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qwiklap · 2 February 2012, 11:06 AM

Hey all,

As I posted earlier -- I have now joined the club -- with my Y-serial GMT Master II. I bought it locally from a Rolex fan on WUS (his water marks are still on the photos - which are from his ad). It was a second owner watch, with boxes (inner and outer), manuals, hangtag (with matching serial) and was in 90%(+?) condition. I feel like I got a great deal -- as I priced in the fact that I know it will need service (it has never been serviced).

In fact -- if you could check out my other post HERE I would greatly appreciate any input regarding my decision to send it to RSC or go with my local watchmaker with a Rolex parts account.

Without further adieu ...

I love the watch ... it's going to be hard to give it up while it's being serviced.

Z-Sub · 2 February 2012, 11:10 AM

Case looks good. I would not have the case polished during service.

JJL · 2 February 2012, 11:13 AM

Looks awesome, congrats!!

imono · 2 February 2012, 11:14 AM

Looks awesome.
If it keeps good time just wear and enjoy.
And service it later down the road.

mjclark32 · 2 February 2012, 11:14 AM

Congrats!

warren G. · 2 February 2012, 11:20 AM

Good job man! The GMT Pepsi is probably my favorite Rolex of all time. I'm saving up for a gilt 1675 right now. I hope to join the club down the road.

brownbear · 2 February 2012, 11:22 AM

saaweeet.. that is on my wish list..

qwiklap · 2 February 2012, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imono

Looks awesome.
If it keeps good time just wear and enjoy.
And service it later down the road.

It's not -- my local watchmaker checked it -- and it is gaining 23 sec a day.

My own timing versus time.gov confirms this.

The other post is about where to get it serviced -- RSC or my local watchmaker who has a full Rolex parts account and has 20+ years of experience. I really kinda of want to support my local guy just because he is so nice (and a fellow Omega and Rolex nut).

See here: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=215511

93 Turbo · 2 February 2012, 11:25 AM

Looks in great shape. I'd try RSC movement serviced only. You'll have piece of mind and RSC service papers.

Good luck

Rolex Freak · 2 February 2012, 11:30 AM

HL65 · 2 February 2012, 11:31 AM

Congrats--very nice!

Michael M. · 2 February 2012, 12:55 PM

Congrats!! Can't go wrong with a classic GMT!!

springer · 2 February 2012, 12:58 PM

Congratulations. I use a very good local watchmaker for all my Rolexes. I would recommend a local watchmaker for you also. Rolex is very "proud" of their pricing structure for a service which normally costs double the price compared to a service from a competent watchmaker.

liptonnr · 2 February 2012, 01:12 PM

no pun intended for that pepsi

DolphinV8 · 2 February 2012, 06:00 PM

Congrats!

dddrees · 2 February 2012, 10:42 PM

Very nice, Congrats.

Lion · 2 February 2012, 10:46 PM

Very nice watch you have there.....enjoy!!!

Lion · 2 February 2012, 10:46 PM

Again, a double post...what's going on here!!!

Casey VP-26 · 2 February 2012, 10:54 PM

Good Looking Watch.

Maxtor · 2 February 2012, 11:03 PM

Since you already have the Rolex papers you don't need service papers to help authenticate the watch. Go local.

qwiklap · 3 February 2012, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxtor

Since you already have the Rolex papers you don't need service papers to help authenticate the watch. Go local.

I am leaning local. Partly because I really want to develop a good relationship with a local watchmaker for the benefit of my entire collection.

I have the inner wood box, outer box, manual, factory service book, and hangtag (with matching serial). But (unfortunately) no warranty paper. So the Rolex service paper would be nice -- but I am not selling soon (I think), so I am not worried about it.

azguy · 3 February 2012, 12:23 AM

Sweeet pepsi

HACKNSACK44 · 3 February 2012, 05:11 PM

Congrats!!

2 February 2012, 11:06 AM	#1
qwiklap "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: CT Location: Scottsdale, AZ Watch: Rolex 16710 Pepsi Posts: 157	My "new to me" Rolex GMT Master II 16710 Pepsi Hey all, As I posted earlier -- I have now joined the club -- with my Y-serial GMT Master II. I bought it locally from a Rolex fan on WUS (his water marks are still on the photos - which are from his ad). It was a second owner watch, with boxes (inner and outer), manuals, hangtag (with matching serial) and was in 90%(+?) condition. I feel like I got a great deal -- as I priced in the fact that I know it will need service (it has never been serviced). In fact -- if you could check out my other post HERE I would greatly appreciate any input regarding my decision to send it to RSC or go with my local watchmaker with a Rolex parts account. Without further adieu ... I love the watch ... it's going to be hard to give it up while it's being serviced.

2 February 2012, 11:10 AM	#2
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	Case looks good. I would not have the case polished during service. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

2 February 2012, 11:14 AM	#5
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Congrats! __________________

2 February 2012, 11:20 AM	#6
warren G. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Duy Location: New Orleans, LA Watch: Speedmaster 3861 Posts: 1,925	Good job man! The GMT Pepsi is probably my favorite Rolex of all time. I'm saving up for a gilt 1675 right now. I hope to join the club down the road. __________________ De gustibus non est disputandum.

2 February 2012, 11:31 AM	#11
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Congrats--very nice! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

2 February 2012, 11:13 AM	#3
JJL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Watch: 1680 Red & 16622 Posts: 2,449	Looks awesome, congrats!!

2 February 2012, 11:14 AM	#4
imono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,241	Looks awesome. If it keeps good time just wear and enjoy. And service it later down the road.

2 February 2012, 11:22 AM	#7
brownbear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Danny Location: georgia Watch: it Bub Posts: 1,334	saaweeet.. that is on my wish list..

2 February 2012, 11:25 AM	#9
93 Turbo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Australia Watch: Rolex.Tudor.PAM Posts: 1,554	Looks in great shape. I'd try RSC movement serviced only. You'll have piece of mind and RSC service papers. Good luck

2 February 2012, 11:30 AM	#10
Rolex Freak "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Sandro Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/GS Posts: 4,412

2 February 2012, 12:55 PM	#12
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Congrats!! Can't go wrong with a classic GMT!!

2 February 2012, 12:58 PM	#13
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	Congratulations. I use a very good local watchmaker for all my Rolexes. I would recommend a local watchmaker for you also. Rolex is very "proud" of their pricing structure for a service which normally costs double the price compared to a service from a competent watchmaker. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

2 February 2012, 01:12 PM	#14
liptonnr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Nate Location: Pottsville, PA Watch: Sub-c LV, GMT's Posts: 988	no pun intended for that pepsi

2 February 2012, 06:00 PM	#15
DolphinV8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Earth Watch: 16610LV Posts: 949	Congrats!

2 February 2012, 10:42 PM	#16
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Very nice, Congrats. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

2 February 2012, 10:46 PM	#17
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Very nice watch you have there.....enjoy!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

2 February 2012, 10:54 PM	#19
Casey VP-26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: America Posts: 2,721	Good Looking Watch.

2 February 2012, 11:03 PM	#20
Maxtor 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Max Location: Toronto Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo Posts: 2,472	Since you already have the Rolex papers you don't need service papers to help authenticate the watch. Go local.

3 February 2012, 12:23 AM	#22
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Sweeet pepsi

3 February 2012, 05:11 PM	#23
HACKNSACK44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: Orlando Watch: 114060 Posts: 8,450	Congrats!! __________________ 114060

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