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PeterT · 6 April 2008, 02:52 AM

Hi,
Thanks to all of your help I have just pulled the trigger and reserved a new GMT II Coke at a main AD. It is the last in their large company.
The reason that I have reserved and not bought is as follows, should I be concerned?????
The watch was originally sold last year as a prize for a competition that never took place. It sat in the safe and never saw the light of day. Eventually the money was refunded by the AD after examining that everything was totally as it should be. I was assured that all of the stickers were in place for the bracelet and case and that the watch was in pristine unworn condition.
As the original warranty had been running all of the time it sat in the safe it was now at less than 2 years.
The watch has been sent back to Rolex for them to re issue the warranty. I would assume they would check it over thoroughly before issuing the new warranty.
So my name is on the watch and when it comes in to the shop I can go and see it and pay up!! If it is not pristine I will walk away. I wonder how long I will have to wait??

This seemed the best option to me as the other 2 new GMTs that I found had been in another AD's window for betwen 12 and 18 months. I thought that these are more likely to be marked from being handled than this one that has sat in the safe.

What do you think, there does not seem to be hardly any of these left new in the UK at main ADs.

Thanks for your support, PeterT

Teofilo · 6 April 2008, 02:53 AM

Go for it Peter.
Truly a classic Rolex.

frostie · 6 April 2008, 02:54 AM

It's a no brainer go and get the watch

BTW don't forget to post pics and the compulsory wristshot

Felly Jr. · 6 April 2008, 02:59 AM

If it comes back from Rolex with a clean bill of health and two fresh years of warranty then get it, wear it, love it!

And, don't forget the

!!

PhilM · 6 April 2008, 03:02 AM

Well done Peter, have been keeping an eye in on your other posts.... look forward to seeing some pics soon

mike · 6 April 2008, 03:16 AM

I'd say no worries at all. Congrats.

f16570 · 6 April 2008, 03:20 AM

Hi Peter and welcpme along. The watch will be pristine when it arrives back.
You will only have to worry about the first scratch.................. DOH.
It hurts, post some pics.

Road Warrior · 6 April 2008, 03:38 AM

Great deal! Go for it! You'll love it!

Solar · 6 April 2008, 03:48 AM

I have a series Pepsi, with the other two bezel colours so I can switch around (I'm wearing the Coke now).

The GMT in my opinion is, without a doubt, the most versatile Rolex in the gallery. Looks sporty and dressy when need be, WR to 100 meters, and does two time zones at once. Light, comfortable and nice low profile.

You're in luck. Its a great watch and the only one I would have if I could have only one.

Best,

C

Dan Pierce · 6 April 2008, 04:08 AM

Peter,
From what you describe it sounds like a great opportunity.

dP

JostheBoss · 6 April 2008, 04:10 AM

Sounds good to me!

JJ Irani · 6 April 2008, 04:11 AM

Good one, Peter....go for it and don't forget the pics!!

Trurolexer · 6 April 2008, 04:48 AM

Congrats!!! Pics please!!!

S/SOnly · 6 April 2008, 04:55 AM

Sounds like a good opportunity to own a fabulous watch.

vukotab · 6 April 2008, 05:17 AM

That`s an opportunity to get something remarkable,you MUST go for it!
And then to post some pics...

kcmo · 6 April 2008, 07:30 AM

Congrats Peter! Love the 'coke' version!

karmatp · 6 April 2008, 07:47 AM

Sounds like a great opportunity for you, hopefully you got a smokin discount..

6 April 2008, 02:52 AM	#1
PeterT "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: England Watch: 16613 16710 16600 Posts: 1,021	I pulled the trigger! Hi, Thanks to all of your help I have just pulled the trigger and reserved a new GMT II Coke at a main AD. It is the last in their large company. The reason that I have reserved and not bought is as follows, should I be concerned????? The watch was originally sold last year as a prize for a competition that never took place. It sat in the safe and never saw the light of day. Eventually the money was refunded by the AD after examining that everything was totally as it should be. I was assured that all of the stickers were in place for the bracelet and case and that the watch was in pristine unworn condition. As the original warranty had been running all of the time it sat in the safe it was now at less than 2 years. The watch has been sent back to Rolex for them to re issue the warranty. I would assume they would check it over thoroughly before issuing the new warranty. So my name is on the watch and when it comes in to the shop I can go and see it and pay up!! If it is not pristine I will walk away. I wonder how long I will have to wait?? This seemed the best option to me as the other 2 new GMTs that I found had been in another AD's window for betwen 12 and 18 months. I thought that these are more likely to be marked from being handled than this one that has sat in the safe. What do you think, there does not seem to be hardly any of these left new in the UK at main ADs. Thanks for your support, PeterT

6 April 2008, 02:54 AM	#3
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	It's a no brainer go and get the watch BTW don't forget to post pics and the compulsory wristshot __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

6 April 2008, 03:20 AM	#7
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Hi Peter and welcpme along. The watch will be pristine when it arrives back. You will only have to worry about the first scratch.................. DOH. It hurts, post some pics. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

6 April 2008, 03:38 AM	#8
Road Warrior "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Brad Location: NC Watch: Any Rolex Posts: 378	Great deal! Go for it! You'll love it! __________________ Wearing a Rolex is perpetual bliss!

6 April 2008, 04:08 AM	#10
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Peter, From what you describe it sounds like a great opportunity. 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

6 April 2008, 02:53 AM	#2
Teofilo Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: East Anglia Watch: 14060M,16710 PEPSI Posts: 923	Go for it Peter. Truly a classic Rolex.

6 April 2008, 02:59 AM	#4
Felly Jr. "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Felly Location: Washington State Watch: SS Daytona/GV Posts: 2,998	If it comes back from Rolex with a clean bill of health and two fresh years of warranty then get it, wear it, love it! And, don't forget the !!

6 April 2008, 03:02 AM	#5
PhilM "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Phil Location: London Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,765	Well done Peter, have been keeping an eye in on your other posts.... look forward to seeing some pics soon

6 April 2008, 03:16 AM	#6
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I'd say no worries at all. Congrats.

6 April 2008, 03:48 AM	#9
Solar "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North America Watch: their hands, baby. Posts: 1,116	I have a series Pepsi, with the other two bezel colours so I can switch around (I'm wearing the Coke now). The GMT in my opinion is, without a doubt, the most versatile Rolex in the gallery. Looks sporty and dressy when need be, WR to 100 meters, and does two time zones at once. Light, comfortable and nice low profile. You're in luck. Its a great watch and the only one I would have if I could have only one. Best, C

6 April 2008, 04:10 AM	#11
JostheBoss "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Jos Location: South Africa Watch: SS GMT IIc Posts: 741	Sounds good to me! __________________ Life isn't what it is...it's what it looks like

6 April 2008, 04:11 AM	#12
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Good one, Peter....go for it and don't forget the pics!! __________________ 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!!

6 April 2008, 04:48 AM	#13
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Big Congrats... Congrats!!! Pics please!!!

6 April 2008, 04:55 AM	#14
S/SOnly "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: The Desert Watch: GMT II RN Posts: 339	Sounds like a good opportunity to own a fabulous watch. __________________ 904L..... Clean, Simple, Durable....

6 April 2008, 05:17 AM	#15
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	That`s an opportunity to get something remarkable,you MUST go for it! And then to post some pics... __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

6 April 2008, 07:30 AM	#16
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Congrats Peter! Love the 'coke' version!

6 April 2008, 07:47 AM	#17
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	Sounds like a great opportunity for you, hopefully you got a smokin discount..

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