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Omega_Precision · 9 February 2009, 06:36 PM

Saw this in another forum and with the altercation, this is the best looking Rolex.

Credit: Hannes, Oysteworld

yannis · 9 February 2009, 08:00 PM

These are probably the best pics of the GMT-IIc i have seen. It looks pretty nice with brushed center links too!!

WatchSmith · 9 February 2009, 10:10 PM

I think the only Rolex sport watch that can rival this would be a Pepsi ceramic bezel IIc if/when they make one.

I agree, the brushed center links look great. I'm tempted to brush mine.

hflee55 · 9 February 2009, 10:31 PM

lovely pics

Lion · 9 February 2009, 10:34 PM

I know I like the brushed look over the polished center links any day of the week. To me it looks more natural or maybe I just hate change!!!

Overkill · 9 February 2009, 11:34 PM

These are great photos! The brushed center links look good, but I would never be able to get myself to do that to my watch. Something just tells me that if it's not meant to be that way, then I shouldn't do it. Maybe I would get an extra bracelet for it and brush that, but leave the original the way it is.

Hopefully a GMT-IIC will be mine by June.

SPORTSFAN · 9 February 2009, 11:44 PM

I don't like the brushed centre link.

On mine I think that the shine complements the watch perfectly.

But there will always be people that think they know better than Rolex,so good luck to them.....

Regards Mike.

DSJ · 10 February 2009, 01:38 AM

If I had a GMT2C, I WOULD do that to the center links once the PCL's developed their "patina"

yannis · 10 February 2009, 01:42 AM

It looks more of a tool watch now doesn't it?

Texsubmariner · 10 February 2009, 01:59 AM

Great pics. As for the center links, I can go either way. If you do brush it, then you have to take the bracelet off prior to sending it to RSC. Otherwise they'll polish it back. Or you can send it to other non-RSC service centers.

Tools · 10 February 2009, 02:52 AM

Hannes is known for great photography..

Some great shots of a great time-piece......

Dan Pierce · 10 February 2009, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yannis7777

These are probably the best pics of the GMT-IIc i have seen. It looks pretty nice with brushed center links too!!

THAT'S what made this GMT IIc stand out. I always feel the polished links are a minor thing till I see this.

Great pics.

dP

Bisquitlips · 10 February 2009, 02:59 AM

I like it both ways personally, but I do lean a bit toward the brushed centers. The polished centers just seem to scratch up so easily.

vapalux · 10 February 2009, 03:17 AM

[QUOTE=Triplock;985339]I think the only Rolex sport watch that can rival this would be a Pepsi ceramic bezel IIc if/when they make one.

I did hear from an AD that Rolex had cracked a single colour ceramic dial. e.g all black, all green. But they hadn't yet sorted out the technology to make a 'pepsi' as there would still be a tiny hairline crack where the two colours joined together.

I would be first in the queue if they could!

Si

kcmo · 10 February 2009, 03:18 AM

Looks great! Better then I imagined it would with brushed PCLs.

miked · 10 February 2009, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSJ

If I had a GMT2C, I WOULD do that to the center links once the PCL's developed their "patina"

Thats what I plan on doing, keeping it as is for now with the pcl. Once they look like garbage I will brush them. Come service time go back to pcl's for a year or so, then brush, repeat cycle...

sea-dweller · 10 February 2009, 03:39 AM

Beautiful watch !

B.B.B. · 10 February 2009, 04:27 AM

indeed.

yannis · 10 February 2009, 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

THAT'S what made this GMT IIc stand out. I always feel the polished links are a minor thing till I see this.

Great pics.

dP

Stop it Dan...I am starting getting ideas!

SPORTSFAN · 10 February 2009, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yannis7777

Stop it Dan...I am starting getting ideas!

Don't you dare..................

If you want brushed centre links.................Buy a SUB.....

You know you want to..................................

Regards Mike.

A1000 · 10 February 2009, 05:28 AM

Superb photos, however, personally I prefer the PCLs.

yannis · 10 February 2009, 05:36 AM

I am getting ideas about a Sub too Mike....or a DSSD.

SPORTSFAN · 10 February 2009, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yannis7777

I am getting ideas about a Sub too Mike....or a DSSD.

I tried a DSSD on last week............................

ERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

*tries to find diplomacy hat*

Yes very nice...........but I pass on that one..............

Regards Mike.

joeyk · 10 February 2009, 07:31 AM

stunning pic :O

Art 1 · 10 February 2009, 08:14 AM

Of course the pics are nice but I prefer the watch in it's original form.

Z-Sub · 10 February 2009, 08:30 AM

I like it.

Perdu · 10 February 2009, 09:32 AM

Brushed center links and matt bezel. That's better than the Rolex design.

Dalton · 10 February 2009, 09:38 AM

If I get a GMTIIC I'm brushing my PCL's, I'd wait once the PCL's got scratched really bad.

mingsta · 10 February 2009, 10:35 AM

Very tempting, but Im not sure I'd dare to tamper with the original bnd. How much for a replacement band?

Dr.B · 10 February 2009, 11:03 AM

Ahhh, beautiful!!

9 February 2009, 06:36 PM	#1
Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	Rolex GMTII-C Saw this in another forum and with the altercation, this is the best looking Rolex. Credit: Hannes, Oysteworld

9 February 2009, 08:00 PM	#2
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	These are probably the best pics of the GMT-IIc i have seen. It looks pretty nice with brushed center links too!! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

9 February 2009, 11:34 PM	#6
Overkill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Youssef Location: Cairo, Egypt Watch: Milgauss Z-Blue Posts: 925	These are great photos! The brushed center links look good, but I would never be able to get myself to do that to my watch. Something just tells me that if it's not meant to be that way, then I shouldn't do it. Maybe I would get an extra bracelet for it and brush that, but leave the original the way it is. Hopefully a GMT-IIC will be mine by June. __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 116700 Rolex Explorer 214270 Rolex Milgauss 116400GV Z-Blue IWC Portuguese Hand Wound IW5454-08 Panerai Radiomir PAM183

10 February 2009, 01:38 AM	#8
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	If I had a GMT2C, I WOULD do that to the center links once the PCL's developed their "patina" __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

10 February 2009, 01:42 AM	#9
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	It looks more of a tool watch now doesn't it? __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

9 February 2009, 10:10 PM	#3
WatchSmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 702	I think the only Rolex sport watch that can rival this would be a Pepsi ceramic bezel IIc if/when they make one. I agree, the brushed center links look great. I'm tempted to brush mine.

9 February 2009, 10:31 PM	#4
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	lovely pics

9 February 2009, 10:34 PM	#5
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I know I like the brushed look over the polished center links any day of the week. To me it looks more natural or maybe I just hate change!!!

9 February 2009, 11:44 PM	#7
SPORTSFAN "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: NW England Posts: 791	I don't like the brushed centre link. On mine I think that the shine complements the watch perfectly. But there will always be people that think they know better than Rolex,so good luck to them..... Regards Mike.

10 February 2009, 01:59 AM	#10
Texsubmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Khanh Location: Texas Watch: SSGMTc Posts: 1,227	Great pics. As for the center links, I can go either way. If you do brush it, then you have to take the bracelet off prior to sending it to RSC. Otherwise they'll polish it back. Or you can send it to other non-RSC service centers. __________________ Sea Dweller M series SS GMT IIc M series Omega SMP Electric Blue Dial Wife's SS WG MOP Ladies DJ Z series

10 February 2009, 02:52 AM	#11
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,490	Hannes is known for great photography.. Some great shots of a great time-piece...... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

10 February 2009, 02:59 AM	#13
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	I like it both ways personally, but I do lean a bit toward the brushed centers. The polished centers just seem to scratch up so easily. __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

10 February 2009, 03:17 AM	#14
vapalux "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Si Location: united kingdom Posts: 1,655	[QUOTE=Triplock;985339]I think the only Rolex sport watch that can rival this would be a Pepsi ceramic bezel IIc if/when they make one. I did hear from an AD that Rolex had cracked a single colour ceramic dial. e.g all black, all green. But they hadn't yet sorted out the technology to make a 'pepsi' as there would still be a tiny hairline crack where the two colours joined together. I would be first in the queue if they could! Si

10 February 2009, 03:18 AM	#15
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Looks great! Better then I imagined it would with brushed PCLs.

10 February 2009, 03:39 AM	#17
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Beautiful watch ! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

10 February 2009, 04:27 AM	#18
B.B.B. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Emmanuel Location: California, USA Watch: submariner lv m Posts: 764	indeed.

10 February 2009, 05:28 AM	#21
A1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Adrian Location: UK Posts: 953	Superb photos, however, personally I prefer the PCLs. __________________ Rolex 16610LV (2007) PAM 312K (2009) PAM 292K (2009)

10 February 2009, 05:36 AM	#22
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	I am getting ideas about a Sub too Mike....or a DSSD. __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

10 February 2009, 07:31 AM	#24
joeyk "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: uk/earth Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 698	stunning pic :O

10 February 2009, 08:14 AM	#25
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Of course the pics are nice but I prefer the watch in it's original form.

10 February 2009, 08:30 AM	#26
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	I like it. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

10 February 2009, 09:32 AM	#27
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	Brushed center links and matt bezel. That's better than the Rolex design. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

10 February 2009, 09:38 AM	#28
Dalton TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Dal Location: Seattle Watch: 168000 Posts: 1,614	If I get a GMTIIC I'm brushing my PCL's, I'd wait once the PCL's got scratched really bad.

10 February 2009, 10:35 AM	#29
mingsta Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Posts: 185	Very tempting, but Im not sure I'd dare to tamper with the original bnd. How much for a replacement band?

10 February 2009, 11:03 AM	#30
Dr.B "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Fernando Location: North Carolina Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 1,944	Ahhh, beautiful!!

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