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Old 31 December 2007, 11:06 AM   #1
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Is the GMT-IIc still in high demand?

If so my AD has one in the case right next to an LV. I tried it on and loved it, but my watch funds right now are set towards an Audemars Piguet Royal Oaks Offshore.

PM me if you want the AD's info.
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Old 31 December 2007, 11:15 AM   #2
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Nope. I am hearing stories everyday that the GMT IIc is sitting in dealer cases. And the prices on the various for sale forums haa dropped. They are not commanding the permium anymore.
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Old 31 December 2007, 11:20 AM   #3
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Old 31 December 2007, 11:23 AM   #4
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The majority of ADs now sell them at MSRP, some even discount. You can see the demand is low now because even the fleabay sellers sell them at a discount.
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Old 31 December 2007, 11:26 AM   #5
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The AD I visited yesterday had 2. 1 on display and another in the safe, both offered at 10% off.
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Old 31 December 2007, 11:30 AM   #6
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Selling at MSRP or discount everywhere.
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Old 31 December 2007, 11:35 AM   #7
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Nope. I am hearing stories everyday that the GMT IIc is sitting in dealer cases. And the prices on the various for sale forums haa dropped. They are not commanding the permium anymore.
Funny.

I mean the watch comes out and people go gaga for it and some morons pay well over sticker for it now it seems to be easily had.

No offense to Milgauss lovers, but I think the EXACT same thing will come about for the Milgauss which IMO is not all that great
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Old 31 December 2007, 11:40 AM   #8
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My AD has only recieved 1 (luckily I got it) and that was in late July.

They have not recieved another yet!!!
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Old 31 December 2007, 11:42 AM   #9
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Also, I was looking at watches in Atlanta a couple of weeks ago and the salesman noticed my GMT and said that they have people begging for them and they only get one here and there!!!

The demand is still high!!!!
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Old 31 December 2007, 11:49 AM   #10
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My AD has 3 or 4 sitting in his safe...

he keeps them out of the display cases, but it's easy to get. he evn told me he has 'too many'.

I think the GMT 2 is now a 'normal' Rolex. But I still don't see them at the mall.........yet.
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Old 31 December 2007, 12:26 PM   #11
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Selling at MSRP or discount everywhere.

what is the msrp on it? I've seen one site that indicates it's about $6900, but I saw a picture on this forum of one that says MSRP is $5950. Does anyone know what it is? Thanks!
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Old 31 December 2007, 12:33 PM   #12
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$5950 is MSRP!!
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Old 31 December 2007, 12:37 PM   #13
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Was at a very upscale AD in Charlotte, NC and the saleslady mentioned that they only got one in and hadn't seen another; wished she had more because she'd sold them all.
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Old 31 December 2007, 12:52 PM   #14
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$5950 is MSRP!!
That's good news. Thanks Robb!
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Old 31 December 2007, 01:03 PM   #15
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They must be in very low supply in the South East, becuase I never see them in the cases. Maybe there are still regional shortages???
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Old 31 December 2007, 01:08 PM   #16
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Err chummies...as little as Orchi knows...currently in the Far East...the New GMT II ceramic bezel watches...are being snapped up like HOT cakes...!

At Max. there would be about less than 10,000 forum members n Rolex enthusiasts in here...as compared with the millions of Rolex enthusiasts worldwide...most of whom don't even have internet access n many of them are still illiterate...

After having seen one or 2 of the New GMT II watches sitting stunningly prrrrety on the AD's shelves here or elsewhere...by their respective clients in the certain market localities...that circumstance faced in here...should NOT be construed as the benchmark of the worldwide's high demand vs. short supply scenario for such a model...
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Old 31 December 2007, 01:10 PM   #17
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Funny.

I mean the watch comes out and people go gaga for it and some morons pay well over sticker for it now it seems to be easily had.
Sometimes you have to pay to be one of the first. I bought a motorcycle (ZX14) once at a premium because I wanted it the day it was released. I knew if I waited 6 months after the release, I would save $3K but paying the premium didn't matter. Some of us would rather spend the money than wait out discounts.
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Old 31 December 2007, 01:26 PM   #18
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the gmt 2-c is a line of product to replace the old style ss gmt2 black, coke, pepsi

soon it will be all available in AD
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Old 31 December 2007, 01:47 PM   #19
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I am looking for a used Datejust or a used GMT II. So far, most of the watches I found were Datejust. GMT II "pepsi" is harder to find. Then again, I was looking only online.
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Old 31 December 2007, 02:03 PM   #20
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Sometimes you have to pay to be one of the first. I bought a motorcycle (ZX14) once at a premium because I wanted it the day it was released. I knew if I waited 6 months after the release, I would save $3K but paying the premium didn't matter. Some of us would rather spend the money than wait out discounts.
I'm the same way. I payed $100 over sticker for teh Playstation 3 last year becuase I wanted right then and there.

I think the GMT-IIc and Milgauss over asking price is different becuase people are thinking "hoping" these will be the next Daytona type of watches that will always get over asking prices.
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Old 31 December 2007, 02:08 PM   #21
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I am looking for a used Datejust or a used GMT II. So far, most of the watches I found were Datejust. GMT II "pepsi" is harder to find. Then again, I was looking only online.
saw a pepsi and coke in AD. soon be gone
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Old 31 December 2007, 02:09 PM   #22
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I won't get one until I can get one with a decent discount. My financial prudence outweighs my lust!
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Old 31 December 2007, 02:13 PM   #23
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Milgauss will be I think a much rarer watch due to much smaller market of people who need the antimagnetic features. Believe it or not, some people actually buy these watches for their functions and not just as fad followers.
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Old 31 December 2007, 02:16 PM   #24
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sigh..... in our small island, most 116710 are still being sold at premium....... :)
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Old 31 December 2007, 02:16 PM   #25
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I am looking for a used Datejust or a used GMT II. So far, most of the watches I found were Datejust. GMT II "pepsi" is harder to find. Then again, I was looking only online.
Err...no worries buddy Vman...there are still aplenty of New Unsold or good conditioned "Pepsi"..."All Black" or "Coke" GMT II Ref 16710(prior model to the current New Ref 116710) around in the new or pre-owned market circulation...

But Orchi thinks maybe harder for you to get...the GMT Master Ref: 1675(non QuickSet DATE)...or Ref: 16750(transitional with QuickSet DATE) on any of those dials mentioned in prrretty order.

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Old 31 December 2007, 08:46 PM   #26
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I'd say that the SS GMT IIc is fairly easy to get if you want one, and at MSRP to boot.
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Old 31 December 2007, 09:19 PM   #27
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What I mean't was that it's fairly easy to get now at MSRP or even lower.

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Nope. I am hearing stories everyday that the GMT IIc is sitting in dealer cases. And the prices on the various for sale forums haa dropped. They are not commanding the permium anymore.
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Old 31 December 2007, 10:17 PM   #28
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gmt 2 ceramic

Im new to this forum and how i wished i went to this forum before i bought my gmt ceramic. I was in bangkok for the holidays and was looking for the milgauss or the gmt ceramic as a christmas present. I was in bangkok for a week and went to several ad but only found 1 store having the gmt ceramic. They were selling it for a premium so i tried to call my dealer friend in hongkong to find out if they had one but unfortunately they have none but the last one they sold was around 800 dollars cheaper than in bangkok. Well finally i got convinced by the agent that supply is really low and had me swipe my credit card to finalize the purchase. Well now im kind of regretting having gone thru with the purchase knowing now that i shouldnt have paid premium for the watch.
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Im new to this forum and how i wished i went to this forum before i bought my gmt ceramic. I was in bangkok for the holidays and was looking for the milgauss or the gmt ceramic as a christmas present. I was in bangkok for a week and went to several ad but only found 1 store having the gmt ceramic. They were selling it for a premium so i tried to call my dealer friend in hongkong to find out if they had one but unfortunately they have none but the last one they sold was around 800 dollars cheaper than in bangkok. Well finally i got convinced by the agent that supply is really low and had me swipe my credit card to finalize the purchase. Well now im kind of regretting having gone thru with the purchase knowing now that i shouldnt have paid premium for the watch.
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They are still scarce in New York City and suburbs
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