New Rolex GMT SS

[GPM3D]

Well after 4 weeks waiting, I picked up my new Rolex GMT II today - and it's brilliant!
The new strap design and ceramic bezel is fantastic.
Dead chuffed
Graham

[drybeer]

Some pics please.

I've not seen the new style bezel and bracelet.

[535dman]

Well done mate, good watch...Why did you need to wait 4 weeks? I've seen these in stock with nearly 4 dealers now ranging from Welwyn Garden City to Milton Keynes..It looks fairly the same as the older version.

[16610LV]

535dman said:

Well done mate, good watch...Why did you need to wait 4 weeks? I've seen these in stock with nearly 4 dealers now ranging from Welwyn Garden City to Milton Keynes..It looks fairly the same as the older version.

You may then not have seen the NEW stainless steel GMT model. Released in the UK only last week. Larger case, triplock crown, ceramic black bezel (with larger number markings), green tint on crystal and green GMT hand, polished centre links in bracelet.

Retails for about £3,400 at the mo.

[Vipers]

16610LV said:

535dman said:

Retails for about £3,400 at the mo.

Dont forget to "itemise" it on your house contents policy for the full value.... Most insurance policis have a ceiling of x amount per article, and if yours is £1,000, should you have it nicked, you'l be £2,400 out of pocket, god forbid it ever happens.

[535dman]

[quote=535dman]Ahh I see its this new one http://www.watches.co.uk/watch.php?wid=5541S&s...

The ones I saw are all the old one - explains why everyones got them in stock

[GPM3D]

Yes it's this one
You're right - must check the old insurance policy!!

Edited by GPM3D on Friday 29th June 22:10

[Vipers]

Here is my Rolex Sea Dweller, which I brought in 1976 for £200,(Thats what they cost then), insured for replacement value of £2500.

Edited by Vipers on Friday 29th June 20:56

[Maxf]

Vipers said:

Here is my Rolex Sea Dweller, which I brought in 1976 for £200,(Thats what they cost then), insured for replacement value of £2500.

Up the insurance value! Things have moved on over the last year or so.

Cool watch - how about a pic of the famous gas valve

Edited by Maxf on Friday 29th June 21:22

[anonymous-user]

WTF is Rolex playing at?

These watches like GMT(11), Submariner, Sea Dweller have been around for ages in almost exactly the same form. They still sell well and are all classics.

Why all these new radically different watches? Are they going for ther Sub and Sea dweller next? What's with all the rolex lettering inside the case front ?

[Vipers]

Maxf said:

Up the insurance value! Things have moved on over the last year or so.

Cool watch - how about a pic of the famous gas valve

Edited by Maxf on Friday 29th June 21:22

You mean this one, think the design has changed over the years, and tks for nod on insurance, will do.

[Maxf]

Thats the one - its the 1665 model! Have a look on timezone.com for some for sale. If you get it serviced by rolex make sure you don't let them change the dial as these have changed too - obviously the new ones have a deeper rating (4000ft now) but also have the markers outlined in white gold. The glass on yours will be plexiglass while the modern ones are crystal. Don't let them change anything!

From memory you'd have to pay about $10,000 to get one, but England being England you'd probably have to pay about £6k over here. If you still have the box and papers you could probably add about 20%.

http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=tree&go...

http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=tree&go... (slightly different dial)

Very nice watch!

[Vipers]

Maxf said:

Thats the one - its the 1665 model! Have a look on timezone.com for some for sale. If you get it serviced by rolex make sure you don't let them change the dial as these have changed too - obviously the new ones have a deeper rating (4000ft now) but also have the markers outlined in white gold. The glass on yours will be plexiglass while the modern ones are crystal. Don't let them change anything!

From memory you'd have to pay about $10,000 to get one, but England being England you'd probably have to pay about £6k over here. If you still have the box and papers you could probably add about 20%.

http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=tree&go...
http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=tree&go... (slightly different dial)

Very nice watch!

Spot on Maxf, it is indeed the 1665 model, I'v worn it every day since new, apart from a short trip to Nigeria, where for obvious reasons, I swapped it for my £18 Casio. Thanks for the links as well.