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Oyster Lover · 29 December 2007, 07:09 AM

Just to let you folks who live in the MidAtlantic know - this afternoon I saw a new SS GMT (ceramic bezel, polished center links) just sitting at an AD's window - the store is Tiny Jewel Box on Connecticut Avenue - if you want one and have been frustrated by a wait-list, this may be your chance!

Chris B · 29 December 2007, 07:21 AM

Thanks for info Oyster Lover, hope a fellow TRFer manages to grab it

rnaidu · 29 December 2007, 10:04 AM

I was at the local AD in Fremont, Ca on 12/26 buying myself a Pepsi GMT II and Explorer II with white dial to add to my collection, and they had 2 other Pepsi GMT IIs, a Coke GMT II, a black bezel GMT II, and the new Ceramic SS GMT II and a few Daytonas. They have many of the high demand models in stock, and unlike other ADs, they don't mark up the price. I actually went it to get the Explorer II and when I saw the Pepsi GMT II, I had to have it. :) Their pricing was very reasonable. They are a new Rolex dealer (since mid 2007 I think), but I have done business with them since 1987, and they have always had great after sales support.

SPACE-DWELLER · 29 December 2007, 10:20 AM

Nice gesture!

I hope someone here gets that SS GMT IIc!

sleedawg · 29 December 2007, 10:41 AM

I was at Sherman and Sons in Bridgewater, NJ earlier today and they also have a GMT IIC and all flavors (coke, pepsi, and black) of the GMT II new in stock and they don't ever ask for more than sticker. They'll even discount if you know how to negotiate. Ask for Jim and tell him Steve from Cali sent you. :)

Rnaidu, what's the name of your AD? I live in SF and have yet to find a single AD in the Bay Area that discounts.

rnaidu · 29 December 2007, 10:46 AM

AD in Fremont, Ca is Bhindi Jewelers. I was at Ben Bridge Jewelers in Valley Fair Mall Santa Clara, and they also discount, but you have to be willing to ask for it. :)

Oyster Lover · 31 December 2007, 10:30 AM

So, did anyone get the GMT-II c's mentioned in this post? Or are we starting to see a little slack in the demand for this watch...?

frostie · 31 December 2007, 10:32 AM

I think that nobody grabbed it.

Robb · 31 December 2007, 10:32 AM

Very nice of you Oyster!!

CoopJr · 31 December 2007, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oyster Lover

So, did anyone get the GMT-II c's mentioned in this post? Or are we starting to see a little slack in the demand for this watch...?

Wait 6 months...you aint seen nuthin' yet!

Oyster Lover · 31 December 2007, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Robb

Very nice of you Oyster!!

No sweat - I was just hoping someone here would nab that beauty! (this somewhat "high-brow" AD tends to put stuff in their window, except of course the SS Daytona).

funlab · 31 December 2007, 10:49 AM

think we're starting to see some "slack" on this model. my a.d. has one sitting in his case too. surprisingly, he also has a sea-dweller!

DSJ · 31 December 2007, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoopJr

Wait 6 months...you aint seen nuthin' yet!

What do you mean by that - you anticipate demand going up or down?

CoopJr · 31 December 2007, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSJ

What do you mean by that - you anticipate demand going up or down?

Down. Just my gut feeling but I just don't see a sustainable demand for a $6,000 S/S watch produced in the numbers it will be produced in (meaning more than the Daytonas)

Oyster Lover · 15 January 2008, 05:52 AM

Just walked by this AD's window again this afternoon and unbelievably - the GMT-IIC is still in the window...

Someone put that watch out of its misery!!

Does that mean that demand for that watch is softening? I'm starting to think so!!

BigHat · 15 January 2008, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oyster Lover

Just walked by this AD's window again this afternoon and unbelievably - the GMT-IIC is still in the window...

Someone put that watch out of its misery!!

Does that mean that demand for that watch is softening? I'm starting to think so!!

Just returning to normal supply and demand. Had to buy a TT to get one three months ago. Glad I did, but also glad to see these becoming available more frequently.

May have to walk up town and see it though.

mailman · 15 January 2008, 07:52 AM

My AD has had one sitting in his case for over a month. All thru the Christmas shopping season.

newtamparealestate · 15 January 2008, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoopJr

Down. Just my gut feeling but I just don't see a sustainable demand for a $6,000 S/S watch produced in the numbers it will be produced in (meaning more than the Daytonas)

So 5100 for a Sub or 5995 for the GMT? I chose the GMT with no issue.

Its not a big diff when your already spending 5000 on a watch.

BuffaloRolex · 15 January 2008, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newtamparealestate

So 5100 for a Sub or 5995 for the GMT? I chose the GMT with no issue.

Its not a big diff when your already spending 5000 on a watch.

Agreed. Especially since you're getting the new movement!

scottschoe · 15 January 2008, 11:10 AM

GMT II-C's can be found at a discount. Not hard to find anymore.

docmfg · 15 January 2008, 11:14 AM

I'm surprised the Daytonas are not marked up. Bhindi's in SoCal sell Daytonas at sig markup. ~15,000!

ROLEX4FD · 15 January 2008, 11:58 AM

Saw one the other night at our local mall in the case. Not the first time, perhaps supply is catching up with demand.

sharif · 15 January 2008, 12:22 PM

The South East is pretty dry, when it comes to GMTIIc's. I have seen even ONE in the case, in Georgia or Florida.

Ed Rooney · 15 January 2008, 01:36 PM

Annapolis AD has one in the display case.

29 December 2007, 07:09 AM	#1
Oyster Lover "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA Posts: 472	New Ceramic GMT Just Sitting in ADs Window - Washington, DC Just to let you folks who live in the MidAtlantic know - this afternoon I saw a new SS GMT (ceramic bezel, polished center links) just sitting at an AD's window - the store is Tiny Jewel Box on Connecticut Avenue - if you want one and have been frustrated by a wait-list, this may be your chance!

29 December 2007, 10:20 AM	#4
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Nice gesture! I hope someone here gets that SS GMT IIc! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

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15 January 2008, 07:52 AM	#17
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	My AD has had one sitting in his case for over a month. All thru the Christmas shopping season. __________________ JJ

15 January 2008, 11:10 AM	#20
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	GMT II-C's can be found at a discount. Not hard to find anymore. __________________ __________________

29 December 2007, 07:21 AM	#2
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Thanks for info Oyster Lover, hope a fellow TRFer manages to grab it

29 December 2007, 10:04 AM	#3
rnaidu "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Raman Location: San Jose, Ca Watch: Rolex Sea Dweller Posts: 17	I was at the local AD in Fremont, Ca on 12/26 buying myself a Pepsi GMT II and Explorer II with white dial to add to my collection, and they had 2 other Pepsi GMT IIs, a Coke GMT II, a black bezel GMT II, and the new Ceramic SS GMT II and a few Daytonas. They have many of the high demand models in stock, and unlike other ADs, they don't mark up the price. I actually went it to get the Explorer II and when I saw the Pepsi GMT II, I had to have it. :) Their pricing was very reasonable. They are a new Rolex dealer (since mid 2007 I think), but I have done business with them since 1987, and they have always had great after sales support.

29 December 2007, 10:41 AM	#5
sleedawg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 383	I was at Sherman and Sons in Bridgewater, NJ earlier today and they also have a GMT IIC and all flavors (coke, pepsi, and black) of the GMT II new in stock and they don't ever ask for more than sticker. They'll even discount if you know how to negotiate. Ask for Jim and tell him Steve from Cali sent you. :) Rnaidu, what's the name of your AD? I live in SF and have yet to find a single AD in the Bay Area that discounts.

29 December 2007, 10:46 AM	#6
rnaidu "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Raman Location: San Jose, Ca Watch: Rolex Sea Dweller Posts: 17	AD in Fremont, Ca is Bhindi Jewelers. I was at Ben Bridge Jewelers in Valley Fair Mall Santa Clara, and they also discount, but you have to be willing to ask for it. :)

31 December 2007, 10:30 AM	#7
Oyster Lover "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA Posts: 472	So, did anyone get the GMT-II c's mentioned in this post? Or are we starting to see a little slack in the demand for this watch...?

31 December 2007, 10:32 AM	#8
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	I think that nobody grabbed it.

31 December 2007, 10:49 AM	#12
funlab "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: David Location: US Posts: 347	think we're starting to see some "slack" on this model. my a.d. has one sitting in his case too. surprisingly, he also has a sea-dweller!

15 January 2008, 05:52 AM	#15
Oyster Lover "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA Posts: 472	Just walked by this AD's window again this afternoon and unbelievably - the GMT-IIC is still in the window... Someone put that watch out of its misery!! Does that mean that demand for that watch is softening? I'm starting to think so!!

15 January 2008, 11:14 AM	#21
docmfg "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 162	I'm surprised the Daytonas are not marked up. Bhindi's in SoCal sell Daytonas at sig markup. ~15,000!

15 January 2008, 11:58 AM	#22
ROLEX4FD Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Diego Watch: TT Blue Sub & SDDS Posts: 105	Saw one the other night at our local mall in the case. Not the first time, perhaps supply is catching up with demand.

15 January 2008, 12:22 PM	#23
sharif Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South East USA Posts: 671	The South East is pretty dry, when it comes to GMTIIc's. I have seen even ONE in the case, in Georgia or Florida.

15 January 2008, 01:36 PM	#24
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	Annapolis AD has one in the display case.

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