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leopardprey · 31 August 2007, 05:38 AM

Well, I always believe when it comes to critical equipement you should have a back up. So since I like my TT GMT II so much I decided today to buy a SS GMT II as a back up. Should be here in the next couple of weeks!

That is it, and I mean it, for me buying watches!!

Now must figure out a way to brush out those polished center links when the watch arrives.

Must get back to buying custom folding/pocket knives - much cheaper!

That will now give me a collection of two GMT IIs and two Explorer IIs.

(OK, I still want to get an Omega Seamaster with see through back)

SPACE-DWELLER · 31 August 2007, 05:47 AM

I am looking forward to seeing your SS GMT II, Chad!

Do you have many knives?

leopardprey · 31 August 2007, 05:53 AM

Have several Chris Reeve (couple Sebenzas and a rare fixed bladed model)
One Randall (#15 Custom)
Nice collection of Khurkis from Nepal
Couple custom Andre Devilleirs
Many Swiss Army Knives
Big Collection of Spyderco
Couple Benchmade
Couple custom made/hand made Japanese Katanas

Probably will buy a few more Chris Reeve and also like some of the www.wilsontactical.com models. And want to get a few more Randalls.

Stef_Call · 31 August 2007, 05:53 AM

Nice backup to have. Look forward to seeing it !! congrats !!

Gaijin · 31 August 2007, 06:22 AM

Nice job Chad! Great backup Rolex!!

SPACE-DWELLER · 31 August 2007, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by leopardprey

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Many Swiss Army Knives
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I really LOVE "Swiss Army Knives" (Victorinox only, btw, don't care for Wenger).

IMHO, Swiss Army Knives are just SOOO Swiss and kind of like Rolex watches. You can depend on them, and they really do their job well!

I have quite a few of them, too, including a small one which has a 1 GB USB flash memory integrated in it.

Robb · 31 August 2007, 07:04 AM

Awesome Chad!! Where did you find it?

You have to post a pic after brushing the center links!!!! I want to see that.

mike · 31 August 2007, 08:03 AM

Congrats Chad!

SS to go with TT and all the bases are covered!

ron17402 · 31 August 2007, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

I really LOVE "Swiss Army Knives" (Victorinox only, btw, don't care for Wenger).

IMHO, Swiss Army Knives are just SOOO Swiss and kind of like Rolex watches. You can depend on them, and they really do their job well!

I have quite a few of them, too, including a small one which has a 1 GB USB flash memory integrated in it.

Definately!!!! Victorinox rules. Wenger just does'nt do it.

I always carry a Vic.. Swiss Army Knife.

Teofilo · 31 August 2007, 08:50 AM

Chad just wear it at work for a month....problem sorted !

RandyGMT · 31 August 2007, 09:42 AM

Chad-

I have done the very same thing. I have a TT GMT and a SS Gmt. Tonight at work I am wearing my TT. Depending on my mood I will wear whatever one. Been in the TT mood lately. My Orbita winder keeps one happily wound when not wearing it. Now, I have been toying with the idea of getting a YM or Daytona. Not sure which style yet?

RandyGMT · 31 August 2007, 09:46 AM

.....I forgot both GMTs are back bezels. They look great!

frostie · 31 August 2007, 09:53 AM

great purchase chad and great watch to be used as a backup

frostie · 31 August 2007, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

I really LOVE "Swiss Army Knives" (Victorinox only, btw, don't care for Wenger).

IMHO, Swiss Army Knives are just SOOO Swiss and kind of like Rolex watches. You can depend on them, and they really do their job well!

I have quite a few of them, too, including a small one which has a 1 GB USB flash memory integrated in it.

I 've never seen integrated flash memory on a victorinox. Wow that's a cool feature

marshallr47 · 31 August 2007, 10:43 AM

Congrats Chad. Looking forward to seeing the photos. Be safe over there.

Flyjet601 · 31 August 2007, 11:20 AM

...but you sure now you dont need a back up for the back up. Dual redundancy

Scooby · 31 August 2007, 11:56 AM

Cool Chad. Was my AD a help, or were you able to find it elsewhere?

Either way, sounds like an excellent plan to have a backup.

leopardprey · 31 August 2007, 02:09 PM

Yeah, SCooby, your AD squared me away. Thanks for the info!

Henri Laurie · 31 August 2007, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leopardprey

Well, I always believe when it comes to critical equipement you should have a back up. So since I like my TT GMT II so much I decided today to buy a SS GMT II as a back up. Should be here in the next couple of weeks!

That is it, and I mean it, for me buying watches!!

Now must figure out a way to brush out those polished center links when the watch arrives.

Must get back to buying custom folding/pocket knives - much cheaper!

That will now give me a collection of two GMT IIs and two Explorer IIs.

(OK, I still want to get an Omega Seamaster with see through back)

I have a new SS GMT also (116710)... Centre Links?? no problem, Cape Cod Metal Polishing Cloths work like a dream... creats a mirror image... cut a small strip, wrap around a Q-Tip and of you go... not to hard and with the grain of the metal\

You will be suprised how well it works on SS and Gold... thus perfect for you TT GMT also

Rocking watch and great back-up

Henri Laurie · 31 August 2007, 03:50 PM

I live is South Africa, therefore had to order my Cape Cod Cloths online... they have a online store on their webpage

H

miner · 31 August 2007, 04:37 PM

Hey Chad
Just in case, better get a back up for the back up so Gold GMT ingot next

!

My Pams and the Sd haven't seen daylight since I picked up the SS GMT. I also think that the polished links work well with the watch. The whole package looks great.

leopardprey · 31 August 2007, 04:42 PM

Henri, You misunderstood, I want to brush out the polished center links, not polish them up shiney more! Don't like polished links, so will figure out a way to brush the center links. I love the way Rolex Brushed SS looks. To me the watch looks better with brushed steel, scrapes, scrathes, and a few minor dings!!!

Dan Pierce · 31 August 2007, 09:53 PM

I'm with you Chad. Big believer in having a backup.

Congrats and enjoy,
dP

Scooby · 31 August 2007, 09:53 PM

Very cool Chad. Glad to help. But wait, now he doesn't have it there for me!!!

Oh well, guess I'll settle for the TT. Darn.

Henri Laurie · 31 August 2007, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leopardprey

Henri, You misunderstood, I want to brush out the polished center links, not polish them up shiney more! Don't like polished links, so will figure out a way to brush the center links. I love the way Rolex Brushed SS looks. To me the watch looks better with brushed steel, scrapes, scrathes, and a few minor dings!!!

I am sure this can be done, maybe your local Rolex service centre can assit you with this... de-polishing the centre links that is.

I personally would not change the original features / design of a Rolex watch, but if that if what you like... go for it !

31 August 2007, 05:47 AM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I am looking forward to seeing your SS GMT II, Chad! Do you have many knives? __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

31 August 2007, 07:04 AM	#7
Robb 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Robb Location: USA Watch: BLNR Posts: 4,939	Awesome Chad!! Where did you find it? You have to post a pic after brushing the center links!!!! I want to see that. __________________ 126610LN l 166610LV l 126619LB l 116710BLNR l 126710BLRO l 126720VTNR l 126718GRNR l 116500 white l 116500 black l 116508 john mayer l 116519LN l 116503 white l 126655 l 226627 Ti Master l 116518LN

31 August 2007, 11:20 AM	#16
Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	...but you sure now you dont need a back up for the back up. Dual redundancy __________________ I used to be indecisive, now I'm not sure

31 August 2007, 09:53 PM	#23
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	I'm with you Chad. Big believer in having a backup. Congrats and enjoy, dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

31 August 2007, 05:38 AM	#1
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	GMT II as a back up on the way! Well, I always believe when it comes to critical equipement you should have a back up. So since I like my TT GMT II so much I decided today to buy a SS GMT II as a back up. Should be here in the next couple of weeks! That is it, and I mean it, for me buying watches!! Now must figure out a way to brush out those polished center links when the watch arrives. Must get back to buying custom folding/pocket knives - much cheaper! That will now give me a collection of two GMT IIs and two Explorer IIs. (OK, I still want to get an Omega Seamaster with see through back)

31 August 2007, 05:53 AM	#3
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Have several Chris Reeve (couple Sebenzas and a rare fixed bladed model) One Randall (#15 Custom) Nice collection of Khurkis from Nepal Couple custom Andre Devilleirs Many Swiss Army Knives Big Collection of Spyderco Couple Benchmade Couple custom made/hand made Japanese Katanas Probably will buy a few more Chris Reeve and also like some of the www.wilsontactical.com models. And want to get a few more Randalls.

31 August 2007, 05:53 AM	#4
Stef_Call Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Stefan Location: Dublin, Ireland Watch: SS Daytona,GMT IIc Posts: 470	Nice backup to have. Look forward to seeing it !! congrats !!

31 August 2007, 06:22 AM	#5
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Nice job Chad! Great backup Rolex!!

31 August 2007, 08:03 AM	#8
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Congrats Chad! SS to go with TT and all the bases are covered!

31 August 2007, 08:50 AM	#10
Teofilo Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: East Anglia Watch: 14060M,16710 PEPSI Posts: 923	Chad just wear it at work for a month....problem sorted !

31 August 2007, 09:42 AM	#11
RandyGMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Watch: GMT II & TT-YM Posts: 60	Chad- I have done the very same thing. I have a TT GMT and a SS Gmt. Tonight at work I am wearing my TT. Depending on my mood I will wear whatever one. Been in the TT mood lately. My Orbita winder keeps one happily wound when not wearing it. Now, I have been toying with the idea of getting a YM or Daytona. Not sure which style yet?

31 August 2007, 09:46 AM	#12
RandyGMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Watch: GMT II & TT-YM Posts: 60	.....I forgot both GMTs are back bezels. They look great!

31 August 2007, 09:53 AM	#13
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	great purchase chad and great watch to be used as a backup

31 August 2007, 10:43 AM	#15
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	Congrats Chad. Looking forward to seeing the photos. Be safe over there. __________________ Ron

31 August 2007, 11:56 AM	#17
Scooby Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Darren Location: Virginia, USA Watch: GMT Posts: 923	Cool Chad. Was my AD a help, or were you able to find it elsewhere? Either way, sounds like an excellent plan to have a backup.

31 August 2007, 02:09 PM	#18
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Yeah, SCooby, your AD squared me away. Thanks for the info!

31 August 2007, 03:50 PM	#20
Henri Laurie Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Africa Watch: SS GMT 116710LN Posts: 74	I live is South Africa, therefore had to order my Cape Cod Cloths online... they have a online store on their webpage H

31 August 2007, 04:37 PM	#21
miner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,294	Hey Chad Just in case, better get a back up for the back up so Gold GMT ingot next ! My Pams and the Sd haven't seen daylight since I picked up the SS GMT. I also think that the polished links work well with the watch. The whole package looks great.

31 August 2007, 04:42 PM	#22
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Henri, You misunderstood, I want to brush out the polished center links, not polish them up shiney more! Don't like polished links, so will figure out a way to brush the center links. I love the way Rolex Brushed SS looks. To me the watch looks better with brushed steel, scrapes, scrathes, and a few minor dings!!!

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