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Old 3 July 2024, 05:37 AM   #31
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Go grey like others adviced. If you really want it and can afford the premium you won’t be dissappointed
This.
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Old 3 July 2024, 05:38 AM   #32
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Go grey …
Going Grey doesn't increase Rolex production, if anything, it continues to "problem" of making them difficult to get.
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Old 3 July 2024, 05:40 AM   #33
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Do you think Rolex will ever increase production of this impossible to buy ( new watch). I know there are plenty on the secondary market. I want this watch so badly I hate the aluminum bezel I currently have. The fading colors drive me crazy
I know where there are 2 nice pre-owned ones available.
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Old 3 July 2024, 05:41 AM   #34
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This.
If I had the $$$ to buy a bunch of BMW 5 Series from my buddy the BMW dealer for over sticker, and in addition, I purchased a few of the less desireable 4 series to help him "make his numbers", and then flip them for 30% over Sticker, would you be excited or mad if you were in the market for a BMW.

If you were excited to pay the premium, would you then be as happy having the BMW delivered to you in a parking lot vs. the BMW Dealer experience?

Honest answers please.
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Old 3 July 2024, 06:41 AM   #35
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Girl Math

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Great advice Steve

Now make sure you look both ways
This is too funny. My wife says the same thing. Just go get it, because the months you miss should be amortized over the life of the watch. She calls it…

GIRL MATH.

I just find it hard to pay 2x MSRP (less if you buy from local AD and pay sales tax). But using GIRL MATH, it makes no difference in the long run!
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Old 3 July 2024, 06:54 AM   #36
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This is too funny. My wife says the same thing. Just go get it, because the months you miss should be amortized over the life of the watch. She calls it…

GIRL MATH.

I just find it hard to pay 2x MSRP (less if you buy from local AD and pay sales tax). But using GIRL MATH, it makes no difference in the long run!

She’s the voice of reason you should listen


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Old 3 July 2024, 08:46 AM   #37
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This is too funny. My wife says the same thing. Just go get it, because the months you miss should be amortized over the life of the watch. She calls it…

GIRL MATH.

I just find it hard to pay 2x MSRP (less if you buy from local AD and pay sales tax). But using GIRL MATH, it makes no difference in the long run!
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She’s the voice of reason you should listen


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I wish my ex-wife knew girl math. maybe we'd still be married

But yes, def a voice of reason to listen to!
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Old 3 July 2024, 11:51 AM   #38
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If I had the $$$ to buy a bunch of BMW 5 Series from my buddy the BMW dealer for over sticker, and in addition, I purchased a few of the less desireable 4 series to help him "make his numbers", and then flip them for 30% over Sticker, would you be excited or mad if you were in the market for a BMW.

If you were excited to pay the premium, would you then be as happy having the BMW delivered to you in a parking lot vs. the BMW Dealer experience?

Honest answers please.
Making memories enjoying the watch you desire > Rolex “AD experience”.

Every single time.
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Old 3 July 2024, 11:02 PM   #39
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Don’t worry about the fading, just get a brand new bezel.
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But yes, def a voice of reason to listen to!

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These pictures of the BLRO are stunning. I just went into a local AD and they had a BLRO on jubilee, it's amazing and I didn't even get a chance to see it in natural light.
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Numerous trips and filling out cards at my local Rolex boutique over the past 5 years and I finally made the cut to purchase my Pepsi GMT.
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Old 5 July 2024, 02:21 AM   #43
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Numerous trips and filling out cards at my local Rolex boutique over the past 5 years and I finally made the cut to purchase my Pepsi GMT.
Nice! Congratulations. It deserves it's own new "incoming" thread.
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Old 5 July 2024, 04:36 AM   #44
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Do you think Rolex will ever increase production of this impossible to buy ( new watch). I know there are plenty on the secondary market. I want this watch so badly I hate the aluminum bezel I currently have. The fading colors drive me crazy
You have one of the most classic Rolex watches ever. Probably only second to the Submariner. Revel in it. New, bright and shiny is not always the best path. Best of Luck.
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Forgot a pic
I have a 16710 as well and while I do like the bigger bezel and bigger numbers on the ceramic, I still like the way the aluminum shines.
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Old 5 July 2024, 05:46 AM   #46
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I actually love the aluminum bezel! Different vibe to the new, but ultimately you have to get what will give you the most joy.
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Old 5 July 2024, 11:37 PM   #47
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Nice! Congratulations. It deserves it's own new "incoming" thread.
100% agreed! Congrats OP!
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Old 5 July 2024, 11:41 PM   #48
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Do you think Rolex will ever increase production of this impossible to buy ( new watch). I know there are plenty on the secondary market. I want this watch so badly I hate the aluminum bezel I currently have. The fading colors drive me crazy
What reference is your current GMT-Master with the aluminum insert?
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Going Grey doesn't increase Rolex production, if anything, it continues to "problem" of making them difficult to get.
Agree 100%
They do trickle in. The rest is between you and the AD.
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