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Bellavance · 2 August 2006, 11:17 AM

I'm thinking of purchasing a Rolex Submariner Date or GMT-Master II, and I'd like to see their owner's manuals.

Are these available somewhere on the web, or could someone let me have a PDF copy?

Thanks.

Pierre

DocD · 2 August 2006, 11:32 AM

I may get "blasted" for saying this, but the owners manual for the submariner is rather simple and not very impressive. I know some companies make a major production out of their catalogs and manuals, etc., but in my opinion Rolex keeps it relatively simple. Even their boxes are not very impressive. But, hopefully your buying the watch, not the paraphenalia.

Is there something specific in the manual that you are looking for that I can help you with or a specific question I can answer?

Bellavance · 2 August 2006, 11:36 AM

I was curious about date setting and advancing, second time zone use, etc...

Maybe someone could scan his manual and email it to me as a PDF.

Pierre

DocD · 2 August 2006, 11:36 AM

I may get "blasted" for saying this, but the owners manual for the submariner is rather simple and not very impressive. I know some companies make a major production out of their catalogs and manuals, etc., but in my opinion Rolex keeps it relatively simple. Even their boxes are not very impressive. But, hopefully your buying the watch, not the paraphenalia.

Is there something specific in the manual that you are looking for that I can help you with or a specific question I can answer?[/QUOTE]

"I don't give advice because wise men don't need it and fools won't listen".

DocD · 2 August 2006, 11:38 AM

Sorry about the multiple posts, my computer became temporarily possessed.

colemanitis · 2 August 2006, 11:39 AM

I agree. The manuals aren't very helpful. You'de be better off going to your nearest AD and checking them out in person. I'm sure there's a salesperson just waiting to show them to you!

Russel · 2 August 2006, 12:12 PM

Here is a link with some useful information about GMT watches. It makes a few references to Rolex.

http://fejack.net/misc/gmt24/gmt24.htm

Rockrolex · 2 August 2006, 12:23 PM

First of all, welcome to TRF, Pierre. Glad you found your way over here to our merry madhouse.

Second, Jeff (colmanitis) is right. The manuals are not particularly useful. The Sub doesn't need much of a manual. It's pretty easy to figure out how to set the time and date. The GMT is only slightly more complicated because of the 24 hour hand, but it's all in which position you pull out the crown to. Position 1 winds it; Position 2 sets the 12 hour hand and date; and Position 3 sets all three hands. That's all there is to it.

mike · 2 August 2006, 12:59 PM

Go here,click on documentation.

http://www.rolexsamler.dk/gb_index.htm

dman · 2 August 2006, 01:27 PM

Pierre, welcome to TRF, glad to have you here. Enjoy the funhouse.

Bellavance · 2 August 2006, 08:35 PM

Thanks for your welcoming words, and special thanks to Mike, for the very useful link.

Pierre

padi56 · 2 August 2006, 08:39 PM

Pierre, welcome to TRF,all your questions have already ben answered.

Rockrolex · 2 August 2006, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Pierre, welcome to TRF,all your questions have already ben answered.

Oh, I'll bet he's got more, Peter. You can't answer all questions in one thread.

fmalloy · 25 December 2007, 12:10 PM

Oh, but there is so much more!

What about how to use the GMT function? What to set the 24-hr hand to? What about when you travel? Use GMT, or second timezone? Using it to find North? Tracking a third timezone using the bezel?

There is so much to this watch, it deserves a real manual!

Pete On Tour · 25 December 2007, 12:25 PM

Look here for more information on operating the GMT II.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=288430

Best Wishes to all for a Merry Christmas.
Pete

2 August 2006, 11:17 AM	#1
Bellavance "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Longueuil, QC Posts: 48	Rolex Submariner / GMT-Master II Manual - Where? I'm thinking of purchasing a Rolex Submariner Date or GMT-Master II, and I'd like to see their owner's manuals. Are these available somewhere on the web, or could someone let me have a PDF copy? Thanks. Pierre

2 August 2006, 11:39 AM	#6
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	I agree. The manuals aren't very helpful. You'de be better off going to your nearest AD and checking them out in person. I'm sure there's a salesperson just waiting to show them to you! __________________ Member #471

2 August 2006, 12:23 PM	#8
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2 August 2006, 08:35 PM	#11
Bellavance "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Longueuil, QC Posts: 48	Thanks to all who replied !! Thanks for your welcoming words, and special thanks to Mike, for the very useful link. Pierre

2 August 2006, 11:32 AM	#2
DocD "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Jersey Watch: Submariner date Posts: 298	I may get "blasted" for saying this, but the owners manual for the submariner is rather simple and not very impressive. I know some companies make a major production out of their catalogs and manuals, etc., but in my opinion Rolex keeps it relatively simple. Even their boxes are not very impressive. But, hopefully your buying the watch, not the paraphenalia. Is there something specific in the manual that you are looking for that I can help you with or a specific question I can answer?

2 August 2006, 11:36 AM	#3
Bellavance "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Longueuil, QC Posts: 48	I was curious about date setting and advancing, second time zone use, etc... Maybe someone could scan his manual and email it to me as a PDF. Pierre

2 August 2006, 11:38 AM	#5
DocD "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Jersey Watch: Submariner date Posts: 298	Sorry about the multiple posts, my computer became temporarily possessed.

2 August 2006, 12:12 PM	#7
Russel Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: California Watch: Submariner, GMT II Posts: 168	Here is a link with some useful information about GMT watches. It makes a few references to Rolex. http://fejack.net/misc/gmt24/gmt24.htm

2 August 2006, 12:59 PM	#9
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Go here,click on documentation. http://www.rolexsamler.dk/gb_index.htm

2 August 2006, 08:39 PM	#12
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,035	Pierre, welcome to TRF,all your questions have already ben answered. __________________ 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

25 December 2007, 12:10 PM	#14
fmalloy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 171	Oh, but there is so much more! What about how to use the GMT function? What to set the 24-hr hand to? What about when you travel? Use GMT, or second timezone? Using it to find North? Tracking a third timezone using the bezel? There is so much to this watch, it deserves a real manual!

25 December 2007, 12:25 PM	#15
Pete On Tour Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Pete Location: MidWest Posts: 81	Look here for more information on operating the GMT II. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=288430 Best Wishes to all for a Merry Christmas. Pete

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