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tservos · 18 March 2012, 04:45 AM

Good day everyone!

I really love the "RootBeer" GMT, ie...the dial and the insert BUT I am really not a yellow gold person.

What would you think about replacing the two-tone jubilee bracelet with an all stainless jubilee bracelet.

Just a thought.

thanks and Happy St. Patricks Day!!!

Grumpy Badger · 18 March 2012, 04:53 AM

I think you'd be better taking a steel GMT and replacing the dial and bezel insert.

If you change the bracelet on a root beer you will still have a gold bezel and winding crown.

The root beer is the only TT style I like so I kind of understand where you are coming from but I honestly don't think it would look as good on a plain steel watch.

Prince · 18 March 2012, 05:15 AM

I have to agree with Mark here. The Rootbeer GMT is meant to be steel & gold, in my opinion. I would leave it as is, or sell it if you really don't like it and get a stainless steel GMT. Or have both!

Rockrolex · 18 March 2012, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

I have to agree with Mark here. The Rootbeer GMT is meant to be steel & gold, in my opinion. I would leave it as is, or sell it if you really don't like it and get a stainless steel GMT. Or have both!

I was wondering how long it would take you to chime in, Allan. Not long at all.

Prince · 20 March 2012, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

I was wondering how long it would take you to chime in, Allan. Not long at all.

Gotta support the RB, don't ya know, Ed!

HL65 · 18 March 2012, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

I have to agree with Mark here. The Rootbeer GMT is meant to be steel & gold, in my opinion. I would leave it as is, or sell it if you really don't like it and get a stainless steel GMT. Or have both!

My thoughts exactly Allan!

tservos · 18 March 2012, 08:00 AM

Thanks guys for all your help.

I do think the ROOTBEER is very cool, as it is!!

Again, just a thought.

thanks, Tom

PS-I sent a rivet bracelet to Michael in January, hope to get it back soon!!

jdc · 20 March 2012, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

I have to agree with Mark here. The Rootbeer GMT is meant to be steel & gold, in my opinion. I would leave it as is, or sell it if you really don't like it and get a stainless steel GMT. Or have both!

Hi Allan good to see you posting. Post up a picture of your stunning rootbeer, they really are something seen in person

Prince · 20 March 2012, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by jdc

Hi Allan good to see you posting. Post up a picture of your stunning rootbeer, they really are something seen in person

Hi Martin!!

Yes, you got to see mine in the flesh, so to speak. I think they are stunning, and thanks for the kind words. So... I'll post a photo now of my Rootbeer!!

BTW, how are you and Rosemary doing, my friend? Well, I hope!!

Paladin · 18 March 2012, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

I think you'd be better taking a steel GMT and replacing the dial and bezel insert.

If you change the bracelet on a root beer you will still have a gold bezel and winding crown.

The root beer is the only TT style I like so I kind of understand where you are coming from but I honestly don't think it would look as good on a plain steel watch.

I normally always agree with Mark, the grumpy badger however, I think you would be better off buying a root beer GMT. That way you get the correct dial, either nipple (vintage) or YG surrounds (vintage or modern), the gold bezel and crown and correct insert. They can be had at very reasonable prices, particularly when you find one with a stretched out TT bracelet.

So.. Buy the TT root beer GMT ( usually with TT jubilee), buy a used SS bracelet, jubilee or oyster depending on your preference. Take the stretched out TT jubilee you are not wearing, send it off to Michael Young in Hong Kong to be tightened and when it's back, you can sell it and more than pay for the SS bracelet, or meet it so the watch is complete.

I'm not sure how it will ok with an all SS bracelet. I saw a TT Sub bluesey for sale intheclasssifie not too long ago on a SS Oyster bracelet and I think it looked great.

Paladin · 18 March 2012, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Paladin

I normally always agree with Mark, the grumpy badger however, I think you would be better off buying a root beer GMT. That way you get the correct dial, either nipple (vintage) or YG surrounds (vintage or modern), the gold bezel and crown and correct insert. They can be had at very reasonable prices, particularly when you find one with a stretched out TT bracelet.

So.. Buy the TT root beer GMT ( usually with TT jubilee), buy a used SS bracelet, jubilee or oyster depending on your preference. Take the stretched out TT jubilee you are not wearing, send it off to Michael Young in Hong Kong to be tightened and when it's back, you can sell it and more than pay for the SS bracelet, or meet it so the watch is complete.

I'm not sure how it will ok with an all SS bracelet. I saw a TT Sub bluesey for sale intheclasssifie not too long ago on a SS Oyster bracelet and I think it looked great.

TT black sub on all SS oyster:

Dannyy · 18 March 2012, 06:30 AM

sorry for the bad pic and I know its an oyster bracelet but is it any help..

dddrees · 18 March 2012, 10:33 AM

TT watches just don't look right to me on SS bracelets.

Runnin' Rebel · 18 March 2012, 05:33 AM

Good luck with your decision, I can't help myself. I love the way it is

dysondiver · 18 March 2012, 05:41 AM

i think they just work well a they are ,,, good as gold.

Perdu · 18 March 2012, 10:44 AM

Absolutely not. Why spoil a classic.

Fernandohk · 18 March 2012, 02:08 PM

There's also the strap option, to lessen the gold effect which I sometimes prefer.

Lol-x · 18 March 2012, 09:42 PM

I have to say I totally agree with Allan here.

The Root-Beer is the perfect watch in TT with that gold trimming. It works perfectly with the bezel, dial, crown and hands.

It is now a Rolex classic for sure.

capote · 18 March 2012, 09:46 PM

IMO the quintessential Root beer = TT jubilee + nipple dial.

If its good enough for Clint Eastwood it is good enough for me

joe100 · 18 March 2012, 11:15 PM

TT nipple on jubilee. As a matter of fact, I think the GMT works best on jubilee in all circumstances.

RLXSTR · 20 March 2012, 02:29 AM

Mine is a "Chocolate" and I have the original Jubilee Bracelet. I prefer leather so that is the route I went. I thought about a stainless steel bracelet but it disrupts the flow of the yellow gold to me.

This is my semi-daily wearer. It always gets looks and a perfect conversation piece.

Grumpy Badger · 20 March 2012, 02:32 AM

Nice!

I've got a root beer firmly on the radar for the future and will remember tis as a very cool option!

18 March 2012, 04:45 AM	#1
tservos "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 40	GMT "RootBeer" Opinion Good day everyone! I really love the "RootBeer" GMT, ie...the dial and the insert BUT I am really not a yellow gold person. What would you think about replacing the two-tone jubilee bracelet with an all stainless jubilee bracelet. Just a thought. thanks and Happy St. Patricks Day!!!

18 March 2012, 04:53 AM	#2
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	I think you'd be better taking a steel GMT and replacing the dial and bezel insert. If you change the bracelet on a root beer you will still have a gold bezel and winding crown. The root beer is the only TT style I like so I kind of understand where you are coming from but I honestly don't think it would look as good on a plain steel watch. __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

18 March 2012, 05:15 AM	#3
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	I have to agree with Mark here. The Rootbeer GMT is meant to be steel & gold, in my opinion. I would leave it as is, or sell it if you really don't like it and get a stainless steel GMT. Or have both! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

18 March 2012, 06:30 AM	#12
Dannyy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Danny Location: UK Posts: 119	sorry for the bad pic and I know its an oyster bracelet but is it any help.. __________________ www.montpellierjewellers.com

18 March 2012, 10:33 AM	#13
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	TT watches just don't look right to me on SS bracelets. __________________ 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

18 March 2012, 08:00 AM	#7
tservos "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 40	Thanks guys for all your help. I do think the ROOTBEER is very cool, as it is!! Again, just a thought. thanks, Tom PS-I sent a rivet bracelet to Michael in January, hope to get it back soon!!

18 March 2012, 05:33 AM	#14
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	Good luck with your decision, I can't help myself. I love the way it is Attached Images __________________ ♛

18 March 2012, 05:41 AM	#15
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	i think they just work well a they are ,,, good as gold.

18 March 2012, 10:44 AM	#16
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	Absolutely not. Why spoil a classic. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

18 March 2012, 02:08 PM	#17
Fernandohk "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 316	There's also the strap option, to lessen the gold effect which I sometimes prefer. Attached Images

18 March 2012, 09:42 PM	#18
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,587	I have to say I totally agree with Allan here. The Root-Beer is the perfect watch in TT with that gold trimming. It works perfectly with the bezel, dial, crown and hands. It is now a Rolex classic for sure. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

18 March 2012, 09:46 PM	#19
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	IMO the quintessential Root beer = TT jubilee + nipple dial. If its good enough for Clint Eastwood it is good enough for me

18 March 2012, 11:15 PM	#20
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	TT nipple on jubilee. As a matter of fact, I think the GMT works best on jubilee in all circumstances. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

20 March 2012, 02:29 AM	#21
RLXSTR "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Donald Location: Texas Watch: Sub5513 / Choc1675 Posts: 826	Mine is a "Chocolate" and I have the original Jubilee Bracelet. I prefer leather so that is the route I went. I thought about a stainless steel bracelet but it disrupts the flow of the yellow gold to me. This is my semi-daily wearer. It always gets looks and a perfect conversation piece. Attached Images __________________ '66 5513 Meters First \| '77 1675 Chocolate \| '85 DateJust 2-Tone \| Omega Planet Ocean Chrono XL Orange \| 1978 Omega Speedmaster 1st Walk on the Moon

20 March 2012, 02:32 AM	#22
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Nice! I've got a root beer firmly on the radar for the future and will remember tis as a very cool option! __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

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