12:11 PM   #16
Yazo
"TRF" Member
 
Yazo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Dallas TX
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 2,812
Quote:
Originally Posted by sakuraba View Post
once you go matte, you never go back!
OH SNAP!!!!!!! Ahahahahahaahahahahahahaha!!!!
Yazo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29 September 2010, 12:12 PM   #17
sakuraba
"TRF" Member
 
sakuraba's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Real Name: Jib
Location: SJ, California
Watch: sun dial
Posts: 8,189
Quote:
Originally Posted by Yazo View Post
OH SNAP!!!!!!! Ahahahahahaahahahahahahaha!!!!
__________________
F 14000 AirKing black
F 16710 GMT Pepsi
F 16570 Explorer II white
T 16600 SD
D 16610 LV
"fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland
sakuraba is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29 September 2010, 12:13 PM   #18
Yazo
"TRF" Member
 
Yazo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Dallas TX
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 2,812
Quote:
Originally Posted by sakuraba View Post
Jib.. that's the funniest thing I've read all month!! WOW!!
Yazo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29 September 2010, 12:13 PM   #19
dalip
"TRF" Member
 
dalip's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Real Name: Dalip
Location: Mumbai and Perth
Watch: Rolex PAM Omega
Posts: 18,656
Beautiful gmt. Congrats. Lovely combination.
__________________



------------------------------------------------------------
"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw
dalip is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29 September 2010, 12:17 PM   #20
sakuraba
"TRF" Member
 
sakuraba's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Real Name: Jib
Location: SJ, California
Watch: sun dial
Posts: 8,189
Quote:
Originally Posted by Yazo View Post
Jib.. that's the funniest thing I've read all month!! WOW!!
Step into the Bar and it gets crazier!
__________________
F 14000 AirKing black
F 16710 GMT Pepsi
F 16570 Explorer II white
T 16600 SD
D 16610 LV
"fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland
sakuraba is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29 September 2010, 12:46 PM   #21
non_sequitur
Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Real Name: Jeff
Location: Hong Kong
Watch: 5513
Posts: 57
Wow ...... that one is a real beauty. Congrats!

On to the 1680!
non_sequitur is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29 September 2010, 01:37 PM   #22
36475koz
"TRF" Member
 
36475koz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Real Name: Bill
Location: Chicago, USA
Posts: 193
Great GMT. Wear it in good health.
36475koz is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29 September 2010, 01:39 PM   #23
Singslinger
"TRF" Member
 
Singslinger's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: singapore
Posts: 6,424
Welcome to TRF and congrats on a fine choice!
Singslinger is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29 September 2010, 02:51 PM   #24
inLine4
"TRF" Member
 
inLine4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Real Name: KC
Location: GMT-5
Watch: GSAR
Posts: 2,104
Congrats!
__________________
"Be Real, Buy Real."
inLine4 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29 September 2010, 08:39 PM   #25
mike
"TRF" Member
 
mike's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 22,683
Killer example. Welcome to wonderfull world of vintage.
mike is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29 September 2010, 11:05 PM   #26
SSD
"TRF" Member
 
SSD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Real Name: Jamie
Location: Georgia
Watch: Stainless Sub Date
Posts: 3,023
Superb!!!
__________________


SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB
ESTABLISHED 1953
TRF Member # 5464
SSD is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29 September 2010, 11:09 PM   #27
oneillba
"TRF" Member
 
oneillba's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Real Name: Brian
Location: Hamilton, MI USA
Watch: My beloved TT DJ
Posts: 3,831
You did well, great pictures too. Enjoy!
__________________

My Trusty TT DJ
oneillba is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

Wrist Aficionado

My Watch LLC

WatchesOff5th

DavidSW Watches

Takuya Watches

OCWatches


*Banners Of The Month*
 This space is provided to horological resources.



Contact Us - The Rolex Forums - Archive - Top


Copyright ©2004-2024, The Rolex Forums. All Rights Reserved.

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Rolex is a registered trademark of ROLEX USA. The Rolex Forums is not affiliated with ROLEX USA in any way.