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jg2525 · 15 August 2014, 12:56 AM

First off, thanks to all who chimed in on my search over the past couple of weeks, it helped more than you know. The knowledge that I gained just reading through your forum helped me make a good decision. As the picture shows, this is my "new to me" GMT II. I must be honest, I went to my local jewelry dealer that has a passion for all things timepieces with the full intention on buying a mid 90's Sub date, the price was in my range, it looked great, I loved it. And then, he asked me if I liked the GMT and that he had a pepsi that was much newer that would be just slightly more money....of course I said let me see it. So he goes to the back, lays it out, and that was it. You guys keep mentioning to "get what sings to you", I think Angels sang when I picked it up, I just knew it was the one. I hope this picture reflects how beautiful this watch is, it is a Y serial and he also had a coke insert as well as the black, so I have three looks in one! Not to mention all original paperwork, boxes, etc. Alright guys, bring it on and tell me what you think!

MonBK · 15 August 2014, 01:20 AM

Congrats.

nick c · 15 August 2014, 01:21 AM

Welcome and congrats

Nycturbovr6 · 15 August 2014, 01:22 AM

Congrats!

SWISSAHOLICS · 15 August 2014, 01:23 AM

Congrats....can't go wrong with a model that will no longer be made in SS.

FatsoNoMore · 15 August 2014, 01:27 AM

Congratulations! You will love it and keep on looking at it!

And to those that understand, they will say "Nice timepiece".

Chrispare · 15 August 2014, 01:28 AM

Superb !
Congrats

PTruong · 15 August 2014, 01:30 AM

Lovely Pepsi, enjoy in good health!

ale70 · 15 August 2014, 01:36 AM

Great looking Pepsi!

I think it's the best watch you could buy. I just bought one myself and I truly cannot take it off. First time in my life I am sleeping with a watch on.....

locutus49 · 15 August 2014, 01:36 AM

When the WG Pepsi comes out, that baby will only increase in value. Congrats on a smart purchase.

locutus49 · 15 August 2014, 01:40 AM

You should only sleep with your Rolex if 1) it is a Daytona and 2) you are going to make love. The reason is you want to time the "act" to ensure you can last more than 60 seconds. Although in my experience your partner can become irritated watching you play with the push buttons while she is patiently waiting for some action.

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Originally Posted by ale70

Great looking Pepsi!

I think it's the best watch you could buy. I just bought one myself and I truly cannot take it off. First time in my life I am sleeping with a watch on.....

ale70 · 15 August 2014, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by locutus49

You should only sleep with your Rolex if 1) it is a Daytona and 2) you are going to make love. The reason is you want to time the "act" to ensure you can last more than 60 seconds. Although in my experience your partner can become irritated watching you play with the push buttons while she is patiently waiting for some action.

Urosfan · 15 August 2014, 01:50 AM

Congrats

thomaspp · 15 August 2014, 01:51 AM

Congrats!!

Bobcat09 · 15 August 2014, 01:57 AM

Congrats...beautiful watch. I also live in Alabama. May I ask the name of your local jeweler and city they are located in? Thanks

jg2525 · 15 August 2014, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Bobcat09

Congrats...beautiful watch. I also live in Alabama. May I ask the name of your local jeweler and city they are located in? Thanks

Sure Bobcat09, we are in Glencoe, AL and the jeweler is Glencoe Jewelry Sales here in town. They are friends of mine, kids go to school together etc. I can give you contact information if you ever want to reach out. He does not keep the Rolex line displayed, but you can talk to him and see what he has and he will have them out for you to see in person. They have a beautiful store front with standard fare gold/silver/diamonds, but timepieces are his passion.....his wife runs the jewelry side of things.

CWIN · 15 August 2014, 02:04 AM

Congrats! The Pepsi is iconic. Great choice and welcome to TRF

Bobcat09 · 15 August 2014, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by jg2525

Sure Bobcat09, we are in Glencoe, AL and the jeweler is Glencoe Jewelry Sales here in town. They are friends of mine, kids go to school together etc. I can give you contact information if you ever want to reach out. He does not keep the Rolex line displayed, but you can talk to him and see what he has and he will have them out for you to see in person. They have a beautiful store front with standard fare gold/silver/diamonds, but timepieces are his passion.....his wife runs the jewelry side of things.

Thanks jg2525! When you get a moment can you please PM me his contact info. BTW I live in Montgomery...not sure how close Glencoe is to Montgomery but am about to google it and find out.

cop414 · 15 August 2014, 02:17 AM

Looks great James, a huge congrats! Welcome to TRF, great group here!

14060m · 15 August 2014, 02:21 AM

Congrats
Good for you to make the decesion on what sang to you
Wear it in good health

antbkny · 15 August 2014, 02:25 AM

nice pick up!

Eklipz · 15 August 2014, 02:28 AM

Congrats, you made a great choice enjoy

luvsub · 15 August 2014, 02:30 AM

congrats

edgware14 · 15 August 2014, 02:34 AM

Beautiful watch, well done

Chewbacca · 15 August 2014, 02:35 AM

congrats jimmy. its a beaut!

T01 · 15 August 2014, 02:38 AM

congrats!

Annan · 15 August 2014, 02:39 AM

That's a beautiful first Rolex! Good for you.

tkerrmd · 15 August 2014, 03:07 AM

Awesome, congrats!

erikw · 15 August 2014, 03:32 AM

Very nice, congrats!!!

NA5AR · 15 August 2014, 03:43 AM

Congrats! Enjoy in good health

15 August 2014, 12:56 AM	#1
jg2525 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: James Location: Alabama Watch: GMT II Posts: 21	First Rolex! Happy days! First off, thanks to all who chimed in on my search over the past couple of weeks, it helped more than you know. The knowledge that I gained just reading through your forum helped me make a good decision. As the picture shows, this is my "new to me" GMT II. I must be honest, I went to my local jewelry dealer that has a passion for all things timepieces with the full intention on buying a mid 90's Sub date, the price was in my range, it looked great, I loved it. And then, he asked me if I liked the GMT and that he had a pepsi that was much newer that would be just slightly more money....of course I said let me see it. So he goes to the back, lays it out, and that was it. You guys keep mentioning to "get what sings to you", I think Angels sang when I picked it up, I just knew it was the one. I hope this picture reflects how beautiful this watch is, it is a Y serial and he also had a coke insert as well as the black, so I have three looks in one! Not to mention all original paperwork, boxes, etc. Alright guys, bring it on and tell me what you think! Attached Images

15 August 2014, 01:23 AM	#5
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	Congrats....can't go wrong with a model that will no longer be made in SS. __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

15 August 2014, 01:51 AM	#14
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	Congrats!! __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

15 August 2014, 02:17 AM	#19
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,234	Looks great James, a huge congrats! Welcome to TRF, great group here! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

15 August 2014, 02:21 AM	#20
14060m "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Watch: 116610 , 16233 Posts: 1,802	Congrats Good for you to make the decesion on what sang to you Wear it in good health __________________

15 August 2014, 01:20 AM	#2
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Congrats.

15 August 2014, 01:21 AM	#3
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Welcome and congrats

15 August 2014, 01:22 AM	#4
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	Congrats!

15 August 2014, 01:27 AM	#6
FatsoNoMore "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: USA Watch: GMT II/Cosmograph Posts: 28	Congratulations! You will love it and keep on looking at it! And to those that understand, they will say "Nice timepiece".

15 August 2014, 01:28 AM	#7
Chrispare "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Chrisstian Location: Paris France Watch: Daytona SS Posts: 937	Superb ! Congrats

15 August 2014, 01:30 AM	#8
PTruong "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Peter Location: Arcadia, Cali Watch: 114060 & 116520 Posts: 673	Lovely Pepsi, enjoy in good health!

15 August 2014, 01:36 AM	#9
ale70 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: NYC Posts: 332	Great looking Pepsi! I think it's the best watch you could buy. I just bought one myself and I truly cannot take it off. First time in my life I am sleeping with a watch on.....

15 August 2014, 01:36 AM	#10
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	When the WG Pepsi comes out, that baby will only increase in value. Congrats on a smart purchase.

15 August 2014, 01:50 AM	#13
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Congrats

15 August 2014, 01:57 AM	#15
Bobcat09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Bob Location: Alabama Posts: 192	Congrats...beautiful watch. I also live in Alabama. May I ask the name of your local jeweler and city they are located in? Thanks

15 August 2014, 02:04 AM	#17
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	Congrats! The Pepsi is iconic. Great choice and welcome to TRF

15 August 2014, 02:25 AM	#21
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	nice pick up!

15 August 2014, 02:28 AM	#22
Eklipz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Art Location: Canada Watch: 114060 Posts: 121	Congrats, you made a great choice enjoy

15 August 2014, 02:30 AM	#23
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,222	congrats

15 August 2014, 02:34 AM	#24
edgware14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Will Location: Melbourne Watch: 18078 Posts: 284	Beautiful watch, well done

15 August 2014, 02:35 AM	#25
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	congrats jimmy. its a beaut!

15 August 2014, 02:38 AM	#26
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,490	congrats!

15 August 2014, 02:39 AM	#27
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,180	That's a beautiful first Rolex! Good for you. __________________ *so many Rolexes.....so little time*

15 August 2014, 03:07 AM	#28
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Awesome, congrats!

15 August 2014, 03:32 AM	#29
erikw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Erik Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 33	Very nice, congrats!!!

15 August 2014, 03:43 AM	#30
NA5AR "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: London Posts: 96	Congrats! Enjoy in good health

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