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Solar · 19 May 2007, 10:10 AM

Congrats on getting your new Rolex! Very nice, and wear it in good health!

I was interested in the comment about the ceramic bezel feeling "wooden". I'll be interested to see how the ceramic fares in very cold weather. Personally I find the size and boldness of the bezel font a tad overwhelming, but I rather like the maxi dial and overall its an impressive looking beast.

Very best wishes,

Chris

puffnmo · 19 May 2007, 10:21 AM

Mic - First of all, congratulations, the watch is really beautiful.

I cannot help thinking though that it is not terribly original, but seems to be mostly a putting together of features from other Rolex models.. I would like to see something new and different in a pure, simple, classic look. Don't ask me what - their business is to be at least somewhat innovative. Let's see them come up with an innovation or two, not just a repeat of the same old things they have been doing for decades... JMO. Larry

davor · 19 May 2007, 10:23 AM

mic6 u lucky tosser u i would give my left nut

for that gmt i think its the bomb...

enjoy that beauty and wear it in good health my friend

jellykingm3 · 19 May 2007, 11:51 AM

I really like it.. It may take some getting used to maybe but i think the watch is imposing, masculine and yet elegant and classy :).. I will run to my AD to pick up the first one i see, lol

Gaijin · 19 May 2007, 12:07 PM

I love the polished center links!

C.J. · 19 May 2007, 12:27 PM

Congratulations

kakalika · 19 May 2007, 12:28 PM

Congratulations, what a beauty!!! I wish the bracelet was all brushed and not polished in the center like that. Can't wait to see one in the flesh.

Cori · 19 May 2007, 12:43 PM

Blingalingaling what happened to the traditional Rolex tool watch.
I would want a lot of quality horology for 5500 euros (euros!!!

)
I can understand you wanting to get rid of it next week.
I reserve my judgment until I see it in the flesh, and others have used it for 50 years...
A 1675 might cost 3,000 euros top, and you get....enuf said.

pennydanny · 19 May 2007, 02:45 PM

Nice watch and wear in good health

JJ Irani · 19 May 2007, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KJacques

I'm very ambivalent about this watch. I really wanted to like the ceramic bezel, but honestly, it makes the watch look to busy for me with those larger numerals. That part I really dislike.

I do like the larger looking case, the triplock crown

and can deal with the polished inner links even though they'll scratch in the type of normal wear I'd give it. The price tho?

I would rather have the last generation GMT with the red hand and change out the bezel depening on my mood. I am not loving the general direction that Rolex is taking and I have no lust for any of these new models.

Kevin

Have to agree with you 100%, Kevin. Just had a long, hard look at it this afternoon....even placed it next to my TT Blue Sub....and it didn't stand a ghost of a chance. The Blue Sub was the outright winner!!

The BEST part about the new GMT-II is definitely the bracelet and clasp.

JJ

estatehomes · 19 May 2007, 02:59 PM

I think the new SS GMT II looks GREAT!

I wish they wouldn't have done away with the two-colored bezels though.

WITH THAT IN MIND.

I don't even necessarily believe they are doing away with the distinctive two-colored bezels as has been previously reported.

I just think the marketing has the all black rolling out the new welcome.

Sort of like, black and white television sets as precursors to colored ones.

Michael

Tombstone · 19 May 2007, 03:28 PM

Beautiful watch, I wish there were some SS GMT II here in North America, sort of a joke out here Rolex USA is always last to get anything new. I wish they would take their business more serious. Rolex USA in my view acts like we get them when we get them until then you will wait. They should just say "Let them eat cake." It’s the same arrogant attitude in my view.

JJ Irani · 19 May 2007, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tombstone

Beautiful watch, I wish there were some SS GMT II here in North America, sort of a joke out here Rolex USA is always last to get anything new. I wish they would take their business more serious. Rolex USA in my view acts like we get them when we get them until then you will wait. They should just say "Let them eat cake." It’s the same arrogant attitude in my view.

Don't expect too much from the watch, Rich!!

Just saw it this afternoon....real close and personal. While the bracelet continues to impress along with that amazingly crafted clasp, the bezel is too in your face, the bezel numbers a MILKY WHITE - unlike the WG markers we love to see....and the rest is just too thick and bulky.

Sorry, not my cuppa!! Honestly placed my Blue Sub next to it and guess who won? That's right....BLUESY!!

TARDIS · 19 May 2007, 03:33 PM

I wonder what a white dial version would look like?

mikey · 19 May 2007, 03:38 PM

That New Awesome watch of yours would look better with the new Jubilee concealed clasp!

Flyjet601 · 19 May 2007, 05:29 PM

Congrats on the watch.....

But as many others here have said.....too much extra $$ for nothing, and to quote someone "Not my cuppa"
I have a GMT II and I dont think the new GMT comes close to it. Rolex have gotten away from creating working watches. I bought a GMT for flying. Alot of it at night......I can tell you right now I would never see that green hand at night. The red one stands out......As far as that bezel.....way too busy. They are trying to make a watch that you can spot from accross the room.

As guess as with any company, you must change to keep up in business and Rolex is obviously trying to attract a different crowd....it has become apparent to me that I am not part of that crowd. Clownmaster included.

ashu2289 · 19 May 2007, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flyjet601

Congrats on the watch.....

But as many others here have said.....too much extra $$ for nothing, and to quote someone "Not my cuppa"
I have a GMT II and I dont think the new GMT comes close to it. Rolex have gotten away from creating working watches. I bought a GMT for flying. Alot of it at night......I can tell you right now I would never see that green hand at night. The red one stands out......As far as that bezel.....way too busy. They are trying to make a watch that you can spot from accross the room.

As guess as with any company, you must change to keep up in business and Rolex is obviously trying to attract a different crowd....it has become apparent to me that I am not part of that crowd. Clownmaster included.

welll said this is what pretty much I feel abt the Rolex nowadays

JJ Irani · 20 May 2007, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikey

That New Awesome watch of yours would look better with the new Jubilee concealed clasp!

I don't think so, Mikey. As much as I love and admire the Jubilee, the watch-head of the new GMT-II is so damn heavy, it would stretch a Jubilee even beyond my stretchable imagination!!

kenlperry · 20 May 2007, 07:10 AM

Very nice pics.. I love that watch. I love all 3 versions of the Anniv. GMTII(Gold, TT, and SS).. I personally think it's a masterpiece of a watch. I'm a little confused by alot of the responses I've read though. Many of you have pointed out that the numbers on the bezel are a bit large for your tastes. But I don't recall that many similar responses to the TT GMTII or Gold GMTII, which both have the same size numbers on the bezel, just in gold. So what is it that makes the bezel on the SS so "different" in comparison to you guys??

And come on JJ, of course you'd call your TT Blue Sub the winner, no matter what. You're biased. I mean, you love that watch.. :-)

Flyjet601 · 20 May 2007, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenlperry

Very nice pics.. I love that watch. I love all 3 versions of the Anniv. GMTII(Gold, TT, and SS).. I personally think it's a masterpiece of a watch. I'm a little confused by alot of the responses I've read though. Many of you have pointed out that the numbers on the bezel are a bit large for your tastes. But I don't recall that many similar responses to the TT GMTII or Gold GMTII, which both have the same size numbers on the bezel, just in gold. So what is it that makes the bezel on the SS so "different" in comparison to you guys??

...maybe it is the white numbers. They dont look good on a silver watch. Maybe if the where silver to match the watch. The TT numbers are gold which I think creates a better harmony of colors......

oldman2005 · 20 May 2007, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flyjet601

...maybe it is the white numbers. They dont look good on a silver watch. Maybe if the where silver to match the watch. The TT numbers are gold which I think creates a better harmony of colors......

I have a Tag F1 Chrono with black titanium coated bezel and big white numbers, in my opinion it looks pretty good. So far I think the new GMT looks good in pictures

JJ Irani · 20 May 2007, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldman2005

I have a Tag F1 Chrono with black titanium coated bezel and big white numbers, in my opinion it looks pretty good. So far I think the new GMT looks good in pictures

Trust me.....ONLY in pictures. In the "flesh", very disappointing!!

oldman2005 · 20 May 2007, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Trust me.....ONLY in pictures. In the "flesh", very disappointing!!

Ouch! my AD told me it will be in couple months...

MAXI DIAL · 20 May 2007, 04:28 PM

Was the retail price 5,500.00 Euros? And how much discount did you get?
Thanks.

19 May 2007, 12:27 PM	#36
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20 May 2007, 07:10 AM	#49
kenlperry "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: KP Location: Washington D.C. Watch: Rolex 19018 Posts: 232	Very nice pics.. I love that watch. I love all 3 versions of the Anniv. GMTII(Gold, TT, and SS).. I personally think it's a masterpiece of a watch. I'm a little confused by alot of the responses I've read though. Many of you have pointed out that the numbers on the bezel are a bit large for your tastes. But I don't recall that many similar responses to the TT GMTII or Gold GMTII, which both have the same size numbers on the bezel, just in gold. So what is it that makes the bezel on the SS so "different" in comparison to you guys?? And come on JJ, of course you'd call your TT Blue Sub the winner, no matter what. You're biased. I mean, you love that watch.. :-) __________________ "Promise Less and Do more"

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19 May 2007, 10:10 AM	#31
Solar "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North America Watch: their hands, baby. Posts: 1,116	Congrats on getting your new Rolex! Very nice, and wear it in good health! I was interested in the comment about the ceramic bezel feeling "wooden". I'll be interested to see how the ceramic fares in very cold weather. Personally I find the size and boldness of the bezel font a tad overwhelming, but I rather like the maxi dial and overall its an impressive looking beast. Very best wishes, Chris

19 May 2007, 10:21 AM	#32
puffnmo Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 848	Mic - First of all, congratulations, the watch is really beautiful. I cannot help thinking though that it is not terribly original, but seems to be mostly a putting together of features from other Rolex models.. I would like to see something new and different in a pure, simple, classic look. Don't ask me what - their business is to be at least somewhat innovative. Let's see them come up with an innovation or two, not just a repeat of the same old things they have been doing for decades... JMO. Larry

19 May 2007, 10:23 AM	#33
davor "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: davor Location: croatia Posts: 669	mic6 u lucky tosser u i would give my left nut for that gmt i think its the bomb... enjoy that beauty and wear it in good health my friend

19 May 2007, 11:51 AM	#34
jellykingm3 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: az Posts: 6	I really like it.. It may take some getting used to maybe but i think the watch is imposing, masculine and yet elegant and classy :).. I will run to my AD to pick up the first one i see, lol

19 May 2007, 12:07 PM	#35
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	I love the polished center links!

19 May 2007, 12:43 PM	#38
Cori Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: McAllen, TX Posts: 30	Blingalingaling what happened to the traditional Rolex tool watch. I would want a lot of quality horology for 5500 euros (euros!!! ) I can understand you wanting to get rid of it next week. I reserve my judgment until I see it in the flesh, and others have used it for 50 years... A 1675 might cost 3,000 euros top, and you get....enuf said.

19 May 2007, 02:45 PM	#39
pennydanny Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Danny Location: United States Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 265	Nice watch and wear in good health

19 May 2007, 02:59 PM	#41
estatehomes Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: u.s.a. Posts: 119	I think the new SS GMT II looks GREAT! I wish they wouldn't have done away with the two-colored bezels though. WITH THAT IN MIND. I don't even necessarily believe they are doing away with the distinctive two-colored bezels as has been previously reported. I just think the marketing has the all black rolling out the new welcome. Sort of like, black and white television sets as precursors to colored ones. Michael

19 May 2007, 03:28 PM	#42
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	Beautiful watch, I wish there were some SS GMT II here in North America, sort of a joke out here Rolex USA is always last to get anything new. I wish they would take their business more serious. Rolex USA in my view acts like we get them when we get them until then you will wait. They should just say "Let them eat cake." It’s the same arrogant attitude in my view.

19 May 2007, 03:33 PM	#44
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	I wonder what a white dial version would look like?

19 May 2007, 03:38 PM	#45
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	That New Awesome watch of yours would look better with the new Jubilee concealed clasp!

19 May 2007, 05:29 PM	#46
Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	Congrats on the watch..... But as many others here have said.....too much extra $$ for nothing, and to quote someone "Not my cuppa" I have a GMT II and I dont think the new GMT comes close to it. Rolex have gotten away from creating working watches. I bought a GMT for flying. Alot of it at night......I can tell you right now I would never see that green hand at night. The red one stands out......As far as that bezel.....way too busy. They are trying to make a watch that you can spot from accross the room. As guess as with any company, you must change to keep up in business and Rolex is obviously trying to attract a different crowd....it has become apparent to me that I am not part of that crowd. Clownmaster included.

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