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CanadianWookie · 28 March 2009, 11:41 AM

Hello Everyone,

Well, as some of you may know, I just purchased my very *FIRST* Rolex this past Wednesday - the SS GMT II C. When I was researching the GMT, I came across a lot of great pictures and information from others who posted theirs on TRF, and they were really helpful. So, I promised everyone that I would post a bunch of pictures on TRF by the end of the week...so here they are....I hope you guys like my amateur shots.

As some of you may or may not know, I am a Canuck, and a very proud Canadian, so I have a few shots with the Canadian money I have left (after I spent the rest on the Rolex

). I also have the standard "furry wrist" shot, which I have always laughed at when others posted theirs..., so I thought I would share one of my own. Since this fine time piece was made in Switzerland, I thought I would pay homage to the swiss, by pairing the GMT with a Wenger Swiss Army knife. Lastly, as mentioned in a previous post, my AD threw in a "Rolex" wallet for my wife, so I included a few pictures with that as well.

The GMT IIC has been great. I love the way it looks, and the ceramic bezel almost looks liquid, as it is silky smooth. I really like the larger crown, as it makes it much easier to wind the watch when needed, and change the time / date. The bracelet is very comfortable, and the new clasp is very nice and solid. I think having both polished and brushed links are a nice touch, and gives it a bit of a dressier feel. I have to admit, I was quite surprised by how light the watch is, and sometimes I have to remind myself that I even have it on. The AR coating on the cyclops is great, and the maxi dial is great to look at, and in my opinion, doesn't make the dial look too busy. The green 24hr hand and lettering is very subtle and nice to look at. Lastly, the classic "sweep" of the second-hand that Rolex is known for is just amazing to watch.

This is definitely a great watch, and I was glad that my son was there when I picked it up on Wednesday. I will be passing it on to him once he is old enough, and he will be inheriting a great watch that epitomizes swiss ingenuity, quality and craftsmanship.

Thanks again to everyone for all of their advice, tips and information (especially "The GMT Master"). TRF is a great place, and you have all been incredibly helpful and friendly.

If you are on the fence with this watch, I would highly recommend it!!!

iSellJerseyShore · 28 March 2009, 12:04 PM

Congrats! Wear it in good health!

Thanks for sharing those shots of your first Rolex!!!

-Frankie

Lion · 28 March 2009, 12:09 PM

Thanx for sharing your story with us and YOU do have an INCREDIBLE WATCH!!!
Enjoy and wear in the best of health!!!

eyen · 28 March 2009, 12:14 PM

nice watch, nice wallet and nice knife. I still remember the looney.

DS/B MINI S · 28 March 2009, 12:26 PM

Congrats and Enjoy

Meng16 · 28 March 2009, 12:30 PM

I'm a proud Canuck too! Congrats on the fine watch, she's a real beauty

LDLemu4U · 28 March 2009, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meng16

I'm a proud Canuck too! Congrats on the fine watch, she's a real beauty

Me too

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

biggums · 28 March 2009, 12:39 PM

For some reason I like your beautiful Rolex the best!

It must be the new bracelet and wide body but the GMT is the most comfortable Rolex I've worn. Prior to this one I have only had Subs. I love Rolex subs but the new GMT's wear smoother!

JJ Irani · 28 March 2009, 12:40 PM

Good choice, congrats. The BEST Rolex model to come out in recent years!!

JJ

CanadianWookie · 28 March 2009, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Good choice, congrats. The BEST Rolex model to come out in recent years!!

JJ

Thanks JJ. I have read a lot of your posts and sincerely appreciate and respect your comments!

Cheers

nzouk77 · 28 March 2009, 01:21 PM

Very nice!

mdtddd2007 · 28 March 2009, 01:52 PM

A very fine choice...indeed...congrats...

nikhsub1 · 28 March 2009, 02:49 PM

Congrats! I've had mine for nearly a year and a half and I still admire it all the time. For sure the best looking Rolex right now IMO. Enjoy it!

Yume-sama · 28 March 2009, 02:53 PM

Canadian style!? Hah!

No pics of it on a hockey puck? Around the neck of a Molson? Sitting beside a Tim Horton's cup? Resting on top of your igloo?!

Nice pics.

Cato · 28 March 2009, 03:21 PM

Somehow I thought bacon would be involved. Great watch

Oscar · 28 March 2009, 03:36 PM

Great choice. I to have the exact Rolex. Welcome to the three handed club.

spogehead · 28 March 2009, 05:08 PM

Perfect! Congratulations on your fine purchase

Jon2168 · 28 March 2009, 09:19 PM

Excellent pics and beautiful watch. I love mines too!

CanadianWookie · 29 March 2009, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yume-sama

Canadian style!? Hah!

No pics of it on a hockey puck? Around the neck of a Molson? Sitting beside a Tim Horton's cup? Resting on top of your igloo?!

Nice pics.

Well, since winter is almost over (in Ontario...) the hockey puck has been put away. Tim Horton's cup...roll-up the rim season is on, so that could be doable.

I will get a pictue with a Tragically Hip CD....that should add enough Canadiana to the pics

newrolexman · 29 March 2009, 02:39 AM

IMO for the money you cant buy a better watch. It is very accruate too with the new blue spring.

good luck

NavitimerNut · 29 March 2009, 02:42 AM

Great pictures, thanks for sharing!

One of my favorite Rolexs' too.

JBat · 29 March 2009, 03:08 AM

Congrats!

Latrodectus · 29 March 2009, 06:40 AM

You got a great watch and put a lot of thoughts into your pictures!

Thank you for posting...

joeyk · 29 March 2009, 08:03 AM

many congrats ;)

hflee55 · 29 March 2009, 11:45 AM

congrats!

karmatp · 29 March 2009, 11:50 AM

Congrats, you should be proud.

CanadianWookie · 29 March 2009, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newrolexman

IMO for the money you cant buy a better watch. It is very accruate too with the new blue spring.

good luck

I have to agree about the new blue spring. It is one of the many new improvements which made me want to get this watch. Besides, I think it looks very good...for almost any occassion.

Thanks again!

txbikerdude · 29 March 2009, 01:09 PM

awesome watch!!!! wear it in good health and a BIG congrats!!

Paul B · 29 March 2009, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LDLemu4U

Me too

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

Me three, congrats!

Paul

28 March 2009, 12:09 PM	#3
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Thanx for sharing your story with us and YOU do have an INCREDIBLE WATCH!!! Enjoy and wear in the best of health!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

28 March 2009, 12:26 PM	#5
DS/B MINI S "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Charlotte NC Watch: SD & Exp II Posts: 961	Congrats and Enjoy __________________ 16600 Sea-Dweller 16570 Explorer II (White Dial)

28 March 2009, 12:40 PM	#9
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Good choice, congrats. The BEST Rolex model to come out in recent years!! JJ __________________ 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!!

28 March 2009, 03:36 PM	#16
Oscar "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Michael Location: Melb, Australia Watch: SS GMTIIC Posts: 1,350	Great choice. I to have the exact Rolex. Welcome to the three handed club. __________________ Cheers, Michael The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on earth. Every day we are engaged in a miracle which we don't even recognise: a blue sky, white clouds, green leaves, the black curious eyes of a child, our own two eyes All is a miracle. - Thich Nhat Hanh.

28 March 2009, 05:08 PM	#17
spogehead "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: London Posts: 339	Perfect! Congratulations on your fine purchase __________________ Cheers Ryan

28 March 2009, 12:04 PM	#2
iSellJerseyShore "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Frankie Location: NJ - JerseyShore Watch: GMT-Master IIc Posts: 1,023	Congrats! Wear it in good health! Thanks for sharing those shots of your first Rolex!!! -Frankie

28 March 2009, 12:14 PM	#4
eyen Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Hong Kong Watch: Submariner Posts: 168	nice watch, nice wallet and nice knife. I still remember the looney.

28 March 2009, 12:30 PM	#6
Meng16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada Watch: Sea Dweller "V" Posts: 98	I'm a proud Canuck too! Congrats on the fine watch, she's a real beauty

28 March 2009, 12:39 PM	#8
biggums "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Helena, Montana Watch: Rolex 2c Sub Blue Posts: 268	For some reason I like your beautiful Rolex the best! It must be the new bracelet and wide body but the GMT is the most comfortable Rolex I've worn. Prior to this one I have only had Subs. I love Rolex subs but the new GMT's wear smoother!

28 March 2009, 01:21 PM	#11
nzouk77 Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North America Posts: 62	Very nice!

28 March 2009, 01:52 PM	#12
mdtddd2007 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,661	A very fine choice...indeed...congrats...

28 March 2009, 02:49 PM	#13
nikhsub1 Server Advisor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: LA & NY Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,117	Congrats! I've had mine for nearly a year and a half and I still admire it all the time. For sure the best looking Rolex right now IMO. Enjoy it!

28 March 2009, 02:53 PM	#14
Yume-sama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CAN / SIN Watch: Plat. Masterpiece Posts: 1,959	Canadian style!? Hah! No pics of it on a hockey puck? Around the neck of a Molson? Sitting beside a Tim Horton's cup? Resting on top of your igloo?! Nice pics.

28 March 2009, 03:21 PM	#15
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	Somehow I thought bacon would be involved. Great watch

28 March 2009, 09:19 PM	#18
Jon2168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: BNLR Posts: 67	Excellent pics and beautiful watch. I love mines too! __________________ 2020 - GMT Master BLNR 2008 - GMT Master IIc 116710LN 2007 - Explorer II Black 16570

29 March 2009, 02:39 AM	#20
newrolexman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: fl Posts: 1,081	IMO for the money you cant buy a better watch. It is very accruate too with the new blue spring. good luck

29 March 2009, 02:42 AM	#21
NavitimerNut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Caleb Location: California Watch: Rolex 1500 Posts: 1,295	Great pictures, thanks for sharing! One of my favorite Rolexs' too.

29 March 2009, 03:08 AM	#22
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Congrats!

29 March 2009, 06:40 AM	#23
Latrodectus 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 9,998	You got a great watch and put a lot of thoughts into your pictures! Thank you for posting... __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

29 March 2009, 08:03 AM	#24
joeyk "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: uk/earth Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 698	many congrats ;)

29 March 2009, 11:45 AM	#25
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	congrats!

29 March 2009, 11:50 AM	#26
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	Congrats, you should be proud. __________________ My grails:

29 March 2009, 01:09 PM	#28
txbikerdude Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: texas Posts: 622	awesome watch!!!! wear it in good health and a BIG congrats!!

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