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10 May 2008, 11:06 PM | #1 |
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BLUESY & GMT IIc pics
Seems to me that there are alot of TRFers out there with both of these watches...........so.............
Lets see a weekend wrist shot or glamour shot of your pair! (Watches!!)
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10 May 2008, 11:26 PM | #2 |
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I will post it here if I already buy one. lol!!!
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11 May 2008, 03:09 AM | #3 |
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Only fair..since I started it...here come the pics.
Sorry....took em fast to get them up and running and the crystals are a bit dirty and/or dusty.....
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11 May 2008, 04:14 AM | #4 |
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Nice!!! At least I can see 'em side by side to compare. But I think the winner (in my heart) still Bluesy.
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is it an aftermarket bezel?
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11 May 2008, 05:28 AM | #6 |
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That's a great and very versatile pair!
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11 May 2008, 09:47 AM | #7 |
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nope........just a bad photo in bad lite
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The font on the numbers does seem narrow, but I'm sure the light plays tricks...
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Mine. :) |
11 May 2008, 10:08 AM | #10 |
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hmmmm...they are different.. mine is a S series......bought new in 95 from Tournour NY..................
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Here are mine
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11 May 2008, 10:38 AM | #12 |
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georgemera, that is a perfect collection! I have Bluesy and the TT DJ but I would love the other two as well. I'm particularly becoming fond of the white faced Explorer after spending some time on this forum!
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Great collection, George!
Norm- I too, am planning on buying a white Explorer II in the future. They are a solid looking watch, indeed! Paul |
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Thanks guys I love my collection, I got the Yach-master, GMT IIC and the Bluesy this year, Bluesy I bought it this thursday and I don't know when to stop, today I try the Daytona, I need help how to stop this watch fever I have.
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it can't be the lighting
bezel fonts look too narrow and the pearl too white are you sure you haven't replaced the original bezel this one looks aftermarket to me
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Georgemera, that is an excellent collection!! It is very versatile! I think there is one perfect watch that will really round out that collection well. It is, a white dial Explorer II! It wouldn't hurt to add one white dial watch to any collection.
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I'm with Jerome...Explorer II Polar is a good choose. Or maybe Daytona white dial?
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Here's mine !!
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All great watches. Nice collection.
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Thats a fantastic collection, keep them growing.
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The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it. SS Submariner no date 1992 (sold); SS GMT II 2007 (sold); SS GMT II C 2008 ('M' series) (sold); SS Sub C 2011 (sold); BB GMT 1971 (sold); Omega 50th GMT |
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Thats a wonderful collection friend, especially the root beer GMT. I have been contemplating one since the flip of mt SS GMT II for the GMT IIc
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Interested in any comments on the bezel.............
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beautiful beautiful watches...thanks!
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now i am pretty sure the bezel is aftermarket
it must have been replaced in the past pearl, fonts (especially the "4")
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The pictures of the most recent blue Sub on this thread has an aftermarket bezel on it. It does not really look like the font that Rolex uses on their bezels at all. The font in the genuine insert looks a little more stiff, meaning the numbers are not as curved. I am sure that if you send the watch in, they can replace the bezel for you Steve. Try the independent RSC located in San Francisco. The bezel on the Blue Sub in your avatar actually has the genuine bezel insert. Compare it to the pictures that you had just posted, you can see a difference in the font.
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13 May 2008, 02:34 AM | #26 |
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Jerome.......Thanks for the advice! I called them and they said the bezel change can't be done in house..and has to go to Beverly Hills.....is this correct...or just info given on the phone. In other words...is a personal visit better...and can they do it there?
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Thanks for all your advice!
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Changing the bezel insert is not a very difficult thing to do and any AD can take care of it it's that simple
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13 May 2008, 02:57 AM | #29 |
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Thanks frostie!!
I started calling the AD this morning..and inadvertantly asked them to replace the aftermarket BEZEL...they said the main RSC had to do that. If it's just the insert....that makes it easier..and in the long run..cheaper. Thanks again!
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That was my dream pair, but due to cost constraints, I compromised slightly and have these, which I love!
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