ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

rolexafficionado · 29 June 2008, 04:43 AM

hi all,

I recently purchased a new GMT II c SS watch and from my first impressions it is a little different than the typical Rolex one has known and come to love and admire..hopefully it will grow on me..

I have an SS 2007 Sub and I always end up comparing the GMT II to the Sub..and the Sub always seems to win..

but yes, the new GMT IIc does feel solid and really well done..just a little different from the regular ones.

Just wondering if anyone has tried to get the band center links polished to a brush finish like the Sub. If someone has, is there any downside to doing that?

Your insight would definitely help..

excuse the quality of the pic..not comparable to some to the execellent ones I have seen on the forum.

have a great weekend all..

toph · 29 June 2008, 04:56 AM

Well in my opinion i really like the polished centre links ( i know others don't) but that is part of the reason i chose that over a sub.

But everyone is different, personally i wouldn't brush them but i know some people have.

P.S by my standards thats an outstanding photo

GMTII Owner · 29 June 2008, 07:07 AM

I've got the GMTIIc and love the polished center links but I can understand wanting the brushed look. There was a thread about a month ago where someone detailed how they brushed their center links. I think you might be able to search for the thread. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.

John

Tools · 29 June 2008, 07:37 AM

I think that those two watches are completely different looks.. They are the same color, of course, but you can't confuse them either.

JJ Irani · 29 June 2008, 07:40 AM

Congrats and well done on a very fine acquisition!!

Terry Newton · 29 June 2008, 10:42 AM

I have the TT version of the GMT and the same Sub that you have. I love the GMT and it is my favorite watch. I also like the Submariner. I would not brush the links but it's your watch so yours to do with as you please. Maybe you should give it a few weeks and then make a decision. It sounds like you have not gotten used to it yet.

Terry Newton

rolexafficionado · 29 June 2008, 12:16 PM

you are right Terry..i should give it a few weeks and let it grow on me and see how I feel after that..I think I am already beginning to like the solid feel when compared to the Sub and this is just my second day owning it..

cheers

Andad · 3 July 2008, 04:12 PM

Just wear it daily and it WILL 'brush' itself.

pwrslider · 5 July 2008, 06:02 PM

Congrats and welcome to the IIc club!

pwrslider · 5 July 2008, 06:04 PM

RW16610 · 6 July 2008, 02:38 AM

Absolutely love this watch, congrats. Can not wait to own one

bewithabob · 24 August 2008, 12:18 AM

mee too. just got one. i love it

aelvin · 24 August 2008, 07:21 AM

congrats and wear it in good health!!! it will grow on u, just give it some time.

Irish Dan · 25 August 2008, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Just wear it daily and it WILL 'brush' itself.

X2

Trimmer2 · 25 August 2008, 07:04 AM

I've had mine for almost a week and wear it everyday and I like it! :) This is the first stainless watch for me so the color keeps catching my eye. I also very much like the polished center link. It gives the watch a little zip and differentiates it from the 'other' Rolex's (except the YM) and expecially from all the other run of the mill stainless watches out there.

My YG Daytona has been sitting lonely in the winder.

gmt master x · 25 August 2008, 07:04 AM

Congrats on your new GMT llc
just my opinion but it sounds like your trying to make your new amazing gmt look like your sub, I would wait and also find out what it cost to have brushed links returned to a high polish....
Either way, great collection you have.:thumbsup

sea-dweller · 16 October 2008, 11:15 AM

Great GMT II C !

Latrodectus · 16 October 2008, 11:19 AM

very nice. this will be my new watch very soon!
congratulations

Levelpar1 · 19 October 2008, 11:27 AM

Congrats on the new GMT IIc. I just picked mine up yesterday. I like it better than my Stainless/Platinum Yachtmaster.

SirLoki · 19 October 2008, 12:48 PM

wonderful watch! my compliments from a fellow gmt owner :)

golfball123 · 19 October 2008, 02:00 PM

let them be brushed naturally by daily use...

lumatuna · 19 October 2008, 04:44 PM

Sweet watch!

Congrats!

Definitely, on my list of priorities..haha!

SS Oyster · 3 November 2008, 04:32 PM

Lots of posts on this modification, but since you have it on the Sub, keep the PCL's for more dressy occasions! Nice watch from fellow GMT IIc owner.

C. Davidson · 3 November 2008, 05:08 PM

Congratulations on getting another great looking Rolex.

29 June 2008, 04:43 AM	#1
rolexafficionado "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London Watch: Rolex Sub 16610 Posts: 49	Just purchased a new GMT IIc SS hi all, I recently purchased a new GMT II c SS watch and from my first impressions it is a little different than the typical Rolex one has known and come to love and admire..hopefully it will grow on me.. I have an SS 2007 Sub and I always end up comparing the GMT II to the Sub..and the Sub always seems to win.. but yes, the new GMT IIc does feel solid and really well done..just a little different from the regular ones. Just wondering if anyone has tried to get the band center links polished to a brush finish like the Sub. If someone has, is there any downside to doing that? Your insight would definitely help.. excuse the quality of the pic..not comparable to some to the execellent ones I have seen on the forum. have a great weekend all.. Attached Images

29 June 2008, 04:56 AM	#2
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	Well in my opinion i really like the polished centre links ( i know others don't) but that is part of the reason i chose that over a sub. But everyone is different, personally i wouldn't brush them but i know some people have. P.S by my standards thats an outstanding photo __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

29 June 2008, 07:07 AM	#3
GMTII Owner "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: John Location: Nashville, TN Watch: S/S GMT Master IIc Posts: 1,210	I've got the GMTIIc and love the polished center links but I can understand wanting the brushed look. There was a thread about a month ago where someone detailed how they brushed their center links. I think you might be able to search for the thread. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful. John __________________

29 June 2008, 07:37 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	I think that those two watches are completely different looks.. They are the same color, of course, but you can't confuse them either. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

29 June 2008, 07:40 AM	#5
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Congrats and well done on a very fine acquisition!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

29 June 2008, 10:42 AM	#6
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	I have the TT version of the GMT and the same Sub that you have. I love the GMT and it is my favorite watch. I also like the Submariner. I would not brush the links but it's your watch so yours to do with as you please. Maybe you should give it a few weeks and then make a decision. It sounds like you have not gotten used to it yet. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

29 June 2008, 12:16 PM	#7
rolexafficionado "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London Watch: Rolex Sub 16610 Posts: 49	you are right Terry..i should give it a few weeks and let it grow on me and see how I feel after that..I think I am already beginning to like the solid feel when compared to the Sub and this is just my second day owning it.. cheers

3 July 2008, 04:12 PM	#8
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,526	Just wear it daily and it WILL 'brush' itself. __________________ E

5 July 2008, 06:02 PM	#9
pwrslider "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: SF BAY AREA CA Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 3,047	Congrats and welcome to the IIc club! __________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner (95) Rolex SS GMT IIc (08) Rolex GMT II 16710 COKE (08 for me..) Rolex Explorer II Blk (91) Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish (07) Panerai 104 & 177ti ( 04/03)

5 July 2008, 06:04 PM	#10
pwrslider "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: SF BAY AREA CA Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 3,047	__________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner (95) Rolex SS GMT IIc (08) Rolex GMT II 16710 COKE (08 for me..) Rolex Explorer II Blk (91) Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish (07) Panerai 104 & 177ti ( 04/03)

6 July 2008, 02:38 AM	#11
RW16610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,202	Absolutely love this watch, congrats. Can not wait to own one

24 August 2008, 12:18 AM	#12
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,417	mee too. just got one. i love it __________________ meteor flying to Earth onto my wrist... 116509 Daytona Meteorite, 116520 Daytona Black, 116710 GMTIIC, 16013 DATEJUST, CARTIER SANTOS 100 W20090X8, IWC Big Pilot, IWC Top Gun "Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end."

24 August 2008, 07:21 AM	#13
aelvin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Aelvin Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 330	congrats and wear it in good health!!! it will grow on u, just give it some time.

25 August 2008, 07:04 AM	#15
Trimmer2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Moving Target Watch: AP RO QP SS Blue Posts: 178	I've had mine for almost a week and wear it everyday and I like it! :) This is the first stainless watch for me so the color keeps catching my eye. I also very much like the polished center link. It gives the watch a little zip and differentiates it from the 'other' Rolex's (except the YM) and expecially from all the other run of the mill stainless watches out there. My YG Daytona has been sitting lonely in the winder. __________________ RG Audemars RO Equation of Time (sold) SS Audemars RO 'QP' Blue Face 41mm (keeper) SS Audemars RO Chrono Blue Face 41mm (sold) SS Patek 5167a, WG Daytona Slate Face (sold) SS YMII, SS GMTII BLNR, SS Daytona (sold)

25 August 2008, 07:04 AM	#16
gmt master x Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: franklin Location: nyc Watch: 70 s gmt master. Posts: 677	Congrats on your new GMT llc just my opinion but it sounds like your trying to make your new amazing gmt look like your sub, I would wait and also find out what it cost to have brushed links returned to a high polish.... Either way, great collection you have.:thumbsup

16 October 2008, 11:15 AM	#17
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Great GMT II C ! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

16 October 2008, 11:19 AM	#18
Latrodectus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 10,043	very nice. this will be my new watch very soon! congratulations __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

19 October 2008, 11:27 AM	#19
Levelpar1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Joe Location: Brandon, FL Posts: 114	Congrats on the new GMT IIc. I just picked mine up yesterday. I like it better than my Stainless/Platinum Yachtmaster.

19 October 2008, 12:48 PM	#20
SirLoki "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Fullerton, CA Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 916	wonderful watch! my compliments from a fellow gmt owner :)

19 October 2008, 02:00 PM	#21
golfball123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: thailand / m'sia Watch: YG DD & GMT,TT SUB Posts: 1,265	let them be brushed naturally by daily use... __________________ Present Collections TT Date-just, TT Sub. (Bluesy), YG Date-Date, YG GMT IIc (Black dial). SS GMT IIc

19 October 2008, 04:44 PM	#22
lumatuna Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Dave Location: NY Posts: 57	Sweet watch! Congrats! Definitely, on my list of priorities..haha!

3 November 2008, 04:32 PM	#23
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,218	Lots of posts on this modification, but since you have it on the Sub, keep the PCL's for more dressy occasions! Nice watch from fellow GMT IIc owner.

3 November 2008, 05:08 PM	#24
C. Davidson "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: WXSW Watch: GMT (116710) Posts: 2,723	Congratulations on getting another great looking Rolex. __________________ -Cheers, Chris #15,634 "The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out."

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)