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CEG · 29 August 2007, 12:46 AM

Afternoon all !

Newbie here ! After a bit of advice...

I currently have a D Serial 16710 S/S GMT II with black bezel. I called my AD in the week, and put my name on the list for the new S/S 116710 - which should be a 2 month wait the have assured me.

My first thought was to sell my current GMT, but I've become too attached, so thought I'd keep it but get a Pepsi bezel on it to make it look different to the new addition. The arrogant cow in my AD said that Rolex won't change bezels on sports models ?? I've heard of people changing dials/bezels befoe so any advice appreciated ??

She also told me that the wait list for a Milgauss is now closed !? Do any of you from Uk know when launch is, and info on availability ? Will black or white face be more popular ?

Got the feeling that she didn't like a 28 year old buying Rolex.. But there...

Regards to one & all..

Dan

incabloc · 29 August 2007, 12:50 AM

yeah...snobbish AD over here too...doesn't like a 30-something buying a GMT-IIC too !

Tools · 29 August 2007, 12:53 AM

Judging by this forum, the black face will be most popular with the Milgauss....Well, actually the green glass black face, followed by the black face with the white dead last.

I think I'm going to go for the white..- The most popular models usually end up being the least collectible.

I believe your AD is wrong about bezel changes...especially in London and with the GMT. If you could get it done anywhere, that would be the place.

incabloc · 29 August 2007, 01:02 AM

I'll go for the black dial too

newsub · 29 August 2007, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CEG

Afternoon all !

Newbie here ! After a bit of advice...

I currently have a D Serial 16710 S/S GMT II with black bezel. I called my AD in the week, and put my name on the list for the new S/S 116710 - which should be a 2 month wait the have assured me.

My first thought was to sell my current GMT, but I've become too attached, so thought I'd keep it but get a Pepsi bezel on it to make it look different to the new addition. The arrogant cow in my AD said that Rolex won't change bezels on sports models ?? I've heard of people changing dials/bezels befoe so any advice appreciated ??

She also told me that the wait list for a Milgauss is now closed !? Do any of you from Uk know when launch is, and info on availability ? Will black or white face be more popular ?

Got the feeling that she didn't like a 28 year old buying Rolex.. But there...

Regards to one & all..

Dan

Hi Dan, my AD told me the Milgouse will be available oct/nov time last saturday. he said was not sure about availability, but suggest you try ernest jones on oxford street. thats where my ss sub came from the other month.

As for snobery, mine's not bad, now he knows I can afford one!

USMCsilver · 29 August 2007, 01:18 AM

Green glass all the way!

pnefan · 29 August 2007, 01:27 AM

Hi Dan

My AD has told me the he should be getting the Milgauss in by November, not sure what the wait is going to be like anywhere else but he has orders for all of his supply for quite awhile.

I was the first to get my name on his list for the black face / green crystal & can't wait to get my hands on it.

Dan

frostie · 29 August 2007, 01:37 AM

i like the black and the white dial.

leopardprey · 29 August 2007, 04:56 AM

You know, I think I actually like the White Face version the best! No smudge marks or fingerprints to show.

jbrockiii · 29 August 2007, 06:00 AM

I have the GMT II and did purchase the "pepsi" bezel additionally from my AD. End of last year (I believe) I purchased it here in the States. The watch came with the black bezel.

SPACE-DWELLER · 29 August 2007, 06:02 AM

Welcome to TRF!

As the others said, Black Face, green glass is the most wanted to judge from various forums, including this one.

Also, IF there is going to be ANY current Rolex model that will start a "craze" like for the SS Daytona, the Milgauss will be it

mike · 29 August 2007, 08:52 AM

Good for you on keeping the 16710!

You won't regret the decision. You AD sounds like she's in the states.LOL! I'm of the understanding inserts are not that hard to come by in the UK.

S2000 Driver · 29 August 2007, 10:31 AM

Lol-x · 29 August 2007, 11:10 AM

I can just see the guys at Rolex sitting back and laughing as the tension, expectation and frustration of potential purchasers for the new Milgauss ecselates into a buying frenzy, will it be October, November who knows

but DAMN I want one now! (joke).

Arturo · 29 August 2007, 03:58 PM

Love that watch, but wouldn't know what to do without a date...

astcell · 29 August 2007, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Arturo

Love that watch, but wouldn't know what to do without a date...

There are women attracted to Rolexes, you'll get a date.....

29 August 2007, 12:46 AM	#1
CEG "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Dan Location: ENGLAND Watch: 116505 Posts: 1,587	Milgauss / GMT II Query !! Afternoon all ! Newbie here ! After a bit of advice... I currently have a D Serial 16710 S/S GMT II with black bezel. I called my AD in the week, and put my name on the list for the new S/S 116710 - which should be a 2 month wait the have assured me. My first thought was to sell my current GMT, but I've become too attached, so thought I'd keep it but get a Pepsi bezel on it to make it look different to the new addition. The arrogant cow in my AD said that Rolex won't change bezels on sports models ?? I've heard of people changing dials/bezels befoe so any advice appreciated ?? She also told me that the wait list for a Milgauss is now closed !? Do any of you from Uk know when launch is, and info on availability ? Will black or white face be more popular ? Got the feeling that she didn't like a 28 year old buying Rolex.. But there... Regards to one & all.. Dan

29 August 2007, 12:50 AM	#2
incabloc "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Ink Location: JFK Watch: ing TRF Posts: 82	yeah...snobbish AD over here too...doesn't like a 30-something buying a GMT-IIC too ! __________________

29 August 2007, 01:02 AM	#4
incabloc "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Ink Location: JFK Watch: ing TRF Posts: 82	I'll go for the black dial too __________________

29 August 2007, 01:18 AM	#6
USMCsilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Sterling Location: Middle of SC Watch: Anniv. GMT II Posts: 908	Green glass all the way! __________________ The Original USMCsilver© ~~><~~

29 August 2007, 06:02 AM	#11
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF! As the others said, Black Face, green glass is the most wanted to judge from various forums, including this one. Also, IF there is going to be ANY current Rolex model that will start a "craze" like for the SS Daytona, the Milgauss will be it __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

29 August 2007, 12:53 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Judging by this forum, the black face will be most popular with the Milgauss....Well, actually the green glass black face, followed by the black face with the white dead last. I think I'm going to go for the white..- The most popular models usually end up being the least collectible. I believe your AD is wrong about bezel changes...especially in London and with the GMT. If you could get it done anywhere, that would be the place.

29 August 2007, 01:27 AM	#7
pnefan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Dan Location: England Watch: SS Daytona Black Posts: 281	Hi Dan My AD has told me the he should be getting the Milgauss in by November, not sure what the wait is going to be like anywhere else but he has orders for all of his supply for quite awhile. I was the first to get my name on his list for the black face / green crystal & can't wait to get my hands on it. Dan

29 August 2007, 01:37 AM	#8
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	i like the black and the white dial.

29 August 2007, 04:56 AM	#9
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	You know, I think I actually like the White Face version the best! No smudge marks or fingerprints to show.

29 August 2007, 06:00 AM	#10
jbrockiii "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Madison, MS Posts: 22	I have the GMT II and did purchase the "pepsi" bezel additionally from my AD. End of last year (I believe) I purchased it here in the States. The watch came with the black bezel.

29 August 2007, 08:52 AM	#12
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Good for you on keeping the 16710! You won't regret the decision. You AD sounds like she's in the states.LOL! I'm of the understanding inserts are not that hard to come by in the UK.

29 August 2007, 10:31 AM	#13
S2000 Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: CT Watch: Submariner Datum ß Posts: 858	__________________

29 August 2007, 11:10 AM	#14
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,587	I can just see the guys at Rolex sitting back and laughing as the tension, expectation and frustration of potential purchasers for the new Milgauss ecselates into a buying frenzy, will it be October, November who knows but DAMN I want one now! (joke).

29 August 2007, 03:58 PM	#15
Arturo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Arturo Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: Black GMT ll Posts: 1,271	Love that watch, but wouldn't know what to do without a date...

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