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17 December 2017, 04:09 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Real Name: David Gallegos
Location: Las Vegas
Watch: 16710/SD43
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Return of an old friend.
Yesterday I finally got the call from Wynn Las Vegas that my 16710 was back from Rolex Service Center (Dallas). Turnaround time was six weeks and $872, including shipping. I gave them instructions not to touch the case or bracelet but did have Luis (the watchmaker) do a light polish on the band just to bring back a little shine. Instruction were followed perfectly and I am completely happy with the result. Just an FYI, all the people there are amazing, but if you’re in town and want to talk watches ask for Luis the watchmaker, he is so cool and down to earth, you can tell he loves watches and loves to talk shop. Big thumbs up!!
As I have stated before I purchased the watch new in December of 1999, I was 26 years old and even though I paid $3500 for the watch I was probably a little out of my league. But I worked hard and saved harder and got the watch of my dreams. Since then I have bought and sold a SS Daytona, TT Datejust II, IWC Pilot Chrono, and an LVc in the search for the “right one”. Well I’m glad to say with the addition of my SD43 I have the one that sings to me. My wife is the new owner of my GMT II and she loves it. Want to give a big thanks to all the people here on this forum that ask questions, give comments and share their life’s experiences. Dave. Now a few pics...         Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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17 December 2017, 04:29 AM
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Real Name: 007
Location: NJ
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 Thanks for sharing your experience. Sent from my BBB100-1 using Tapatalk |
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17 December 2017, 04:35 AM
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Real Name: Seth
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That’s incredible.
And looks so nice.
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17 December 2017, 06:59 AM
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Real Name: matt
Location: USA
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Looks great, nice history that goes along with it. I'd keep that GMT forever. Congrats
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17 December 2017, 07:07 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2017
Real Name: Tony
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Beautiful. Absolutely.
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17 December 2017, 08:00 AM
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Join Date: May 2014
Real Name: Mike
Location: BOS
Watch: 16710;14060;214270
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Looks great!
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17 December 2017, 08:30 AM
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Real Name: Larry
Location: San Diego, CA
Watch: ROLEX
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Wounderful refresh! I love how a Rolex can take a trip to the spa and come back like new no matter how old it is.
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17 December 2017, 08:33 AM
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Real Name: Brian (TBone)
Location: canada
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Beauty
 
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17 December 2017, 08:45 AM
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Glad to hear a success story at rsc. Happy everything went well for you and that's a beautiful gmt.
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17 December 2017, 08:47 AM
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Looks great, hope the mrs enjoys!
The SD looks a little tight though...?
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17 December 2017, 08:55 AM
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The people at the RSC in Dallas are great. Your GMT looks like a million bucks. Thank you for the very nice post.
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17 December 2017, 09:05 AM
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Beautiful watch and work- thanks for sharing the pics!
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17 December 2017, 09:07 AM
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Beautiful!
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17 December 2017, 09:38 AM
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Real Name: David Gallegos
Location: Las Vegas
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It fits good, just my “big” wrist!! Lol! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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17 December 2017, 09:41 AM
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Super!!!
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17 December 2017, 09:59 AM
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Gorgeous
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17 December 2017, 10:09 AM
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Looks nice!
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17 December 2017, 10:22 AM
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Real Name: Joe
Location: New Mexico
Watch: Explorer
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Ah, so niiiiice.
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17 December 2017, 10:28 AM
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Great pair !!!
Thanks for sharing... |
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17 December 2017, 10:28 AM
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congrats, looks great!!!
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17 December 2017, 11:42 AM
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Real Name: Angelo
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It looks like new David. Sweet.
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17 December 2017, 12:20 PM
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Real Name: Mike
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So cool to hear a good result on a service and what a beauty you have there!
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17 December 2017, 12:36 PM
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Real Name: Allan
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Nice~~
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17 December 2017, 12:45 PM
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Just out of interest whydid you not want the case or bracelet refurbished to look like new?
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17 December 2017, 01:27 PM
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That’s a beauty and a definite iconic reference!
Still looking for mine!
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17 December 2017, 01:28 PM
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Congratulations
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17 December 2017, 01:31 PM
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Looks great!
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17 December 2017, 05:21 PM
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Beautiful...very beautiful.
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17 December 2017, 05:24 PM
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David that's a lovely old and new reference in your collection!
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17 December 2017, 05:25 PM
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beauty.
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