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Blue Bull · 21 February 2007, 07:07 AM

When I bought my GMT II Red/black,towards the end of 2000,I had one of these in my hands at the dealer.I suppose it was one of the last ones made.I must say, it even looks nicer "in the hands",compared to the pics.Its a very nice looking watch

Prince · 21 February 2007, 07:47 AM

Many thanks to everyone for the kind words. I am very happy about this purchase - one that has been on my "want" list for awhile. I promise more photos after the watch arrives, probably next week.

slim · 21 February 2007, 07:49 AM

Thats a beauty Allan congrats!

dannytam · 21 February 2007, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Picture by Melissa,think the picture explains it more fully than words

Thanks Padi. The nipple dial is a real eye opener for me. Still have a long way to go in learning about Rolex watches. But the responses I get from you guys show that there's no better place to begin the lessons than here.

dannytam · 21 February 2007, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bwalkerVintage

Here is a pic:

Notice the difference in the amount of gold and luminescence for the hour markers. GMT has more gold and less lume, while the GMT II has less gold and more lume.

My thanks to you too Brendan.

ROLEX4EvEr · 21 February 2007, 02:09 PM

congrats

Alex Stylianou · 21 February 2007, 04:18 PM

Lovely Watch . Wear it in good health .

JJ Irani · 21 February 2007, 07:54 PM

Congrats, Allan....we look forward to the real pics now!!

Prince · 21 February 2007, 09:19 PM

Again, muchas gracias to everyone for the kind words. You can be assured of pics when the watch is at home next week. Cheers...

Alcan · 21 February 2007, 10:11 PM

The brown dial/bezel and TT bracelet are a great combination. Enjoy.

mike · 22 February 2007, 09:40 AM

Nice score Allan!

The Rootbeer GMT is becoming quite popular with the collecting community. I think it's a watch whose time has come.

Good show!!!

Prince · 22 February 2007, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by mike

Nice score Allan!

The Rootbeer GMT is becoming quite popular with the collecting community. I think it's a watch whose time has come.

Good show!!!

Thanks very much, Mike. Coming from you, that is as good as it gets!

I have had this one on my "want" list for awhile, and decided to be patient and let it come to me. BINGO!!!

Can't wait to receive it and snap some pics for you folks to see. Cheers...

Otis · 22 February 2007, 10:19 AM

Great pickup Allan, it's one interesting rolex, that's for sure!
Looking forward to seeing it!

Prince · 22 February 2007, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Otis

Great pickup Allan, it's one interesting rolex, that's for sure!
Looking forward to seeing it!

Thanks, Otis. It is not your ordinary GMT - and yet, it is...

That's what has made it so intriguing to me. I did not have a GMT in my collection, but really didn't want the standard models, and couldn't afford the Anniversary one

, so this beautiful take on the classic GMT totally beguiled me. I am VERY excited about this one!

Otis · 22 February 2007, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

Thanks, Otis. It is not your ordinary GMT - and yet, it is...

Good point, and it will always be a great converation piece too.

mailman · 23 February 2007, 07:43 PM

Nice score Allan

Can't wait for you to get it and take a group shot.

BTW, is the serial # an A or W

Prince · 23 February 2007, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mailman

Nice score Allan

Can't wait for you to get it and take a group shot.

BTW, is the serial # an A or W

Thanks, Paulie. That would be A & W serials...

Uncle-AJ · 23 February 2007, 10:04 PM

Congratulations Allan.

A friend of mine has one with the jubilee bracelet and it does look nicer in the flesh. A much underrated watch in my opinion.

Prince · 23 February 2007, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

Congratulations Allan.

A friend of mine has one with the jubilee bracelet and it does look nicer in the flesh. A much underrated watch in my opinion.

I appreciate that, Adrian. I actually had another Bronze GMT Master with the Jubilee bracelet on my "watch" list, but my personal opinion is that the Jub bracelet is really not right for a sport/tool watch like the GMT. I think it gets away with it because its on a Steel & Gold watch with the twinlock crown.

Anyway, I agree that this watch ALWAYS looks better in the flesh, and is a very difficult watch to photograph in all of its glory. It has been VERY underrated, but seems to be making a comeback with collectors. The prices are rising for the ones in circulation - I'm just glad I got this one before things got worse!

tonelar · 24 February 2007, 09:04 AM

I only now got the A&W Rootbeer reference... haha

Great watch... it sure is pretty. If I were to get a TT GMT, I'd be tempted to find one of these...

Prince · 24 February 2007, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by tonelar

I only now got the A&W Rootbeer reference... haha

Great watch... it sure is pretty. If I were to get a TT GMT, I'd be tempted to find one of these...

LOL @ Tony RE: the A&W reference... Leave it to Paulie to come up with that!

As to possibly getting one of these Bronze babies - you better hurry, my friend. They are rapidly becoming collector watches, and the price is bound to head upward. Cheers...

BTW - I just got a call from the seller, and everything is clear and the watch is being sent out tonight! Yesssss!!!!

21 February 2007, 07:47 AM	#32
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Many thanks to everyone for the kind words. I am very happy about this purchase - one that has been on my "want" list for awhile. I promise more photos after the watch arrives, probably next week. __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

21 February 2007, 07:54 PM	#38
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Congrats, Allan....we look forward to the real pics now!! __________________ 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!!

21 February 2007, 09:19 PM	#39
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Again, muchas gracias to everyone for the kind words. You can be assured of pics when the watch is at home next week. Cheers... __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

21 February 2007, 10:11 PM	#40
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	The brown dial/bezel and TT bracelet are a great combination. Enjoy. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

22 February 2007, 10:19 AM	#43
Otis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Urs Location: QLD AU Watch: Omega x 2 Posts: 2,046	Great pickup Allan, it's one interesting rolex, that's for sure! Looking forward to seeing it! __________________ Rock the Casbah!

21 February 2007, 07:07 AM	#31
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	When I bought my GMT II Red/black,towards the end of 2000,I had one of these in my hands at the dealer.I suppose it was one of the last ones made.I must say, it even looks nicer "in the hands",compared to the pics.Its a very nice looking watch

21 February 2007, 07:49 AM	#33
slim "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: los angeles/SD Watch: RG DD,SD43,Pam104 Posts: 385	Thats a beauty Allan congrats!

21 February 2007, 02:09 PM	#36
ROLEX4EvEr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Freddy Location: NYC Watch: My Back Posts: 819	congrats

21 February 2007, 04:18 PM	#37
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	Lovely Watch . Wear it in good health .

22 February 2007, 09:40 AM	#41
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Nice score Allan! The Rootbeer GMT is becoming quite popular with the collecting community. I think it's a watch whose time has come. Good show!!!

23 February 2007, 07:43 PM	#46
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Nice score Allan Can't wait for you to get it and take a group shot. BTW, is the serial # an A or W __________________ JJ

23 February 2007, 10:04 PM	#48
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Congratulations Allan. A friend of mine has one with the jubilee bracelet and it does look nicer in the flesh. A much underrated watch in my opinion. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

24 February 2007, 09:04 AM	#50
tonelar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Tony Location: san francisco Watch: Seadweller Posts: 1,368	I only now got the A&W Rootbeer reference... haha Great watch... it sure is pretty. If I were to get a TT GMT, I'd be tempted to find one of these... __________________ It's a rarity that something popular is actually right... Wear 'em with PRIDE, y'all.

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