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Old 19 March 2019, 01:01 AM   #1
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First time into AD and first watch aquired.. Luck of the Irish!
New to the luxury watch world but fell hard for a friends recent GMT purchase. As a pilot I loved the history of the GMT and decided to try and find one. I spent a lot of time on the forum here and I realized how difficult it would be to find one as a first time buyer.

Friday I decided to stop into my local AD just to introduce myself and see if they had any previously owned in stock. After chatting for awhile he told me he happened to have a GMT in stock and would call me for it. I was shocked!

Needless to say later that afternoon I became the proud owner of a new 16710LN

Thank you all for the info on this forum, it has been extremely helpful!
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Old 19 March 2019, 04:46 AM   #2
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Congratulations on a beautiful piece. Although there was a bit of luck involved, I'm sure they were saving it for someone they felt would really enjoy the piece. Looks great on you!
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Old 19 March 2019, 04:51 AM   #3
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Even more perfect for your piloting!!!
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Old 19 March 2019, 04:52 AM   #4
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Wow!
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Old 19 March 2019, 04:53 AM   #5
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started this thread as I didn't realize the other one had posted yesterday/ It wont let me edit or delete.... Sorry guys
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Old 19 March 2019, 05:07 AM   #6
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Congrats and well done.
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Old 19 March 2019, 05:10 AM   #7
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Old 19 March 2019, 05:11 AM   #8
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That’s awesome! Couldn’t be a better piece for you!
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Old 19 March 2019, 05:14 AM   #9
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Congrats on the GMT! Amazing watch and perfect selection as a pilot!
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Old 19 March 2019, 05:17 AM   #10
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Congrats.. I don't see how an AD ever reject a pilot in their store asking for GMT Master II while they have it in stock!
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Old 19 March 2019, 05:20 AM   #11
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Great pic! Welcome and congrats!
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Old 19 March 2019, 05:21 AM   #12
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HUGE congrats!
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Old 19 March 2019, 05:22 AM   #13
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Looks fantastic, congratulations!
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Old 19 March 2019, 05:25 AM   #14
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Congrats and enjoy! Wear it in good health! Great watch
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Old 19 March 2019, 05:29 AM   #15
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Congrats, looks good, enjoy it!
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Old 19 March 2019, 05:30 AM   #16
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Congratulations on acquiring a fantastic watch and on your luck ! Always cool to see that watch model in its “natural habitat”.
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Old 19 March 2019, 05:32 AM   #17
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Congrats! Did you pick it up in an AD in Ireland?
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Old 19 March 2019, 05:32 AM   #18
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And there's green too! congratulations.
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Old 19 March 2019, 05:32 AM   #19
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Congrats from one long time GMT owner to another !
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Old 19 March 2019, 05:33 AM   #20
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Great score.
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Old 19 March 2019, 05:34 AM   #21
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Congrats! Did I see this on /r/rolex?
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Old 19 March 2019, 05:35 AM   #22
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Wow! That went well... congratulations!
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Old 19 March 2019, 05:35 AM   #23
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what plane are you flying?
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Old 19 March 2019, 05:38 AM   #24
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Congrats on a solid first piece! Looks quite sharp
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Old 19 March 2019, 05:39 AM   #25
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Nice one, congrats
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Old 19 March 2019, 05:42 AM   #26
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Great to see another GMT at work. I've flown with one other pilot that commented on it and he said he owned a BLNR of his own.
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Old 19 March 2019, 05:44 AM   #27
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Always nice to hear about someone getting lucky.
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Old 19 March 2019, 05:49 AM   #29
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Old 19 March 2019, 06:06 AM   #30
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Nice GMT. Congrats.
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