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cmcm3 · 15 April 2008, 03:00 AM

Hi guys,

Just checking in from Edinburgh. I have a datejust - stainless steel with whitegold bezel, on a jubilee strap, coming up for its 10th birthday - I got it for my 18th!! I am currently on the lookout for a Sub date, old-style GMTII or the ceramic one, but with a brished strap. Decisions decisions!!

toph · 15 April 2008, 03:06 AM

Welcome fellow scotsman-sounds like a nice watch you have there. Well it seems you like rolex so you are in the right place.

I love the new GMT too but next on my list is a sub no date- just love the classic look

Dan Pierce · 15 April 2008, 03:07 AM

Welcome to TRF.

Would love to see a pic of your DateJust.
dP

gmt 16750 · 15 April 2008, 03:28 AM

Hi there, nice to see another Scot on board. Sound like you have good taste as well! Lets see the DJ please.

cmcm3 · 15 April 2008, 03:30 AM

Toph - I do like the sub no-date as well, but think the date just shades it for me. Maybe you can tell me what all this COSC banter about the non-date one is? Is that something you can get for the Sub-date? How much extra does it cost? Im pretty new to all this - obviously!

Dan, I will get a photo up ASAP, only problem is my camera is an iPhone, which generally sucks for photos. I absolutely love the watch, as I say it was an 18th bday present, and has barely been off my wrist since. As you can imagine its seen a lot of "action" but apart from a slight chip on the edge of he crystal and a couple of scuffs here and there, its still looking good! I should take more care of it, but for 10 years constant use, its still looking pretty nice. Its also never been serviced!

I should probably do something about that tho...

cmcm3 · 15 April 2008, 03:45 AM

Here are few photos, but they are terrible, due to the hunk of junk iphone.

The face is an off-white, with rolex sort of "pressed" into it, all over - very subtle, almost undetectable unless you are looking up close

cmcm3 · 15 April 2008, 03:46 AM

My replies don't seem to be going up?

frostie · 15 April 2008, 03:46 AM

Welcome to TRF

Enjoy and join the fun here

Go for the ceramic

toph · 15 April 2008, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmcm3

My replies don't seem to be going up?

I think the moderators sometimes check the posts of new members- i had the same thing at first

SPACE-DWELLER · 15 April 2008, 03:50 AM

Welcome to TRF!

I look forward to reading your input!

JJ Irani · 15 April 2008, 03:51 AM

Welcome to TRF. The SS Sub-date would be an excellent chocie. Don't hesitate to pick one up if and when you get the chance!!

cmcm3 · 15 April 2008, 03:55 AM

Can anyone give me an insight into the M-series versus Z?-series? Whats the difference? Is the M-series still available? Which is more desirable?

JJ Irani · 15 April 2008, 03:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmcm3

Can anyone give me an insight into the M-series versus Z?-series? Whats the difference? Is the M-series still available? Which is more desirable?

Both are desirable. M is the latest series and some of them now come with the Rolex inscription around the inner ring.

JJ

JJ Irani · 15 April 2008, 03:59 AM

For clearer pics, choose MACRO mode (indicated by a yellow lotus) and then place the camera on something solid so there is no hand shake. No flash!!

Good luck - JJ

cmcm3 · 15 April 2008, 04:02 AM

The one I tried the other day had the Rolex inscription. I have read people slating it, but in real-life it is only noticeable if you are having a good squint at the watch. Admittedly the Rolex press shots make it more obvious than it really is.

How difficult is it to get one without the rolex inscription these days?

Also, are there any second hand Sub-dates in the price range of a new one, that would make a smarter buy (on the basis that they are all very similar to the eye) Obviously love the Sub-red, but its a wee bit over my price range...)

JJ Irani · 15 April 2008, 04:04 AM

The inscription is indeed quite subtle.

If you're looking for one without the inscription, then look for an early Z model. You might even get lucky with the price.

Good luck - JJ

cmcm3 · 15 April 2008, 04:04 AM

Cheers JJ, but these are taken with my iphone -the only camera I have available at the moment. Its not good...

Robb · 15 April 2008, 04:10 AM

Welcome!

cmcm3 · 15 April 2008, 04:12 AM

Thanks Robb, nice to meet you.

Chappy · 15 April 2008, 04:41 AM

welcome to TRF ... enjoy your time here

Colin

Terry Newton · 15 April 2008, 05:53 AM

Welcome to the group. We'll teach you photography skills as well while you are here. Nice watch you own if I could just see it better

.

Again, welcome

Terry Newton

golfball123 · 15 April 2008, 07:35 AM

welcome aboard.. N we hv another scots n hopefully we can hv a new tread to talk on fine scots whiskey

OYSTERMANN · 15 April 2008, 07:43 AM

Welcome

I can definitely recommend the GMT II Ceramic

.

Whatever you get it'll be brilliant anyway - it'll be a Rolex, after all

cmcm3 · 15 April 2008, 08:37 AM

Thanks for the welcomes guys. I have a few questions regarding the watches I am considering - but I'll leave them for tomorrow. Its bed time now!!

kcmo · 15 April 2008, 11:58 AM

Hi and welcome to TRF! Great DJ you have there! A true classic. You can't go wrong with a Sub or GMT too!

15 April 2008, 03:00 AM	#1
cmcm3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,112	Hello from Edinburgh Hi guys, Just checking in from Edinburgh. I have a datejust - stainless steel with whitegold bezel, on a jubilee strap, coming up for its 10th birthday - I got it for my 18th!! I am currently on the lookout for a Sub date, old-style GMTII or the ceramic one, but with a brished strap. Decisions decisions!!

15 April 2008, 03:06 AM	#2
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	Welcome fellow scotsman-sounds like a nice watch you have there. Well it seems you like rolex so you are in the right place. I love the new GMT too but next on my list is a sub no date- just love the classic look __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

15 April 2008, 03:07 AM	#3
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Welcome to TRF. Would love to see a pic of your DateJust. 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

15 April 2008, 03:28 AM	#4
gmt 16750 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Neil Location: Borders, Scotland Watch: what your doing. Posts: 970	Hi there, nice to see another Scot on board. Sound like you have good taste as well! Lets see the DJ please. __________________

15 April 2008, 03:45 AM	#6
cmcm3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,112	Here are few photos, but they are terrible, due to the hunk of junk iphone. The face is an off-white, with rolex sort of "pressed" into it, all over - very subtle, almost undetectable unless you are looking up close Attached Images

15 April 2008, 03:30 AM	#5
cmcm3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,112	Toph - I do like the sub no-date as well, but think the date just shades it for me. Maybe you can tell me what all this COSC banter about the non-date one is? Is that something you can get for the Sub-date? How much extra does it cost? Im pretty new to all this - obviously! Dan, I will get a photo up ASAP, only problem is my camera is an iPhone, which generally sucks for photos. I absolutely love the watch, as I say it was an 18th bday present, and has barely been off my wrist since. As you can imagine its seen a lot of "action" but apart from a slight chip on the edge of he crystal and a couple of scuffs here and there, its still looking good! I should take more care of it, but for 10 years constant use, its still looking pretty nice. Its also never been serviced! I should probably do something about that tho...

15 April 2008, 03:46 AM	#7
cmcm3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,112	My replies don't seem to be going up?

15 April 2008, 03:46 AM	#8
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Welcome to TRF Enjoy and join the fun here Go for the ceramic __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

15 April 2008, 03:50 AM	#10
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF! I look forward to reading your input! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

15 April 2008, 03:51 AM	#11
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Welcome to TRF. The SS Sub-date would be an excellent chocie. Don't hesitate to pick one up if and when you get the chance!! __________________ 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!!

15 April 2008, 03:55 AM	#12
cmcm3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,112	Can anyone give me an insight into the M-series versus Z?-series? Whats the difference? Is the M-series still available? Which is more desirable?

15 April 2008, 03:59 AM	#14
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	For clearer pics, choose MACRO mode (indicated by a yellow lotus) and then place the camera on something solid so there is no hand shake. No flash!! Good luck - JJ __________________ 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!!

15 April 2008, 04:02 AM	#15
cmcm3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,112	The one I tried the other day had the Rolex inscription. I have read people slating it, but in real-life it is only noticeable if you are having a good squint at the watch. Admittedly the Rolex press shots make it more obvious than it really is. How difficult is it to get one without the rolex inscription these days? Also, are there any second hand Sub-dates in the price range of a new one, that would make a smarter buy (on the basis that they are all very similar to the eye) Obviously love the Sub-red, but its a wee bit over my price range...)

15 April 2008, 04:04 AM	#16
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	The inscription is indeed quite subtle. If you're looking for one without the inscription, then look for an early Z model. You might even get lucky with the price. Good luck - JJ __________________ 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!!

15 April 2008, 04:10 AM	#18
Robb 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Robb Location: USA Watch: BLNR Posts: 4,939	Welcome! __________________ 126610LN l 166610LV l 126619LB l 116710BLNR l 126710BLRO l 126720VTNR l 126718GRNR l 116500 white l 116500 black l 116508 john mayer l 116519LN l 116503 white l 126655 l 226627 Ti Master l 116518LN

15 April 2008, 04:12 AM	#19
cmcm3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,112	Thanks Robb, nice to meet you.

15 April 2008, 04:41 AM	#20
Chappy Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Colin Location: ontario, canada Watch: ND Sub 14060M cosc Posts: 217	welcome to TRF ... enjoy your time here Colin

15 April 2008, 05:53 AM	#21
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	Welcome to the group. We'll teach you photography skills as well while you are here. Nice watch you own if I could just see it better . Again, welcome Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

15 April 2008, 07:35 AM	#22
golfball123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: thailand / m'sia Watch: YG DD & GMT,TT SUB Posts: 1,265	welcome aboard.. N we hv another scots n hopefully we can hv a new tread to talk on fine scots whiskey

15 April 2008, 07:43 AM	#23
OYSTERMANN "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Neil Location: West Midlands UK Watch: DJ,DD,GMTIIc,Sub Posts: 7,063	Welcome I can definitely recommend the GMT II Ceramic. Whatever you get it'll be brilliant anyway - it'll be a Rolex, after all __________________ Neil 116231 SS/RG DATEJUST 2007 118238 YG DAY-DATE 2007 116713 LN SS/YG GMT IIc 2008 116613 LB SS/YG SUBMARINER 2009 216570 SS EXPLORER II 2013 116520 SS DAYTONA 2014

15 April 2008, 08:37 AM	#24
cmcm3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,112	Thanks for the welcomes guys. I have a few questions regarding the watches I am considering - but I'll leave them for tomorrow. Its bed time now!!

15 April 2008, 11:58 AM	#25
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Hi and welcome to TRF! Great DJ you have there! A true classic. You can't go wrong with a Sub or GMT too!

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