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11 May 2011, 06:27 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Real Name: Chad C.
Location: IN, USA
Watch: Explorer / GMT IIc
Posts: 92
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Thanks for the price increase, Rolex!
Well, I had planned on buying a GMT Master IIc for sometime (and by sometime I mean about five years!
 ).Over the past few months as I got closer to my purchase I waxed and waned on the GMT IIc. Perhaps, I wanted an IWC, Panerai, JLC or maybe a different model Rolex. However, I always came back to the GMT IIc. I had planned on making the purchase in a few months - until I heard of the price increase. It was a considerable jump and so yesterday I decided to just go ahead and pull the trigger! It is a stunning watch and it still surprises me when I look down at my wrist. My tried and true Rolex Explorer has been there for five years. I still love the Explorer and it will get a lot of wear. However, the GMT IIc and I are starting our love affair and are in the honeymoon period!  (My wife will be so jealous.)Anyway - the price increase just pushed my timeline up a little bit! I am attaching a pic from my iPhone (taken with one of the vintage photo apps). The initials on the Padfolio are my father's. It is a Hartmann piece that he bought in the early 80s that he gave to me recently. It is amazing how well that belting leather holds up. Best, Chad |
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11 May 2011, 06:34 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Real Name: rudolph
Location: chicago burbs
Posts: 2,026
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Congrats on your GMT,looks good on you.You made it just under the wire.
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11 May 2011, 06:36 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Joe
Location: PA
Posts: 14,774
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Very nice. Congrats!
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11 May 2011, 06:42 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Real Name: Dan
Location: Essex, UK
Watch: West Ham! COYI!!
Posts: 7,941
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Great call Chad! Congratulations mate!
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11 May 2011, 06:43 AM
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Real Name: Chuck Norris
Location: So. California
Watch: SS Daytona w/ dial
Posts: 346
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Can you believe the re-sale value on your watch went up overnight?
That's awesome! |
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11 May 2011, 06:46 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Real Name: Drew
Location: Chicago Area
Watch: Panerai PAM 127
Posts: 56
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Congratulations on the new addition, Chad. It looks terrific!
Right back at ya... |
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11 May 2011, 07:31 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Real Name: Craig
Location: Seattle-ish, USA
Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc
Posts: 7,022
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Awesome choice, Chad. Clearly we have many members with incredible taste.
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11 May 2011, 07:40 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: canada
Watch: me post!
Posts: 3,804
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enjoy my friend. its a great watch. i hope it brings you joy to wear for the years to come.
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11 May 2011, 07:42 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Real Name: Adam
Location: Orlando, Florida
Watch: Me
Posts: 9,935
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Congrats, I love the IIc and this is one I will never let go (HOPEFULLY
). Wear in the best of health
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11 May 2011, 08:20 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Real Name: Mikel
Location: San Diego, CA
Watch: GMT II
Posts: 186
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Looks really nice, congratulations!!!
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11 May 2011, 08:55 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Cali
Posts: 35
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very nice choice.
I too ran out and bought a watch before the increase. Enjoy in good health
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11 May 2011, 09:05 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Real Name: MJC
Location: PHL USA
Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP
Posts: 29,232
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Congrats!
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11 May 2011, 09:07 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Real Name: Chad C.
Location: IN, USA
Watch: Explorer / GMT IIc
Posts: 92
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Thanks all! Loving it!
Love all the pics, thanks! Man, does that ceramic bezel shine and I love the PCLs! I have two year old twins at home and someday my watches will be passed down to them. Of course, when that time comes I hope my collection will have grown considerably. LOL |
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11 May 2011, 09:07 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Real Name: Chad C.
Location: IN, USA
Watch: Explorer / GMT IIc
Posts: 92
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Quote:
Well played! |
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11 May 2011, 10:10 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Jun 2010
Real Name: Juan
Location: Ponce, PR
Watch: Your Butt
Posts: 1,464
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Enjoy it!!!
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11 May 2011, 10:34 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: San Fran
Watch: SS Daytona
Posts: 385
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Very nice watch and at the old price. New to the rolex forum and watches myself, but glad I got my 116520 just a few weeks ago at the old price. Almost 1k increase. WOW!
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11 May 2011, 01:10 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Down under
Watch: my wrist candy
Posts: 567
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Looks great on your wrist...wear in good health!
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11 May 2011, 01:11 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Real Name: Joe
Location: Northville, MI,US
Watch: Smstr 600m BigBlue
Posts: 412
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Welcome to the GMTIIC club. Feels great doesn't it?
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11 May 2011, 01:12 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Australia
Watch: RG DD40
Posts: 1,149
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i love mine... more and more everyday!!! congrats wow 5 years is along time, i waited a good 2 months and pulled the trigger.
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11 May 2011, 03:41 PM
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Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Colorado
Posts: 70
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Nice watch! Kudos.
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11 May 2011, 04:13 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Real Name: Joey
Location: around the Bay
Watch: ing TRF
Posts: 1,942
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very nice!!!
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11 May 2011, 05:26 PM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Real Name: Tom
Location: Connecticut
Watch: Rolex SubC,GMTIIC
Posts: 961
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Very nice, wear it in good health.
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11 May 2011, 06:12 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Real Name: Mark
Location: 🤔
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Classic
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11 May 2011, 06:19 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2009
Real Name: Erik
Location: Bay Area, CA
Watch: 116234, 116710LN
Posts: 936
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Come on. If you are bitching about an 8% increase you probably shouldn't be buying a $7000+ watch in the first place...
Congrats on the watch, btw, it's a stunner!
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11 May 2011, 07:59 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2010
Real Name: Dan
Location: USA
Watch: This N That
Posts: 34,251
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I know I like mine, Congrats on an excellent choice.
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11 May 2011, 11:29 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Real Name: Chad C.
Location: IN, USA
Watch: Explorer / GMT IIc
Posts: 92
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Quote:
 I used her old "I saved so much money today shopping" bit... Oh - and now it is an $8000 watch! :) Last edited by Chad C.; 11 May 2011 at 11:31 PM.. Reason: spelling |
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11 May 2011, 11:34 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Real Name: Roland
Location: GMT -4:00 Today
Watch: Enthusiast
Posts: 874
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Great choice! Congrats.
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11 May 2011, 11:38 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Real Name: Steven
Location: Jazoom
Watch: Milgauss GV
Posts: 1,092
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great looking watch congrats
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12 May 2011, 01:26 AM
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Fondly Remembered
Join Date: May 2005
Real Name: JJ
Location: Auckland, NZ
Watch: ALL SOLD!!
Posts: 74,319
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Congrats on purchasing one of the most practical watches to come out of Geneva in recent years.
JJ
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12 May 2011, 01:31 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Real Name: Gary
Location: Bozeman, MT
Watch: 126508 Paul Newman
Posts: 7,826
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Congrats Chad.
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