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ROLEXUS · 28 July 2008, 09:54 PM

On an earlier thread I said was looking at buying my first (and probably only) Rolex on an overseas trip I was about to go on http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=44165 . Well i'm back now and it wasn't a Submariner nor an Explorer II which grabbed my attention but an M series GMTIIc purchased in Dubai. IMO the GMT was a standout above the sub and explorer on all levels. I still can't get over the cheap feel of the sub and explorer bracelets and clasps, the GMT feels worlds apart and has a nice heavy solid feel to it. At first glance it also has the instantly recognisable rolex 'look' like the submariner with the rotating bezel and I love the extra timezone and the ease in which the hours can be put forward and back. The polished centre links (whilst i'm a little worried about scratches) gives it the perfect balance between a sport and a dress watch and makes it appropriate for all occasions. Whilst it is a little more expensive than the other two I'm very happy with it, believe it is money well spent and hope to keep it for many years to come. Was also able to purchase it at a substantial discount to the Aussie price of AUD $8800 mainly due to the strong Aud/Dirham exchange rate which i'm very happy about.

If anyone is travelling through Dubai I recommend you look at Ahmed Seddiqi and Sons in the Mall of the Emirates. They have a seperate boutique which sells only Rolex with a massive range on display. The salespeople are very friendly and helpful. I spent 2-3 hours deciding between the GMT, Sub and Exp which was no problem for them. As a 24 year old I often find it hard for salespeople to take you seriously and give you the attention you need when purchasing something like this. This was not the case at Seddiqi. Gave me plenty of time to thoroughly evaluate all models and gave straight honest answers to all the questions I had.

some pics..

Lol-x · 28 July 2008, 11:52 PM

Congrats sounds like a great start to your GMT experience.

Man there is a lot of plastic coming off that watch, you could rival celotape as a tape supplier.

Thanks for the snap shots. The GMT looks awesome. I think Rolex really came through with the goods on this GMTIIC

marshallr47 · 29 July 2008, 03:41 AM

Congrats on a wonderful purchase. Enjoy it for many years to come.

JJ Irani · 29 July 2008, 03:42 AM

Oscar · 29 July 2008, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Congrats sounds like a great start to your GMT experience.

Man there is a lot of plastic coming off that watch, you could rival celotape as a tape supplier.

Thanks for the snap shots. The GMT looks awesome. I think Rolex really came through with the goods on this GMTIIC

I second Steve's comments on the watch. A fine time piece.

toph · 28 July 2008, 11:53 PM

great stuff!
great watch- congratulations!

mailman · 28 July 2008, 11:57 PM

Congrats man

Great watch

mokwai · 29 July 2008, 12:13 AM

nice.still waiting for my to come. Congrats.

kudosguy · 29 July 2008, 12:08 AM

Congratulations! I made the same purchase a month ago - no regrets at all!

Spanky · 29 July 2008, 12:12 AM

Congrats! I think my next purchase will be a GMT! Very nice!

mfer · 29 July 2008, 12:26 AM

Congrats. Can't wait to show you mine!

Texsubmariner · 29 July 2008, 12:40 AM

Congrats on the GMT. It too is my favorite!

sea-dweller · 29 July 2008, 01:31 AM

Nice GMT II C !

boomvader · 29 July 2008, 02:47 AM

Excellent choice! Congratulations! Wear it in good health.

bardm · 29 July 2008, 03:59 AM

Congrats

Leighton · 29 July 2008, 03:54 AM

Great choice!

Baptistman · 29 July 2008, 04:01 AM

What a first, big congrats

Atlanta · 29 July 2008, 04:38 AM

Wow - congrats! I bought mine last week and am in love.

ZROLEX · 29 July 2008, 06:28 AM

NICE!!!!
Wear it in good health!!!!

kcmo · 29 July 2008, 07:11 AM

Congrats! Looks great!

n9zez · 29 July 2008, 07:20 AM

Congrats!

Welcome to the club!

ROLEXUS · 29 July 2008, 05:08 PM

Thanks all.

Yeah there are a million and one stickers to take off. I still keep finding more every day.. haha. It's keeping excellent time. I've only been tracking it properly for about 20 hours so far but it's still dead spot on. I'll see how it is after a week. What's the best way to store the watch at night to neither lose nor gain any time?? Face down??

Here's a pic from my phone taken on the counter of the AD at time of purchase. (Bezel guard on)

ronintt · 29 July 2008, 05:17 PM

Got my M GMT C on friday and still havent come down.

Dogs danglies !

flumazenil · 29 July 2008, 07:57 AM

Good choice. I've had my TT for several months now and love it.

B-ling88 · 29 July 2008, 07:59 AM

Congrats on your new GMTII-C:)

-Subsevens · 29 July 2008, 08:03 AM

I have to admit I was never a fan of the GMT's, until recently. This black model with that bezel has to be one of the best looking Rolex watches around. It would be my number 2 choice, right after my LV Sub..

Very nice watch and congratulations!!!

Dubai · 29 July 2008, 07:45 PM

Very nice , enjoy it.

aelvin · 29 July 2008, 11:39 PM

Congrats!! The Ceramic bezel looks great...

ROLEXUS · 4 August 2008, 09:12 PM

Update....

After one week it has lost exactly 7 seconds, so 1 second per day. Got to be happy with that!!!

frostie · 4 August 2008, 09:29 PM

Congrats what a great choice

28 July 2008, 09:54 PM	#1
ROLEXUS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 200	Bought it!! GMTIIc (with pics On an earlier thread I said was looking at buying my first (and probably only) Rolex on an overseas trip I was about to go on http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=44165 . Well i'm back now and it wasn't a Submariner nor an Explorer II which grabbed my attention but an M series GMTIIc purchased in Dubai. IMO the GMT was a standout above the sub and explorer on all levels. I still can't get over the cheap feel of the sub and explorer bracelets and clasps, the GMT feels worlds apart and has a nice heavy solid feel to it. At first glance it also has the instantly recognisable rolex 'look' like the submariner with the rotating bezel and I love the extra timezone and the ease in which the hours can be put forward and back. The polished centre links (whilst i'm a little worried about scratches) gives it the perfect balance between a sport and a dress watch and makes it appropriate for all occasions. Whilst it is a little more expensive than the other two I'm very happy with it, believe it is money well spent and hope to keep it for many years to come. Was also able to purchase it at a substantial discount to the Aussie price of AUD $8800 mainly due to the strong Aud/Dirham exchange rate which i'm very happy about. If anyone is travelling through Dubai I recommend you look at Ahmed Seddiqi and Sons in the Mall of the Emirates. They have a seperate boutique which sells only Rolex with a massive range on display. The salespeople are very friendly and helpful. I spent 2-3 hours deciding between the GMT, Sub and Exp which was no problem for them. As a 24 year old I often find it hard for salespeople to take you seriously and give you the attention you need when purchasing something like this. This was not the case at Seddiqi. Gave me plenty of time to thoroughly evaluate all models and gave straight honest answers to all the questions I had. some pics.. Attached Images

28 July 2008, 11:52 PM	#2
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,587	Congrats sounds like a great start to your GMT experience. Man there is a lot of plastic coming off that watch, you could rival celotape as a tape supplier. Thanks for the snap shots. The GMT looks awesome. I think Rolex really came through with the goods on this GMTIIC __________________ *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

29 July 2008, 03:41 AM	#3
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	Congrats on a wonderful purchase. Enjoy it for many years to come. __________________ Ron

29 July 2008, 03:42 AM	#4
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	__________________ 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!!

28 July 2008, 11:53 PM	#6
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	great stuff! great watch- congratulations! __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

28 July 2008, 11:57 PM	#7
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Congrats man Great watch __________________ JJ

29 July 2008, 12:13 AM	#8
mokwai Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 20	nice.still waiting for my to come. Congrats.

29 July 2008, 12:08 AM	#9
kudosguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: London Watch: DeepSea Posts: 323	Congratulations! I made the same purchase a month ago - no regrets at all!

29 July 2008, 12:12 AM	#10
Spanky Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hawaii Posts: 56	Congrats! I think my next purchase will be a GMT! Very nice!

29 July 2008, 12:26 AM	#11
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Congrats. Can't wait to show you mine! __________________ member#3242

29 July 2008, 12:40 AM	#12
Texsubmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Khanh Location: Texas Watch: SSGMTc Posts: 1,227	Congrats on the GMT. It too is my favorite! __________________ Sea Dweller M series SS GMT IIc M series Omega SMP Electric Blue Dial Wife's SS WG MOP Ladies DJ Z series

29 July 2008, 01:31 AM	#13
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Nice GMT II C !

29 July 2008, 02:47 AM	#14
boomvader "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ USA Posts: 35	Excellent choice! Congratulations! Wear it in good health. __________________ -boom

29 July 2008, 03:59 AM	#15
bardm "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Bård Location: Oslo - Norway Watch: None Posts: 1,014	Congrats __________________ Bård

29 July 2008, 03:54 AM	#16
Leighton "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Leighton Location: So. California Watch: SS GMT IIc Posts: 1,366	Great choice! __________________ GMT MASTER II 116710N

29 July 2008, 04:01 AM	#17
Baptistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Posts: 2,405	What a first, big congrats __________________ Whatever the watch, it's your wrist, it speaks to you, enjoy it

29 July 2008, 04:38 AM	#18
Atlanta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Jack Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: 126619LB & 114270 Posts: 767	Wow - congrats! I bought mine last week and am in love. __________________ Member# 14554

29 July 2008, 06:28 AM	#19
ZROLEX Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: DC Posts: 469	NICE!!!! Wear it in good health!!!!

29 July 2008, 07:11 AM	#20
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Congrats! Looks great!

29 July 2008, 07:20 AM	#21
n9zez "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Jordan Location: Indiana Watch: GMT Master II C Posts: 418	Congrats! Welcome to the club! __________________ 116710 GMT Master II Ceramic Black Bezel M Serial (HAVE) 16710 GMT Master II Coke (HAD) 16622 Yacht-Master Platinum / SS (WANT) 116509 Daytona WG Meteorite (GRAIL)

29 July 2008, 05:08 PM	#22
ROLEXUS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 200	Thanks all. Yeah there are a million and one stickers to take off. I still keep finding more every day.. haha. It's keeping excellent time. I've only been tracking it properly for about 20 hours so far but it's still dead spot on. I'll see how it is after a week. What's the best way to store the watch at night to neither lose nor gain any time?? Face down?? Here's a pic from my phone taken on the counter of the AD at time of purchase. (Bezel guard on) Attached Images

29 July 2008, 05:17 PM	#23
ronintt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Garden of England Posts: 107	Got my M GMT C on friday and still havent come down. Dogs danglies !

29 July 2008, 07:57 AM	#24
flumazenil "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Texas Watch: Tog TT GMT TT SD4K Posts: 600	Good choice. I've had my TT for several months now and love it.

29 July 2008, 07:59 AM	#25
B-ling88 Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: GMT-7 Canada Watch: Rolex 116710LN Posts: 212	Congrats on your new GMTII-C:)

29 July 2008, 08:03 AM	#26
-Subsevens "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: So. California Watch: Submariner Posts: 382	I have to admit I was never a fan of the GMT's, until recently. This black model with that bezel has to be one of the best looking Rolex watches around. It would be my number 2 choice, right after my LV Sub.. Very nice watch and congratulations!!!

29 July 2008, 07:45 PM	#27
Dubai "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: UAE Posts: 232	Very nice , enjoy it.

29 July 2008, 11:39 PM	#28
aelvin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Aelvin Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 330	Congrats!! The Ceramic bezel looks great...

4 August 2008, 09:12 PM	#29
ROLEXUS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 200	Update.... After one week it has lost exactly 7 seconds, so 1 second per day. Got to be happy with that!!!

4 August 2008, 09:29 PM	#30
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Congrats what a great choice __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

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