The OFFICIAL GMT Master and GMT Master II Owner's Thread

[sgwatchguy]

Originally Posted by severeclear

Hi Chaps! Quick story for you.

I’ve been on a wait list for the 126710 BLRO for 3 years now and have been dreaming of the day they’d come out with a ceramic SS since ‘08. I put my name on the wait list at my local AD (small but wealthy town in Canada) and was originally number 29 on his list. Being a small AD and given the worldwide demand he only received 2-3 per year. The math was not looking good...!

Over the last few years we’ve given him a small but semi regular business with some jewelry/watch repairs (non Rolex) and I’d stop in on a semi-regular basis to keep in touch but I had still only moved up to number 23 on his list.

Just before the COVID lockdown we sent in my wife’s wedding ring for repair. I mentioned (not for the first time) that I wished he’d take care of the locals (on his list) who support his business all year round BEFORE the wealthier city dwellers who only come up to buy the watch when their number comes up and then never support him again.

Out of the blue, just after picking up my wives repaired ring, he called to say he had a Pepsi in with my name on it. It was particularly surprising considering the Rolex production facility has been shut down and he’s had most of his back-orders cancelled.

Long story short, persistence pays off and if you can convince your local AD of the value locals bring to their year round business then perhaps you have a shot (even if you aren’t a multi Rolex buyer/owner)

Thanks to my local AD. As an airline pilot I love this watch because of its history.


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Congrats on the incoming!

[charlitos]

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[shaunylw]

Originally Posted by charlitos

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This might have been the one to finally convince me, i need a GMT. I’ve been stashing cash away for a Daytona, now I’m leaning towards a 16710 and finding a sweet faded Pepsi insert.


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[mario1971]

[kidneymd]

Just arrived yesterday. A little Father's Day gift to myself but with the overwhelming support of my wife who somehow tolerates this crazy hobby!

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[GsurgBM]

Just grillin
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[GsurgBM]

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[pedersenkl]

Joined the GMT club with a Rootbeer!




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[sgwatchguy]

Originally Posted by kidneymd

Just arrived yesterday. A little Father's Day gift to myself but with the overwhelming support of my wife who somehow tolerates this crazy hobby!

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congrats! Welcome to the club and enjoy the new time piece

[jambos51]

Picked up this yesterday. Brand new unworn with stickers etc warranty dated April 2019. Possibly one of the last issued. Loving it so far!

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[Spectre38]

[sgwatchguy]

Originally Posted by jambos51

Picked up this yesterday. Brand new unworn with stickers etc warranty dated April 2019. Possibly one of the last issued. Loving it so far!

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Congrats!

[MBgle]

Picked mine up last week. I love it!

[APPRF]

Originally Posted by jambos51

Picked up this yesterday. Brand new unworn with stickers etc warranty dated April 2019. Possibly one of the last issued. Loving it so far!

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Beautiful Batman, congrats. I got one dated March 2019 before Bazel. Fully stickered unworn too. I think that with the random serial numbers now it doesn't matter if you get the last year production of a reference like it was before. Mine or yours may have been produced years before.

[jambos51]

Originally Posted by APPRF

Beautiful Batman, congrats. I got one dated March 2019 before Bazel. Fully stickered unworn too. I think that with the random serial numbers now it doesn't matter if you get the last year production of a reference like it was before. Mine or yours may have been produced years before.

Yeah your right, I know

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[APPRF]

Originally Posted by fekri

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2 down 2 to go here.

[LoveTheCrown]

https://youtu.be/ZWjL0wmpZV8


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[SS Oyster]

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[sillo]

Made the switch back to Pepsi for the summer

[keldridge00]

Just picked this up yesterday. Yes, it is not conventional, but that is why I like it.

[JohnnyBer]

Originally Posted by keldridge00

Just picked this up yesterday. Yes, it is not conventional, but that is why I like it.

Is the case PVD? Would like to see it on a black strap.

[keldridge00]

Originally Posted by JohnnyBer

Is the case PVD? Would like to see it on a black strap.

Ask and you shall receive. Yes it is PVD.

[LoveTheCrown]

Originally Posted by keldridge00

Ask and you shall receive. Yes it is PVD.

I was not aware these came in PVD. Was that applied post purchase or are they made this was by Rolex?


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[Sgooter]

Had this beauty for 25 years.

[sgwatchguy]

Originally Posted by Sgooter

Had this beauty for 25 years.

Damn! Gorgeous.

[HiDive]

This one is fairly new to me, Ihave had it about a year.

[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by LoveTheCrown

I was not aware these came in PVD. Was that applied post purchase or are they made this was by Rolex?


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Rolex doesn’t make any like that. That is after market work.


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[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by Sgooter

Had this beauty for 25 years.

Wow

Very special piece


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[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by gejay99

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Maaaaaaan.

Where I’m from you can buy a nice house with that kind of money.

Congrats on two heavy hitters

I didn’t know that a forum member had the meteorite dial Pepsi


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[Andad]

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