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santaclaus2100 · 9 March 2007, 03:37 PM

Hi everyone,

I have learnt so much from this forum.

So last night, after much irrational thinking (wifey is still cooling off).

I bought a GMT Master II, root beer dial, D serial.

eerrr, I gonna ask a stupid question and probably get blasted for it.

How do I post pics? Have never done it before, please teach.

Solo118 · 9 March 2007, 03:46 PM

Easy load all pics to your computer (remember where the file is)
Head to www.imageshack.us
Locate the pic you want
copy and paste hotlink into reply box, and thats it!

rolexfan21 · 9 March 2007, 03:47 PM

Just post it as an attachment. congrats on the watch. I'm thinking about getting a GMT II as my next watch. Who knows... this time next week i'll have one on my wrist.

Tombstone · 9 March 2007, 03:56 PM

Congratulations, I was watching an old re-run of firefox it was nice to see the rootbeer GMT II classy watch.

santaclaus2100 · 9 March 2007, 04:17 PM

Let's try this one out.

JJ Irani · 9 March 2007, 06:14 PM

Very nice, Santa....congrats and wear it in good health!!

mike · 9 March 2007, 08:45 PM

Congrats!

The "Root Beer" is gaining a lot of attention by some collectors. I believe the reference has been discontinued. Nice score

padi56 · 9 March 2007, 08:54 PM

Got to agree with Mike a very underrated watch and will become collectable.

Prince · 9 March 2007, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by santaclaus2100

Let's try this one out.

Allrighty then!!! Big congrats to the new GMT-Master II Rootbeer owner from another Rootbeer owner!!!

Great wrist shot of a fantabulous watch! Excellent!!!!

santaclaus2100 · 9 March 2007, 09:06 PM

Fellas,

Thank you for your kind words. Hunh!! Did someone say that the Root Beer is discontinued? Wow, that would make this purchase a "JIT, just in time" acquisition.

Mike, have you heard that this model is now discontinued? Do tell!!

Another pic for you. But I am no pro, just using a Canon Ixus 4.0 MP camera.

Please pardon the lousy quality.

One of the main reasons for the Root beer selection was that I thought the gold would not be "too loud" as the contrast is not too strong.

Anyway, just my thoughts.

Hope you enjoy the pics, will post more when time permits. Probably under the Gallery might be more appropriate.

leopardprey · 9 March 2007, 09:43 PM

Nice looking GMT!! Just got a GMt (Black/Red) myself. I think the GMT is the most versatile Tool watch that Rolex makes.

Prince · 9 March 2007, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by santaclaus2100

...Hunh!! Did someone say that the Root Beer is discontinued?...

Yes, my friend. It is indeed discontinued. You have purchased a collector's item. Congrats again, and welcome to the rootbeer Club!!!

mrbieler · 9 March 2007, 11:34 PM

Very nice. Wear it in good health.

roadcarver · 9 March 2007, 11:41 PM

Congrats on the JIT TT Rootbeer GMT!

Has your wife cooled down yet? I guess once the bug bites you hard, you may have to hide some of your future acquistions

bwalkerVintage · 9 March 2007, 11:41 PM

Sweet! Nice job. Watch looks great.

If you feel like using the "rootbeer club" signature, feel free to take it.

Rockrolex · 9 March 2007, 11:45 PM

Very nice acquisition, SC. Welcome to the 4 hand club. My all black GMT was the only watch I took with me on my recent trip Down Under. Made it very easy to keep track of the time at home and locally. Best watch going IMHO.

Ragu · 9 March 2007, 11:46 PM

Congrats, on a very fine watch.

Wear it in good health.

gmt 16750 · 10 March 2007, 04:38 AM

Nice find Santa

The Bronze GMT seems to be gaining in popularity around here lately.

ofelas · 12 March 2007, 01:56 AM

Not a big fan of two tone watches, but on your two tone, that root beer color kinda meshes with the gold part of your watch; enjoy your watch!

Alex Stylianou · 12 March 2007, 02:24 AM

congrats

santaclaus2100 · 14 March 2007, 08:27 PM

Thanks to everyone for your kind words.

I am sort of glad that it is now a discontinued model. This way I can now say, "Well, you can't buy them new anymore, it's been discontinued!"

Sorry for the late reply, as I don't log on frequently.

Roadcarver, yes the missus has cooled down. But looks like her birthday present is gonna cost me some !!

Ofelas, thank you for your kind remarks. I quite agree. With Asian coloured skin, the gold sort of blends with the "root beer".

I am still admiring it now that it is on my wrist. Wonder when I will not be so conscious about it. It is definitely tougher than my Jaeger LC Master Moon.

Gaijin · 15 March 2007, 02:45 AM

I have never seen one in person either on a wrist or at an AD, so I think you have yourself a potentially valuable collector's item in the long term future.

slim · 15 March 2007, 02:59 AM

beautiful! congrats

cbrenthus · 15 March 2007, 03:32 AM

Congrats! I have never seen one in person either, but I bet its beautiful!

Hotrod64 · 15 March 2007, 04:31 AM

Nice GMT-Master II Santa!

I inquired about a "root beer" GMT last week at an AD and was told that I'd never be able to find one.

Good lookin' watch!!!

Prince · 15 March 2007, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrod64

...I inquired about a "root beer" GMT last week at an AD and was told that I'd never be able to find one...

Not new (but perhaps one that has lain in a shop for awhile unsold), but you can still find them around. I just bought mine a few weeks ago, but it is 1995-vintage. You can't tell that it isn't new, though.

These are becoming collector watches, since they have stopped production of them. I think they are beautiful and unique - you can have a GMT-Master II with something a little different from the standard black dial and Pepsi or black/red bezel.

Edensknight · 15 March 2007, 12:26 PM

Wow! Great pic! Love that Root Beer GMT! Enjoy!

santaclaus2100 · 15 March 2007, 07:35 PM

Yes, I agree with Allan.

They seem quite "rare", can't seem to see them around often as the other models.

I am quite fortunate that this is a D-series, probably on their last run.

Got a good discount as well, I played on the "not so sellable" card. But I guess the sales rep sort of knew I was a collector, I leaked a little too much details to be known as a "casual watch owner",

Anyway, I am happy with the watch and the price was very reasonable.

JoeW · 15 March 2007, 10:28 PM

My favorite watch - period. In the early 70's I bought a slightly battered GMT that was on a leather strap. I had it refurbished by a local watchmaker (who I still use) and he made the watch perfect (new bezel, new insert, cleaned and polished the case, built an expanding riveted bracelet for it), but my wife wasn't too excited about the Pepsi bezel. So -- for one of my birthdays, she took it to an AD and had him convert it to a two-tone. In those days an AD would do that - the AD even returned my all of my parts! Imagine. At any rate, I have worn my TT GMT almost continually since then. I love that watch and if I had only one Rolex (god forbid), my TT GMT would be the one.
Joe White

9 March 2007, 03:37 PM	#1
santaclaus2100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Han Location: Singapore Watch: TT GMT Master II Posts: 130	I pulled the trigger on the TT GMT root beer Hi everyone, I have learnt so much from this forum. So last night, after much irrational thinking (wifey is still cooling off). I bought a GMT Master II, root beer dial, D serial. eerrr, I gonna ask a stupid question and probably get blasted for it. How do I post pics? Have never done it before, please teach.

9 March 2007, 04:17 PM	#5
santaclaus2100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Han Location: Singapore Watch: TT GMT Master II Posts: 130	Pics of my root beer Let's try this one out. Last edited by padi56; 9 March 2007 at 08:53 PM.. Reason: show picture

9 March 2007, 06:14 PM	#6
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Very nice, Santa....congrats and wear it in good health!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

9 March 2007, 08:54 PM	#8
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,357	Got to agree with Mike a very underrated watch and will become collectable. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

9 March 2007, 11:34 PM	#13
mrbieler "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Lost Angeles Watch: all about acrylic Posts: 683	Very nice. Wear it in good health. __________________ - Jeff Cursimus Cum Forfex

9 March 2007, 03:46 PM	#2
Solo118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,063	Easy load all pics to your computer (remember where the file is) Head to www.imageshack.us Locate the pic you want copy and paste hotlink into reply box, and thats it!

9 March 2007, 03:47 PM	#3
rolexfan21 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto Watch: 16610 Posts: 379	Just post it as an attachment. congrats on the watch. I'm thinking about getting a GMT II as my next watch. Who knows... this time next week i'll have one on my wrist.

9 March 2007, 03:56 PM	#4
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	Congratulations, I was watching an old re-run of firefox it was nice to see the rootbeer GMT II classy watch.

9 March 2007, 08:45 PM	#7
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Congrats! The "Root Beer" is gaining a lot of attention by some collectors. I believe the reference has been discontinued. Nice score

9 March 2007, 09:06 PM	#10
santaclaus2100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Han Location: Singapore Watch: TT GMT Master II Posts: 130	Fellas, Thank you for your kind words. Hunh!! Did someone say that the Root Beer is discontinued? Wow, that would make this purchase a "JIT, just in time" acquisition. Mike, have you heard that this model is now discontinued? Do tell!! Another pic for you. But I am no pro, just using a Canon Ixus 4.0 MP camera. Please pardon the lousy quality. One of the main reasons for the Root beer selection was that I thought the gold would not be "too loud" as the contrast is not too strong. Anyway, just my thoughts. Hope you enjoy the pics, will post more when time permits. Probably under the Gallery might be more appropriate.

9 March 2007, 09:43 PM	#11
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Nice looking GMT!! Just got a GMt (Black/Red) myself. I think the GMT is the most versatile Tool watch that Rolex makes.

9 March 2007, 11:41 PM	#14
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Congrats on the JIT TT Rootbeer GMT! Has your wife cooled down yet? I guess once the bug bites you hard, you may have to hide some of your future acquistions __________________ I'm just a cook...

9 March 2007, 11:41 PM	#15
bwalkerVintage Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Brendan Location: Cougar Country Posts: 825	Sweet! Nice job. Watch looks great. If you feel like using the "rootbeer club" signature, feel free to take it.

9 March 2007, 11:45 PM	#16
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,537	Very nice acquisition, SC. Welcome to the 4 hand club. My all black GMT was the only watch I took with me on my recent trip Down Under. Made it very easy to keep track of the time at home and locally. Best watch going IMHO. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

9 March 2007, 11:46 PM	#17
Ragu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ragu Sauce Location: Southern, FL Watch: the Sauce ;) Posts: 781	Congrats, on a very fine watch. Wear it in good health. __________________ "Waiting is so time consuming" -- Unknown Proud Member #2391

10 March 2007, 04:38 AM	#18
gmt 16750 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Neil Location: Borders, Scotland Watch: what your doing. Posts: 970	Nice find Santa The Bronze GMT seems to be gaining in popularity around here lately. __________________

12 March 2007, 01:56 AM	#19
ofelas "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: On the Edge Watch: Dinged & Gouged Posts: 204	Not a big fan of two tone watches, but on your two tone, that root beer color kinda meshes with the gold part of your watch; enjoy your watch!

12 March 2007, 02:24 AM	#20
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	congrats

14 March 2007, 08:27 PM	#21
santaclaus2100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Han Location: Singapore Watch: TT GMT Master II Posts: 130	Thanks to everyone for your kind words. I am sort of glad that it is now a discontinued model. This way I can now say, "Well, you can't buy them new anymore, it's been discontinued!" Sorry for the late reply, as I don't log on frequently. Roadcarver, yes the missus has cooled down. But looks like her birthday present is gonna cost me some !! Ofelas, thank you for your kind remarks. I quite agree. With Asian coloured skin, the gold sort of blends with the "root beer". I am still admiring it now that it is on my wrist. Wonder when I will not be so conscious about it. It is definitely tougher than my Jaeger LC Master Moon.

15 March 2007, 02:45 AM	#22
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,181	I have never seen one in person either on a wrist or at an AD, so I think you have yourself a potentially valuable collector's item in the long term future.

15 March 2007, 02:59 AM	#23
slim "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: los angeles/SD Watch: RG DD,SD43,Pam104 Posts: 382	beautiful! congrats

15 March 2007, 03:32 AM	#24
cbrenthus "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Brandon Location: FL Watch: ing my second hand Posts: 869	Congrats! I have never seen one in person either, but I bet its beautiful! __________________ www.bknicholas.com www.myspace.com/bknicholas

15 March 2007, 04:31 AM	#25
Hotrod64 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Rodney Location: Jacksonville, FL Watch: 18kt RG/SSDJ, SSDJ Posts: 176	Nice GMT-Master II Santa! I inquired about a "root beer" GMT last week at an AD and was told that I'd never be able to find one. Good lookin' watch!!!

15 March 2007, 12:26 PM	#27
Edensknight Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 407	Wow! Great pic! Love that Root Beer GMT! Enjoy!

15 March 2007, 07:35 PM	#28
santaclaus2100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Han Location: Singapore Watch: TT GMT Master II Posts: 130	Yes, I agree with Allan. They seem quite "rare", can't seem to see them around often as the other models. I am quite fortunate that this is a D-series, probably on their last run. Got a good discount as well, I played on the "not so sellable" card. But I guess the sales rep sort of knew I was a collector, I leaked a little too much details to be known as a "casual watch owner", Anyway, I am happy with the watch and the price was very reasonable. Last edited by santaclaus2100; 15 March 2007 at 07:36 PM.. Reason: wrong spelling

15 March 2007, 10:28 PM	#29
JoeW "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Joe White Location: Boulder, CO USA Watch: 1962 Rolex GMT Posts: 8	Nice! My favorite watch - period. In the early 70's I bought a slightly battered GMT that was on a leather strap. I had it refurbished by a local watchmaker (who I still use) and he made the watch perfect (new bezel, new insert, cleaned and polished the case, built an expanding riveted bracelet for it), but my wife wasn't too excited about the Pepsi bezel. So -- for one of my birthdays, she took it to an AD and had him convert it to a two-tone. In those days an AD would do that - the AD even returned my all of my parts! Imagine. At any rate, I have worn my TT GMT almost continually since then. I love that watch and if I had only one Rolex (god forbid), my TT GMT would be the one. Joe White

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