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AJC · 29 September 2005, 05:10 AM

Darn that was a bad choice of words.

(Settle JJ its only a watch)

I just got my latest toy,a T series GMT II.It has been used everyday and is showing a bit of age but the the whole over watch is sound.The bezel insert being the most notable but the are really easy to change.The main thing being its original and comlete with all the books,tags and boxes etc.

In fact I will probably obtain a Pepsi insert and another black and red bezel insert to swap out when a change is desired.

I have given it a real quick cleanup with a bit of a polish on the shiney surfaces and a rub with a 320 foam sanding pad to remove the bulk of the scratches.This was only a light cosmetic clean up as the big plan is to send it off to Rolex for a full service.

The whole plan is to use it as my everyday work/beater watch as they are so tough and every five years or so send her in for a full facial and spa at Rolex.

Meeting the family,

Aaron

JJ Irani · 29 September 2005, 05:20 AM

Love your new playmate, Aaron. Wear it in good health....you will always enjoy this most practical Rolex.

And here's a couple of playmates that would go well with your new GMT-II.

Cheers - JJ

mamas · 29 September 2005, 06:35 AM

Hey, i prefer JJs playmates.. sorry Aaron!
mamas

JJ Irani · 29 September 2005, 07:11 AM

Thanks, Mamas, you have good taste!

Sam · 29 September 2005, 07:59 AM

Looks nice Aaron!

Looks NICER JJ!

AJC · 29 September 2005, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mamas

Hey, i prefer JJs playmates.. sorry Aaron!
mamas

Don't feel sorry Mamas.I prefer JJs friends too.

Rockrolex · 29 September 2005, 11:06 AM

Very nice acquisition, Aaron. It's a great looking watch, even if it isn't the all black.

dman · 29 September 2005, 11:08 AM

Congrats Aaron, really nice score mate!! You must be a traveling fool with all the timezones you can track.

AJC · 29 September 2005, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

Congrats Aaron, really nice score mate!! You must be a traveling fool with all the timezones you can track.

LOL. The ironical thing is that I don't venture more than 100kms from home,normally.

AJC · 29 September 2005, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Very nice acquisition, Aaron. It's a great looking watch, even if it isn't the all black.

You never know,it might be all black one day.The way the red has faded gives good argument to an all black bezel.

Rockrolex · 29 September 2005, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJC

You never know,it might be all black one day.The way the red has faded gives good argument to an all black bezel.

Go for it, Aaron. Once you go black, you won't go back.

dman · 29 September 2005, 02:03 PM

I understand pal. I don't dive or own a yacht, but I have watches that would work if I did those things. Thankfully and to my surprise they work just to tell plain old time.

dman · 29 September 2005, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Go for it, Aaron. Once you go black, you won't go back.

Are we still talking watches?????

Rockrolex · 29 September 2005, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

I understand pal. I don't dive or own a yacht, but I have watches that would work if I did those things. Thankfully and to my surprise they work just to tell plain old time.

Damn, is that what watches are for?

Uncle-AJ · 29 September 2005, 02:38 PM

It looks pretty good Aaron and you seem to have done a decent restoration job already.

Rockrolex · 29 September 2005, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

Are we still talking watches?????

That depends on where your mind has wandered off to.

TARDIS · 29 September 2005, 04:00 PM

Hey Aaron: At last U have the GMT II very nice indeed mate!

You must really like the red GMT hands on both your 'Playmates' which you may have to implement with the seasonal time changes which are being touted around S.E. Qld!
Can u tell me what the wording "SWISS T < 25" below the 6 0 clock on your new watch the dial means? Something to do with the glass (oops) crystal? or the pressure? Some one told me that these so called divers watches are OK going in the water, but if they go up (altitude) they may go off bang because the watch is designed for pressure not vacuum. The GMT Master was designed for the fly boys not the frogs, so that T <25 may mean don't fly higher than 25,000 feet or 25 kilometers???

Wear the fox hat?

Cheers TARDIS

padi56 · 29 September 2005, 06:43 PM

Very nice addition Aaron, It's a great looking watch,you can easily get
black insert if you want two different watches then.Like JJ playmates
as well the one with the tattoo on shoulder.

30 September 2005, 02:19 AM

Nice watch Aaron, welcome to the 4th hand club! Hey, maybe you can pick up an all green bezel on fleabay? LOL

dman · 30 September 2005, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomic

Nice watch Aaron, welcome to the 4th hand club! Hey, maybe you can pick up an all green bezel on fleabay? LOL

Hell if he is gonna do that he may as well look for an orange one too.

AJC · 30 September 2005, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

It looks pretty good Aaron and you seem to have done a decent restoration job already.

Thanks Adrian,

When I first got it I removed the bezel and the bracelet then gave the watch a real nice scrub and tub.

Whilst the bracelet was off I used a dremmel to highly polish the bracelet(to remove the majority of the marks) and then refinished it with a 320 sanding sponge to get the brushed look back.

The watch case I simply polished the sides where they are supposed to be polished and the face of the lugs I carefully brushed in the direction of travel.(Very lightly)

The bigger marks can be handled by Rolex as all I wanted to do was make it a little more presentable.

Aaron

dman · 30 September 2005, 04:02 AM

Job, very well done mate!!

AJC · 30 September 2005, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dman

Job, very well done mate!!

Thanks mate.

Aaron

AJC · 30 September 2005, 05:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TARDIS

Hey Aaron: At last U have the GMT II very nice indeed mate!

You must really like the red GMT hands on both your 'Playmates' which you may have to implement with the seasonal time changes which are being touted around S.E. Qld!
Can u tell me what the wording "SWISS T < 25" below the 6 0 clock on your new watch the dial means? Something to do with the glass (oops) crystal? or the pressure? Some one told me that these so called divers watches are OK going in the water, but if they go up (altitude) they may go off bang because the watch is designed for pressure not vacuum. The GMT Master was designed for the fly boys not the frogs, so that T <25 may mean don't fly higher than 25,000 feet or 25 kilometers???

Wear the fox hat?

Cheers TARDIS

Hey Steve.

The T25 (Tritium) is referring to the lume material used on the markers.On the later models they used luminova.

Both the GMT and Sub have the same case the major difference being the Subs Triplock crown.The crown being designed to withstand water pressure.

As for the vacuum side of things I have no idea,but I think it would not do it as they have worn watches in outer space.

Aaron

29 September 2005, 05:10 AM	#1
AJC Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,878	A new play mate. Darn that was a bad choice of words. (Settle JJ its only a watch) I just got my latest toy,a T series GMT II.It has been used everyday and is showing a bit of age but the the whole over watch is sound.The bezel insert being the most notable but the are really easy to change.The main thing being its original and comlete with all the books,tags and boxes etc. In fact I will probably obtain a Pepsi insert and another black and red bezel insert to swap out when a change is desired. I have given it a real quick cleanup with a bit of a polish on the shiney surfaces and a rub with a 320 foam sanding pad to remove the bulk of the scratches.This was only a light cosmetic clean up as the big plan is to send it off to Rolex for a full service. The whole plan is to use it as my everyday work/beater watch as they are so tough and every five years or so send her in for a full facial and spa at Rolex. Meeting the family, Aaron

29 September 2005, 05:20 AM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Love your new playmate, Aaron. Wear it in good health....you will always enjoy this most practical Rolex. And here's a couple of playmates that would go well with your new GMT-II. Cheers - 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!! Last edited by JJ Irani; 29 September 2005 at 05:25 AM..

29 September 2005, 07:11 AM	#4
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Thanks, Mamas, you have good taste! __________________ 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!!

29 September 2005, 11:06 AM	#7
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,955	Very nice acquisition, Aaron. It's a great looking watch, even if it isn't the all black. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

29 September 2005, 11:08 AM	#8
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Congrats Aaron, really nice score mate!! You must be a traveling fool with all the timezones you can track. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

29 September 2005, 06:35 AM	#3
mamas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 792	Hey, i prefer JJs playmates.. sorry Aaron! mamas

29 September 2005, 07:59 AM	#5
Sam Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas Watch: Yes...too many!!! Posts: 426	Looks nice Aaron! Looks NICER JJ!

29 September 2005, 02:03 PM	#12
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	I understand pal. I don't dive or own a yacht, but I have watches that would work if I did those things. Thankfully and to my surprise they work just to tell plain old time. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

29 September 2005, 02:38 PM	#15
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	It looks pretty good Aaron and you seem to have done a decent restoration job already. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

29 September 2005, 04:00 PM	#17
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	Well done AJC Hey Aaron: At last U have the GMT II very nice indeed mate! You must really like the red GMT hands on both your 'Playmates' which you may have to implement with the seasonal time changes which are being touted around S.E. Qld! Can u tell me what the wording "SWISS T < 25" below the 6 0 clock on your new watch the dial means? Something to do with the glass (oops) crystal? or the pressure? Some one told me that these so called divers watches are OK going in the water, but if they go up (altitude) they may go off bang because the watch is designed for pressure not vacuum. The GMT Master was designed for the fly boys not the frogs, so that T <25 may mean don't fly higher than 25,000 feet or 25 kilometers??? Wear the fox hat? Cheers TARDIS

29 September 2005, 06:43 PM	#18
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,044	Very nice addition Aaron, It's a great looking watch,you can easily get black insert if you want two different watches then.Like JJ playmates as well the one with the tattoo on shoulder. __________________ 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

30 September 2005, 02:19 AM	#19
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Nice watch Aaron, welcome to the 4th hand club! Hey, maybe you can pick up an all green bezel on fleabay? LOL

30 September 2005, 04:02 AM	#22
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Job, very well done mate!! __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

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