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Castor · 29 August 2014, 04:20 PM

Sorry for your loss. It might be a good idea to go down to your friendly neighbourhood AD & look & try on various Rolexes until you find the one you like & reminds you most of your grandfather.

Castor · 29 August 2014, 04:21 PM

Oops! Just saw your decision & congrats!

Casey VP-26 · 29 August 2014, 09:36 PM

Congratulations, Good Choice.

themast · 29 August 2014, 10:27 PM

Congratulations on a very good choice (disclaimer, I have a GMT IIc too...).

By the way, great picture too!

locutus49 · 30 August 2014, 12:26 AM

Now that the GMT block is checked, let's talk about your next Rolex...

Eulogy · 30 August 2014, 01:05 AM

Great Choice. If I didn't have one and were to get my first, the BNLR would be at the top of the list.

Nycturbovr6 · 30 August 2014, 03:00 AM

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Need to go see and feel them in person

regnant · 30 August 2014, 06:03 AM

Congrats, my condolences for loss of your grandpa
BLNR is my watch

HogwldFLTR · 30 August 2014, 06:10 AM

Agree with what others have said, "Gettest thou to an AD and tryest on watches!" Sad condolences on you Grand Father's passing.

antbkny · 30 August 2014, 06:13 AM

Submariner. goes with anything, anytime anywhere.

Dvenus11 · 30 August 2014, 06:28 AM

explorer or subs will last a lifetime

carreramay · 30 August 2014, 07:00 AM

The OP has made his choice. No further suggestions needed.

PTruong · 30 August 2014, 07:05 AM

Congrats!

Mattomatic · 30 August 2014, 07:38 AM

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Great pic of a great watch, well done Matt you done real good!

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Awesome. Wear it proud and think of your grandfather often. I'm sure he's smiling down on you.

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Originally Posted by Rogdogg

Congratulations on a very nice piece. I'm sure you'll love it. Great picture also. More of that please

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Originally Posted by Seaswirl

That was the perfect pick. Timeless and classic design, but robust enough to last a lifetime.

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Thanks for letting us know. I'm sure your grandfather would be happy. It's a great way to remember him.

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The GMT is a great life-time watch. Well chosen...

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Congrats on a Great choice. The GMT BLNR is bound to be a modern classic!

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Originally Posted by HickoryStick

Matt - Congrats on a great watch!

As a side note, I've never seen another forum where so many people respond without actually reading first. lol

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That's a beauty! Congrats,

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Great choice. Congrats

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Congrats! I'm sure he'd love it..

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Originally Posted by DCgator

Great choice Matt. You'll love this watch and it is a keeper for sure. I love wearing my BLNR by far the most of all my watches.

Cheers!

-JD

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Seriously, great choice! It is the perfect watch in my opinion. I own it and amongst my four, it's my favorite!

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Originally Posted by jack81

That is the best modern rolex out there rite now. Cool and elegent at the same time. Congratulations. Nice pics..

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Originally Posted by Castor

Sorry for your loss. It might be a good idea to go down to your friendly neighbourhood AD & look & try on various Rolexes until you find the one you like & reminds you most of your grandfather.

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Originally Posted by themast

Congratulations on a very good choice (disclaimer, I have a GMT IIc too...).

By the way, great picture too!

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Originally Posted by Eulogy

Great Choice. If I didn't have one and were to get my first, the BNLR would be at the top of the list.

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Originally Posted by regnant

Congrats, my condolences for loss of your grandpa
BLNR is my watch

THANK YOU so much everyone for the kind words. It's much appreciated :)

I'm looking forwarward to contributing more to the site now that I'm a rolex owner.

And for the next watch?

Here's another pic just for fun. "Sweet" she is.

johnbeth · 30 August 2014, 12:11 PM

Congrats!

theloxmyth · 30 August 2014, 12:22 PM

Yep and yep, it's a miserable feeling losing a grandpap that is full of life and fun.

Good keeping his memory before your eyes (in front of you) with your excellent choice.

incontrol · 30 August 2014, 12:31 PM

Very nice Rolex! Congrats and wear it proudly! Your new GMT will remind you of your beloved Grandfather every day.

Runnin' Rebel · 30 August 2014, 02:13 PM

That right there is awesome ! Perfect choice, congratulations

Ps.. Are those chicken breasts the GMT is sounded by ?

Mattomatic · 31 August 2014, 03:37 AM

Thank you!!

Chocolate chip cookies my friend :)

enhamhale · 31 August 2014, 03:51 AM

Sorry to here of your loss lovely choice .

Nobody.Move · 31 August 2014, 04:40 AM

Very cool watch, and versatile too. Congrats on your thoughtful decision.

franklin · 26 December 2014, 01:54 PM

Welcome.
I love the explorer and recommend trying it on at an AD.

Rolexbiker · 26 December 2014, 01:59 PM

Great Choice. That Bat MAn and the Blue faced Yacht Master are on my bucket list....But i have a rule ONE Rolex watch at a time. I like Brietlings too much. and the Hulblot Fusion

submariner66 · 26 December 2014, 02:27 PM

Get which ever one you want and have the back engraved with something having to do to with your grandfather.

milkycerealbaby · 26 December 2014, 02:33 PM

Sorry to hear about your grandfather. Nice to see that he thought enough to get you a forever piece. I was lucky to get my father's 1980 Air King and 1969 Speedmaster. Only way to know what you like is to go and put them on your wrist. If it was me, I would get black faced sub, no date. Good luck

rollerball · 26 December 2014, 05:42 PM

Perhaps look for one model which your Grandfather use to like a lot? You can ask someone that is close to him and know his taste? Or a vintage model of some significant year? Your Grandfather birth year, your birth year, the year you started working or the year your Grand father said that he's going to buy you a Rolex?

Mick P · 26 December 2014, 07:52 PM

Good choice

Old Expat Beast · 26 December 2014, 08:02 PM

Make it stop!

wdin · 26 December 2014, 08:09 PM

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Make it stop!

chloebear · 19 April 2015, 01:32 AM

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Make it stop!

You crack me up Adam.

30 August 2014, 06:03 AM	#98
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	Congrats, my condolences for loss of your grandpa BLNR is my watch __________________

30 August 2014, 06:10 AM	#99
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,662	Agree with what others have said, "Gettest thou to an AD and tryest on watches!" Sad condolences on you Grand Father's passing. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

30 August 2014, 12:22 PM	#106
theloxmyth 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Posts: 6,382	Yep and yep, it's a miserable feeling losing a grandpap that is full of life and fun. Good keeping his memory before your eyes (in front of you) with your excellent choice. __________________ Craig, The (I'm JUST a) Loxmyth. If I had only known, I would have been a locksmith. — Albert Einstein (1879-1955) TWO FACTOR AUTHENTICATION IS ENABLED.

30 August 2014, 12:31 PM	#107
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	Very nice Rolex! Congrats and wear it proudly! Your new GMT will remind you of your beloved Grandfather every day. __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

30 August 2014, 02:13 PM	#108
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	That right there is awesome ! Perfect choice, congratulations Ps.. Are those chicken breasts the GMT is sounded by ? __________________ ♛

29 August 2014, 04:20 PM	#91
Castor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Trevor Location: Canada Watch: Polar Explorer II Posts: 1,231	Sorry for your loss. It might be a good idea to go down to your friendly neighbourhood AD & look & try on various Rolexes until you find the one you like & reminds you most of your grandfather.

29 August 2014, 04:21 PM	#92
Castor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Trevor Location: Canada Watch: Polar Explorer II Posts: 1,231	Oops! Just saw your decision & congrats!

29 August 2014, 09:36 PM	#93
Casey VP-26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: America Posts: 2,718	Congratulations, Good Choice.

29 August 2014, 10:27 PM	#94
themast "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: US Posts: 2,707	Congratulations on a very good choice (disclaimer, I have a GMT IIc too...). By the way, great picture too!

30 August 2014, 12:26 AM	#95
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Now that the GMT block is checked, let's talk about your next Rolex...

30 August 2014, 01:05 AM	#96
Eulogy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Mark Location: Florida Watch: 1803 and 16610 Posts: 170	Great Choice. If I didn't have one and were to get my first, the BNLR would be at the top of the list.

30 August 2014, 06:13 AM	#100
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	Submariner. goes with anything, anytime anywhere.

30 August 2014, 06:28 AM	#101
Dvenus11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Sunny Location: Los Angeles Watch: GMT Master 2 Posts: 941	explorer or subs will last a lifetime

30 August 2014, 07:00 AM	#102
carreramay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Phoenix Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 227	The OP has made his choice. No further suggestions needed.

30 August 2014, 07:05 AM	#103
PTruong "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Peter Location: Arcadia, Cali Watch: 114060 & 116520 Posts: 673	Congrats!

30 August 2014, 12:11 PM	#105
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Congrats!

31 August 2014, 03:37 AM	#109
Mattomatic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Matt Location: Toronto, ON Watch: Explorer 1 Posts: 292	Thank you!! Chocolate chip cookies my friend :) __________________ -------------------------------- 116710BLNR - DJ 1601- Explorer 124270 - Pepsi 16710 http://instagram.com/timetowatch

31 August 2014, 03:51 AM	#110
enhamhale "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Alex Location: England (andover) Watch: Submariners all Posts: 470	Sorry to here of your loss lovely choice .

31 August 2014, 04:40 AM	#111
Nobody.Move "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 266	Very cool watch, and versatile too. Congrats on your thoughtful decision.

26 December 2014, 01:54 PM	#112
franklin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Manitoba Posts: 586	Welcome. I love the explorer and recommend trying it on at an AD.

26 December 2014, 01:59 PM	#113
Rolexbiker "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: CONUS Watch: 116610LN Posts: 301	Great Choice. That Bat MAn and the Blue faced Yacht Master are on my bucket list....But i have a rule ONE Rolex watch at a time. I like Brietlings too much. and the Hulblot Fusion

26 December 2014, 02:27 PM	#114
submariner66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: John Location: New Jersey Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,139	Get which ever one you want and have the back engraved with something having to do to with your grandfather.

26 December 2014, 02:33 PM	#115
milkycerealbaby "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 6	Sorry to hear about your grandfather. Nice to see that he thought enough to get you a forever piece. I was lucky to get my father's 1980 Air King and 1969 Speedmaster. Only way to know what you like is to go and put them on your wrist. If it was me, I would get black faced sub, no date. Good luck

26 December 2014, 05:42 PM	#116
rollerball Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: United States Posts: 245	Perhaps look for one model which your Grandfather use to like a lot? You can ask someone that is close to him and know his taste? Or a vintage model of some significant year? Your Grandfather birth year, your birth year, the year you started working or the year your Grand father said that he's going to buy you a Rolex?

26 December 2014, 07:52 PM	#117
Mick P Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: UK / Spain Watch: 39mm Explorer Posts: 1,990	Good choice

26 December 2014, 08:02 PM	#118
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,781	Make it stop!

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