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diggity · 7 September 2008, 02:31 AM

Well, to make a long story....errr...less long, here is my tale on how I procured my new GMT IIc!!

About 4 months ago, I got a sudden itch to buy another Rolex (go figure

) Sea Dweller (the first one is part of the long story). So, I began to shop around to find a great deal on one. While perusing this site and going to various ADs, I came across the GMT IIc, and I have to say, that it sang to me like the Sea Dweller never has. So, one Saturday, I brought my fiancee to our local AD to show her my new love. "I hate it", she said, "The numbers are huge, please DO NOT buy that--it is not attractive. I like the other one better". She of course was referring to the Sea Dweller. So, I finally found a Z series SD, was content with it, but still really was drawn to the GMT IIC. A few days after receiving the SD, we were at the local AD again and they had a GMT IIc in stock. I tried it on for fun, and my fiancee had this look on her face......kind of a perplexed and "I'm sorry look". She says to me "you know, I actually really like that one, I think better than the SD!"

So, I did what any logical person would do--sold the SD, and began to search for a GMT IIc. Now, I have to send a lot of thanks to Scott in this forum for pointing me to Devon's Jewelers. I called the one in Portland (I was about to go to Portland for a week and figured I could pick up the GMTc if they had one in stock and avoid sales tax), but they didn't have one available. However, they informed me that they could order a new one from Rolex for me and it would take about 3 weeks to arrive. I asked about a discount, and the Assistant Manager informed me that he would have to get back to me. After a few back and forths, I ended up paying $6275 with a 5 year warranty. I had them ship the watch to my friend in Portland (to avoid taxes), and just received it fron him today!!!!

I have to say, I am THRILLED and all is calm in my house! And without further adieu, here she is:

Steven79 · 7 September 2008, 02:39 AM

jdc · 7 September 2008, 02:40 AM

Nice story and big congratulations, just get ready for next week when your partner says, you know what I liked that SD better

redshirt1957 · 7 September 2008, 02:41 AM

Great watch and you will enjoy that puppy very much.

I started a thread titled "She finally arrived", but that was about another matter.

diggity · 7 September 2008, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdc

Nice story and big congratulations, just get ready for next week when your partner says, you know what I liked that SD better

pilfilr · 7 September 2008, 04:38 AM

Who here has not let their woman make a bad call on a watch..... I don't ask anymore. :)

GBJIV · 7 September 2008, 04:42 AM

My wife does not want me to get anymore sports models. She thinks they are all to similar. She will be bummed when I get an Expy and a 16610....

karmatp · 7 September 2008, 04:44 AM

Congrats and enjoy, it looks perfect.

n9zez · 7 September 2008, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steven79

x2

TheVTCGuy · 7 September 2008, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilfilr

Who here has not let their woman make a bad call on a watch..... I don't ask anymore. :)

Congrats on a great watch Diggity! And I totally agree with you Pilfir.. I don't ask my wife on watches- oh... wait... I'm not married anymore... I keep forgetting.....

Well, since I don't have to answer to anyone guess I'll go buy another Rolex!!!

I always like to look at the brightside of things

ashu2289 · 7 September 2008, 05:42 AM

Congratulations on that beauty!!!!!!!!

gmt master x · 7 September 2008, 05:51 AM

Fantastic!!!!!

BigHat · 7 September 2008, 05:54 AM

Congrats. Great watch to be sure.

jdc · 7 September 2008, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

I started a thread titled "She finally arrived", but that was about another matter.

And they insist on giving you directions all the time, and as soon as you arrive they want you to go again

eric23 · 7 September 2008, 06:26 AM

Nice Watch, Congrats!

Luminor · 7 September 2008, 06:30 AM

I have to get one of these! Congratulations on a great watch!

JJ Irani · 7 September 2008, 06:38 AM

vzmax · 7 September 2008, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steven79

x3

SLS · 7 September 2008, 10:05 AM

I am glad they were able to take care of you!

Enjoy the GMT!

~Scott

marshallr47 · 7 September 2008, 10:09 AM

CONGRATS!

Lol-x · 7 September 2008, 10:14 AM

I'm happy that you ended up with what you like.

I like the GMTIIC a lot and I think you will be very happy with that device.

gmtobsessed · 7 September 2008, 10:35 AM

Congrats!

oworkman · 7 September 2008, 10:43 AM

I dont ask my Fiance any more! It is much easier that way

Z-Sub · 7 September 2008, 04:56 PM

congrats.
Don't you miss the SD though?

7 September 2008, 02:31 AM	#1
diggity "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Gatos, CA Posts: 193	She's arrived!!!! Well, to make a long story....errr...less long, here is my tale on how I procured my new GMT IIc!! About 4 months ago, I got a sudden itch to buy another Rolex (go figure ) Sea Dweller (the first one is part of the long story). So, I began to shop around to find a great deal on one. While perusing this site and going to various ADs, I came across the GMT IIc, and I have to say, that it sang to me like the Sea Dweller never has. So, one Saturday, I brought my fiancee to our local AD to show her my new love. "I hate it", she said, "The numbers are huge, please DO NOT buy that--it is not attractive. I like the other one better". She of course was referring to the Sea Dweller. So, I finally found a Z series SD, was content with it, but still really was drawn to the GMT IIC. A few days after receiving the SD, we were at the local AD again and they had a GMT IIc in stock. I tried it on for fun, and my fiancee had this look on her face......kind of a perplexed and "I'm sorry look". She says to me "you know, I actually really like that one, I think better than the SD!" So, I did what any logical person would do--sold the SD, and began to search for a GMT IIc. Now, I have to send a lot of thanks to Scott in this forum for pointing me to Devon's Jewelers. I called the one in Portland (I was about to go to Portland for a week and figured I could pick up the GMTc if they had one in stock and avoid sales tax), but they didn't have one available. However, they informed me that they could order a new one from Rolex for me and it would take about 3 weeks to arrive. I asked about a discount, and the Assistant Manager informed me that he would have to get back to me. After a few back and forths, I ended up paying $6275 with a 5 year warranty. I had them ship the watch to my friend in Portland (to avoid taxes), and just received it fron him today!!!! I have to say, I am THRILLED and all is calm in my house! And without further adieu, here she is: Attached Images

7 September 2008, 04:38 AM	#6
pilfilr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: Florida Posts: 138	Who here has not let their woman make a bad call on a watch..... I don't ask anymore. :) __________________ Just keep the wings level...I'll be right back! DEEPSEA "M", TT SUB Serti Champagne "F", GMT II "COKE" "F" (currently wearing a Pepsi), TT DJ CHAMPAGNE BATTON "P", TT BREITLING CROSSWIND, SS Ceramic Sub (Black), Panerai 288 Radiomir.

7 September 2008, 04:42 AM	#7
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	My wife does not want me to get anymore sports models. She thinks they are all to similar. She will be bummed when I get an Expy and a 16610.... __________________ Jackson

7 September 2008, 04:44 AM	#8
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	Congrats and enjoy, it looks perfect. __________________ My grails:

7 September 2008, 05:42 AM	#11
ashu2289 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Ashutosh Location: Rochester NY Watch: Daytonas,SD Posts: 2,342	Congratulations on that beauty!!!!!!!! __________________ Everything becomes nothing after ROLEX 116520 SS Daytona White Dial 116520 SS Daytona Black Dial 116523 18K&SS Daytona Slate Dial 16600 Sea-Dweller 16710 GMT Master II Pepsi Bezel 16613 18K&SS Submariner Blue Dial 116660 Deepsea Sea-Dweller

7 September 2008, 02:39 AM	#2
Steven79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Steven Location: Houston Watch: Sub Posts: 1,175

7 September 2008, 02:40 AM	#3
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	Nice story and big congratulations, just get ready for next week when your partner says, you know what I liked that SD better

7 September 2008, 02:41 AM	#4
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	Great watch and you will enjoy that puppy very much. I started a thread titled "She finally arrived", but that was about another matter.

7 September 2008, 05:51 AM	#12
gmt master x Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: franklin Location: nyc Watch: 70 s gmt master. Posts: 677	Fantastic!!!!!

7 September 2008, 05:54 AM	#13
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	Congrats. Great watch to be sure.

7 September 2008, 06:26 AM	#15
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Nice Watch, Congrats!

7 September 2008, 06:30 AM	#16
Luminor "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Claude Location: Europe Watch: Rolex Deepsea Sea- Posts: 391	I have to get one of these! Congratulations on a great watch!

7 September 2008, 06:38 AM	#17
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	__________________ 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!!

7 September 2008, 10:05 AM	#19
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	I am glad they were able to take care of you! Enjoy the GMT! ~Scott

7 September 2008, 10:09 AM	#20
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	CONGRATS! __________________ Ron

7 September 2008, 10:14 AM	#21
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,609	I'm happy that you ended up with what you like. I like the GMTIIC a lot and I think you will be very happy with that device. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

7 September 2008, 10:35 AM	#22
gmtobsessed "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indonesia Posts: 1,374	Congrats!

7 September 2008, 10:43 AM	#23
oworkman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Around........ Posts: 544	I dont ask my Fiance any more! It is much easier that way

7 September 2008, 04:56 PM	#24
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	congrats. Don't you miss the SD though? __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

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