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View Poll Results: Which watch should I buy?
Rolex GMT-Master II - Black Bezel 7 15.91%
Rolex GMT-Master II - Red and Black Bezel 8 18.18%
Rolex GMT-Master II - Red and Blue Bezel (Pepsi) 4 9.09%
Rolex Submariner No Date 4 9.09%
121 Time Watch 1 2.27%
Tissot Le Locle Automatic Chronograph Referance: T41.1.387.51 1 2.27%
Other Swiss Brand 2 4.55%
Rolex Other 24 54.55%
Other Non-Swiss Brand 1 2.27%
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Old 14 January 2007, 05:02 AM   #61
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Thanks voters!

Incidentally: How much do Yacht-masters (sp?) cost?
YMs only come in precious metals and are much more in the price range than the £2500 you wish to spend.

The "cheapest" is the SS/Pt. YM and then the prices go up with the TT versions.

For you, I would still advise and recommend either the all black GMT-II or the Sub-date.

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Old 14 January 2007, 05:40 AM   #62
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You just hit the KEY word, lady.....BLAND!!

Seriously though, most of the guys here seem to like the NATO straps. Personally, guys like myself, Larry (Flyjet601), Ed (Rockrolex), Chris (Blue Bull) and maybe a few others don't.

To each his own, I say!!
Agreed,to each his/her own.However,I would not even consider a NATO or leather band on a Rolex.I think the original bracelets are part of the design and suits it just fine.That said,a GMT II red/black with a Jubilee bracelet is quite a picture,try it if you have a GMT and a spare Jubilee ..

Having a NATO on a Rolex is like the Bee Gees singing the works of Muddy Waters .
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Old 14 January 2007, 05:43 AM   #63
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...Having a NATO on a Rolex is like the Bee Gees singing the works of Muddy Waters .
...Or Mother Theresa doing a tent revival with Jim Bakker...
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Old 14 January 2007, 06:12 AM   #64
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Well, I paid $4,000 for mine (not new, but you couldn't tell the difference), which is about £2,040...
How old was it?
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Old 14 January 2007, 06:17 AM   #65
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How old was it?
1998 - with a Rolex, the date of the watch's manufacture is nearly inconsequential...
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Old 14 January 2007, 06:18 AM   #66
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Old 14 January 2007, 06:19 AM   #67
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Never mind.
Your loss, bro! All these folks wanting brand new watches just leaves all the really good older models for us to snap up!
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Old 14 January 2007, 06:21 AM   #68
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Consider it a gift then.
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Old 14 January 2007, 06:29 AM   #69
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Consider it a gift then.
You mean the new one you'll pay full price for and flip in a few years? Yep!!!
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Old 14 January 2007, 06:31 AM   #70
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You mean the new one you'll pay full price for and flip in a few years? Yep!!!
So what did you get for me?
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Old 14 January 2007, 06:34 AM   #71
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Sorry, I didn't have time to wrap it!
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Old 14 January 2007, 06:35 AM   #72
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Sorry, I didn't have time to wrap it!
Holy Moley, there IS something almost as ugly as a leopard Daytona!
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Old 14 January 2007, 06:36 AM   #73
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Thanks! It's what I always wanted!
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Old 14 January 2007, 06:37 AM   #74
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Holy Moley, there IS something almost as ugly as a leopard Daytona!
ALMOST???? I beg your pardon??? I'll put that POS up against a Leopard Daytona ANY day!!!
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Old 14 January 2007, 06:40 AM   #75
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Glad you like it. I was gonna send you this, but I thought it might be a little bit too much...



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Old 14 January 2007, 06:40 AM   #76
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I kinda like the Leopard Daytona...
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Old 14 January 2007, 06:42 AM   #77
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I kinda like the Leopard Daytona...
Well, you'll certainly need more than £2,500...
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Old 14 January 2007, 06:45 AM   #78
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Well, you'll certainly need more than £2,500...
Terrible shame.
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Terrible shame.
If you start saving now, maybe some day...
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Old 14 January 2007, 06:51 AM   #80
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If you start saving now, maybe some day...
Eh, can't be bothered.
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Old 14 January 2007, 06:55 AM   #81
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Eh, can't be bothered.
That's the spirit.

Anyway, good luck in your search for the watch of your dreams.
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Old 14 January 2007, 07:09 AM   #82
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Anyway, good luck in your search for the watch of your dreams.
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For £2500 you should be able to get a new GMT II SS and spare different colour bezels.

Not so keen on the Tissot.
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Old 14 January 2007, 10:14 AM   #84
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For £2500 you should be able to get a new GMT II SS and spare different colour bezels.

Not so keen on the Tissot.
What's wrong with the Tissot?
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Hey tosser, make up your bloody mind!!

If you want to spend a whopping 2500 Quid, you might as well get it right!!
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Old 14 January 2007, 01:16 PM   #86
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There's nothing wrong with Tissots.
The V8 and the t-touch I bought Aadil are nice. Especially the V8. Though I'm a little biased towards them.
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President - get a GMT Master 2 with any colour bezel (what the heck get all 3 and change the appearance whenever) or just get a Sub date or no-date.

I take it you are a younger guy? If so either of these 2 watches can be dressed up or down with no problems... you'll have it forever.
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President - get a GMT Master 2 with any colour bezel (what the heck get all 3 and change the appearance whenever) or just get a Sub date or no-date.

I take it you are a younger guy? If so either of these 2 watches can be dressed up or down with no problems... you'll have it forever.
Amen!
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Leopard Daytona!!! But seriously...

I'm partial to subs, though. It's like you can't go wrong with any of the Submariners.
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Hey tosser, make up your bloody mind!!

If you want to spend a whopping 2500 Quid, you might as well get it right!!
I was just interested.
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