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16 April 2008, 06:34 PM | #1 |
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My New GMT II (M2 serial - Rectangle font)
If you recall, recently I sold off both of my GMT's. I immediately regretted the sale and decided to pick up another one with (hopefully) the 3186 inside. I picked up the the GMT that was of some discussion on Timezone earlier for its rectangular II dial font (different from the normal 'stick' or 'roman'). Unfortunately, my cell phone simply doesn't hack it with any type of close-up shots and my new room's lighting is crazy to say the least...so here are some quick and dirty snaps.
I'm still on the market for one more piece - who knows what the future will bring. and just for reference's sake (not my pic):
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Big Congrats...
Congrats Scott!!! BEAUTIFUL GMT you have!!!
But I just wondering, why Rolex still production the 16710 in M series? All I know they discoutinue 16710 and replace by 116710 LN. Can somebody explain to me, please? |
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Congrats on your gmt
Wear this watch in good health
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Congrats, big mistake Rolex discontinuing it imo
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Great looking watch. You'll love it. I have the same font for my II. I don't know if it's unique or not....I love it just the same.
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Great watch! But what can I say, I am expecting also a M series 16710 either today or tomorrow!!!
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Congrats!
You are one lucky man!
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Congrats. That beauty will last a lifetime. Wear it in good health.
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17 April 2008, 01:49 AM | #10 |
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Congrats on a beautiful watch!!!!! M series is a rare find and possibility of parachrom is very high! You might just got yourself a highly collectible item! Wear it in good health!
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17 April 2008, 02:20 AM | #11 |
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congrats
Scott
Congrats on finding what you want. Even though it is an "M" serial does not guaranteee a 3186 movement Did you crack the caseback off to see the movement? Bill |
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Congrats on a great Classic!!!
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Great watch.
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congrats on the new pepsi,is it a "z" or "m" serial number?
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I am waiting for a new Z serial Coke GMT to be returned to my local AD from Rolex. It has got my name on it and if it is mint I am having it!!
From my research in the UK there are very few of these left, I only found 3 in fact with all of them being Z serials. Has anyone seen an M serial in the UK? Cheers, PeterT |
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Congrats, nice watch!
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17 April 2008, 05:33 AM | #18 |
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It's an M2 serial. Bill, I have not had the back opened up yet, although it passes the 'wiggle' test just fine (I don't live conveniently close to a RSC at the moment).
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I bought a "Z" 16710 pepsi late last year and just happened to be at the AD when the rolex rep was in as well. He told me that there was a better than even chance that the watch has a panachrom main spring, fyi
BTW, this is the best rolex for travel, the newer model is not as desirable to me for a variety of reasons. The GMT II has a more modest and a most serious and purposeful impression. And I think it's more recognizable to a wider audience as a rolex with a purpose than my SS Daytona is... cheers! LM |
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i could swear i've seen pics of the gmt II with the crb somewhere.i've been looking for the past half hour for it,sorry for my statement.
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No need to apologize. I was just surprised b/c I have not heard/seen that info before.
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Wear in good health.
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17 April 2008, 06:23 AM | #23 |
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Sorry, need to post a correction. My 16710 is an "M"
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17 April 2008, 06:24 AM | #24 |
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And it has the non-serif numeral II and the right "I" of the pair is not fully printed at the bottom....
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Opening it up
Hey Scott
Wear it in the best of health and when and if you open it up, let us know. Bill |
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Enjoy it
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