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Van350 · 17 December 2009, 07:43 AM

Hi everyone,

Fist thing I have to say is that the forum is great

!! From reading through you guys' posting, I got addicted to Rolex and am going to look for one

.

I've never own any rolex before and I am thinking about hunting for one this X'mas

. What I have in mind is the SS GMTII-C

. Since I'm a total newbie, I have the following questions:

1, The serial number of rolex often begins with a different letter (ie, V, M, Z, etc.). From my understanding, these serial number indicates when the watch was manufactured. Am I correct?

2, With the difference letter for the serial number, is there any difference in quality from one or the other?

3, Should I be looking for a V over M since it's more recent?

4, I am living in Vancouver, Canada. I visited one of the AD in the area and the sale told me the price of SS GMTII-C is approx. $8xxx. I know that there should be some discount, but can anyone tell me what a resonable discount range should be for this watch?

Thanks!!!

mike · 17 December 2009, 08:06 AM

Welcome.

There's no difference between one prefix number over the other. Some like the newest they can find, but in reality there's jusy no difference.

Discounts vary. Perhaps the best pricing appears on our own sales forum. Some great guys there.

JBat · 17 December 2009, 08:08 AM

Welcome to the forums!

SDDS · 17 December 2009, 08:26 AM

welcome to trf...good luck on ur purchase

Mrdi · 17 December 2009, 08:29 AM

Go to the dealer and try it on first!!!!!!!
Try some on first.
They look and feel differently on.
One will let you know which choice is correct.

A1000 · 17 December 2009, 08:30 AM

Welcome to TRF. The SS GMTII is a good looking watch good luck in your hunt.

sakuraba · 17 December 2009, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

Discounts vary. Perhaps the best pricing appears on our own sales forum. Some great guys there.

I agree with Mike. Some of the best deals are in the Classifieds section. Deal with the established sellers (ask around to see who they are), and you won't be sorry.

Welcome to TRF!

Happy hunting.

groovejosh · 17 December 2009, 09:29 AM

You won't be dissapointed if you get it? Where do you live?

Some Pair · 17 December 2009, 09:41 AM

....to what may very well be one of your finest Addictions!"....lol

Best of luck on your quest as well.

Van350 · 17 December 2009, 10:28 AM

Sorry to hear about your health problem Josh... But thanks for the offering. Since I just started my hunt, I think I'll shop around locally first.

Perdu · 17 December 2009, 10:54 AM

Well the letter indicates approximately when the case was stamped out. Which is different to that date the movement was made and different again to when they put it on a bracelet. M? V? Doesn't matter.

Deyn Man · 17 December 2009, 11:07 AM

welcome, welcome, welcome!

godeep · 17 December 2009, 11:40 AM

you should be looking for a 10-20 percent discount as it's your first purchase. I know some people who have gotten as much as 30% off, but they are more volume customers.

cobblecanyon · 17 December 2009, 11:44 AM

Just to give you an idea on pricing, I paid $6250 out the door for my BNIB SS GMT IIc. Most of the ppl here I am sure could get a better deal. It took me 3 months to shop around and patience is the key to getting the right price you are happy with.

Van350 · 17 December 2009, 02:38 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome and all the info from everyone. I'll keep them in mind while I go around the ADs in town.

Hey Tim, I don't know if I have that much patient :P. 3 months seems like a long time to wait for.

17 December 2009, 07:43 AM	#1
Van350 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 8	Looking for my first Rolex Hi everyone, Fist thing I have to say is that the forum is great !! From reading through you guys' posting, I got addicted to Rolex and am going to look for one . I've never own any rolex before and I am thinking about hunting for one this X'mas . What I have in mind is the SS GMTII-C. Since I'm a total newbie, I have the following questions: 1, The serial number of rolex often begins with a different letter (ie, V, M, Z, etc.). From my understanding, these serial number indicates when the watch was manufactured. Am I correct? 2, With the difference letter for the serial number, is there any difference in quality from one or the other? 3, Should I be looking for a V over M since it's more recent? 4, I am living in Vancouver, Canada. I visited one of the AD in the area and the sale told me the price of SS GMTII-C is approx. $8xxx. I know that there should be some discount, but can anyone tell me what a resonable discount range should be for this watch? Thanks!!!

17 December 2009, 08:26 AM	#4
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	welcome to trf...good luck on ur purchase __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

17 December 2009, 08:30 AM	#6
A1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Adrian Location: UK Posts: 953	Welcome to TRF. The SS GMTII is a good looking watch good luck in your hunt. __________________ Rolex 16610LV (2007) PAM 312K (2009) PAM 292K (2009)

17 December 2009, 09:41 AM	#9
Some Pair Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Rick Location: seFl.byWayOfBklyn Watch: The Rollie's..... Posts: 609	"Welcome Aboard...... ....to what may very well be one of your finest Addictions!"....lol Best of luck on your quest as well.

17 December 2009, 10:54 AM	#11
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	Well the letter indicates approximately when the case was stamped out. Which is different to that date the movement was made and different again to when they put it on a bracelet. M? V? Doesn't matter. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

17 December 2009, 08:06 AM	#2
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Welcome. There's no difference between one prefix number over the other. Some like the newest they can find, but in reality there's jusy no difference. Discounts vary. Perhaps the best pricing appears on our own sales forum. Some great guys there.

17 December 2009, 08:08 AM	#3
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Welcome to the forums!

17 December 2009, 08:29 AM	#5
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	Go to the dealer and try it on first!!!!!!! Try some on first. They look and feel differently on. One will let you know which choice is correct.

17 December 2009, 09:29 AM	#8
groovejosh Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Josh Location: Nashville Watch: Rolex GMT-Master 2 Posts: 41	You won't be dissapointed if you get it? Where do you live?

17 December 2009, 10:28 AM	#10
Van350 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 8	Sorry to hear about your health problem Josh... But thanks for the offering. Since I just started my hunt, I think I'll shop around locally first.

17 December 2009, 11:07 AM	#12
Deyn Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Dean Location: Philippines Posts: 1,037	welcome, welcome, welcome!

17 December 2009, 11:40 AM	#13
godeep Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: canada Watch: 16600, IWC 3707 Posts: 118	you should be looking for a 10-20 percent discount as it's your first purchase. I know some people who have gotten as much as 30% off, but they are more volume customers.

17 December 2009, 11:44 AM	#14
cobblecanyon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: JT Location: Texas Watch: 116710LN, 116610LN Posts: 453	Just to give you an idea on pricing, I paid $6250 out the door for my BNIB SS GMT IIc. Most of the ppl here I am sure could get a better deal. It took me 3 months to shop around and patience is the key to getting the right price you are happy with.

17 December 2009, 02:38 PM	#15
Van350 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 8	Thanks for the warm welcome and all the info from everyone. I'll keep them in mind while I go around the ADs in town. Hey Tim, I don't know if I have that much patient :P. 3 months seems like a long time to wait for.

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