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thomaspp · 13 August 2014, 07:04 AM

The Rolex GMT. My first memory of this watch was a re-run of Goldfinger at the age of 13 in which James Bond seduces Pussy Galore (Goldfinger's private pilot) - one of the first times a woman was known to wear a man's rolex on screen. This childhood memory may explain my fascination with seeing my wife wearing men's rolex sport watches to this day!!

The Rolex GMT. A watch which I have heard collectors say to have had a "gimmicky beginning" in 1954 with its collaboration design with Pan Am Airways, has certainly risen to fame as one of the most popular rolex watches.

The Rolex GMT. Pilots used the second time to display the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which led Rolex to the name this watch the “GMT Master.” Even though the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) was replaced in 1972 to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by the aviation industry, the term GMT is still kept as part of the name of the “Rolex GMT Master.”

The Rolex GMT. Worn by many famous/infamous characters, including Fidel Castro, Che Guevara and Marky Mark.

The Rolex GMT. The GMT line-up is soon to get a new and very exciting addition with the WG Cerachrom Pepsi, Ref. 116719!

The Rolex GMT. One of my favorite watches.

Ahough there are a number of spectacular Rolex GMTs out there, my favorites and the ones I own are Refs. 16710 and 116718.

These are my thoughts on the Rolex GMT. Thanks for reading and now some pictures. Be well.

waQstar · 13 August 2014, 07:38 AM

Yup, for me GMT is THE time piece to have.

locutus49 · 13 August 2014, 07:42 AM

Nice looking watch. But how does the dual time actually work? Can you set the bezel so you can tell the time in California if you are on New York time?

ale70 · 13 August 2014, 07:47 AM

Yes, DEFINITELY, Nice looking watch....

RolexJNJ · 13 August 2014, 07:50 AM

Nice Thomas! Long live the GMT!!

KBM · 13 August 2014, 07:53 AM

All interesting facts and very nice pictures, Thomas.

thomaspp · 13 August 2014, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by waqstar

Yup, for me GMT is THE time piece to have.

Cheers my friend!

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Originally Posted by locutus49

Nice looking watch. But how does the dual time actually work? Can you set the bezel so you can tell the time in California if you are on New York time?

Yes, you can set dual time. Here is a resource on how to do it from our very own community!

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=21545

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Originally Posted by ale70

Yes, DEFINITELY, Nice looking watch....

Thanks for stopping by!

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Originally Posted by RolexJNJ

Nice Thomas! Long live the GMT!!

Ha! Agreed. Nice shot my friend.

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Originally Posted by kauebm

All interesting facts and very nice pictures, Thomas.

Thanks much!

thomaspp · 13 August 2014, 08:00 AM

And here is a great reference posted by our very own Larry:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=31386

rmfnla · 13 August 2014, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by thomaspp

The Rolex GMT. My first memory of this watch was a re-run of Goldfinger at the age of 13 in which James Bond seduces Pussy Galore (Goldfinger's private pilot) - one of the first times a woman was known to wear a man's rolex on screen. This childhood memory may explain my fascination with seeing my wife wearing men's rolex sport watches to this day!!

I always though Honor Blackman was a bit on the "rough" side, so for me it wasn't such a stretch for her to wear a man's watch...

thomaspp · 13 August 2014, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by rmfnla

I always though Honor Blackman was a bit on the "rough" side, so for me it wasn't such a stretch for her to wear a man's watch...

Haha.. true. A tough girl.

but I was young and impresionable when I saw this film.

AK797 · 13 August 2014, 08:07 AM

Lovely two shots Thomas! I need that YG Oyster bracelet...

thomaspp · 13 August 2014, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Lovely two shots Thomas!

Thanks Neil! How's the ddii holding up? Taken it off yet

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watchwatcher · 13 August 2014, 08:10 AM

Love the 718, Thomas. Thanks for posting and sharing.

antbkny · 13 August 2014, 08:12 AM

Beautiful gmts!

thomaspp · 13 August 2014, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Love the 718, Thomas. Thanks for posting and sharing.

Thanks much - always fun!

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Originally Posted by Rolex Dude

Beautiful gmts!

Cheers!

syahriltaher · 13 August 2014, 08:54 AM

Couldn't agree more Thomas...

Love that solid gold GMT .....:))

Roller07 · 13 August 2014, 08:55 AM

I love GMTs also. That's why I have 3 of them.

erikw · 13 August 2014, 09:03 AM

Great post. I completely agree. Awesome pic!

Vishy26 · 13 August 2014, 09:06 AM

Thomas, liked your opinions here. Certainly, the bearded look of Che Guevara wearing GMT is an iconic image I think. Although Tom Selleck is not a Che Guevara, he did immense contribution to the popularity of GMT.

mike · 13 August 2014, 09:13 AM

Great post Thomas.

For years the GMT seemed to be in the shadows of the Submariner. In the last few years it's a reference that has come into it's own with a few heavy weight collectors thinking it's collectability is on the rise.

A reference that saw lot of use in the military once upon a time, it also was a favorite with the early astronauts.

So much history.

Oh and speaking of,..

Snow-Dweller · 13 August 2014, 09:18 AM

Thank you Thomas. I have become a GMT fan since my EXP II and BLBR purchases....

Sorry...that should read BLNR

HL65 · 13 August 2014, 09:21 AM

Great thread Thomas and nice combo! Cheers,

thomaspp · 13 August 2014, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by syahriltaher

Couldn't agree more Thomas...

Love that solid gold GMT .....:))

Thanks my friend and I love your RG Daytona!

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Originally Posted by Roller07

I love GMTs also. That's why I have 3 of them.

Awesome! Which ones - modern or vintage? Just curious.

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Originally Posted by erikw

Great post. I completely agree. Awesome pic!

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by Vishy26

Thomas, liked your opinions here. Certainly, the bearded look of Che Guevara wearing GMT is an iconic image I think. Although Tom Selleck is not a Che Guevara, he did immense contribution to the popularity of GMT.

Very true!

hahaha! How could I forget Tom! Of course he did.

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Originally Posted by mike

Great post Thomas.

For years the GMT seemed to be in the shadows of the Submariner. In the last few years it's a reference that has come into it's own with a few heavy weight collectors thinking it's collectability is on the rise.

A reference that saw lot of use in the military once upon a time, it also was a favorite with the early astronauts.

So much history.

Oh and speaking of,..

Thanks Mike and yes, very true. The sub really seemed to dominate the collector space, even as early as a couple of years ago and now the GMT is coming alive!

Ahhh yes, great picture.

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Originally Posted by Clivek

Thank you Thomas. I have become a GMT fan since my EXP II and BLBR purchases....

Sorry...that should read BLNR

Indeed! Two great watches. The BLNR has the appeal of the bi-colored bezel for night and day which the 718 does not :(

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thomaspp · 13 August 2014, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by HL65

Great thread Thomas and nice combo! Cheers,

Thanks much Ken!

AK797 · 13 August 2014, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by thomaspp

Thanks Neil! How's the ddii holding up? Taken it off yet

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I have but hated it!

HogwldFLTR · 13 August 2014, 09:38 AM

Me too; very fond of my 16700.

thomaspp · 13 August 2014, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

I have but hated it!

I can imagine!

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Me too; very fond of my 16700.

Indeed! Very nice Lee. The 16700 is a great watch and was close to buying one before I found a 16710 that caught my eye.

GUICAMPA · 13 August 2014, 09:48 AM

I love the gmts

Enviado do meu iPad usando o Tapatalk

TCB · 13 August 2014, 10:12 AM

When I bought my GMT is was between that & a Submariner. Even though I am a diver, the time zone functions seemed more useful for me as a frequent traveler. Being able to adjust the time without stopping the watch is a great feature. The Red/Black combo really caught my eye too.

thomaspp · 13 August 2014, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by TomanoKu

I love the gmts

Enviado do meu iPad usando o Tapatalk

Me 2! Along with a few others... heh heh..

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Originally Posted by TCB

When I bought my GMT is was between that & a Submariner. Even though I am a diver, the time zone functions seemed more useful for me as a frequent traveler. Being able to adjust the time without stopping the watch is a great feature. The Red/Black combo really caught my eye too.

Agreed! I own a few divers as well however! The bi-colored bezel are awesome!

13 August 2014, 07:38 AM	#2
waQstar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Walter A. Location: Sunny California Watch: 16760 Posts: 2,629	Yup, for me GMT is THE time piece to have. __________________ Our shadows taller than our soul........

13 August 2014, 07:47 AM	#4
ale70 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: NYC Posts: 332	Yes, DEFINITELY, Nice looking watch.... __________________ THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE

13 August 2014, 08:00 AM	#8
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,136	And here is a great reference posted by our very own Larry: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=31386 __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

13 August 2014, 08:54 AM	#16
syahriltaher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Syahril Location: Bogor, Indonesia Watch: Rolex, Omega Posts: 650	Couldn't agree more Thomas... Love that solid gold GMT .....:)) __________________ - Rolex RG Daytona 116505 - Rolex SS Submariner "Hulk" - Rolex SS Sky Dweller "Black Dial" - Rolex SS GMT Master II 16710 "Coke" - Rolex GMT Master II CHNR "Rootbeer" TT - Rolex SS Daytona Ceramic 116500LN "Black Dial" - Rolex 126710 "New Batman" 2022 - Rolex SS/WG Datejust 41 126334 "Blue Roman" - Panerai "PAM 88" GMT - Omega New Moonwatch 3861

13 August 2014, 08:55 AM	#17
Roller07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: GMT -5 Watch: HulkPepsiCoke Posts: 2,364	I love GMTs also. That's why I have 3 of them. __________________

13 August 2014, 07:42 AM	#3
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Nice looking watch. But how does the dual time actually work? Can you set the bezel so you can tell the time in California if you are on New York time?

13 August 2014, 07:53 AM	#6
KBM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,420	All interesting facts and very nice pictures, Thomas.

13 August 2014, 08:07 AM	#11
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,305	Lovely two shots Thomas! I need that YG Oyster bracelet...

13 August 2014, 08:10 AM	#13
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,609	Love the 718, Thomas. Thanks for posting and sharing.

13 August 2014, 08:12 AM	#14
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	Beautiful gmts!

13 August 2014, 09:03 AM	#18
erikw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Erik Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 33	Great post. I completely agree. Awesome pic!

13 August 2014, 09:06 AM	#19
Vishy26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Krishna Location: Australia Posts: 611	Thomas, liked your opinions here. Certainly, the bearded look of Che Guevara wearing GMT is an iconic image I think. Although Tom Selleck is not a Che Guevara, he did immense contribution to the popularity of GMT.

13 August 2014, 09:13 AM	#20
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Great post Thomas. For years the GMT seemed to be in the shadows of the Submariner. In the last few years it's a reference that has come into it's own with a few heavy weight collectors thinking it's collectability is on the rise. A reference that saw lot of use in the military once upon a time, it also was a favorite with the early astronauts. So much history. Oh and speaking of,..

13 August 2014, 09:18 AM	#21
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,281	Thank you Thomas. I have become a GMT fan since my EXP II and BLBR purchases.... Sorry...that should read BLNR __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. BB58. GMW-B5000D. Last edited by Snow-Dweller; 13 August 2014 at 09:20 AM.. Reason: Typo....

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HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,563	Great thread Thomas and nice combo! Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

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HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	Me too; very fond of my 16700. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

13 August 2014, 09:48 AM	#28
GUICAMPA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Watchland Posts: 209	I love the gmts Enviado do meu iPad usando o Tapatalk

13 August 2014, 10:12 AM	#29
TCB "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 64	When I bought my GMT is was between that & a Submariner. Even though I am a diver, the time zone functions seemed more useful for me as a frequent traveler. Being able to adjust the time without stopping the watch is a great feature. The Red/Black combo really caught my eye too.

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