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Lol-x · 27 July 2018, 06:37 PM

Well what can I say that hasn't already been said before....

Thank you DavidSW for selling me this watch and the impeccable shipping and delivery.

Straight out of the box, slapped on the wrist, no bracelet adjustment necessary, thank you Rolex for this tailor made timepiece.

GMT-TrueColour.jpg
This is the closest colour I would say to true life colour of the bezel.

GMTClaspProtection.jpg
Within 5 mins I'd put scratches on the clasp from typing and it touching my desk, so I had to take a slight protective measure with my proprietary adhesive. After all the plastic was removed by the dealer, but that doesn't matter, this is a watch to wear day in day out because it is just so beautiful, functional and comfortable.

RolexBLROArt.jpg
Somehow I hit the artistic effect button on my camera, so I tossed this photo in for good measure.

GMTHand.jpg
This is a rare bird and as they say "A bird in the hand is worth 2 in the bush." Except that I did pay for 2

and got one. But remember its not money thrown away, as this is what they cost and unless you are a VIP and even they you would be lucky not to be required to buy a bunch of other watches along with the GMT.

I have no regrets, and on the contrary I have to say in the first 24 hours of ownership it is a pretty special tingling feeling to be able to have this watch.

I had the first (green hand) ceramic GMT for a while but I just did not find it comfortable. However, that is not the case (pardon the pun) at all now with the new case/lug design. The watch seems to sit much flatter and into my wrist, which I think may be the function of the flat casebook and the jubilee bracelet.

The colours of the bezel are so reminiscent of a 1675 vintage GMT with just a little ageing fade. Its soo cool, its like new but old.

The new movement is 'chronometry' amazing with the 70 hour power reserve in part attributable to the revised escapement.

I feel very humbled and privileged to wear this watch and I give it a

Old Expat Beast · 27 July 2018, 06:40 PM

Congratulations, Steve

HL65 · 27 July 2018, 06:40 PM

Congrats Steve you are going to love it! Been wearing mine for last month and it is truly hard to take it off! For me it is the best release from Rolex in years even surpassingly 116500's! Wear it in good health my friend! Cheers,

travisb · 27 July 2018, 06:42 PM

Huge congrats!! Wear that beauty in the best of health! Day in and day out!!

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Kostas · 27 July 2018, 06:48 PM

Wow Steve , big Congrats ! what a beauty , and probably one of a handful in Au

so this ones a keeper ? no chance of a draw

Rolex addict · 27 July 2018, 06:51 PM

Congrats!!

Lol-x · 27 July 2018, 06:56 PM

Thanks guys very much, yes this one is a keeper.

Stevec14 · 27 July 2018, 07:06 PM

Congrats and well done. Sometimes you just have to pay to play. Congrats on doing so and enjoy that beauty.

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sensui · 27 July 2018, 07:10 PM

Awesome. Congrats and happy that you're loving it.

mailman · 27 July 2018, 07:10 PM

Big congrats to you Steve-O

It's a beautiful watch. Enjoy it in good health

oldman2005 · 27 July 2018, 07:13 PM

Congrats!

swatty · 27 July 2018, 07:26 PM

Wow, congrats Steve, enjoy that beauty

Scapegoat · 27 July 2018, 07:26 PM

Your money, your choice.

Congrats!

tyler1980 · 27 July 2018, 07:29 PM

Congrats. I just can’t seem to take mine off either.

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Lex_Ordo · 27 July 2018, 07:31 PM

The BLRO is so Classic! I love my 16710, and experienced the same joy you are feeling now, when I bought my 116710 BLNR.

Congratulations on the new addition! Wear it in good health.

joli160 · 27 July 2018, 07:36 PM

It sure is very beautiful, huge congrats

ancientmariner · 27 July 2018, 07:41 PM

HUGE Congrats !!!

Andad · 27 July 2018, 07:41 PM

Nice one Steve.

Enjoy wearing it.

returntorolex · 27 July 2018, 08:03 PM

A beauty - congrats!

rmlovett1 · 27 July 2018, 08:20 PM

Fantastic choice! Gorgeous watch! Congratulations!

HogwldFLTR · 27 July 2018, 08:46 PM

Wow, Steve; way to get it done!!! Congratulations!!!!

REFZ · 27 July 2018, 08:48 PM

Congrats with the watch.

Knowing the premiums David is asking for watches likes this I am very interested in how much TRF Facilitator discount you got?

ap1 · 27 July 2018, 08:50 PM

brandrea · 27 July 2018, 08:52 PM

Big congratulations Steve, very nice! Enjoy it, I know you will

Cru Jones · 27 July 2018, 08:55 PM

Many congrats!! What a fantastic watch. I can feel your excitement! :-)

cop414 · 27 July 2018, 08:59 PM

Congratulations Steve. Looks amazing!

1William · 27 July 2018, 09:03 PM

Congratulations.

james.l · 27 July 2018, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by REFZ

Congrats with the watch.

Knowing the premiums David is asking for watches likes this I am very interested in how much TRF Facilitator discount you got?

What he said

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watchmework · 27 July 2018, 09:20 PM

Congrats on the BLRO Steve, enjoy it!

Chadridv · 27 July 2018, 09:20 PM

Congrats!!

27 July 2018, 06:37 PM	#1
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,245	GMT 126710 Jubilation - Thanks DavidSW Well what can I say that hasn't already been said before.... Thank you DavidSW for selling me this watch and the impeccable shipping and delivery. Straight out of the box, slapped on the wrist, no bracelet adjustment necessary, thank you Rolex for this tailor made timepiece. GMT-TrueColour.jpg This is the closest colour I would say to true life colour of the bezel. GMTClaspProtection.jpg Within 5 mins I'd put scratches on the clasp from typing and it touching my desk, so I had to take a slight protective measure with my proprietary adhesive. After all the plastic was removed by the dealer, but that doesn't matter, this is a watch to wear day in day out because it is just so beautiful, functional and comfortable. RolexBLROArt.jpg Somehow I hit the artistic effect button on my camera, so I tossed this photo in for good measure. GMTHand.jpg This is a rare bird and as they say "A bird in the hand is worth 2 in the bush." Except that I did pay for 2 and got one. But remember its not money thrown away, as this is what they cost and unless you are a VIP and even they you would be lucky not to be required to buy a bunch of other watches along with the GMT. I have no regrets, and on the contrary I have to say in the first 24 hours of ownership it is a pretty special tingling feeling to be able to have this watch. I had the first (green hand) ceramic GMT for a while but I just did not find it comfortable. However, that is not the case (pardon the pun) at all now with the new case/lug design. The watch seems to sit much flatter and into my wrist, which I think may be the function of the flat casebook and the jubilee bracelet. The colours of the bezel are so reminiscent of a 1675 vintage GMT with just a little ageing fade. Its soo cool, its like new but old. The new movement is 'chronometry' amazing with the 70 hour power reserve in part attributable to the revised escapement. I feel very humbled and privileged to wear this watch and I give it a __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

27 July 2018, 06:40 PM	#2
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,364	Congratulations, Steve __________________ _______________________

27 July 2018, 06:40 PM	#3
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,401	Congrats Steve you are going to love it! Been wearing mine for last month and it is truly hard to take it off! For me it is the best release from Rolex in years even surpassingly 116500's! Wear it in good health my friend! Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

27 July 2018, 06:56 PM	#7
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,245	Thanks guys very much, yes this one is a keeper. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

27 July 2018, 07:10 PM	#10
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,363	Big congrats to you Steve-O It's a beautiful watch. Enjoy it in good health __________________ JJ

27 July 2018, 06:42 PM	#4
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,224	Huge congrats!! Wear that beauty in the best of health! Day in and day out!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 July 2018, 06:48 PM	#5
Kostas 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Australia Watch: @ kostastimepieces Posts: 5,241	Wow Steve , big Congrats ! what a beauty , and probably one of a handful in Au so this ones a keeper ? no chance of a draw

27 July 2018, 06:51 PM	#6
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	Congrats!!

27 July 2018, 07:06 PM	#8
Stevec14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Steve Location: U.K. Watch: 321, Snoopy 3 Posts: 4,400	Congrats and well done. Sometimes you just have to pay to play. Congrats on doing so and enjoy that beauty. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 July 2018, 07:10 PM	#9
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	Awesome. Congrats and happy that you're loving it.

27 July 2018, 07:13 PM	#11
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	Congrats!

27 July 2018, 07:26 PM	#12
swatty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,407	Wow, congrats Steve, enjoy that beauty

27 July 2018, 07:26 PM	#13
Scapegoat "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Lee Location: South East Asia Watch: Tudor Pro Posts: 1,771	Your money, your choice. Congrats!

27 July 2018, 07:29 PM	#14
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	Congrats. I just can’t seem to take mine off either. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

27 July 2018, 07:31 PM	#15
Lex_Ordo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NY, USA Posts: 298	The BLRO is so Classic! I love my 16710, and experienced the same joy you are feeling now, when I bought my 116710 BLNR. Congratulations on the new addition! Wear it in good health.

27 July 2018, 07:36 PM	#16
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,359	It sure is very beautiful, huge congrats __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

27 July 2018, 07:41 PM	#17
ancientmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: UK Posts: 1,169	HUGE Congrats !!!

27 July 2018, 07:41 PM	#18
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,807	Nice one Steve. Enjoy wearing it. __________________ E

27 July 2018, 08:03 PM	#19
returntorolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: Atlanta Watch: Jackie Stewart DD Posts: 5,649	A beauty - congrats! __________________ Rolex - Tudor - Omega - Breitling - Oris - Grand Seiko - Timex - Casio - Ocean Crawler - Ganymede - American Waltham - Seiko - Gruen - Arethusa - Citizen - Sinn - Nodus - Formex

27 July 2018, 08:20 PM	#20
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,511	Fantastic choice! Gorgeous watch! Congratulations!

27 July 2018, 08:46 PM	#21
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	Wow, Steve; way to get it done!!! Congratulations!!!! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

27 July 2018, 08:48 PM	#22
REFZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Martin Location: Netherlands Watch: The Rolex Way Posts: 1,471	Congrats with the watch. Knowing the premiums David is asking for watches likes this I am very interested in how much TRF Facilitator discount you got? __________________ 114060 - 116520 - 126334

27 July 2018, 08:50 PM	#23
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,045

27 July 2018, 08:52 PM	#24
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,714	Big congratulations Steve, very nice! Enjoy it, I know you will

27 July 2018, 08:55 PM	#25
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,502	Many congrats!! What a fantastic watch. I can feel your excitement! :-)

27 July 2018, 08:59 PM	#26
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,828	Congratulations Steve. Looks amazing! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

27 July 2018, 09:03 PM	#27
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,758	Congratulations.

27 July 2018, 09:20 PM	#29
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Congrats on the BLRO Steve, enjoy it!

27 July 2018, 09:20 PM	#30
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,343	Congrats!! __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

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