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20 March 2009, 11:26 PM
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GMT Master Root Beer 16753
As some of you read before I came across an unbelievable deal on a GMT Master 16753. I met with the guy at the AD and came home with the watch. This watch is special to me because my dad wore one just like it for years (it's what i remember seeing on his arm when I was growing up) Here are some pictures. Sorry Im not a photographer.
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20 March 2009, 11:37 PM
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Congrats on the root beer.
 A great deal, classic Rolex, and memories of you dad. Doesn't get much better than that. dP
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21 March 2009, 12:07 AM
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Thanks Dan I was really fortunate to come across this deal. I have been looking for awhile and thought this was for sure to good to be true. This thing will get alot of wrist time.
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21 March 2009, 01:32 AM
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Congrats!
Looks like you got a fine watch
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21 March 2009, 04:45 AM
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Congratulations the RB is not for everyone but it is a heck of a watch.
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22 March 2009, 08:25 AM
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Glad you were able to find a piece of heaven. Enjoy your watch and fond memories!!!
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25 March 2009, 07:33 AM
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Congrats on picking up such a great piece, would love to have one some day.
Actually drinking an A+W root beer as we speak here at work.  Wear it in good health. jeff
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27 March 2009, 11:19 PM
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28 March 2009, 12:02 AM
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Well swatch I realy do like the watch and it looks pretty good on the wrist but for my personal preference I am looking for a sub date. If the watch doesnt sell its not big deal I will be happy having it to wear. I believe that I will be able to enjoy and utilize more of a daily wearer watch more than the root beer.
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28 March 2009, 12:03 AM
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Great job, beautiful watch and you will think of your dad quite often when you're wearing it.
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28 March 2009, 12:05 AM
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I love those root beers, that one has a beautiful dial.
Hopefully one day the Rolex fairy (mrs Bitsy) will leave one on my pillow! J |
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28 March 2009, 12:12 AM
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I love them and could quite easily wear no other watch,(well maybe a pepsi!)
Si
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28 March 2009, 12:35 AM
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I remember back when I was younger, I never liked the rootbear GMT. Now I think it is one of the best ones ever made. Congrats
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28 March 2009, 12:39 AM
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Here are a few more pics after i cleaned it up and gave it a little tender love and care. The bracelet cleaned up and looks almost brand new.
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28 March 2009, 12:41 AM
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Congrats!
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28 March 2009, 12:48 AM
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Very nice.
Love the nipple dial. Here's mine, not as nice as yours, but I like it. 
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28 March 2009, 12:51 AM
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Welcome to the "Rootbeer Club"!
An excellent Rolex, to be sure. And destined to increase in value in the years to come. I love mine!!! 
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28 March 2009, 01:01 AM
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Good deal,As long as your happy.Congrats
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28 March 2009, 01:19 AM
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Looks gr8
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28 March 2009, 01:21 AM
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Congratulations!
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28 March 2009, 01:35 AM
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I too want one.
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28 March 2009, 08:37 AM
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Guys,
I have a quick question. I have a member on the forum telling me that there is no way this is the original bezel on the watch. Does he know what he is talking about. He says that this watch was only offered in a two tone bezel and never the single color. Someone please tell me the real deal with the bezel offerings. |
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28 March 2009, 08:52 AM
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28 March 2009, 10:44 AM
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congrats!
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28 March 2009, 12:05 PM
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Very nice! I just passed on one of those late last week in lieu of a 16700! Congrats and enjoy it!
~Scott
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28 March 2009, 11:47 PM
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very nice, enjoy it in good health.
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