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azimrauff · 12 April 2010, 03:45 PM

Hi all,

Is the Rolex GMT Master II (ceramic) a good watch to buy? I have been a Tag Heuer fan all these years, but instantly liked the GMT when i saw it.

Also can someone let me know how much i should expect to pay in US$ for this watch?

Also how can i identify a real rolex from a fake one.

Can you'll please advise?

Thank you...

ayres · 12 April 2010, 05:42 PM

you'll find deals on pre-owned gmt2c for around $5300 to $5800 range. as for knowing authenticity? you need to immerse yourself in images and information. handle a few. rolex watches have a particular feel. besides, if you buy here on the forum from a regular seller, you'll be in good hands.

The GMT Master · 12 April 2010, 06:49 PM

Agreed with above. For me, the GMT IIc is the best watch that Rolex produces today - high technology, stunning good looks, accuracy, robustness, dressiness, and all round practicality. If I could only own one watch in the world, this would be the one I'd have

Singslinger · 12 April 2010, 07:32 PM

The GMT II ceramic is one of the most popular models in the Rolex lineup, especially the stainless steel version. When it was first released, the steel model sold for a premium over the list price; however, prices now have settled to more reasonable levels.

However, it isn't perfect (no watch is) and there have been observations that the polished centre links (PCLs) scratch too easily, and that the font used for the numerals on the bezel is too large, thus giving it an overcrowded look. These are aesthetic issues that vary among individuals - as they say, one man's meat may be another's poison.

In addition, there have been questions raised about the durability of the ceramic bezel and the new clasp, though I believe these refer to very isolated incidents and form the very small minority.

Hope this helps.

AndyT · 12 April 2010, 07:33 PM

GMT IIc is my first, and probably my last Rolex. I don't think I could ever justify spending so much on a watch again.
It's great! Looks amazing, but discrete. Accurate beyond all reason for a self winder. Feels solid, fits well, but not too heavy. A real classy watch you can be proud of and wear every day.
Go for it :-)

azimrauff · 3 May 2010, 04:31 PM

Hi Guys,
thanks for all the replies. Sorry it took so loong...
Bought the watch and LOVE IT!!! Fully worth the price and satisfaction of wearing a GMT Master. Have always wanted to own one since i was 15 - so 19 years later - got it!!!
thank you all for your advise.
Just another question or 2 perhaps...

1. How long should the watch work for after i take it off my wrist

2. Is it okay to leave the watch unworn for long periods? I have another Tag which i also like to wear... or should i get a watch winder?

3. Setting the time can be complicating - any advise or a weblink someone can provide me?

THanks again....

Colnago · 3 May 2010, 04:47 PM

Absolutely no problem letting it stop for a while....it should run for just under 2 days (48 hours) when taken off, if it has been worn for a good while in other words fully wound....have a search on here for how to set it, there are a few different ways people use the different time zone complication, best to have a look and decide which one suits you personally....fantastic watch by the way...the novelty will not wear off....

ayres · 3 May 2010, 08:00 PM

i think the instructions in the manual are straightforward enough. think of it like this... when setting the minutes, think where you want the 24 hour hand to be. when the 24 hour hand is at the hour you want, and the minute hand is where it should be, go to the jump hour position, and rotate the hour hand to current time and date... pesto...

BASSETHOUNDS · 3 May 2010, 08:14 PM

Yes , one of the great Rolex classics . If you are going to have just one Rolex , this is a great choice .
IMHO : 4 rolex models fit that bill : SUB ,GMT,DJ and Daytona

gqllc · 3 May 2010, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BASSETHOUNDS

Yes , one of the great Rolex classics . If you are going to have just one Rolex , this is a great choice .
IMHO : 4 rolex models fit that bill : SUB ,GMT,DJ and Daytona

I guess I agree as I have a Sub, a GMT, a DJ and a Daytona!!

16610v · 3 May 2010, 09:29 PM

i got tag aquaracer and sub date, no doubt that rolex is more high class in every aspect

Psmith · 3 May 2010, 10:08 PM

Nice pickup Azim - how about some pics?

Cheers

azimrauff · 17 May 2010, 04:48 PM

Thanks for all the feedback folks - pics i am not sure if i am allowed to update any... let me check the site on how i could and yes will be up soon...

Cheers,

azimrauff · 17 May 2010, 04:53 PM

ooops, dint mean to post such a big pic - "show off!!!"

Puffy · 17 May 2010, 05:42 PM

It's a golden oldie... can't go wrong with the GMT....

NutNut · 17 May 2010, 06:07 PM

Cool GMT Azim.

I have a GMT as well and love every moment of wearing it.

Beto · 17 May 2010, 07:51 PM

big congratz and i wish i could go back to the day i 1st got my GMT, and relive it again! enjoy

andrew79 · 17 May 2010, 07:57 PM

congratsss

sakuraba · 18 May 2010, 01:31 AM

Congratulations, Azim!

FWIW, I set the 4th and minute hands first, jump the hour hand, and then wind the watch. Don't know how others do theirs.

12 April 2010, 03:45 PM	#1
azimrauff "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Azim Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 7	Rolex GMT Master II - L116710 Hi all, Is the Rolex GMT Master II (ceramic) a good watch to buy? I have been a Tag Heuer fan all these years, but instantly liked the GMT when i saw it. Also can someone let me know how much i should expect to pay in US$ for this watch? Also how can i identify a real rolex from a fake one. Can you'll please advise? Thank you...

3 May 2010, 04:47 PM	#7
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	Absolutely no problem letting it stop for a while....it should run for just under 2 days (48 hours) when taken off, if it has been worn for a good while in other words fully wound....have a search on here for how to set it, there are a few different ways people use the different time zone complication, best to have a look and decide which one suits you personally....fantastic watch by the way...the novelty will not wear off.... __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

3 May 2010, 09:29 PM	#11
16610v "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: YL Watch: Submariner Posts: 701	i got tag aquaracer and sub date, no doubt that rolex is more high class in every aspect __________________ Instagram: litwing23

3 May 2010, 10:08 PM	#12
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Nice pickup Azim - how about some pics? Cheers __________________

17 May 2010, 04:48 PM	#13
azimrauff "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Azim Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 7	Thanks for all the feedback folks - pics i am not sure if i am allowed to update any... let me check the site on how i could and yes will be up soon... Cheers, Attached Images

12 April 2010, 05:42 PM	#2
ayres "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: honolulu Watch: whatever runs Posts: 551	you'll find deals on pre-owned gmt2c for around $5300 to $5800 range. as for knowing authenticity? you need to immerse yourself in images and information. handle a few. rolex watches have a particular feel. besides, if you buy here on the forum from a regular seller, you'll be in good hands.

12 April 2010, 06:49 PM	#3
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	Agreed with above. For me, the GMT IIc is the best watch that Rolex produces today - high technology, stunning good looks, accuracy, robustness, dressiness, and all round practicality. If I could only own one watch in the world, this would be the one I'd have

12 April 2010, 07:32 PM	#4
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	The GMT II ceramic is one of the most popular models in the Rolex lineup, especially the stainless steel version. When it was first released, the steel model sold for a premium over the list price; however, prices now have settled to more reasonable levels. However, it isn't perfect (no watch is) and there have been observations that the polished centre links (PCLs) scratch too easily, and that the font used for the numerals on the bezel is too large, thus giving it an overcrowded look. These are aesthetic issues that vary among individuals - as they say, one man's meat may be another's poison. In addition, there have been questions raised about the durability of the ceramic bezel and the new clasp, though I believe these refer to very isolated incidents and form the very small minority. Hope this helps.

12 April 2010, 07:33 PM	#5
AndyT "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Andy Location: Birmingham, UK Watch: SS GMT IIc Posts: 62	GMT IIc is my first, and probably my last Rolex. I don't think I could ever justify spending so much on a watch again. It's great! Looks amazing, but discrete. Accurate beyond all reason for a self winder. Feels solid, fits well, but not too heavy. A real classy watch you can be proud of and wear every day. Go for it :-)

3 May 2010, 04:31 PM	#6
azimrauff "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Azim Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 7	Hi Guys, thanks for all the replies. Sorry it took so loong... Bought the watch and LOVE IT!!! Fully worth the price and satisfaction of wearing a GMT Master. Have always wanted to own one since i was 15 - so 19 years later - got it!!! thank you all for your advise. Just another question or 2 perhaps... 1. How long should the watch work for after i take it off my wrist 2. Is it okay to leave the watch unworn for long periods? I have another Tag which i also like to wear... or should i get a watch winder? 3. Setting the time can be complicating - any advise or a weblink someone can provide me? THanks again....

3 May 2010, 08:00 PM	#8
ayres "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: honolulu Watch: whatever runs Posts: 551	i think the instructions in the manual are straightforward enough. think of it like this... when setting the minutes, think where you want the 24 hour hand to be. when the 24 hour hand is at the hour you want, and the minute hand is where it should be, go to the jump hour position, and rotate the hour hand to current time and date... pesto...

3 May 2010, 08:14 PM	#9
BASSETHOUNDS Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Tristan Location: GIRONA , SPAIN Watch: 116520/660/710/334 Posts: 7,147	Yes , one of the great Rolex classics . If you are going to have just one Rolex , this is a great choice . IMHO : 4 rolex models fit that bill : SUB ,GMT,DJ and Daytona

17 May 2010, 04:53 PM	#14
azimrauff "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Azim Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 7	ooops, dint mean to post such a big pic - "show off!!!"

17 May 2010, 05:42 PM	#15
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	It's a golden oldie... can't go wrong with the GMT.... __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

17 May 2010, 06:07 PM	#16
NutNut "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: LasIslasFilipinas Watch: TT GMT IIc Posts: 826	Cool GMT Azim. I have a GMT as well and love every moment of wearing it.

17 May 2010, 07:51 PM	#17
Beto Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Toby Location: Auckland, NZ Posts: 50	big congratz and i wish i could go back to the day i 1st got my GMT, and relive it again! enjoy

17 May 2010, 07:57 PM	#18
andrew79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,277	congratsss __________________ Baume & Mercier Riviera Rolex GMT II c, DJ 116234, Sub 16610, EXP 2 16570 Panerai 111 , 232

18 May 2010, 01:31 AM	#19
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Congratulations, Azim! FWIW, I set the 4th and minute hands first, jump the hour hand, and then wind the watch. Don't know how others do theirs. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

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