Got my first Rolex yesterday!!!
10-04-2008, 09:04 AM
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After a few months of debate and consideration, I finally purchased my first Rolex yesterday 
I got the new updated GMT Master II-C model 116710 in stainless steel. Watch is upgraded from the older version pre-2007 with a ceramic bezel with platinum numbers, new two-tone oyster band with solid links, upgraded movement, and triple lock crown. I have been staring at my wrist 24-7 since I got it last night. Probably bad while driving but I can't help it Anyhow, I attached a few pics, looks amazing in person. I stole them from online as I don't have the photography skills required to take pictures of jewelry. Any other avid watch collectors/fans on here? My next purchase is a Tag Heuer Grand Carerra (08 model) with white face and chrono...
I got the new updated GMT Master II-C model 116710 in stainless steel. Watch is upgraded from the older version pre-2007 with a ceramic bezel with platinum numbers, new two-tone oyster band with solid links, upgraded movement, and triple lock crown. I have been staring at my wrist 24-7 since I got it last night. Probably bad while driving but I can't help it Anyhow, I attached a few pics, looks amazing in person. I stole them from online as I don't have the photography skills required to take pictures of jewelry. Any other avid watch collectors/fans on here? My next purchase is a Tag Heuer Grand Carerra (08 model) with white face and chrono...
10-04-2008, 09:41 AM
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Congrats...that's the one I would get if I didn't have my Black/Red GMT II. These really come in handy when you travel and change time zones alot. Oh...one thing about Rolex though, make sure you pick up a auto winder to help keep it ticking. Sounds like they have improved but my watch isn't very accurate but I love it anyway. My next Rolex will be white gold president model.
10-04-2008, 09:59 AM
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Yea kinda ironic that Rolex's don't even keep amazing time.... I'll have to pick up a winder - They told me I can expect about 40 hours on the reserve from everday movement so as long as I wear it M-F minimally it'll stay ticking My boss has an 06 GMT just like yours... Beautiful!
My boss has an 06 GMT just like yours... Beautiful!
10-04-2008, 10:07 AM
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My Ride: 2011, X6 Hybrid . Alpine White , every option. 20" Conti' NON runflats,OEM trunk spoiler , LUX V3 AE's , HP Thunder Fogs , custom front bumper reflector delete........
............5 G's for a watch that doesn't keep accurate time ?.................... 
, sorry couldn't resist , looks great
, sorry couldn't resist , looks great
10-04-2008, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by adam81osu' post='685216' date='Oct 4 2008, 10:59 AM
Yea kinda ironic that Rolex's don't even keep amazing time....
The new GMTII also has the Submariner/Sea Dweller crown. I've had mine for quite a few years now, but it's still a great daily driver. Mine ran +14 seconds/month, but after servicing from the west coast RSC, it's now at +4/month, which is well within reason for an automatic.
I'm on my AD's list for a stainless Daytona. Their allocation is about 1 per month, so it might be a while.
10-04-2008, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='685223' date='Oct 4 2008, 11:07 AM
............5 G's for a watch that doesn't keep accurate time ?.................... , sorry couldn't resist , looks great
, sorry couldn't resist , looks great
10-04-2008, 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by 530ISPORT' post='685236' date='Oct 4 2008, 02:44 PM
ROLEX IS PLAYED OUT.. its a beautiful watch.. but played out... now a jager or a breitling is in my market...
This might be true, but a rolex will always be a rolex and will hold their value extremely well like no other watch.
