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16 September 2017, 03:30 AM
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Absolutely amazing. It looks stunning.
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16 September 2017, 03:31 AM
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Fantastic! I think the GMT was the only professional series offered with the jubilee bracelet. Must feel like second skin by now. Congratulations!
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16 September 2017, 03:35 AM
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Wow, envious. Congratulations.
I hope to do the same with mine but I'm far too old to see it in 50 years. This is a blessing. |
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16 September 2017, 03:37 AM
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Thats a really nice story, lot to be said for finding a great watch straight away and wearing it all of those years.
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16 September 2017, 03:38 AM
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Congrats Stan, that's a beauty.
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16 September 2017, 03:43 AM
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Congratulations Stan. Amazing story and happy to see your continued bond with such a cool reference.
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16 September 2017, 03:45 AM
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Thank you again, all - I'm quite overwhelmed by all your kind words!
Answering your queries: Shano - no the Jubilee bracelet isn't original. The watch came supplied with an Oyster bracelet but I preferred the look of the Jubilee and fitted it in 1969. Colin - all the parts are original except for the 24 hour hand. The original 24 hour hand had the small arrowhead but Rolex replaced it without asking me when servicing the watch in 1976. They refused to re-instal the original hand and because of that and other howlers in their quality of work I stopped using them. The acrylic glass has been replaced, along with all the seals, at servicing but apart from that it's all 50 years old. (Actually, the watch was manufactured in November 1966). It hasn't been polished as such - I just give it a gentle wash and polish with a soft cloth every week or so and I think it still looks ok. Winger - I paid the princely sum of £84 in 1967. It was only years later that I realised that I was ripped-off in one respect - although I received full documentation with the watch, Watches of Switzerland didn't provide me with a box for it. They told me that a 'display box' would cost me a further £25 - just work that out as a percentage of the cost of a new GMT and you can see why I didn't bother! I always intended constantly wearing the watch anyway, so it would never see that inside of any box, but I do feel I should have been provided with one. Thanks again, everyone. Stan. |
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16 September 2017, 04:04 AM
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Huge congratulations Stan! Quite the purchase then, who knew Rolex would continue to grow to become the household brand that we know all too well today. Enjoy it in the best of health.
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16 September 2017, 04:05 AM
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man, I love stories like this
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16 September 2017, 04:10 AM
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What a great story and the GMT looks amazing for being 50 years old. Congrats!!!
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16 September 2017, 04:21 AM
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Awesome achievement!
When were the bezel and hands replaced? |
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16 September 2017, 04:24 AM
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16 September 2017, 04:27 AM
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Wonderfult watch and story. Thanks for sharing.
I only hope my GMT II and wrist get to post a shot like that in time. |
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16 September 2017, 04:34 AM
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 Fantastic watch and a perfect day for a birthday ❗️Happy Birthday to you!  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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16 September 2017, 04:39 AM
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Great story and awesome piece.
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16 September 2017, 05:00 AM
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16 September 2017, 05:18 AM
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These are the kinds of posts I love this forum for. Thanks for sharing such a day! Happy birthday to you as well
That GMT.... 
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16 September 2017, 05:21 AM
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Congrats , great watch !
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16 September 2017, 05:21 AM
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Still looks fantastic. Really love threads like this.
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16 September 2017, 05:34 AM
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WOW That is a real beauty very good shape as is the owner I assume.
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16 September 2017, 05:46 AM
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Love it Stan! Terrific!
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16 September 2017, 05:48 AM
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Going back to DocHorton's post, I'd forgotten about the bezel being changed - Rolex did that at the same service that they changed the 24 hour hand. The second, minute and hour hands are all original, though. Stan. |
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16 September 2017, 05:51 AM
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amazing stuff, how much did they cost in the 60s?
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16 September 2017, 05:55 AM
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Oh man i'd be furious about the changing of the GMT hand
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16 September 2017, 05:57 AM
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congratulations and many happy returns!!
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16 September 2017, 06:01 AM
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Congratulations Stan! Hopefully you get to wear it for another 50 years!
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16 September 2017, 06:06 AM
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Epic.
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16 September 2017, 06:08 AM
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Congrats, coincidentally i purchased my GMT on this day two years ago!!
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16 September 2017, 06:22 AM
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Nice, that watch has seen it all I'm sure lol
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16 September 2017, 06:23 AM
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Wow, very cool story. 50 years is crazy!
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