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17 July 2014, 01:42 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Roanoke, VA
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My First Rolex: Coke Bezel GMT II
I have been a long time occasional lurker (since 2007). Never could find the right watch for me. Having owned various Breitlings, Omega, Tags, and a Hamilton, I never had the opportunity to make the step to a Rolex. Financially it didnt make sense.
Now I've taken the plunge with a '91 GMT II Coke that needs a little love. I have the box and papers (wasn't purchased until 1995). However the green pillow is flaking badly. Has anyone found a source for a suitable replacement? I dont need a official rolex pillow but a green velvet one would be nice. It is currently in the mail to Rikki based on everyone's recommendations for a complete service. I want to start my ownership on the right foot. Here is a before pic. I will post another when the watch is returned. Scott |
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20 July 2014, 12:27 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Real Name: Dennis
Location: Bay Area - 925
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Congrats!
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20 July 2014, 08:53 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Real Name: Clive
Location: Exoplanet
Watch: spring-driven
Posts: 38,856
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Congrats
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20 July 2014, 09:40 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Real Name: D'OH!
Location: Kentucky
Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3
Posts: 36,215
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Great choice, congrats!
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20 July 2014, 09:58 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Real Name: Max
Location: Toronto
Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo
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Welcome.
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21 July 2014, 07:12 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Real Name: Raky
Location: Houston, TX
Watch: Blue Sky-Dweller
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Congrats, you will love it! I bought a GMT II earlier this month with both coke and pepsi bezel inserts. You should consider buying the other inserts as you can change the look of your watch as desired. I will probably change to the coke bezel during the fall/winter and back to the pepsi for spring/summer.
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21 July 2014, 08:51 AM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Tim
Location: Pennsylvania
Watch: 14060M
Posts: 72,242
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Scott that looks amazing, congratulations!
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23 July 2014, 11:25 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Alex
Location: Chicago
Watch: AP,PP, Rolex
Posts: 37,156
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Congrats
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8 August 2014, 06:48 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: London
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Nice. My first is also a coke GMT II.
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15 August 2014, 06:18 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Somewhere
Posts: 121
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beauty! welcome to the GMT club!
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15 August 2014, 06:24 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2013
Real Name: Joel
Location: Atlanta, Ga
Watch: 1655
Posts: 866
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Nice dude, the coke is probably my favorite out of my lineup!
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5 September 2014, 02:57 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: bay area, ca
Posts: 330
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Starting to really like the coke and Pepsi GMTs.
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16 September 2014, 09:12 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Indianapolis
Watch: Patek-Philippe
Posts: 16,832
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Great choice!
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27 September 2014, 03:01 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Wales
Watch: 126603
Posts: 2,606
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Nice!!!! Ever since I first had an interest in watches this was the one for me....I bought mine in1997 and I still love the look of it as much now.
I am waiting for mine to be returned after a service, another week or so to go can't wait. |
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