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25 February 2017, 05:17 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: L.A., Calif.
Watch: Rolex Submariner
Posts: 2,217
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My first Rolex...
...has been with me 15 years now. Bought it new. Haven't worn it in a bit, so I decided to give it some long overdue "wrist time". It's my preferred watch for travel, naturally enough. However, it's a great "all arounder".
I've been fortunate to own a number of fine watches, but none better or more useful than this one...this GMT Master II, now nearing "vintage" status, remains a favorite. If I had to pick just one watch, this would be a top candidate. Haven't posted in awhile, hope everyone is doing well... Have a great weekend... Lew  Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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25 February 2017, 05:21 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Real Name: Dave
Location: NYC
Posts: 7,180
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Hey Lew, where have you been? Hope all is well! I love the Black/Red 16710, classic!
I still have my first Rolex as well, a 14060 that I bought back in 2000. It is also my go-to travel watch, but for no reason other than that is has been around the world with me several times over the past 17 years and I love to have it as a travel companion. 
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25 February 2017, 05:21 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: USA
Watch: the tide roll in..
Posts: 1,138
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She's a beauty. Wear it in good health!
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25 February 2017, 05:23 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Silicon Valley
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 4,182
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Beautiful watch my friend
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25 February 2017, 05:28 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Real Name: Gerardo
Location: Here
Watch: ALL of them
Posts: 32,098
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VERY nice!
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25 February 2017, 05:30 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: L.A., Calif.
Watch: Rolex Submariner
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Hi, DCheeta... I've been around, just haven't been on the forum much. It hurts my budget! When I bought this watch, the main contender was the 14060. Close call. I picked the GMT because of its dual time zone capability and because I had a dive watch, an Omega Seamaster Professional. Of course, the Submariner always appealed to me and my second Rolex was the 16610. I still like the 14060, though. Overtime, the differences between the Sub and Sub Date were enough for me to rationalize buying a second Sub, one of the last 14060Ms. For me, the Submariner and GMT are must haves. Enjoy yours! It's great that you've logged so many memories with it on your travels. I think that's one thing we miss when we either flip watches or accumulate several (or more): the melding of our time with a single timepiece. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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25 February 2017, 06:08 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Real Name: Dennis
Location: Bay Area - 925
Posts: 40,018
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Looks great!
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25 February 2017, 06:24 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 12,356
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Beauties...both the 16710 and the 14060. Thanks for sharing gents, nice to see these pieces always serving faithfully.
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25 February 2017, 06:25 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Europe
Posts: 99
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Great shot of a great watch...
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25 February 2017, 06:33 AM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron
Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Tim
Location: Pennsylvania
Watch: 14060M
Posts: 71,828
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Looks great Lew!
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25 February 2017, 06:45 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: L.A., Calif.
Watch: Rolex Submariner
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Thanks, everyone!
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25 February 2017, 07:40 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Real Name: Yannis
Location: Europe
Watch: maniac
Posts: 9,070
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Lew and Dave nice classics fellas and good to hear you have had them this long.
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25 February 2017, 07:45 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Real Name: Steve
Location: Omnipresent
Posts: 33,245
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Very nice GMT, I have the same model (with the 3186 movement).
I like the look and the wrist feel on this model. At the same time, it is extremely reliable, versatile and accurate. The GMT has to be my favorite watch when travelling
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25 February 2017, 07:48 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Real Name: Josh
Location: Canada
Watch: undecided
Posts: 4,777
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Nice to see someone holding onto a watch for 15 years. Id be lucky to get 15 days out of one these days
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25 February 2017, 07:48 AM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
Watch: One on my wrist.
Posts: 63,401
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Very nice Lew!
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25 February 2017, 08:59 AM
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Real Name: Dave
Location: NYC
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The Sub and the GMT have always my favorite two Rolex models, and when I got the Sub my other contender was a 16710 (black bezel). I went with the 14060 because at that time I didn't care for the cyclops. I'm not much of a flipper, but I agree that as my collection grows I have less of a connection to each piece. The 14060 will always be special for that reason, which I'm sure is how you feel about your GMT after all these years. Speaking of which, your GMT looks prestine! Awesome watch! |
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25 February 2017, 09:14 AM
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: Watch Dealer atm!
Watch: all
Posts: 2,800
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great shot
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25 February 2017, 09:15 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Indiana
Watch: Submariner
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Very nice!
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25 February 2017, 09:30 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: L.A., Calif.
Watch: Rolex Submariner
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Yes, I've still got that Seamaster. Had it serviced recently and it looks pretty near new. I had the GMT serviced a few years ago and it's held up well! Thanks! Of course, when you have several watches and rotate them, one benefit is the reduced daily wear and tear on each. A good servicing doesn't hurt, either... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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25 February 2017, 09:47 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Hawaii
Watch: Sea Dweller 16600
Posts: 83
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Here is my first and only...I hope to love it as long as you all.
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25 February 2017, 10:40 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: NYC
Watch: Me now
Posts: 19,187
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Very nice
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25 February 2017, 12:07 PM
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Real Name: Mike
Location: 35000ft
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Awesome coke!
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25 February 2017, 12:14 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Brian (TBone)
Location: canada
Watch: es make me smile
Posts: 73,714
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Fantastic to hear your story Lew.
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25 February 2017, 12:32 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2013
Real Name: Patrick
Location: HK/Malaysia
Watch: Lover
Posts: 1,222
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You are a lucky man...great looking watch there. And thanks for sharing...
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25 February 2017, 01:26 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Larry
Location: Kentucky
Watch: Yes
Posts: 34,481
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Looking good, Lew!
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25 February 2017, 01:27 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Alex
Location: Chicago
Watch: AP,PP, Rolex
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Very nice!
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26 February 2017, 08:39 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: L.A., Calif.
Watch: Rolex Submariner
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That's a beauty! Enjoy! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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26 February 2017, 10:59 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Jul 2008
Real Name: Paul
Location: San Diego
Watch: 126619LB
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My first ever was a Coke, just a fantastic piece
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26 February 2017, 12:09 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Virginia
Watch: Subs, SD4K
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26 February 2017, 12:55 PM
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Real Name: Clive
Location: Exoplanet
Watch: spring-driven
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Nice
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