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Mort · 21 January 2006, 01:27 AM

I just realized I have had my TT GMT a over a year so I thought I would give a review on it.

Last fall I desided I wanted a sport Rolex. I read on the forums that everyone was crazy over Subs. I had a SS sub many years ago and it was not my cup of tea. I do not dive plus I like more of a dressy watch, so I never thought I would ever want another sport Rolex.

Well being lucky enough to afford buying another Rolex to wear as a casual watch, I desided I wanted a GMT. A few months before I bought a TT Ebel Meridian that was a GMT type watch, so I knew I liked the GMT function.

I could not afford a new one so I looked to a used one. I knew a guy from the pen business who sold used Rolex so I contacted him and he had a sweet late 80's TT GMT with an Oyster bracelet. He sent it on approval. The watch had just been serviced and looked brand new. I jumped on it.

I like this watch a lot but 3 months later I bought the new style TT DJ, so the GMT went into rotation with my DD, DJ and later my Maurice Lacroix. So this is kind of my "beater" Rolex. I wear it on my trips I go on and maybe wear it on weekends some.

The watch keeps pretty good time for an older Rolex. It looses a couple of minutes a month which I can live with. I am not sure if I will keep it forever. I almost traded it a few months ago at Tourneau for a 18k dress watch. It was the store brand so I desided aginst it soley for the reason that I know a Rolex is worth more than a Tourneau brand watch. I am glad I didn't do the deal. I will hold off until the right trade comes along then I might flip it. I still want another all gold dress watch on a strap. I go back and fourth on getting rid of it. I am sure our friend JJ can appreciate that quality.

I do have to say the quality of this watch is great and it is very comfortable to wear, even for a person with some what small wrist. I am also glad I went with two tone, as I am one of the people who is crazy about gold. I know most people on these forums prefer subs so the GMT is kind of an odd duck, especially in TT. But I have no regrets.

Mort · 21 January 2006, 01:37 AM

I will try an image.[IMG][URL=http://img468.imageshack.us/my.php?image=gmt30018na.jpg][/IMG]

Rockrolex · 21 January 2006, 01:41 AM

Try again, Mort. The image didn't work that time. And I would love to see pics.

Mort · 21 January 2006, 01:52 AM

One last try, I am not sure why my images are not loading.[IMG][img=http://img468.imageshack.us/img468/4998/gmt30018na.th.jpg][/url][/IMG]

Mort · 21 January 2006, 02:06 AM

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I give up if this does not load

JJ Irani · 21 January 2006, 03:18 AM

Nice review, Mort...thanks!

For pics, just go into www.photobucket.com and then download all your images there.

After that, all you need to do is keep both windows open - TRF as well as Photobucket. You can copy and paste your pics from there.

Have a bit of a fiddle around with photobucket and see how you get along.

Cheers & good luck - JJ

mailman · 21 January 2006, 08:48 AM

Nice review and pic Mort. Thanks.

ralphieralph · 21 January 2006, 09:12 AM

great review!!

C.J. · 22 January 2006, 04:39 AM

Nice review Mort, Thanks.

21 January 2006, 01:27 AM	#1
Mort "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,001	TT GMT1 Review I just realized I have had my TT GMT a over a year so I thought I would give a review on it. Last fall I desided I wanted a sport Rolex. I read on the forums that everyone was crazy over Subs. I had a SS sub many years ago and it was not my cup of tea. I do not dive plus I like more of a dressy watch, so I never thought I would ever want another sport Rolex. Well being lucky enough to afford buying another Rolex to wear as a casual watch, I desided I wanted a GMT. A few months before I bought a TT Ebel Meridian that was a GMT type watch, so I knew I liked the GMT function. I could not afford a new one so I looked to a used one. I knew a guy from the pen business who sold used Rolex so I contacted him and he had a sweet late 80's TT GMT with an Oyster bracelet. He sent it on approval. The watch had just been serviced and looked brand new. I jumped on it. I like this watch a lot but 3 months later I bought the new style TT DJ, so the GMT went into rotation with my DD, DJ and later my Maurice Lacroix. So this is kind of my "beater" Rolex. I wear it on my trips I go on and maybe wear it on weekends some. The watch keeps pretty good time for an older Rolex. It looses a couple of minutes a month which I can live with. I am not sure if I will keep it forever. I almost traded it a few months ago at Tourneau for a 18k dress watch. It was the store brand so I desided aginst it soley for the reason that I know a Rolex is worth more than a Tourneau brand watch. I am glad I didn't do the deal. I will hold off until the right trade comes along then I might flip it. I still want another all gold dress watch on a strap. I go back and fourth on getting rid of it. I am sure our friend JJ can appreciate that quality. I do have to say the quality of this watch is great and it is very comfortable to wear, even for a person with some what small wrist. I am also glad I went with two tone, as I am one of the people who is crazy about gold. I know most people on these forums prefer subs so the GMT is kind of an odd duck, especially in TT. But I have no regrets. Last edited by Mort; 21 January 2006 at 01:30 AM..

21 January 2006, 01:41 AM	#3
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,932	Try again, Mort. The image didn't work that time. And I would love to see pics. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

21 January 2006, 03:18 AM	#6
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Nice review, Mort...thanks! For pics, just go into www.photobucket.com and then download all your images there. After that, all you need to do is keep both windows open - TRF as well as Photobucket. You can copy and paste your pics from there. Have a bit of a fiddle around with photobucket and see how you get along. Cheers & good luck - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!! Last edited by JJ Irani; 21 January 2006 at 03:19 AM..

21 January 2006, 08:48 AM	#7
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,500	Nice review and pic Mort. Thanks. __________________ JJ

21 January 2006, 01:37 AM	#2
Mort "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,001	I will try an image.[IMG][URL=http://img468.imageshack.us/my.php?image=gmt30018na.jpg][/IMG]

21 January 2006, 01:52 AM	#4
Mort "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,001	One last try, I am not sure why my images are not loading.[IMG][img=http://img468.imageshack.us/img468/4998/gmt30018na.th.jpg][/url][/IMG]

21 January 2006, 02:06 AM	#5
Mort "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,001	[/URL][/IMG] I give up if this does not load

21 January 2006, 09:12 AM	#8
ralphieralph "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Real Name: Ahh..."LEROY" Location: connecticut Watch: SUBMARINER Posts: 681	great review!!

22 January 2006, 04:39 AM	#9
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Nice review Mort, Thanks.

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