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puffnmo · 8 August 2007, 01:05 AM

I recently purchased the GMT red-black. I had been wanting it for quite some time, it is IMO one of the classiest Rollies made, and is definitely a lot of watch for the money

As I was looking at various Rollies at the AD, the sales lady mentioned that the red-black GMT is the last one they will have, as they have been discontinued, i.e. no longer being made

I had already decided to purchase this watch, but that clinched it. I sensed that this was not BS, as others on the forum have mentioned it.

I am one of those who much prefer the velvet texture and soft lustre of the enamel bezel,and that was also a reason to buy it.

Anybody else planning on getting this watch before it disappears? Cheers, Larry.

ohlins · 8 August 2007, 01:10 AM

anodised aluminium .....rather than enamel............:)

Tools · 8 August 2007, 01:11 AM

Nope.....Got mine...

You have very good taste in watches ....

puffnmo · 8 August 2007, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ohlins

anodised aluminium .....rather than enamel............:)

Ohlins - Thanks for that info. My feeling about the texture and lustre still holds. There is a beautiful softness to it that the ceramic bezel lacks, IMHO.

Larry.

I hope to visit Singapore one day and wallow in all the Rolex's available there!

puffnmo · 8 August 2007, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Nope.....Got mine...

You have very good taste in watches ....

Thanks Larry. I believe that we GMT red-black owners form an elite group! Larry.

ohlins · 8 August 2007, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by puffnmo

Ohlins - Thanks for that info. My feeling about the texture and lustre still holds. There is a beautiful softness to it that the ceramic bezel lacks, IMHO.

Larry.

I hope to visit Singapore one day and wallow in all the Rolex's available there!

for a small island, singapore is quite a watch haven.....i am sure you will enjoy yourself here.....

Robb · 8 August 2007, 01:56 AM

Got mine!!!

Dan Pierce · 8 August 2007, 04:01 AM

Don't own the red/ black but do have the all black and pepsi inserts.

Still think the older [classic, better term] GMT is the better choice for me. More options and more functionality.
Congrats on your red/ black GMT. Wear it in good health.

dP

puffnmo · 8 August 2007, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Don't own the red/ black but do have the all black and pepsi inserts.

Still think the older [classic, better term] GMT is the better choice for me. More options and more functionality.
Congrats on your red/ black GMT. Wear it in good health.

dP

Thanks Dan - Stunning pix of a great classic.

Joelmor · 8 August 2007, 04:11 AM

I own the Pepsi but love the red/Black, too.

Joel

Dan Pierce · 8 August 2007, 04:58 AM

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Stunning pix of a great classic

Thanks Larry!

dP

SPACE-DWELLER · 8 August 2007, 05:01 AM

I am happy for you that you are going to get it!

IMO, it is much more elegant than the new one

puffnmo · 8 August 2007, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Joelmor

I own the Pepsi but love the red/Black, too.

Joel

All I can say is WOW. That Pepsi makes a real statement, in the best sense.

I gather that the Pepsi has also been discontinued...

Rubenonfire · 8 August 2007, 09:29 AM

Larry-
Already did!

Great call, by the way. Easily one of the best looking Rollies EVER. It is, in fact, discontinued by Rolex. There are still plenty out there as I hit some of my local AD's, but eventually there will be none available NIB from an AD.

puffnmo · 8 August 2007, 09:29 AM

And another thing - I wonder if Rolex is aware that by discontinuing production on the old GMT's they are creating an instant classic, which will be highly collectible...

puffnmo · 8 August 2007, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Rubenonfire

Larry-
Already did!

Great call, by the way. Easily one of the best looking Rollies EVER. It is, in fact, discontinued by Rolex. There are still plenty out there as I hit some of my local AD's, but eventually there will be none available NIB from an AD.

Thanks Ruben. They will probably be gone fairly soon, as you point out. I wonder if collectors will be buying them "on spec" hoping to make a profit down the road a few years...

mike · 8 August 2007, 09:41 AM

I say get em all!!

Rubenonfire · 8 August 2007, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by mike

I say get em all!!

Not at ALL surprising coming from you, Mike!!

Rubenonfire · 8 August 2007, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by puffnmo

I wonder if collectors will be buying them "on spec" hoping to make a profit down the road a few years...

Probably, but you're talking about QUITE a long way down the road.

There have been literally hundreds and hundreds of thousands of GMT's of this reference made. It will take a LONG time. I would (and did) buy one for the historical aspect of it. It's cool for me to think that I bought such an iconic Rollie when it was still available new. The last of an era.

puffnmo · 8 August 2007, 09:48 AM

Mike - Looking at that pic. of your GMT collection, I would say you are extremely well positioned!

puffnmo · 8 August 2007, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Rubenonfire

Probably, but you're talking about QUITE a long way down the road.

There have been literally hundreds and hundreds of thousands of GMT's of this reference made. It will take a LONG time. I would (and did) buy one for the historical aspect of it. It's cool for me to think that I bought such an iconic Rollie when it was still available new. The last of an era.

I think you're right Ruben. Let's face it, we don't collect Rollies to make money. We love 'em, and that's it!

Rubenonfire · 8 August 2007, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by puffnmo

I think you're right Ruben. Let's face it, we don't collect Rollies to make money. We love 'em, and that's it!

Dan Pierce · 8 August 2007, 11:57 AM

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I say get em all!!

dP

Rockrolex · 8 August 2007, 12:24 PM

I've got the only GMT that I would ever want. Classic Black/Black

^fai^ · 8 August 2007, 12:59 PM

Well...I brought my red/black Z-series 3 months ago and I enjoy wearing it. Indeed, it's much confortable on the wrist compare to Sub the weight and it really fit onto the wrist.

LH

8 August 2007, 01:05 AM	#1
puffnmo Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 848	No More Red-black I recently purchased the GMT red-black. I had been wanting it for quite some time, it is IMO one of the classiest Rollies made, and is definitely a lot of watch for the money As I was looking at various Rollies at the AD, the sales lady mentioned that the red-black GMT is the last one they will have, as they have been discontinued, i.e. no longer being made I had already decided to purchase this watch, but that clinched it. I sensed that this was not BS, as others on the forum have mentioned it. I am one of those who much prefer the velvet texture and soft lustre of the enamel bezel,and that was also a reason to buy it. Anybody else planning on getting this watch before it disappears? Cheers, Larry.

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8 August 2007, 01:11 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Nope.....Got mine... You have very good taste in watches ....

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SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I am happy for you that you are going to get it! IMO, it is much more elegant than the new one __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

8 August 2007, 09:29 AM	#14
Rubenonfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Ruben Location: Orange County Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,317	Larry- Already did! Great call, by the way. Easily one of the best looking Rollies EVER. It is, in fact, discontinued by Rolex. There are still plenty out there as I hit some of my local AD's, but eventually there will be none available NIB from an AD. __________________ Throw your Rollies in the sky, wave 'em side to side, now keep your hands high.

8 August 2007, 09:41 AM	#17
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I say get em all!!

8 August 2007, 09:48 AM	#20
puffnmo Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 848	Mike - Looking at that pic. of your GMT collection, I would say you are extremely well positioned!

8 August 2007, 12:24 PM	#24
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,967	I've got the only GMT that I would ever want. Classic Black/Black __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

8 August 2007, 12:59 PM	#25
^fai^ Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 231	Well...I brought my red/black Z-series 3 months ago and I enjoy wearing it. Indeed, it's much confortable on the wrist compare to Sub the weight and it really fit onto the wrist. LH

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