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miner · 10 August 2007, 11:05 PM

Talked about the weather

Then about a watch

He showed me this box (it was full at the time but I'm keeping you guessing

)

The watch sang such sweet songs!!

I'll Take says I

"Much wheeling and dealing later"...

Got it home...

Lift the lid....

What's in the box???

One of these ofcourse...

What?? you want more clues??

ok here's another

definitely Rolex..

Damn there is alot of plastic on this watch...

Oh is that the phone??

Sorry Folks got to get that one.........

Watch ?? this space

SPACE-DWELLER · 10 August 2007, 11:09 PM

Haha, I KNOW what you got!

The SS GMT II 116710.

I remember that your AD (or was that your FORMER AD?

) calling you to say he had an SS GMT II just to let you know later that you could NOT buy it since you were "Number 2 on the waiting list"

I am VERY happy on your behalf!

If one deserves it, it is YOU, my friend!

SWFLA1 · 10 August 2007, 11:12 PM

YOU SUCK!!!!

C'mon... the suspense is killing us...

Lol-x · 10 August 2007, 11:17 PM

Congrats on

on all you have in your photos

miner · 10 August 2007, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

Haha, I KNOW what you got!

The SS GMT II 116710.

I remember that your AD (or was that your FORMER AD?

) calling you to say he had an SS GMT II just to let you know later that you could NOT buy it since you were "Number 2 on the waiting list"

I am VERY happy on your behalf!

If one deserves it, it is YOU, my friend!

Bo

Mate, You are too quick
I actually went for this

(just to keep the suspense going!!

)

Nice watch eh

frostie · 10 August 2007, 11:23 PM

I have to agree with bo i believe that it is a 116710

miner · 10 August 2007, 11:58 PM

Yup
Bo wins the cookie!!

The new addition to the Miner GMT family..

24yo GMT now has a companion..

frostie · 11 August 2007, 12:04 AM

Post more pics of this great watch. Congrats wear in good health and pride. A truly amazing watch and a great purchase

miner · 11 August 2007, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostie

Post more pics of this great watch. Congrats wear in good health and pride. A truly amazing watch and a great purchase

Thanks Frostie

It just fits...

Bracelet is amazing, multiple adjustments and the polished links just go with the watch not blingy at all. The whole package works so well.

I'll try and post some sensible pics as soon as I stop shaking!!

In the meantime..

Happiness is a GMT with the maxi dial and the green hand

SPACE-DWELLER · 11 August 2007, 12:27 AM

Wow, Clive!

It looks awesome on your wrist!

Did you read Mike's posts about the incredible precision of HIS GMT II 116710??

I believe you might have one of the best timekeeping Rolex models todate! It has the new parachrom bleu hair-spring inside

BTW: did you get the GMT II 116710 from the SAME AD that kinda f***........eh------ let you down last time?

SPACE-DWELLER · 11 August 2007, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miner

Bo

Mate, You are too quick
I actually went for this

(just to keep the suspense going!!

)

Nice watch eh

and:

frostie · 11 August 2007, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miner

Thanks Frostie

It just fits...

Bracelet is amazing, multiple adjustments and the polished links just go with the watch not blingy at all. The whole package works so well.

I'll try and post some sensible pics as soon as I stop shaking!!

In the meantime..

Happiness is a GMT with the maxi dial and the green hand

I am a big gmt fan and i have 194 pics of the new 116710. I would consider happiness the 116710 with maxi dial and not a green hand but the traditional red hand allthough i think that the green hand is not that bad at all

miner · 11 August 2007, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostie

I am a big gmt fan and i have 194 pics of the new 116710. I would consider happiness the 116710 with maxi dial and not a green hand but the traditional red hand allthough i think that the green hand is not that bad at all

Mate
Love the old GMT cos I travel a bit and a couple of time zones on the same watch is a big plus especially if it looks like a Rolex. The new version is even better cos you look at the marker not the green hand and then there's the bracelet and the ceramic bezel and.....

And IMO the Rolex GMT has the best dual time function. Nothing does dual zones better than Rolex. Changing zones is really easy. Pull out the crown one click and away you go. Have you ever watched other folk on the plane changing time on their watches? What a palava! GMT = One click on the crown back two hours not a problem AND the watch stays perfectly timed. In the meantime the bloke in the next seat is winding his Omega round and round the dial and then he asks you for the correct time!!

Tools · 11 August 2007, 01:09 AM

Great family addition...Congrats

frostie · 11 August 2007, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miner

Mate
Love the old GMT cos I travel a bit and a couple of time zones on the same watch is a big plus especially if it looks like a Rolex. The new version is even better cos you look at the marker not the green hand and then there's the bracelet and the ceramic bezel and.....

And IMO the Rolex GMT has the best dual time function. Nothing does dual zones better than Rolex. Changing zones is really easy. Pull out the crown one click and away you go. Have you ever watched other folk on the plane changing time on their watches? What a palava! GMT = One click on the crown back two hours not a problem AND the watch stays perfectly timed. In the meantime the bloke in the next seat is winding his Omega round and round the dial and then he asks you for the correct time!!

i have to agree with you my friend that GMT is the most practical watch and a true tool watch together with the Explorer 2. I just love their functionality. You can also use the gmt master as a compass. It is one of the best watches ever made. I love the classic and elegant look of the 16710 but i also love the sport and more formal look of the 116710. These two watches are a must

Blue Bull · 11 August 2007, 01:17 AM

Congrats !!

JJ Irani · 11 August 2007, 04:31 AM

Congrats, Cliver....very well done!!! Superb acquisition.

BTW, did you wax your wrist hairs with those plastic protectors? I see a lot of hair sticking out their ends!!

Henri Laurie · 14 August 2007, 04:16 PM

Got mine 2 weeks ago, all I an say is that this Rolex is incredible... the bracelet and clasp is great and should be on all Rolex sports models

Enjoy, I sure am

BiG JeEzY · 14 August 2007, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Congrats on

on all you have in your photos

Yes...exactly.

Congratulations on the new acquisition!!

walds11 · 14 August 2007, 06:48 PM

Congrats Clive. The new GMT II is growing on me.

Teofilo · 14 August 2007, 08:34 PM

Miner, when you post your photos, could you take a couple side by side so we can see a really good comparison between the two ?
Congratulations on your new watch by the way.

10 August 2007, 11:05 PM	#1
miner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,294	Went to the AD today......... Talked about the weather Then about a watch He showed me this box (it was full at the time but I'm keeping you guessing) The watch sang such sweet songs!! I'll Take says I "Much wheeling and dealing later"... Got it home... Lift the lid.... What's in the box??? One of these ofcourse... What?? you want more clues?? ok here's another definitely Rolex.. Damn there is alot of plastic on this watch... Oh is that the phone?? Sorry Folks got to get that one......... Watch ?? this space

10 August 2007, 11:09 PM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Haha, I KNOW what you got! The SS GMT II 116710. I remember that your AD (or was that your FORMER AD? ) calling you to say he had an SS GMT II just to let you know later that you could NOT buy it since you were "Number 2 on the waiting list" I am VERY happy on your behalf! If one deserves it, it is YOU, my friend! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

11 August 2007, 12:27 AM	#10
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Wow, Clive! It looks awesome on your wrist! Did you read Mike's posts about the incredible precision of HIS GMT II 116710?? I believe you might have one of the best timekeeping Rolex models todate! It has the new parachrom bleu hair-spring inside BTW: did you get the GMT II 116710 from the SAME AD that kinda f*........eh------ let you down last time? __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...**

11 August 2007, 04:31 AM	#17
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Congrats, Cliver....very well done!!! Superb acquisition. BTW, did you wax your wrist hairs with those plastic protectors? I see a lot of hair sticking out their ends!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

10 August 2007, 11:12 PM	#3
SWFLA1 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 226	YOU SUCK!!!! C'mon... the suspense is killing us...

10 August 2007, 11:17 PM	#4
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	Congrats on on all you have in your photos

10 August 2007, 11:23 PM	#6
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	I have to agree with bo i believe that it is a 116710

10 August 2007, 11:58 PM	#7
miner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,294	Yup Bo wins the cookie!! The new addition to the Miner GMT family.. 24yo GMT now has a companion..

11 August 2007, 12:04 AM	#8
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Post more pics of this great watch. Congrats wear in good health and pride. A truly amazing watch and a great purchase

11 August 2007, 01:09 AM	#14
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Great family addition...Congrats

11 August 2007, 01:17 AM	#16
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	Congrats !!

14 August 2007, 04:16 PM	#18
Henri Laurie Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Africa Watch: SS GMT 116710LN Posts: 74	Got mine 2 weeks ago, all I an say is that this Rolex is incredible... the bracelet and clasp is great and should be on all Rolex sports models Enjoy, I sure am

14 August 2007, 06:48 PM	#20
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	Congrats Clive. The new GMT II is growing on me.

14 August 2007, 08:34 PM	#21
Teofilo Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: East Anglia Watch: 14060M,16710 PEPSI Posts: 923	Miner, when you post your photos, could you take a couple side by side so we can see a really good comparison between the two ? Congratulations on your new watch by the way.

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