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23 June 2011, 12:41 AM | #1 |
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First rolex!
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I finally got my first rolex. U-Serial GMT Pepsi Bezel. One quick question, I noticed when I set the time the rubber ring is not around anything. Is this normal? Thanks in advance! Pics are coming |
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Congrats! Great choice! Not sure what you mean by rubber ring? Are you refering to the rubber gasket on the crown stem?
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Also, does anyone know how to set the GMT part? Every time I pull the crown out all the way it moves the minute hand while the hour and GMT hands move simultaneously. |
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Good for you!!
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If the rubber gasket is freely moving, it is either damaged or out of place, and I'd get it checked right away. There are 2 other gaskets further in, so you should be ok unless you go diving.
There's an intermediate stop between all the way in and all the way out, that will move the GMT hand. |
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Unscrew crown = move freely - hand wind? 1st pull = date change 2nd pull = minute hand moves while GMT hand and hour hand move with it. Am I missing something?! |
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23 June 2011, 12:59 AM | #8 |
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This is a GMT Master (NOT a GMT Master II). Correct me if I am wrong, but I do not believe that the original GMT Master has the Quickset hour hand. The 24 hour hand is permanently locked to the same timezone as the 12 hour hand and all time zone calculations are made on the bezel.
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I get somewhat worried when buying high end watches online as I fear the dud (fake) |
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Congratulation!
Did your watch came with the manual. It's a little hard the first time, same problem I had when I own an explorer II. But I'm sure the expert will show up soon and direct you to the right link.
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I would love to have one, but cannot find one online. |
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I don''t think that the old GMT (with the twinlock crown) has the visible rubber o-ring when the crown is unscrewed. The visible o-ring is only found on the triplock crown, as found on the Submariner.
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That makes sense. So, nothing to worry about then. This watch was made in 1999 |
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one last question before I allow my patience back;
This watch does both hand wind and auto wind? |
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Perhaps next time, do a little bit more research before you spend that kind of money? Time to get out there and start enjoying your new watch!
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Yes, more research may have been needed. But, I was on the market for a Submariner, or a GMT. One became available at my price range and I didn't have enough time to do research and seal the deal. ...But, I am very happy with my purchase now |
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Congrats on your purchase.....this is one of the best you will ever make :)
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Beautiful sir! From a fellow Canadian!
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Nice one, you've got 2 great watches there!
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Thanks guys!
You guys have been a very big help - even before I started posting here. ...Yes, I was lurking. But all of you have such a great wealth of knowledge, and I really appreciate the kind words and the proper advice :) |
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Congrats on you first. Enjoy it!
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Congrats! On your first of many!!!!!!
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Congrats. Enjoy.
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23 June 2011, 03:29 AM | #28 |
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How can this GMT have its GMT hand moved? Mine doesn't move independently. Would an AD have to do it? |
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