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laddie · 15 April 2012, 01:02 AM

I just bought my first pre-owned Rolex from a reputable dealer in Boston and have a question regarding said watch. It is a 2002 GMT ll (TT). Is the stem on this watch smaller than the newer GMT's. I have three Subs (SS, TT AND 18K) and all have much larger stems. The GMT is in pristine condition and a nice change from the subs. Even after shopping for a nice pre-owned GMT for a year I was paranoid about ending up with a fake and the reason for my stem question.
Thanks
Alaska Laddie

Speed · 15 April 2012, 01:06 AM

Hello.

I take it you mean the crown on a non-ceramic GMT is smaller than on a Sub. The answer is yes. The Ceramic GMT II's now have the larger trip lock crown.

kilyung · 15 April 2012, 01:14 AM

What Bill said, the crown is larger on newer models. However the stem is also slightly longer.

laddie · 15 April 2012, 03:00 AM

Yes the crown is my concern. I sure appreciate this site for the knowledge base that is available...thanks guys for the insight. I HAD to have a TT GMT with a green dial and waited 4 months for it to come together. I'm sure my green dial is 'after market' but it sure looks very nice and I find it more practical to wear than my 18k SUB. I bought it through Paul Duggan Inc out of Boston after a number of positive references.
Thanks again to the forums constructive response to questions.

Dan Pierce · 15 April 2012, 04:12 AM

Your 2002 GMT should have both solid end links and lug holes. A great combo that was only produced for a few short years.

Congrats and enjoy,
dP

15 April 2012, 01:02 AM	#1
laddie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Laddie Location: Alaska Watch: Gold Sub Posts: 16	2002 gmt I just bought my first pre-owned Rolex from a reputable dealer in Boston and have a question regarding said watch. It is a 2002 GMT ll (TT). Is the stem on this watch smaller than the newer GMT's. I have three Subs (SS, TT AND 18K) and all have much larger stems. The GMT is in pristine condition and a nice change from the subs. Even after shopping for a nice pre-owned GMT for a year I was paranoid about ending up with a fake and the reason for my stem question. Thanks Alaska Laddie

15 April 2012, 04:12 AM	#5
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,733	Your 2002 GMT should have both solid end links and lug holes. A great combo that was only produced for a few short years. Congrats and enjoy, dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

15 April 2012, 01:06 AM	#2
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	Hello. I take it you mean the crown on a non-ceramic GMT is smaller than on a Sub. The answer is yes. The Ceramic GMT II's now have the larger trip lock crown.

15 April 2012, 01:14 AM	#3
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	What Bill said, the crown is larger on newer models. However the stem is also slightly longer.

15 April 2012, 03:00 AM	#4
laddie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Laddie Location: Alaska Watch: Gold Sub Posts: 16	Yes the crown is my concern. I sure appreciate this site for the knowledge base that is available...thanks guys for the insight. I HAD to have a TT GMT with a green dial and waited 4 months for it to come together. I'm sure my green dial is 'after market' but it sure looks very nice and I find it more practical to wear than my 18k SUB. I bought it through Paul Duggan Inc out of Boston after a number of positive references. Thanks again to the forums constructive response to questions.

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