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glimmer · 27 March 2019, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcopolo05

Reaching out to all current GMTc owners without starting a new thread.

Have you also noticed what seems like wear or an incomplete satin finish on the bezel markers? In this case the 24 triangle.

I have the watch less than 24hours and it kind of bugs me that the "satin" finish is not complete at that spot and can obviously not be wear just yet. You can see there is a colour difference in the center of the triangle. Quality issue or am I just too complicated? Or another explanation?

I spot it at just looking at the watch from normal time telling distance. No macro or loupe paranoia...

Thanks for your input :)

I noticed the same thing with mine. Like all things I just learned to let it go

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oldman2005 · 27 March 2019, 03:35 AM

Miracle does happen, congrats!

Carry The Interest · 27 March 2019, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcopolo05

Reaching out to all current GMTc owners without starting a new thread.

Have you also noticed what seems like wear or an incomplete satin finish on the bezel markers? In this case the 24 triangle.

I have the watch less than 24hours and it kind of bugs me that the "satin" finish is not complete at that spot and can obviously not be wear just yet. You can see there is a colour difference in the center of the triangle. Quality issue or am I just too complicated? Or another explanation?

I spot it at just looking at the watch from normal time telling distance. No macro or loupe paranoia...

Thanks for your input :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by glimmer

I noticed the same thing with mine. Like all things I just learned to let it go

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It's been called out before on other GMTc models.

Give this thread a read when you have a moment: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=562803

johnny.tran1 · 27 March 2019, 03:41 AM

beautiful piece

ian.thomas · 27 March 2019, 03:43 AM

Looks Great!

marcopolo05 · 27 March 2019, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carry The Interest

It's been called out before on other GMTc models.

Give this thread a read when you have a moment: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=562803

Fantastic thanks for the link !
Good read. Will see if this solves it.

R!$ · 27 March 2019, 04:36 AM

Congrats! Looking good

marcopolo05 · 1 April 2019, 01:11 AM

As promised a few more pics. Unfortunately, I'm having a hard time to shoot decent pictures without the Serial visible...

Desk diving marks are starting to show on the clasp and made my first dent on the case. Was cutting a few dead flower buds when I struck a steel tree stake...

Very narrow dent but quite deep. Barely noticeable though.

Having a hard time taking it off...

Cheers all

Ultratrailrunner · 1 April 2019, 01:14 AM

It’s fantastic! Bumps and bruises add character! Fabulous Rolex!

t65tampa · 1 April 2019, 01:27 AM

Good for you! It is a beautiful watch. Your dealer took good care of you.

Rollie8 · 1 April 2019, 01:41 AM

Congrats!

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marcopolo05 · 1 April 2019, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

Congrats!

Details?

Small town / big city? Mom and pop AD - or large chain?

Had you purchased any large ticket items from this AD - jewelry etc. previously?

It's a Rolex Exclusive BTQ in a larger town owned by a local jeweler. Made a mandatory deposit on day 2 of Basel 2018. No previous purchase.

I went in once or twice a month to show my face and chat with the sales associate that took care of me since the deposit !

They likely had all their VIPs get a part of the pie and started to go down the list once that was done.

rbox · 1 April 2019, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcopolo05

Reaching out to all current GMTc owners without starting a new thread.

Have you also noticed what seems like wear or an incomplete satin finish on the bezel markers? In this case the 24 triangle.

I have the watch less than 24hours and it kind of bugs me that the "satin" finish is not complete at that spot and can obviously not be wear just yet. You can see there is a colour difference in the center of the triangle. Quality issue or am I just too complicated? Or another explanation?

I spot it at just looking at the watch from normal time telling distance. No macro or loupe paranoia...

Thanks for your input :)

The number six on my new BLRO has some color/finish issues. I’m leaving it as is. On the triangle I might have an issue with it since it’s more visible.

My only advice is that if you do decide to have it fixed, send it to RSC. Don’t let the AD touch it.

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Etschell · 1 April 2019, 02:18 AM

Damn that is lucky i guess. But have you bought other items from the ad?

SemperFi · 1 April 2019, 02:59 AM

That’s a great looking watch. Congratulations!

Speed · 1 April 2019, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcopolo05

It's a Rolex Exclusive BTQ in a larger town owned by a local jeweler. Made a mandatory deposit on day 2 of Basel 2018. No previous purchase.

I went in once or twice a month to show my face and chat with the sales associate that took care of me since the deposit !

They likely had all their VIPs get a part of the pie and started to go down the list once that was done.

Wonderful. I’m genuinely in awe and happy for you!

marcopolo05 · 1 April 2019, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

Wonderful. I’m genuinely in awe and happy for you!

Thanks a lot ! I'm very happy that I managed to source one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Etschell

Damn that is lucky i guess. But have you bought other items from the ad?

Nope. As said previously. It is a Rolex Boutique and it was my first purchase.
I have no history either in their jewelry that is in another part of town.

Greets

6scape · 1 April 2019, 03:49 AM

My first Rolex gave me goosebumps, along came my second and etc. Now I just can't seem to get enough of it. Enjoy!
Cheers

Jaspreet · 1 April 2019, 05:19 AM

Congrats!! Love that watch

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Sab5 · 1 April 2019, 06:13 AM

Beautiful, enjoy.

Dyim · 1 April 2019, 06:19 AM

Talk about starting your collection with a bang!

Next up, white Daytona.

VicLeChic · 1 April 2019, 07:47 AM

Beautiful, I love it.

jonnyz1245 · 1 April 2019, 07:57 AM

Big congrats! Thas a heck of a first Rolex. Enjoy

rodayroday · 1 April 2019, 08:30 AM

Would sell my first born child for this....

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marcopolo05 · 2 April 2019, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dyim

Talk about starting your collection with a bang!

Next up, white Daytona.

Well actually that was my preferred choice but frankly not the same price and 0% chance of getting one. Not even taking names to join the list. This does make me think that they are honest in their behaviour at the AD I got my watch.

But since I have the BLRO I do not feel the need any longer. I am even thinking this is far nicer.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodayroday

Would sell my first born child for this....

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Please do not set a new trend. Things are already out of hand with the current grey prices. The last thing we need is human traffic for SS Rolex

Frank McKay · 2 April 2019, 07:20 AM

First Rolex is a BLRO at retail from an AD. How did you manage to pull this off? Congrats.

First time buyers don’t get added to the BLRO or Daytona list.

usps016 · 2 April 2019, 09:41 AM

congrats

27 March 2019, 03:43 AM	#65
ian.thomas 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,305	Looks Great! __________________ You're asking me how a watch works. For now, let’s just keep an eye on the time.

1 April 2019, 01:27 AM	#70
t65tampa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,031	Good for you! It is a beautiful watch. Your dealer took good care of you. __________________ t65tampa

1 April 2019, 02:18 AM	#74
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	Damn that is lucky i guess. But have you bought other items from the ad? __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

1 April 2019, 02:59 AM	#75
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	That’s a great looking watch. Congratulations! __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

27 March 2019, 03:35 AM	#62
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	Miracle does happen, congrats!

27 March 2019, 03:41 AM	#64
johnny.tran1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 372	beautiful piece

27 March 2019, 04:36 AM	#67
R!$ Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,405	Congrats! Looking good

1 April 2019, 01:11 AM	#68
marcopolo05 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: BE Posts: 181	As promised a few more pics. Unfortunately, I'm having a hard time to shoot decent pictures without the Serial visible... Desk diving marks are starting to show on the clasp and made my first dent on the case. Was cutting a few dead flower buds when I struck a steel tree stake... Very narrow dent but quite deep. Barely noticeable though. Having a hard time taking it off... Cheers all

1 April 2019, 01:14 AM	#69
Ultratrailrunner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Nova Scotia Watch: 116710LN Posts: 32	It’s fantastic! Bumps and bruises add character! Fabulous Rolex!

1 April 2019, 01:41 AM	#71
Rollie8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New York, NY Watch: CHNR, BLRO, Sub-C Posts: 164	Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 April 2019, 03:49 AM	#78
6scape Banned Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: us Posts: 76	My first Rolex gave me goosebumps, along came my second and etc. Now I just can't seem to get enough of it. Enjoy! Cheers

1 April 2019, 05:19 AM	#79
Jaspreet "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: US Posts: 80	Congrats!! Love that watch Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 April 2019, 06:13 AM	#80
Sab5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: United States Watch: 116710BLNR / PAM49 Posts: 11	Beautiful, enjoy.

1 April 2019, 06:19 AM	#81
Dyim "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 2,230	Talk about starting your collection with a bang! Next up, white Daytona.

1 April 2019, 07:47 AM	#82
VicLeChic Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Victor Location: Spain Watch: YM 116622 - SD43 Posts: 2,598	Beautiful, I love it.

1 April 2019, 07:57 AM	#83
jonnyz1245 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,324	Big congrats! Thas a heck of a first Rolex. Enjoy

1 April 2019, 08:30 AM	#84
rodayroday "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Scott Location: NYC Watch: 1803 Posts: 26	Would sell my first born child for this.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 April 2019, 07:20 AM	#86
Frank McKay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,650	First Rolex is a BLRO at retail from an AD. How did you manage to pull this off? Congrats. First time buyers don’t get added to the BLRO or Daytona list.

2 April 2019, 09:41 AM	#87
usps016 Banned Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: USA Posts: 139	congrats

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