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Uncle-AJ · 24 February 2007, 06:48 PM

Well I went to my local AD, “Prestons of Bolton” and they had the 50 year TT GMT Master in stock. After trying it on and deliberating for a while, I decided I’d get it for my pending 60th birthday in August. I must say that everything others have said about the new bracelet and clasp is true, they are excellent. One other pleasing feature is the Cyclops, it does not reflect like the one on my 10 year old TT sub and the date is as clear as a bell.

It was a pleasure to shop at Prestons, which incidentally is where I bought the TT sub all those years ago. The last time I was home, the shop had been closed and gutted. I was not sure what was happening behind the shuttering and thought they may have been converting the building to a bar, which has been the fate of so many shops in the area. It was a delight to see a new refurbished shop, where the fitters had made it look very much like the shop would have been at the turn of the 20th century. It reminded me a lot of Raffles in Singapore. I was so pleased because Prestons has been a landmark in my town Bolton for many years.

There was a celebrity buying a Rolex whilst I was buying mine. Patrick McGuiness, who is a writing and acting partner in one of the funniest shows on UK television. He and his friend Peter Kay and put the laughs back in comedy and made British humour funny again. I did not disturb him while he was buying his watch as I believe celebrities should be left alone and not bothered by passers by. Now if Patrick should ever find his way onto this forum, then the humour would start to flow.

I must also give a mention to the staff at Prestons, they are both knowledgeable and enthusiastic about watches. Steven, who served me, left a pleasing impression and I could hear his colleague who was selling a watch to Patrick and he also came over as someone who knew his stuff.

Now regarding pictures, my point and shoot is at Brenda’s dad’s house and when I tried to get a few wrist shots with my Nikon D200, they were not very good, it’s awkward trying to take a shot one handed. Here’s a hastily taken shot, better ones to follow.

padi56 · 24 February 2007, 06:53 PM

Let me be the first to congratulate you on your new watch Adrian I must say a great 60th birthday present.That ceramic bezel looks very sharp and I am sure getting to like the new GMT,wear it in good health mate.

Uncle-AJ · 24 February 2007, 06:55 PM

Thanks Peter, now I just have to get used to the two time zone feature.

slim · 24 February 2007, 07:08 PM

Great looking timepiece, Excellent choice, i hope i get one for my b-day! Wear it in good health buddy

mailman · 24 February 2007, 07:28 PM

All I can say is wow Adrian

That watch sure looks beautiful. Congratulations and enjoy it in the best of health

Gedanken · 24 February 2007, 07:31 PM

Nice one, Adrian!

Maybe it's just the perspective or something, but those markers look huge!

Dr Rock · 24 February 2007, 07:32 PM

Happy birthday present! Finally, somewhere in the UK that may be worth a trip to see some Rolex's :-)

leopardprey · 24 February 2007, 07:32 PM

Congrads on your new watch!! Sounds like a really great AD as well!!

Uncle-AJ · 24 February 2007, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr Rock

Happy birthday present! Finally, somewhere in the UK that may be worth a trip to see some Rolex's :-)

Their web page is not completed yet but here's a link to some in-depth information about the shop.

http://prestons-of-bolton.com/

Flyjet601 · 24 February 2007, 09:09 PM

Beautiful GMT......I am very jealous

That is my one remaining Rolex I want to snag, but I have not seen one anywhere yet.

Congrats

greenfan · 24 February 2007, 09:24 PM

Excellent buy, congratulations. Enjoy it Adrian

...and happy birthday

(I know it's a bit early, but since you got your birthday present.....)

President · 24 February 2007, 09:50 PM

Congratulations!

Lol-x · 24 February 2007, 09:50 PM

All as I can say is Wow! Sounds like it was a great buying experience, and you must be very happy. Interesting point about the cyclops not reflecting the light, I have a real problem with reflection on my DD. I wonder what the answer is there maybe Rolex changed the shape or profile of the cyclops. Congratulations!

Prince · 24 February 2007, 10:09 PM

Congratulations, Adrian. Superb watch, and I know you'll enjoy wearing it!

Its just too bad that it doesn't come with a BLUE dial!!!

Uncle-AJ · 24 February 2007, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

Its just too bad that it doesn't come with a BLUE dial!!!

That's why I bought it....................you tosser!!

Uncle-AJ · 24 February 2007, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Interesting point about the cyclops not reflecting the light, I have a real problem with reflection on my DD. I wonder what the answer is there maybe Rolex changed the shape or profile of the cyclops. Congratulations!

Whatever they have done, it certainly works Steve.

Prince · 24 February 2007, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

That's why I bought it....................you tosser!!

Hahaha!!! Good for you! Beautiful watch, Adrian. Enjoy!!!

padi56 · 24 February 2007, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

Whatever they have done, it certainly works Steve.

Not 100% sure but now think the crystal is anti-reflection coated on inside.

jac67 · 24 February 2007, 10:45 PM

Firstly Congrats on the watch.

Great watch, I really do like the face-lift on the GMT. I hope they continue this on the SS one.

Wear it in good health.

John.

nko51 · 24 February 2007, 10:59 PM

Congrats! And Happy Birthday! That is also the next Rolex I will be getting.
It is extremely appealing. Wish you the best of luck!

astcell · 24 February 2007, 11:37 PM

Welcome to the club! :-) You will love that watch, mine is attached to me all the time!

I think it would be proper if you e-mailed Patrick McGuiness,congratulated him on his new Rolex and let him know that he is entitled to one year on TRF for free, normally a $2,500 value. He'll see the humor in that.

kakalika · 24 February 2007, 11:44 PM

Congratulations on your new watch and "Happy 60th"

Uncle-AJ · 24 February 2007, 11:46 PM

Here's a bit of a comparrison picture....................BTW, I'm not 60 until August. I just bought the watch now because one was available. Thanks for the comments anyway.

bwalkerVintage · 24 February 2007, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

Here's a bit of a comparrison picture....................BTW, I'm not 60 until August. I just bought the watch now because one was available. Thanks for the comments anyway.

Sweet acquisition! I was checking one out last night and it felt great.

Blue Bull · 25 February 2007, 12:28 AM

Congrats !! Enjoy ...

Would be nice if you can show some more pics of the TT GMT,next to the TT Sub,havent seen them side by side ...

Then again,I am struggling to post pics from my computer on the forum,all the pics/files seem to big to post ...

A. Jacobs · 25 February 2007, 12:31 AM

Congratulations

Uncle-AJ · 25 February 2007, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Bull

Congrats !! Enjoy ...

Would be nice if you can show some more pics of the TT GMT,next to the TT Sub,havent seen them side by side ...

Then again,I am struggling to post pics from my computer on the forum,all the pics/files seem to big to post ...

When I get more time and the correct lens for my camera, I'll post a few side by side pictures.

Dan Pierce · 25 February 2007, 01:09 AM

Congrats on a great watch.

Sounds like the kind of buying experience that really adds to overall enjoyment of owning a Rolex.
Enjoy and wear it in good health!

Happy birthday too,
dP

Welshwatchman · 25 February 2007, 01:24 AM

What a great watch and it's good to know there's a dealer who deserves the business.

As Paddy McGuiness would say "Ding Dang Doo !!"

Congrats

JJ Irani · 25 February 2007, 03:55 AM

Hey Adrian,

I'm so happy for you. That's an absolute beauty you've acquired....such a superb, futuristic watch from Rolex. Everything about it is just right....perfect bracelet with the SOLID GOLD links....and ooooooh, that amazing clasp with the cleverly built-in half link instant extension!! Great uh?

Wear it in good health, my friend. I'm sure you'll enjoy it for the rest of your natural life!!

Must admire how you move like greased lightning. Only the other day you were talking about it.....and now you have it!! Good on ya, my friend!!

What does Brenda think about it?

Best - JJ

24 February 2007, 06:48 PM	#1
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Just got the 50 year TT GMT Well I went to my local AD, “Prestons of Bolton” and they had the 50 year TT GMT Master in stock. After trying it on and deliberating for a while, I decided I’d get it for my pending 60th birthday in August. I must say that everything others have said about the new bracelet and clasp is true, they are excellent. One other pleasing feature is the Cyclops, it does not reflect like the one on my 10 year old TT sub and the date is as clear as a bell. It was a pleasure to shop at Prestons, which incidentally is where I bought the TT sub all those years ago. The last time I was home, the shop had been closed and gutted. I was not sure what was happening behind the shuttering and thought they may have been converting the building to a bar, which has been the fate of so many shops in the area. It was a delight to see a new refurbished shop, where the fitters had made it look very much like the shop would have been at the turn of the 20th century. It reminded me a lot of Raffles in Singapore. I was so pleased because Prestons has been a landmark in my town Bolton for many years. There was a celebrity buying a Rolex whilst I was buying mine. Patrick McGuiness, who is a writing and acting partner in one of the funniest shows on UK television. He and his friend Peter Kay and put the laughs back in comedy and made British humour funny again. I did not disturb him while he was buying his watch as I believe celebrities should be left alone and not bothered by passers by. Now if Patrick should ever find his way onto this forum, then the humour would start to flow. I must also give a mention to the staff at Prestons, they are both knowledgeable and enthusiastic about watches. Steven, who served me, left a pleasing impression and I could hear his colleague who was selling a watch to Patrick and he also came over as someone who knew his stuff. Now regarding pictures, my point and shoot is at Brenda’s dad’s house and when I tried to get a few wrist shots with my Nikon D200, they were not very good, it’s awkward trying to take a shot one handed. Here’s a hastily taken shot, better ones to follow. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

24 February 2007, 06:53 PM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,634	Let me be the first to congratulate you on your new watch Adrian I must say a great 60th birthday present.That ceramic bezel looks very sharp and I am sure getting to like the new GMT,wear it in good health mate. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

24 February 2007, 06:55 PM	#3
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Thanks Peter, now I just have to get used to the two time zone feature. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

24 February 2007, 07:28 PM	#5
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,413	All I can say is wow Adrian That watch sure looks beautiful. Congratulations and enjoy it in the best of health __________________ JJ

24 February 2007, 07:31 PM	#6
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Nice one, Adrian! Maybe it's just the perspective or something, but those markers look huge! __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

24 February 2007, 07:08 PM	#4
slim "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: los angeles/SD Watch: RG DD,SD43,Pam104 Posts: 384	Great looking timepiece, Excellent choice, i hope i get one for my b-day! Wear it in good health buddy

24 February 2007, 07:32 PM	#7
Dr Rock "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Europe Posts: 58	Happy birthday present! Finally, somewhere in the UK that may be worth a trip to see some Rolex's :-)

24 February 2007, 07:32 PM	#8
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Congrads on your new watch!! Sounds like a really great AD as well!!

24 February 2007, 09:09 PM	#10
Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	Beautiful GMT......I am very jealous That is my one remaining Rolex I want to snag, but I have not seen one anywhere yet. Congrats

24 February 2007, 09:24 PM	#11
greenfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: George Location: Athens Greece Watch: GMT II 16710 Coke Posts: 1,046	Excellent buy, congratulations. Enjoy it Adrian ...and happy birthday (I know it's a bit early, but since you got your birthday present.....) __________________ $C:\Documents and Settings\George.HOME\My Documents\My Pictures\Rolex$

24 February 2007, 09:50 PM	#12
President Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: M.Thatcher MP Location: Le Locle Watch: Bear Grylls Posts: 2,913	Congratulations!

24 February 2007, 09:50 PM	#13
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,333	All as I can say is Wow! Sounds like it was a great buying experience, and you must be very happy. Interesting point about the cyclops not reflecting the light, I have a real problem with reflection on my DD. I wonder what the answer is there maybe Rolex changed the shape or profile of the cyclops. Congratulations!

24 February 2007, 10:09 PM	#14
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Congratulations, Adrian. Superb watch, and I know you'll enjoy wearing it! Its just too bad that it doesn't come with a BLUE dial!!! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

24 February 2007, 10:45 PM	#19
jac67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Me Posts: 1,950	Firstly Congrats on the watch. Great watch, I really do like the face-lift on the GMT. I hope they continue this on the SS one. Wear it in good health. John.

24 February 2007, 10:59 PM	#20
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	Congrats! And Happy Birthday! That is also the next Rolex I will be getting. It is extremely appealing. Wish you the best of luck! __________________

24 February 2007, 11:37 PM	#21
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Welcome to the club! :-) You will love that watch, mine is attached to me all the time! I think it would be proper if you e-mailed Patrick McGuiness,congratulated him on his new Rolex and let him know that he is entitled to one year on TRF for free, normally a $2,500 value. He'll see the humor in that.

24 February 2007, 11:44 PM	#22
kakalika "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Minnesota, USA Watch: SS Sub-Date Posts: 505	Congratulations on your new watch and "Happy 60th" __________________ I thought I was mistaken, but then I realized I was wrong.

24 February 2007, 11:46 PM	#23
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Here's a bit of a comparrison picture....................BTW, I'm not 60 until August. I just bought the watch now because one was available. Thanks for the comments anyway. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

25 February 2007, 12:28 AM	#25
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	Congrats !! Enjoy ... Would be nice if you can show some more pics of the TT GMT,next to the TT Sub,havent seen them side by side ... Then again,I am struggling to post pics from my computer on the forum,all the pics/files seem to big to post ...

25 February 2007, 12:31 AM	#26
A. Jacobs "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Andrew Location: Ohio Watch: SS Sub Date 16610 Posts: 629	Congratulations __________________ Rolex Submariner 16610 "Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity."

25 February 2007, 01:09 AM	#28
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,914	Congrats on a great watch. Sounds like the kind of buying experience that really adds to overall enjoyment of owning a Rolex. Enjoy and wear it in good health! Happy birthday too, dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

25 February 2007, 01:24 AM	#29
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	What a great watch and it's good to know there's a dealer who deserves the business. As Paddy McGuiness would say "Ding Dang Doo !!" Congrats __________________ ..33

25 February 2007, 03:55 AM	#30
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Hey Adrian, I'm so happy for you. That's an absolute beauty you've acquired....such a superb, futuristic watch from Rolex. Everything about it is just right....perfect bracelet with the SOLID GOLD links....and ooooooh, that amazing clasp with the cleverly built-in half link instant extension!! Great uh? Wear it in good health, my friend. I'm sure you'll enjoy it for the rest of your natural life!! Must admire how you move like greased lightning. Only the other day you were talking about it.....and now you have it!! Good on ya, my friend!! What does Brenda think about it? Best - 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!!

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