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RXPete · 6 July 2010, 01:27 PM

I was just in a local shop and came across a brand new Great White Omega GMT 2538.20. I was so shocked to see it there. The sales person saw my enthusiasm and took advantage a bit. No matter how much I tried I couldn't get the price to where I wanted it, but I had to have it anyway.

The only problem is that I only saw them in pictures and now that I have it I feel that it's a bit small compared to what I'm used to; I also have a 45.5 mm PO.

Anyway, here are some iPhone pics.

Regards,

Peter

jmsrolls · 6 July 2010, 09:43 PM

The "Great White" is still my favorite (I've owned four) of the Omega GMTs.

Congratulations!

Fr. John†

kcmo · 7 July 2010, 03:20 AM

Looks great, congrats!

timetravel125 · 7 July 2010, 08:33 AM

Congrats on your new purchase. The Great White has been an elusive timepiece.

spuds · 7 July 2010, 08:54 AM

Congratulations! LOVE that watch!!

Perdu · 7 July 2010, 10:33 AM

Good catch - congratulations. Personally I think 41.5mm is just about perfect for someone with a large wrist.

RXPete · 7 July 2010, 01:17 PM

Thanks guys for the great comments.

Fr. John, even though I don't post much, I've read about your all your GMTs and the reasons you didn't keep them. I hope I have better luck keeping this watch than you did yours. I'm starting to like it more and more as time goes on.

Even though I'm still not too used to the size, I will admit that it's very comfortable compared to my bigger watches.

I'm now thinking of buying the 2255.80 Electric Blue SMP for a more dressy look and to have a watch that easily fits under a shirt cuff. A local jeweler has a NOS in stock. If I get a good deal on it I may go for it. I hope the fact that I just purchased this watch there will go a long way, especially since I payed more than I should have for the GMT.

Anyway, here is another iPhone pic.

Regards,

Peter

Nica64 · 8 July 2010, 09:03 AM

Wow!! very nice, love that watch

gaopa · 8 July 2010, 10:06 PM

Congratulations! Your "great white" is a beauty! Cheers, Bill P.

jmsrolls · 8 July 2010, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RXPete

I'm now thinking of buying the 2255.80 Electric Blue SMP for a more dressy look and to have a watch that easily fits under a shirt cuff. A local jeweler has a NOS in stock. If I get a good deal on it I may go for it. I hope the fact that I just purchased this watch there will go a long way, especially since I payed more than I should have for the GMT.

Definitely go for the 2255.80, Peter. It will make a great companion for your Great White:

Fr. John†

Modernir Design · 9 July 2010, 06:02 AM

love the color

Noriki · 9 July 2010, 01:40 PM

Hi RXPete, so lucky that u found a brand new discontinue watch, Mind to PM me the damage?

Thks

RXPete · 9 July 2010, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmsrolls

Definitely go for the 2255.80, Peter. It will make a great companion for your Great White:

Fr. John†

Fr. John, I made an offer on the NOS 2255.80 and it was accepted. I'll pick up the watch this Saturday. I can't wait. Soon I'll have the same pic to post.

Try not to convince me to buy any more watches, though.

Peter

7 July 2010, 08:54 AM	#5
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	Congratulations! LOVE that watch!! __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

7 July 2010, 10:33 AM	#6
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	Good catch - congratulations. Personally I think 41.5mm is just about perfect for someone with a large wrist. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

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Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	Wow!! very nice, love that watch __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

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6 July 2010, 09:43 PM	#2
jmsrolls Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,185	The "Great White" is still my favorite (I've owned four) of the Omega GMTs. Congratulations! Fr. John†

7 July 2010, 03:20 AM	#3
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Looks great, congrats!

7 July 2010, 08:33 AM	#4
timetravel125 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Louie Location: California Watch: Rolex Posts: 644	Congrats on your new purchase. The Great White has been an elusive timepiece.

8 July 2010, 10:06 PM	#9
gaopa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: .. Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 1,820	Congratulations! Your "great white" is a beauty! Cheers, Bill P.

9 July 2010, 06:02 AM	#11
Modernir Design Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Arcadia Posts: 18	love the color

9 July 2010, 01:40 PM	#12
Noriki "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangkok Watch: Mix Posts: 253	Hi RXPete, so lucky that u found a brand new discontinue watch, Mind to PM me the damage? Thks

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