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Felly Jr. · 31 January 2008, 01:40 PM

Thanks to Allan and a few other's wonderful pic's I have decided to look in to getting a Rootbeer dial GMT II. I called all over the place looking for an AD that might have one left over new in box. I guess they've been out of production for a while so I knew my chances of finding one was slim to none. Well, I hit the proverbial jackpot today and found not one, but TWO AD's that have one in stock, brand new! I got one of them to whittle down the price to $5,765 which equates to about an 18% discount off of msrp. Also, if I buy from them they will give me an extra 3 year warranty at no extra charge and to sweeten up the deal even more, I won't be paying sales tax. I'm waiting to hear from the other store as to what they're bottom line will be as far as price, but I'm not thinking it will get any sweeter than it already has. I thought I'd share this with everyone cuz I sure am stoked about it!

Thanks for listening!

East Bay Rider · 31 January 2008, 01:49 PM

Hey that's good news. Can't wait to see pictures.

maz · 31 January 2008, 01:50 PM

If, for some reason you lose your mind and somehow feel you need more, my local AD has a "Pepsi" and "Coke" on display... plus a TT GMT II C....i know because I tried it on in wait for my SS GMT..... Let me know and I can forward the AD's whereabouts. - Nik

mike · 31 January 2008, 02:00 PM

Big congrats!

Sometimes a little searching pays off. Can't wait to see it.

tandrup · 31 January 2008, 02:19 PM

Wow - good news! Congrats - I can't wait to see the pics.

Felly Jr. · 31 January 2008, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maz

If, for some reason you lose your mind and somehow feel you need more, my local AD has a "Pepsi" and "Coke" on display... plus a TT GMT II C....i know because I tried it on in wait for my SS GMT..... Let me know and I can forward the AD's whereabouts. - Nik

Thanks for the info Nik!

I have a Pepsi already and I don't really care for the Coke, but thanks for the heads up.

Does anyone have any pic's of their Rootbeer to tide me over until I get mine?

CPCC · 31 January 2008, 02:52 PM

Can anyone post a picture?

Wolfgang427 · 31 January 2008, 03:37 PM

Very nice, congrats.

My buddy got one of the last made, a D-series. Post pics please.

Felly Jr. · 31 January 2008, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolfgang427

Very nice, congrats.

My buddy got one of the last made, a D-series. Post pics please.

This one is also a "D" series.

redshirt1957 · 31 January 2008, 10:37 PM

Hope this helps. You did good.

Trurolexer · 31 January 2008, 10:43 PM

Congrats Man!!! Rootbeer is a STUNNING GMT!!!

SPACE-DWELLER · 31 January 2008, 10:48 PM

Awesome!

Can't wait for the pics!

bwalkerVintage · 31 January 2008, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Felly Jr.

Does anyone have any pic's of their Rootbeer to tide me over until I get mine?

Well since yours will have a oyster bracelet, i'll post on of those up. However, what you see before you is the old school version:

Edit: you know, I realize that I have been posting a bunch of pics of my GMT lately - it's just that i really dig it and am always happy to see pics of it!

Arturo · 1 February 2008, 12:35 AM

The new school version isn't ceramic is it? Interesting that despite the upgrade to the GMT ll c, they still manufacture NEW Rootbeers. I thought they were discontinuing the earlier GMT ll with Pepsi and Coke bezels ( I happen to have the one with black bezel), but you say brand new so perhaps they are making an exception for the Root Beer? This is interesting indeed.

Dan Pierce · 1 February 2008, 12:39 AM

Good for you Felly.

I enjoy the chase as much as the catch.

Those root beer GMTs are really different and offer a unique take on a Rolex classic.
Good luck,
dP

SPACE-DWELLER · 1 February 2008, 12:41 AM

Rolex doesn't manufacture them anymore, Art.

Felly was just extremely lucky to get one NOS/BNIB from an AD.

Felly Jr. · 1 February 2008, 01:44 AM

And thanks for posting the pic's! I guess the "D" serial was the last one produced. And yes, I DID get extremely lucky to find one at an AD NOS.

krattzz · 1 February 2008, 02:04 AM

Great watch. I called my local AD yesterday and he was less then helpful. He said no discounts and cash is the same as credit card. He ofered me a coupon then told me I could not use it on the green anniv sub. I guess he really does not need or value my business. It's Schulers in Norristown PA. I think I will stick to using the AD that Wolfgang has.

BLSampson · 1 February 2008, 11:14 AM

Well done Felly.

ttannert · 1 February 2008, 11:24 AM

That is lucky. Post pics as soon as you can.

JBat · 1 February 2008, 11:31 AM

Congrats Felly!

Was the AD in the Seattle area?

Felly Jr. · 1 February 2008, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBat

Congrats Felly!

Was the AD in the Seattle area?

No, one is in Oregon and the other is in Cali. I went ahead and went nuts and bought BOTH of them!

I'll probably sell one to offset the price of the other. I just couldn't resist the temptation to have two NIB Rootbeer GMT's. Am I crazy or what?

East Bay Rider · 1 February 2008, 12:19 PM

Excellent.

JBat · 1 February 2008, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Felly Jr.

No, one is in Oregon and the other is in Cali. I went ahead and went nuts and bought BOTH of them!

I'll probably sell one to offset the price of the other. I just couldn't resist the temptation to have two NIB Rootbeer GMT's. Am I crazy or what?

Nope, not at all. No crazier than the rest of us anyway!

I'm guessing you'll flip one of them?

Felly Jr. · 1 February 2008, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBat

Nope, not at all. No crazier than the rest of us anyway!

I'm guessing you'll flip one of them?

I think that would be the sensible thing to do, but I have no idea what the market is on one of these B/C I can't find any for sale that are NIB.

Gaijin · 1 February 2008, 01:40 PM

PM me if you will the AD's name in Oregon just out of curiosity.

31 January 2008, 01:40 PM	#1
Felly Jr. "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Felly Location: Washington State Watch: SS Daytona/GV Posts: 2,998	Rootbeer GMT II Thanks to Allan and a few other's wonderful pic's I have decided to look in to getting a Rootbeer dial GMT II. I called all over the place looking for an AD that might have one left over new in box. I guess they've been out of production for a while so I knew my chances of finding one was slim to none. Well, I hit the proverbial jackpot today and found not one, but TWO AD's that have one in stock, brand new! I got one of them to whittle down the price to $5,765 which equates to about an 18% discount off of msrp. Also, if I buy from them they will give me an extra 3 year warranty at no extra charge and to sweeten up the deal even more, I won't be paying sales tax. I'm waiting to hear from the other store as to what they're bottom line will be as far as price, but I'm not thinking it will get any sweeter than it already has. I thought I'd share this with everyone cuz I sure am stoked about it! Thanks for listening!

31 January 2008, 01:49 PM	#2
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	Hey that's good news. Can't wait to see pictures. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

31 January 2008, 02:19 PM	#5
tandrup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Watch: 14060M Posts: 921	Wow - good news! Congrats - I can't wait to see the pics. __________________ Regards, Lars 14060M, 16570 White, 116200 Tuxedo Dial Georg Jensen 2347

31 January 2008, 02:52 PM	#7
CPCC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: USA Posts: 1,857	Can anyone post a picture? __________________

31 January 2008, 10:43 PM	#11
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Congrats...Congrats... Congrats Man!!! Rootbeer is a STUNNING GMT!!!

31 January 2008, 01:50 PM	#3
maz Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Nik Location: CT Watch: SS GMT II C Posts: 69	If, for some reason you lose your mind and somehow feel you need more, my local AD has a "Pepsi" and "Coke" on display... plus a TT GMT II C....i know because I tried it on in wait for my SS GMT..... Let me know and I can forward the AD's whereabouts. - Nik

31 January 2008, 02:00 PM	#4
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Big congrats! Sometimes a little searching pays off. Can't wait to see it.

31 January 2008, 03:37 PM	#8
Wolfgang427 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	Very nice, congrats. My buddy got one of the last made, a D-series. Post pics please.

31 January 2008, 10:37 PM	#10
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	Hope this helps. You did good.

31 January 2008, 10:48 PM	#12
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Awesome! Can't wait for the pics! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

1 February 2008, 12:35 AM	#14
Arturo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Arturo Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: Black GMT ll Posts: 1,271	The new school version isn't ceramic is it? Interesting that despite the upgrade to the GMT ll c, they still manufacture NEW Rootbeers. I thought they were discontinuing the earlier GMT ll with Pepsi and Coke bezels ( I happen to have the one with black bezel), but you say brand new so perhaps they are making an exception for the Root Beer? This is interesting indeed.

1 February 2008, 12:39 AM	#15
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Good for you Felly. I enjoy the chase as much as the catch. Those root beer GMTs are really different and offer a unique take on a Rolex classic. Good luck, dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

1 February 2008, 12:41 AM	#16
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Rolex doesn't manufacture them anymore, Art. Felly was just extremely lucky to get one NOS/BNIB from an AD. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

1 February 2008, 01:44 AM	#17
Felly Jr. "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Felly Location: Washington State Watch: SS Daytona/GV Posts: 2,998	Thanks guy's And thanks for posting the pic's! I guess the "D" serial was the last one produced. And yes, I DID get extremely lucky to find one at an AD NOS.

1 February 2008, 02:04 AM	#18
krattzz Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NYC, Philly. Watch: GMT BLNR Posts: 695	Great watch. I called my local AD yesterday and he was less then helpful. He said no discounts and cash is the same as credit card. He ofered me a coupon then told me I could not use it on the green anniv sub. I guess he really does not need or value my business. It's Schulers in Norristown PA. I think I will stick to using the AD that Wolfgang has.

1 February 2008, 11:14 AM	#19
BLSampson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bryan Location: Kansas City, MO Watch: TT Blue Submariner Posts: 930	Well done Felly. __________________ Yoboman "People sleep safely in their beds at night because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."

1 February 2008, 11:24 AM	#20
ttannert "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Tim Location: Ohio Watch: SS Black Daytona Posts: 872	That is lucky. Post pics as soon as you can. __________________ The greatest luxury in life is time; treasure every second. __________________ My Collection: SS Rolex M Black Daytona SS Rolex V Black Milgauss GV SS Rolex M Black Milgauss TT Rolex Z White MOP Datejust SS Rolex M Coke GMT II SS Tag Heuer Black Kirium Chronometer

1 February 2008, 11:31 AM	#21
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Congrats Felly! Was the AD in the Seattle area?

1 February 2008, 12:19 PM	#23
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	Excellent. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

1 February 2008, 01:40 PM	#26
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	PM me if you will the AD's name in Oregon just out of curiosity.

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