ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Chad C. · 11 May 2011, 06:27 AM

Well, I had planned on buying a GMT Master IIc for sometime (and by sometime I mean about five years!

).

Over the past few months as I got closer to my purchase I waxed and waned on the GMT IIc. Perhaps, I wanted an IWC, Panerai, JLC or maybe a different model Rolex. However, I always came back to the GMT IIc.

I had planned on making the purchase in a few months - until I heard of the price increase. It was a considerable jump and so yesterday I decided to just go ahead and pull the trigger!

It is a stunning watch and it still surprises me when I look down at my wrist. My tried and true Rolex Explorer has been there for five years. I still love the Explorer and it will get a lot of wear. However, the GMT IIc and I are starting our love affair and are in the honeymoon period!

(My wife will be so jealous.)

Anyway - the price increase just pushed my timeline up a little bit!

I am attaching a pic from my iPhone (taken with one of the vintage photo apps). The initials on the Padfolio are my father's. It is a Hartmann piece that he bought in the early 80s that he gave to me recently. It is amazing how well that belting leather holds up.

Best,

Chad

etp095 · 11 May 2011, 06:34 AM

Congrats on your GMT,looks good on you.You made it just under the wire.

nauticajoe · 11 May 2011, 06:36 AM

Very nice. Congrats!

spuds · 11 May 2011, 06:42 AM

Great call Chad! Congratulations mate!

klayface · 11 May 2011, 06:43 AM

Can you believe the re-sale value on your watch went up overnight?

That's awesome!

DrewWatson · 11 May 2011, 06:46 AM

Congratulations on the new addition, Chad. It looks terrific!

Right back at ya...

threemonkeys · 11 May 2011, 07:31 AM

Awesome choice, Chad. Clearly we have many members with incredible taste.

boogiebot · 11 May 2011, 07:40 AM

enjoy my friend. its a great watch. i hope it brings you joy to wear for the years to come.

MortgageGuy · 11 May 2011, 07:42 AM

Congrats, I love the IIc and this is one I will never let go (HOPEFULLY

). Wear in the best of health

MikelSS · 11 May 2011, 08:20 AM

Looks really nice, congratulations!!!

popsmuf · 11 May 2011, 08:55 AM

very nice choice.

I too ran out and bought a watch before the increase.

Enjoy in good health

mjclark32 · 11 May 2011, 09:05 AM

Congrats!

Chad C. · 11 May 2011, 09:07 AM

Thanks all! Loving it!

Love all the pics, thanks! Man, does that ceramic bezel shine and I love the PCLs!

I have two year old twins at home and someday my watches will be passed down to them. Of course, when that time comes I hope my collection will have grown considerably. LOL

Chad C. · 11 May 2011, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by popsmuf

very nice choice.

I too ran out and bought a watch before the increase.

Enjoy in good health

Well played!

buke45 · 11 May 2011, 10:10 AM

Enjoy it!!!

scarab007 · 11 May 2011, 10:34 AM

Very nice watch and at the old price. New to the rolex forum and watches myself, but glad I got my 116520 just a few weeks ago at the old price. Almost 1k increase. WOW!

RollieKid · 11 May 2011, 01:10 PM

Looks great on your wrist...wear in good health!

RedwinGV · 11 May 2011, 01:11 PM

Welcome to the GMTIIC club. Feels great doesn't it?

rolexsweep · 11 May 2011, 01:12 PM

i love mine... more and more everyday!!! congrats wow 5 years is along time, i waited a good 2 months and pulled the trigger.

CFUSION · 11 May 2011, 03:41 PM

Nice watch! Kudos.

skyedog · 11 May 2011, 04:13 PM

very nice!!!

tomallen · 11 May 2011, 05:26 PM

Very nice, wear it in good health.

Runnin' Rebel · 11 May 2011, 06:12 PM

Classic

StarSovereign · 11 May 2011, 06:19 PM

Come on. If you are bitching about an 8% increase you probably shouldn't be buying a $7000+ watch in the first place...

Congrats on the watch, btw, it's a stunner!

dddrees · 11 May 2011, 07:59 PM

I know I like mine, Congrats on an excellent choice.

Chad C. · 11 May 2011, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StarSovereign

Come on. If you are bitching about an 8% increase you probably shouldn't be buying a $7000+ watch in the first place...

Congrats on the watch, btw, it's a stunner!

Very true. It was a hell'uva selling point to the wife though!

I used her old "I saved so much money today shopping" bit...

Oh - and now it is an $8000 watch! :)

Roley · 11 May 2011, 11:34 PM

Great choice! Congrats.

snowpea · 11 May 2011, 11:38 PM

great looking watch congrats

JJ Irani · 12 May 2011, 01:26 AM

Congrats on purchasing one of the most practical watches to come out of Geneva in recent years.

JJ

mtrunner · 12 May 2011, 01:31 AM

Congrats Chad.

11 May 2011, 06:27 AM	#1
Chad C. Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Chad C. Location: IN, USA Watch: Explorer / GMT IIc Posts: 92	Thanks for the price increase, Rolex! Well, I had planned on buying a GMT Master IIc for sometime (and by sometime I mean about five years! ). Over the past few months as I got closer to my purchase I waxed and waned on the GMT IIc. Perhaps, I wanted an IWC, Panerai, JLC or maybe a different model Rolex. However, I always came back to the GMT IIc. I had planned on making the purchase in a few months - until I heard of the price increase. It was a considerable jump and so yesterday I decided to just go ahead and pull the trigger! It is a stunning watch and it still surprises me when I look down at my wrist. My tried and true Rolex Explorer has been there for five years. I still love the Explorer and it will get a lot of wear. However, the GMT IIc and I are starting our love affair and are in the honeymoon period! (My wife will be so jealous.) Anyway - the price increase just pushed my timeline up a little bit! I am attaching a pic from my iPhone (taken with one of the vintage photo apps). The initials on the Padfolio are my father's. It is a Hartmann piece that he bought in the early 80s that he gave to me recently. It is amazing how well that belting leather holds up. Best, Chad Attached Images

11 May 2011, 06:34 AM	#2
etp095 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: rudolph Location: chicago burbs Posts: 2,026	Congrats on your GMT,looks good on you.You made it just under the wire. __________________ tt date circa 69' 5513 circa 81' ss sub w/date (z) pepsi gmt for dad(D) polar expy II(z) 1675 gmt circa 68' ladies datejust on jubilee for mom (z) sea dweller16600(M) SS Sub-C(g) Omega Planet Ocean,45.5 on mesh(2500D)

11 May 2011, 06:42 AM	#4
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	Great call Chad! Congratulations mate! __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

11 May 2011, 06:46 AM	#6
DrewWatson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Drew Location: Chicago Area Watch: Panerai PAM 127 Posts: 56	Congratulations on the new addition, Chad. It looks terrific! Right back at ya... Attached Images

11 May 2011, 07:31 AM	#7
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	Awesome choice, Chad. Clearly we have many members with incredible taste. Attached Images

11 May 2011, 06:36 AM	#3
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Very nice. Congrats!

11 May 2011, 06:43 AM	#5
klayface Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Chuck Norris Location: So. California Watch: SS Daytona w/ dial Posts: 346	Can you believe the re-sale value on your watch went up overnight? That's awesome!

11 May 2011, 07:40 AM	#8
boogiebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: canada Watch: me post! Posts: 3,804	enjoy my friend. its a great watch. i hope it brings you joy to wear for the years to come.

11 May 2011, 07:42 AM	#9
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Congrats, I love the IIc and this is one I will never let go (HOPEFULLY). Wear in the best of health __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

11 May 2011, 08:20 AM	#10
MikelSS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Mikel Location: San Diego, CA Watch: GMT II Posts: 186	Looks really nice, congratulations!!!

11 May 2011, 08:55 AM	#11
popsmuf "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cali Posts: 35	very nice choice. I too ran out and bought a watch before the increase. Enjoy in good health

11 May 2011, 09:05 AM	#12
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Congrats! __________________

11 May 2011, 09:07 AM	#13
Chad C. Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Chad C. Location: IN, USA Watch: Explorer / GMT IIc Posts: 92	Thanks all! Loving it! Love all the pics, thanks! Man, does that ceramic bezel shine and I love the PCLs! I have two year old twins at home and someday my watches will be passed down to them. Of course, when that time comes I hope my collection will have grown considerably. LOL

11 May 2011, 10:10 AM	#15
buke45 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Ponce, PR Watch: Your Butt Posts: 1,464	Enjoy it!!!

11 May 2011, 10:34 AM	#16
scarab007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Fran Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 385	Very nice watch and at the old price. New to the rolex forum and watches myself, but glad I got my 116520 just a few weeks ago at the old price. Almost 1k increase. WOW!

11 May 2011, 01:10 PM	#17
RollieKid "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Down under Watch: my wrist candy Posts: 567	Looks great on your wrist...wear in good health! __________________ “No amount of money ever bought a second of time.” — Howard Stark

11 May 2011, 01:11 PM	#18
RedwinGV "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: Northville, MI,US Watch: Smstr 600m BigBlue Posts: 412	Welcome to the GMTIIC club. Feels great doesn't it? __________________ RedwinGV

11 May 2011, 01:12 PM	#19
rolexsweep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Australia Watch: RG DD40 Posts: 1,149	i love mine... more and more everyday!!! congrats wow 5 years is along time, i waited a good 2 months and pulled the trigger. __________________ "Did you get that at retail?"

11 May 2011, 03:41 PM	#20
CFUSION Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 70	Nice watch! Kudos.

11 May 2011, 04:13 PM	#21
skyedog "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Joey Location: around the Bay Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,942	very nice!!!

11 May 2011, 05:26 PM	#22
tomallen 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Tom Location: Connecticut Watch: Rolex SubC,GMTIIC Posts: 966	Very nice, wear it in good health. __________________ Unless you are the lead dog the scenery never changes

11 May 2011, 06:12 PM	#23
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	Classic __________________ ♛

11 May 2011, 06:19 PM	#24
StarSovereign "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Erik Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 116234, 116710LN Posts: 936	Come on. If you are bitching about an 8% increase you probably shouldn't be buying a $7000+ watch in the first place... Congrats on the watch, btw, it's a stunner! __________________ Submariner 116610LN - Black Dial & Stainless Steel DateJust 116234 - White Stick Dial & Roulette Wheel GMT-Master II 116710LN - Black Dial & Green "Fouth Hand"

11 May 2011, 07:59 PM	#25
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I know I like mine, Congrats on an excellent choice. Attached Images __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

11 May 2011, 11:34 PM	#27
Roley "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Roland Location: GMT -4:00 Today Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 874	Great choice! Congrats.

11 May 2011, 11:38 PM	#28
snowpea "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Steven Location: Jazoom Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 1,092	great looking watch congrats __________________

12 May 2011, 01:26 AM	#29
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Congrats on purchasing one of the most practical watches to come out of Geneva in recent years. 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!!

12 May 2011, 01:31 AM	#30
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	Congrats Chad.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)