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DRKBC · 21 February 2017, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Shaun5

Crap! I wish I would have called the AD vs. posting. I prefer to look like an idiot in front of as few of people as possible...

It may be marketing, but I bought the watch because I like the way it looks (and should keep much of its value). For what it's worth, I'm on my AD's list for a Daytona and I don't know of a reason for me to have a chronograph function...

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Don't feel bad, you asked a question, that's what forums are for. Congratulations on the new watch I am sure you are going to love it.

douglasf13 · 21 February 2017, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Shaun5

Crap! I wish I would have contacted the AD first.. (It would have been better to look like an idiot to a couple of people at the AD vs. all of you.) At least now, I can start enjoying the watch. Thanks for th help.

No way! That's what this forum is for. Don't sweat it.

Chadridv · 21 February 2017, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by douglasf13

No way! That's what this forum is for. Don't sweat it.

X2

Steve36Efc · 21 February 2017, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaun5

Crap! I wish I would have contacted the AD first.. (It would have been better to look like an idiot to a couple of people at the AD vs. all of you.) At least now, I can start enjoying the watch. Thanks for th help.

You're not the first who has raised this issue. Stick around and sooner or later you'll hear another concerned owner with a new GMT. Congratulations on yours. Enjoy

Muzz · 21 February 2017, 03:08 AM

Don't beat yourself up, great piece! Please wear in good health!! Congratulations!!!

SC11 · 21 February 2017, 03:39 AM

No dramas mate, we all make mistakes at least the watch isn't broken!

I once sold a Sub to someone who paid in advance but wanted to collect in person, when they came to collect and I handed them the watch to inspect, the comment I got back was

'The second hand isn't running does it need a battery change already'

I didn't know what to say...

I explained to them they had purchased a 4K automatic watch and it requires winding to get it started, the purchase was via a watch forum so assumed they knew what they were buying

yannis · 21 February 2017, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC11

No dramas mate, we all make mistakes at least the watch isn't broken!

I once sold a Sub to someone who paid in advance but wanted to collect in person, when they came to collect and I handed them the watch to inspect, the comment I got back was

'The second hand isn't running does it need a battery change already'

I didn't know what to say...

I explained to them they had purchased a 4K automatic watch and it requires winding to get it started, the purchase was via a watch forum so assumed they knew what they were buying

arizonapaul · 21 February 2017, 04:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaun5

Crap! I wish I would have contacted the AD first.. (It would have been better to look like an idiot to a couple of people at the AD vs. all of you.) At least now, I can start enjoying the watch. Thanks for th help.

Don"t be silly, glad you are comfortable enough asking these guys questions, and honestly, I had no idea the GMT worked that way either, pretty slick.
Enjoy the new watch

Cerachrom12 · 21 February 2017, 04:07 AM

Enjoy your new piece. The only foolish question is the one that isn't asked! Cheers

Stevec14 · 21 February 2017, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Cerachrom12

Enjoy your new piece. The only foolish question is the one that isn't asked! Cheers

Absolutely this ^

Enjoy your watch. Is a great piece.

DJRikki · 21 February 2017, 04:34 AM

DO NOT FEEL BAD

I had NO idea of the GMT function on my first Rolex - it was only after reading the forums and learning I got to grips with it all :)

WAK4 · 21 February 2017, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaun5

Crap! I wish I would have called the AD vs. posting. I prefer to look like an idiot in front of as few of people as possible...

It may be marketing, but I bought the watch because I like the way it looks (and should keep much of its value). For what it's worth, I'm on my AD's list for a Daytona and I don't know of a reason for me to have a chronograph function...

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No worries...the cost we'll charge you is pictures of your watch being shared within this thread. Also, with only 5 posts, you can easily start over with a new account

Glad to see some others already jumping in saying don't worry about it...and I think they're right. Just be prepared for some comments in jest for a bit, and you'll be good.

I can also say I have no real reason for a chrono feature...the things I time can more easily be done using a dive watch bezel... but I have one anyway. Daytona just looks so good on my wrist

In the mean time, enjoy the GMT!

904VT · 21 February 2017, 04:39 AM

Enjoy your BLNR, congrats!

kauffee · 21 February 2017, 04:43 AM

Congrats on your watch! Yeah, definitely don't feel bad. Totally reasonable mistake. My dad just bought a BLNR because he loves the way it looks. He has no need or interest in the actual function of the GMT hand.

There are some good YouTube videos on setting and using the GMT complication. There are a few different ways you can use it for 2 or 3 time zones. It's actually one of the more complicated watches to set and use, in my opinion.

Ledesc · 21 February 2017, 04:48 AM

The online manual on the Rolex site is really well made, with interactions.
You should have a look :

https://www.rolex.com/watches/gmt-ma...magazine.html#

Runnin' Rebel · 21 February 2017, 05:40 AM

I think you can track 3 time zones if needed and if your lost in the Mojave desert it will tell which way is north too.

Seriously

fskywalker · 21 February 2017, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Shaun5

I searched before I posted! Next time I will use the key word 'idiot'...

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No worries, enjoy your BLNR!

Tomas Eriksson · 21 February 2017, 06:33 AM

Hilarious. Congrats on a great piece and a unforgivable entry to the forums! Btw, did you pick it up around noon? :)

Shaun5 · 21 February 2017, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Tomas Eriksson

Hilarious. Congrats on a great piece and a unforgivable entry to the forums! Btw, did you pick it up around noon? :)

It was actually stopped by the time FedEx delivered...

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Snow-Dweller · 21 February 2017, 06:49 AM

Enjoy your BLNR. The GMTc is the best all-rounder, IMHO.

Flywheel · 21 February 2017, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaun5

For what it's worth, I'm on my AD's list for a Daytona and I don't know of a reason for me to have a chronograph function...

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Trust me, the vast majority of Rolex owners, Including the members here, never use these watches for their designated purposes -- racing, diving, spelunking, world travel... we're all James Bond wannabes.

Quailhunter · 21 February 2017, 07:43 AM

I had to watch a Youtube video to learn how to set my GMT. Is that being dense?

77T · 21 February 2017, 07:45 AM

Some people learn better visually.

Rolex might consider making their own video for owner training based on model type.

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NothingToSeeHere · 21 February 2017, 07:47 AM

hahahahahaha. I had the same "problem" when I got my Breitling GMT. Good stuff

Seaswirl · 21 February 2017, 07:52 AM

If it makes you feel better, there was a thread on another forum where the OP thought the lume was "broken" on his brand new BLNR. He didn't realize that it needed to be exposed to light in order for it to glow. Enjoy the new watch and congrats.

marcopome · 21 February 2017, 07:52 AM

For sure you are making fun of everyone here...thinking that your 116710blnr has a probl...

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Bigsykedaddy · 21 February 2017, 08:10 AM

Don't worry about it man we all don't know something until we do. Welcome to the forums and congrats on an awesome watch!

Vipes · 21 February 2017, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC11

No dramas mate, we all make mistakes at least the watch isn't broken!

I once sold a Sub to someone who paid in advance but wanted to collect in person, when they came to collect and I handed them the watch to inspect, the comment I got back was

'The second hand isn't running does it need a battery change already'

I didn't know what to say...

I explained to them they had purchased a 4K automatic watch and it requires winding to get it started, the purchase was via a watch forum so assumed they knew what they were buying

LOL! I have a similar story. A co-worker brought back his new Rolex to the AD cause it ran out of battery and stopped working.

FTX I · 21 February 2017, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaun5

Crap! I wish I would have contacted the AD first.. (It would have been better to look like an idiot to a couple of people at the AD vs. all of you.) At least now, I can start enjoying the watch. Thanks for th help.

No worries mate.

Wcdhtwn · 21 February 2017, 10:05 AM

Had a boss once... he and his wife got Rolexes and shortly thereafter took a vacation and didn't take their new Rolexes. When they came back 2 weeks later to find their watches not running they had a fit. A threatening to sue the AD and Rolex fit (he was a tad big for his britches). With much embarrassment and a serious case of foot in mouth they learned a critical piece of info about how their watches operate. Point is it's better you came here and asked than blowing up at the guy you bought it from. Enjoy your watch, great choice.

21 February 2017, 05:40 AM	#46
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	I think you can track 3 time zones if needed and if your lost in the Mojave desert it will tell which way is north too. Seriously __________________ ♛

21 February 2017, 06:33 AM	#48
Tomas Eriksson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Stockholm Watch: 15707CE Posts: 1,985	Hilarious. Congrats on a great piece and a unforgivable entry to the forums! Btw, did you pick it up around noon? :) __________________ State of the union: 5066A,15400ST,15707CE,116610LN,26470OR and a few other…

21 February 2017, 06:49 AM	#50
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,269	Enjoy your BLNR. The GMTc is the best all-rounder, IMHO. __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. BB58. GMW-B5000D.

21 February 2017, 07:45 AM	#53
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,673	Some people learn better visually. Rolex might consider making their own video for owner training based on model type. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

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21 February 2017, 03:08 AM	#35
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	Don't beat yourself up, great piece! Please wear in good health!! Congratulations!!!

21 February 2017, 03:39 AM	#36
SC11 Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Watch: AP ☠️ Posts: 6,151	No dramas mate, we all make mistakes at least the watch isn't broken! I once sold a Sub to someone who paid in advance but wanted to collect in person, when they came to collect and I handed them the watch to inspect, the comment I got back was 'The second hand isn't running does it need a battery change already' I didn't know what to say... I explained to them they had purchased a 4K automatic watch and it requires winding to get it started, the purchase was via a watch forum so assumed they knew what they were buying

21 February 2017, 04:07 AM	#39
Cerachrom12 Banned Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Geoff Location: USA Watch: ing you! Posts: 502	Enjoy your new piece. The only foolish question is the one that isn't asked! Cheers

21 February 2017, 04:34 AM	#41
DJRikki "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Ricardo Location: Scotland Watch: Rolex BLNR Posts: 851	DO NOT FEEL BAD I had NO idea of the GMT function on my first Rolex - it was only after reading the forums and learning I got to grips with it all :)

21 February 2017, 04:39 AM	#43
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 6,976	Enjoy your BLNR, congrats!

21 February 2017, 04:43 AM	#44
kauffee 2024 ROLEX DATE-JUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Portland, OR Watch: 116610LN, 116500LN Posts: 1,379	Congrats on your watch! Yeah, definitely don't feel bad. Totally reasonable mistake. My dad just bought a BLNR because he loves the way it looks. He has no need or interest in the actual function of the GMT hand. There are some good YouTube videos on setting and using the GMT complication. There are a few different ways you can use it for 2 or 3 time zones. It's actually one of the more complicated watches to set and use, in my opinion.

21 February 2017, 04:48 AM	#45
Ledesc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: FR Posts: 103	The online manual on the Rolex site is really well made, with interactions. You should have a look : https://www.rolex.com/watches/gmt-ma...magazine.html#

21 February 2017, 07:43 AM	#52
Quailhunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Doug Location: Georgia USA Watch: Rolex President Posts: 1,348	I had to watch a Youtube video to learn how to set my GMT. Is that being dense?

21 February 2017, 07:47 AM	#54
NothingToSeeHere "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 159	hahahahahaha. I had the same "problem" when I got my Breitling GMT. Good stuff

21 February 2017, 07:52 AM	#55
Seaswirl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 1,761	If it makes you feel better, there was a thread on another forum where the OP thought the lume was "broken" on his brand new BLNR. He didn't realize that it needed to be exposed to light in order for it to glow. Enjoy the new watch and congrats.

21 February 2017, 07:52 AM	#56
marcopome "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Rome Posts: 94	For sure you are making fun of everyone here...thinking that your 116710blnr has a probl... Inviato dal mio iPhone utilizzando Tapatalk Pro

21 February 2017, 08:10 AM	#57
Bigsykedaddy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Anthony Location: Florida Watch: LVc \| SubC Posts: 2,285	Don't worry about it man we all don't know something until we do. Welcome to the forums and congrats on an awesome watch!

21 February 2017, 10:05 AM	#60
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 4,975	Had a boss once... he and his wife got Rolexes and shortly thereafter took a vacation and didn't take their new Rolexes. When they came back 2 weeks later to find their watches not running they had a fit. A threatening to sue the AD and Rolex fit (he was a tad big for his britches). With much embarrassment and a serious case of foot in mouth they learned a critical piece of info about how their watches operate. Point is it's better you came here and asked than blowing up at the guy you bought it from. Enjoy your watch, great choice.

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