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28 January 2014, 10:59 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Real Name: Kyle
Location: NC
Watch: DJ41 White Romans
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Search over, winner arrives for pickup Wednesday
I have finally made my decision on my first Rolex. It's the GMT Master II, 116710LN. I've been going between this one, the no date Sub and a DJII Grey dial with black Roman numerals. I even considered a two time sub date for a minute. I've also made the decision to buy it new from my local AD. The salesperson there has truly earned my business with this watch and last month with a new wedding set as a gift to my wife for our 10 year anniversary. She has gone out of her way to incredibly helpful and not pushy. I also felt as if she gave honest feedback and advice.
Here's how I come to the conclusion: Sub - too sporty for me for wearing with a suit 5 days per week. DJII - really liked this watch with Romans and dark dial. There was just something about it that I couldn't get past. I don't know what it is, just something. TT Sub - had a blue dial. Beautiful in the case. Too bright and flashy for me. Winner - GMTII: perfect balance of sporty head with a little dressier bracelet. The green hand and writing is awesome. Green is my favorite color. It's just enough touch of a different color and the bezel I like better than the Sub. I feel I will own a Hulk Sub at some point. It arrives WEDNESDAY this week. Will post pics as soon as I pick it up. Thanks to all those who offered advice. The two losers photo: Kyle |
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28 January 2014, 11:00 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
Watch: One on my wrist.
Posts: 64,008
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Congrats in advance and very nice! Cheers,
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28 January 2014, 11:01 AM
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Real Name: Joe
Location: PA
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Congrats in advance!
 Can't wait for the unveiling.
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28 January 2014, 11:08 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2013
Real Name: Drew
Location: PHILADELPHIA
Watch: CROWN MARKED
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Congrats- really all great choices.
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28 January 2014, 11:31 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Real Name: Tom
Location: In a race car!
Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES
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Congrats!
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28 January 2014, 11:32 AM
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Real Name: Jack
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Great choice, and a good relationship with an AD has it's long term benefits. Hope you enjoy it.
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28 January 2014, 11:45 AM
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Congrats and post some pics!
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28 January 2014, 12:03 PM
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Congrats! Can't wait to see pics:)
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28 January 2014, 12:15 PM
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Real Name: Phong
Location: Toronto
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Very nice choice and looking forward to some pics.
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28 January 2014, 12:18 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Real Name: Brent
Location: St Louis
Watch: Rolex Sub Date
Posts: 1,516
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Great choice, cant wait to see pics
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28 January 2014, 12:20 PM
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Real Name: Dennis
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Congrats in advance!
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28 January 2014, 12:23 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: New Jersey
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I think the 116710LN is a great way to start your Rolex collection. If I was starting over, it's probably where I would go first as well. Good choice.
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28 January 2014, 12:35 PM
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Real Name: Alex
Location: Chicago
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Congrats!
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28 January 2014, 12:46 PM
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Real Name: dp
Location: chicago, usa
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congrats....enjoy
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28 January 2014, 12:51 PM
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Real Name: Jeff
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Watch: is recovered!!
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Congrats
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28 January 2014, 12:52 PM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
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Location: Japan
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Nice. Congratulations!
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28 January 2014, 12:55 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Australia
Watch: 116610LN
Posts: 15,802
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It's a nice feeling to have made a decision. Congrats on the incoming GMT IIc.
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28 January 2014, 01:01 PM
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Real Name: Chris
Location: Austin
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GMTIIc = Perfect first Rolex!
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28 January 2014, 01:03 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Real Name: Al
Location: California, USA
Watch: GMT- Pepsi
Posts: 3,462
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Congrats on picking the nicest new sports Rolex.
The 24 click bezel is incredible, the look and comfort are great, and the bracelet is such an improvement- in my opinion, this model does it all...
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28 January 2014, 01:08 PM
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Real Name: Young
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Congrats in advance!! Good choice.
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28 January 2014, 01:10 PM
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Real Name: Blake
Location: US
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Congrats on the excellent choice!
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28 January 2014, 04:16 PM
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Great choice. Mine says hi.
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28 January 2014, 04:22 PM
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Congrats! Great choice.
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28 January 2014, 04:31 PM
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Excellent choice
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28 January 2014, 04:39 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Real Name: Jeronimo
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Excellent choice, congratulations!
Mine sends regards from underwater... 
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28 January 2014, 06:12 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: UK
Watch: Sub C 116610LN
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Nice choice !
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28 January 2014, 07:12 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
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Real Name: Travis
Location: FL / NYC
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Congrats!
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29 January 2014, 12:14 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Larry
Location: Kentucky
Watch: Yes
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Great first! Congrats,
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29 January 2014, 12:22 AM
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Location: Tampa, FL
Watch: 1680
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Enjoy your GMT, its an absolutely gorgeous piece of machinery. If green is your favorite color, you will most definitely own a Hulk one day. My decision was between the LVc, LV, and GMTIIc. Hulk ended up the victor.
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29 January 2014, 12:35 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Real Name: MJC
Location: PHL USA
Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP
Posts: 29,232
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Congrats!!!
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