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27 July 2018, 06:37 PM | #1 |
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GMT 126710 Jubilation - Thanks DavidSW
Well what can I say that hasn't already been said before....
Thank you DavidSW for selling me this watch and the impeccable shipping and delivery. Straight out of the box, slapped on the wrist, no bracelet adjustment necessary, thank you Rolex for this tailor made timepiece. GMT-TrueColour.jpg This is the closest colour I would say to true life colour of the bezel. GMTClaspProtection.jpg Within 5 mins I'd put scratches on the clasp from typing and it touching my desk, so I had to take a slight protective measure with my proprietary adhesive. After all the plastic was removed by the dealer, but that doesn't matter, this is a watch to wear day in day out because it is just so beautiful, functional and comfortable. RolexBLROArt.jpg Somehow I hit the artistic effect button on my camera, so I tossed this photo in for good measure. GMTHand.jpg This is a rare bird and as they say "A bird in the hand is worth 2 in the bush." Except that I did pay for 2 and got one. But remember its not money thrown away, as this is what they cost and unless you are a VIP and even they you would be lucky not to be required to buy a bunch of other watches along with the GMT. I have no regrets, and on the contrary I have to say in the first 24 hours of ownership it is a pretty special tingling feeling to be able to have this watch. I had the first (green hand) ceramic GMT for a while but I just did not find it comfortable. However, that is not the case (pardon the pun) at all now with the new case/lug design. The watch seems to sit much flatter and into my wrist, which I think may be the function of the flat casebook and the jubilee bracelet. The colours of the bezel are so reminiscent of a 1675 vintage GMT with just a little ageing fade. Its soo cool, its like new but old. The new movement is 'chronometry' amazing with the 70 hour power reserve in part attributable to the revised escapement. I feel very humbled and privileged to wear this watch and I give it a
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27 July 2018, 06:40 PM | #2 |
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Congratulations, Steve
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27 July 2018, 06:40 PM | #3 |
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Congrats Steve you are going to love it! Been wearing mine for last month and it is truly hard to take it off! For me it is the best release from Rolex in years even surpassingly 116500's! Wear it in good health my friend! Cheers,
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27 July 2018, 06:42 PM | #4 |
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Huge congrats!! Wear that beauty in the best of health! Day in and day out!!
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27 July 2018, 06:48 PM | #5 |
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Wow Steve , big Congrats ! what a beauty , and probably one of a handful in Au
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27 July 2018, 06:51 PM | #6 |
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Congrats!!
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27 July 2018, 06:56 PM | #7 |
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Thanks guys very much, yes this one is a keeper.
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27 July 2018, 07:06 PM | #8 |
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Congrats and well done. Sometimes you just have to pay to play. Congrats on doing so and enjoy that beauty.
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27 July 2018, 07:10 PM | #9 |
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Awesome. Congrats and happy that you're loving it.
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27 July 2018, 07:10 PM | #10 |
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Big congrats to you Steve-O It's a beautiful watch. Enjoy it in good health
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27 July 2018, 07:13 PM | #11 |
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Congrats!
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27 July 2018, 07:26 PM | #12 |
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Wow, congrats Steve, enjoy that beauty
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27 July 2018, 07:26 PM | #13 |
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Your money, your choice.
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27 July 2018, 07:29 PM | #14 |
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Congrats. I just can’t seem to take mine off either.
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27 July 2018, 07:31 PM | #15 |
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The BLRO is so Classic! I love my 16710, and experienced the same joy you are feeling now, when I bought my 116710 BLNR.
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27 July 2018, 07:36 PM | #16 |
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It sure is very beautiful, huge congrats
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27 July 2018, 07:41 PM | #17 |
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HUGE Congrats !!!
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27 July 2018, 07:41 PM | #18 |
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Nice one Steve.
Enjoy wearing it.
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27 July 2018, 08:03 PM | #19 |
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A beauty - congrats!
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Fantastic choice! Gorgeous watch! Congratulations!
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27 July 2018, 08:46 PM | #21 |
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Wow, Steve; way to get it done!!! Congratulations!!!!
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27 July 2018, 08:48 PM | #22 |
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Congrats with the watch.
Knowing the premiums David is asking for watches likes this I am very interested in how much TRF Facilitator discount you got?
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27 July 2018, 08:50 PM | #23 |
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27 July 2018, 08:52 PM | #24 |
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Big congratulations Steve, very nice! Enjoy it, I know you will
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27 July 2018, 08:55 PM | #25 |
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Many congrats!! What a fantastic watch. I can feel your excitement! :-) |
27 July 2018, 08:59 PM | #26 |
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Congratulations Steve. Looks amazing!
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27 July 2018, 09:03 PM | #27 |
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Congratulations.
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27 July 2018, 09:05 PM | #28 |
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27 July 2018, 09:20 PM | #29 |
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Congrats on the BLRO Steve, enjoy it!
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27 July 2018, 09:20 PM | #30 |
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Congrats!!
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