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USMCsilver · 18 July 2007, 12:16 PM

I know this sounds really stupid.

Here I am, college degree and all, and I can't figure out how to easily remove the book from the lid of my GMT case.

I pulled on the part that seems to be holding the booklet in, thinking that it would come out and be suspended by ribbon or something of the sort, but nope, not a budge.

The booklet seems to be in there pretty darn good.

I feel like a freakin' moron here. Yeah, I probably could yank it out, bend it to hell, and break the part holding it in, but I didn't really want it to come to that. Tissot, Tag, Movado, nice boxes, but no problems; I feel like a 'tard.

Tools · 18 July 2007, 12:50 PM

You know...I've never acually seen a booklet in the lid pocket. Is that where you're talking about ?

All I have ever seen there is the polishing cloth, which I understand they don't provide anymore.

Every booklet or envelope of papers I've had has been in the outer box and falls out when you dump out the green inner box.

Am I not seeing this right ?

USMCsilver · 18 July 2007, 12:54 PM

You've got it. The booklet, the only thing that I can tell I got with the watch, is in the lid pocket.

Maybe tomorrow I'll take a pic.

I pulled hard at the front of the pocket, but it sounded like I was breaking something. Stupid box.

And, FWIW, I may even take pictures of my Tissot and Tag and Movado boxes. For less money, they sure do provide better stuff. You'd think Rolex would do a tad bit more, but hell, I didn't buy a box, I bought a watch...

jac67 · 18 July 2007, 01:41 PM

The Rolex boxes now days look pretty, BUT quality has definitely gone south.

With regards to the DD box, the 'flap' in hinged and spring loaded.

However the GMT box, which is like the Sub box is different. The 'flap' appears to be fixed.

Maybe your best bet would be to use plastic tweezers or turn to box unside down and shake it like hell.

I usually sit all the 'stuff' inside a plastic bag between the inner and outer boxes.

John.

supermarz · 18 July 2007, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by USMCsilver

I know this sounds really stupid.

Here I am, college degree and all, and I can't figure out how to easily remove the book from the lid of my GMT case.

I pulled on the part that seems to be holding the booklet in, thinking that it would come out and be suspended by ribbon or something of the sort, but nope, not a budge.

The booklet seems to be in there pretty darn good.

I feel like a freakin' moron here. Yeah, I probably could yank it out, bend it to hell, and break the part holding it in, but I didn't really want it to come to that. Tissot, Tag, Movado, nice boxes, but no problems; I feel like a 'tard.

you're not the first one who notice this... i started a thread around last month that raises the same question.... i simply do not understand it too...

i think the papers are meant to be put on top of the green box before you put it in the paper outerbox.

silly i know

apart from that...don;t let it bother you...because in the end of the day....how many times do you pull out the booklet and have a read....

so enjoy wearing your GMT.. stunning indeed

supermarz · 18 July 2007, 01:52 PM

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=18301
thats the link for the thread i started ....hope it helps

walds11 · 18 July 2007, 07:36 PM

I know exactly what you are talking about. You just have to take the booklet out very carefully.

SPACE-DWELLER · 18 July 2007, 09:03 PM

NEVER pull at the side of the pocket as it is FIXED to the lid!

Just pull out the booklet at an angle.

colemanitis · 18 July 2007, 10:43 PM

Pour some oil on it, it should slide right out!

JJ Irani · 19 July 2007, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by colemanitis

Pour some oil on it, it should slide right out!

watchnut · 19 July 2007, 09:48 AM

Talk to Jocke. Bergeon makes a special tool for this!

BLSampson · 19 July 2007, 12:09 PM

Grab the end of the book while singing the Marine Corps hymm. Upon the book hearing the hymm, it should dislodge.

Tools · 19 July 2007, 12:31 PM

I just looked at the pocket in my old GMT box. The book would be an EXACT fit with no room to spare..

I expect that by now you have it out.

Did you do it without bending all the pages...

USMCsilver · 19 July 2007, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

I expect that by now you have it out.

Did you do it without bending all the pages...

Have not messed with it. It's in the safe and I forgot the combination.

Well, not really. Just no time today. I'll check tomorrow.

Tools · 19 July 2007, 01:23 PM

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You know, there's absolutely nothing in that book that makes it worth digging it out for.

18 July 2007, 12:16 PM	#1
USMCsilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Sterling Location: Middle of SC Watch: Anniv. GMT II Posts: 908	Totally Ignorant Question About Rolex Box I know this sounds really stupid. Here I am, college degree and all, and I can't figure out how to easily remove the book from the lid of my GMT case. I pulled on the part that seems to be holding the booklet in, thinking that it would come out and be suspended by ribbon or something of the sort, but nope, not a budge. The booklet seems to be in there pretty darn good. I feel like a freakin' moron here. Yeah, I probably could yank it out, bend it to hell, and break the part holding it in, but I didn't really want it to come to that. Tissot, Tag, Movado, nice boxes, but no problems; I feel like a 'tard. __________________ The Original USMCsilver© ~~><~~

18 July 2007, 12:54 PM	#3
USMCsilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Sterling Location: Middle of SC Watch: Anniv. GMT II Posts: 908	You've got it. The booklet, the only thing that I can tell I got with the watch, is in the lid pocket. Maybe tomorrow I'll take a pic. I pulled hard at the front of the pocket, but it sounded like I was breaking something. Stupid box. And, FWIW, I may even take pictures of my Tissot and Tag and Movado boxes. For less money, they sure do provide better stuff. You'd think Rolex would do a tad bit more, but hell, I didn't buy a box, I bought a watch... __________________ The Original USMCsilver© ~~><~~

18 July 2007, 09:03 PM	#8
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	NEVER pull at the side of the pocket as it is FIXED to the lid! Just pull out the booklet at an angle. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

18 July 2007, 10:43 PM	#9
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	Pour some oil on it, it should slide right out! __________________ Member #471

19 July 2007, 12:09 PM	#12
BLSampson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bryan Location: Kansas City, MO Watch: TT Blue Submariner Posts: 930	Grab the end of the book while singing the Marine Corps hymm. Upon the book hearing the hymm, it should dislodge. __________________ Yoboman "People sleep safely in their beds at night because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."

18 July 2007, 12:50 PM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	You know...I've never acually seen a booklet in the lid pocket. Is that where you're talking about ? All I have ever seen there is the polishing cloth, which I understand they don't provide anymore. Every booklet or envelope of papers I've had has been in the outer box and falls out when you dump out the green inner box. Am I not seeing this right ?

18 July 2007, 01:41 PM	#4
jac67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Me Posts: 1,950	The Rolex boxes now days look pretty, BUT quality has definitely gone south. With regards to the DD box, the 'flap' in hinged and spring loaded. However the GMT box, which is like the Sub box is different. The 'flap' appears to be fixed. Maybe your best bet would be to use plastic tweezers or turn to box unside down and shake it like hell. I usually sit all the 'stuff' inside a plastic bag between the inner and outer boxes. John.

18 July 2007, 01:52 PM	#6
supermarz "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: melbourne Posts: 322	http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=18301 thats the link for the thread i started ....hope it helps

18 July 2007, 07:36 PM	#7
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	I know exactly what you are talking about. You just have to take the booklet out very carefully.

19 July 2007, 09:48 AM	#11
watchnut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: David Location: SW Fla Watch: SS Daytona & TT DJ Posts: 1,430	Talk to Jocke. Bergeon makes a special tool for this!

19 July 2007, 12:31 PM	#13
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	I just looked at the pocket in my old GMT box. The book would be an EXACT fit with no room to spare.. I expect that by now you have it out. Did you do it without bending all the pages...

19 July 2007, 01:23 PM	#15
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	. You know, there's absolutely nothing in that book that makes it worth digging it out for.

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