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UNC Nick · 22 February 2008, 12:35 AM

Got the wife a mid-sized Pink MOP SS/WG Datejust for her upcoming b-day (thanks to those that assisted with the decision here) and officially started the addiction about 2 weeks back. I've been about foaming at the mouth to get one myself since then. I travel a lot and all that I've noticed on fellow First passengers in the air have been their Rolex's- a handful of Plat YM's, a couple of Subs, a few DJ's, one or two GMT's. I got the itch so bad for a watch that I even got temporarily hooked on a Omega Speedmaster Broad Arrow- until I actually put it on my wrist, that is...
So when I went back into the AD's this week to give them the shipping info for where to send my wife's watch (delivering it to our vacation spot), I thought that I'd go ahead and try on a Sub. Been wanting one since I was a kid, off and on for 15+ years now. The Sub was really the only sport Rolex that I knew of at the time. Let me state for the record that I am by no means a watch aficionado- I've had a Tag since in HS and haven't even worn that for almost 2 years now. When I got to the AD, I tried on the Sub and YM. Liked, but did not LOVE, the sub. YM was the same story; I think that the IDEA of a Plat watch was the part that I really liked as I wasn't personally crazy about the monotone scheme on my wrist. Then I saw the new GMT IIc. Put it on and was continually drawn to it. Something about that shimmering bezel and the polished center links just did it for me. Almost like a bigger sub with some flash. After talking with the AD about my potential 2nd Rolex purchase from them in as many weeks, they offered over 10% off, shipping to avoid tax, an additional 3-year warranty on top of the standard Rolex warranty, free cleaning and service with their in-house certified watch maker over the 1st 5 years, and 12-months 0% financing. I put a deposit on the watch and am now trying to decide is this DEFINITELY what I want to do. So, oh wise forum members, any advice or things that you feel I should consider here? Or, is this one of those situations that really is a "no-brainer?"

Any thoughts/considerations/ideas you've got to offer are certainly appreciated.

mdx77 · 22 February 2008, 12:38 AM

No-brainer!!! Always go with the watch that smiles.....and BTW....sounds like an incredible deal if you ask me......

Shipping, discount and 0%.....on a GMT IIc......WOW!

SPACE-DWELLER · 22 February 2008, 12:39 AM

Nick,

the deal sounds very good! So:

1) if the SS GMT IIc smiled back at you, which it did, and

2) if you have the funds to buy it, then

yes, it's a no-brainer! Go get it!

Texsubmariner · 22 February 2008, 12:48 AM

I agree: This is a no-brainer. That's a great deal on the GMT IIc. GO for it!

nsolga · 22 February 2008, 01:02 AM

AMAZING - do it... No regrets.

Congrats sir!

crimscrem · 22 February 2008, 01:03 AM

absolutely no brainer. That's a fantastic deal on a fantastic watch.

SSD · 22 February 2008, 01:25 AM

Jump on it! Great find, and a great deal to match!

Tools · 22 February 2008, 02:13 AM

Excellent deal..

And the cost is not going to go down anytime soon....

kcmo · 22 February 2008, 03:12 AM

Fantastic offer! If it's 'the one', then by all means, go for it!

frostie · 22 February 2008, 03:45 AM

Do it

UNC Nick · 22 February 2008, 05:04 AM

Thanks for the input guys! I really feel like this is one of those things that I'll look back and regret not doing, especially if it costs me $1k more to pull the trigger later this year.

MAC4130 · 22 February 2008, 05:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdx77

No-brainer!!! Always go with the watch that smiles.....and BTW....sounds like an incredible deal if you ask me......

Shipping, discount and 0%.....on a GMT IIc......WOW!

I agree!!!! Get this watch it is incredible!!!! Did you tried all of them at the store? How did they feel and look????

UNC Nick · 22 February 2008, 05:26 AM

I did try them all. The GMT honestly felt the best- Big, but not bulky. It also just seemed to look 'right' on my wrist. I kinda feel like if I'm going to take the plunge, this is about as good as it's going to get- Great watch, can dress up or dress down, price isn't getting any better, and I'm using their $ for a year. I always tend to over analyze things in my head like this- little minuscule non-issues often keep me from striking right away. Good thing to suppress impulse buys, bad for my stress level over the buying cycle.

mldaytona · 22 February 2008, 05:40 AM

Nick, follow your heart that's been telling you something for the last 15+ years. Dont let something with more bling hypnotize you away from your first, and hopefully forever, love. Get a Sub.

UNC Nick · 22 February 2008, 05:45 AM

Michael- Definitely appreciate the thoughts towards the Sub. What I realized when I actually went to the AD with the intent to buy for ME and not just look while buying for the wife was that I really liked the polished center links, ceramic bezel, and overall size of the GMT better. Think that I am heading back over there this afternoon to do my final kicking of the tires and I'll likely try them both on again just to make sure. Right now, though, my heart says GMT.

f16570 · 22 February 2008, 07:33 AM

And you need our advice?
This is the deal of the century, what are you waiting for?

bRadley · 22 February 2008, 07:35 AM

No Brainer! That Watch Is Nice! And A Great Deal Too!

MAC4130 · 22 February 2008, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UNC Nick

I did try them all. The GMT honestly felt the best- Big, but not bulky. It also just seemed to look 'right' on my wrist. I kinda feel like if I'm going to take the plunge, this is about as good as it's going to get- Great watch, can dress up or dress down, price isn't getting any better, and I'm using their $ for a year. I always tend to over analyze things in my head like this- little minuscule non-issues often keep me from striking right away. Good thing to suppress impulse buys, bad for my stress level over the buying cycle.

Youre gonna make the best choice I felt exaclty the same!! And as you said your are using your AD's money!!!! I think it is time to celebrate!!!!

mdx77 · 22 February 2008, 07:55 AM

UPDATE PLEASE.......have you bought it yet or what?!

MAC4130 · 22 February 2008, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdx77

UPDATE PLEASE.......have you bought it yet or what?!

I would have been with the AD since noon getting it!!!!

nwhitmire · 22 February 2008, 08:28 AM

I think it sounds like a no brainer. Great deal

Tarheel · 22 February 2008, 09:35 AM

UNC Nick:

Buy it to celebrate Duke's back-to-back losses to Wake Forest and Miami!

Tarheel

buz-lh · 22 February 2008, 09:44 AM

That's a big no brainer. In my AD today. No GMT II in inventory. Told me next weekend SS up 8% gold and 2tone more. 10% off current price is awesome, plus all the other percs.

UNC Nick · 22 February 2008, 10:39 AM

Love it Tarheel! Good call!

Update- I'm going tomorrow to finish the deal. Work had me tied up all afternoon and I didn't get a chance to head over. Will be going in the morning when they open. The more I think about it, the more I come to the conclusion that I just can't pass on this one. I'm giddy thinking about actually owning my 1st Rolex! Of course, I've bought my wife 2 now before one for me... :)

UNC Nick · 23 February 2008, 09:41 AM

OK, it's done. The SS GMT IIc is officially mine. Won't be on my wrist for another week and a half, though. Thanks so much for all of your help. Really feel like a came away with a smoking deal on this PLUS got to use their money and got extended service. Nothing like buying 2 Rolex in as many weeks.

Will (try to) post pics in a few weeks once they are officially on our wrists.

22 February 2008, 12:35 AM	#1
UNC Nick Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: US Posts: 23	Is this a no-brainer? Got the wife a mid-sized Pink MOP SS/WG Datejust for her upcoming b-day (thanks to those that assisted with the decision here) and officially started the addiction about 2 weeks back. I've been about foaming at the mouth to get one myself since then. I travel a lot and all that I've noticed on fellow First passengers in the air have been their Rolex's- a handful of Plat YM's, a couple of Subs, a few DJ's, one or two GMT's. I got the itch so bad for a watch that I even got temporarily hooked on a Omega Speedmaster Broad Arrow- until I actually put it on my wrist, that is... So when I went back into the AD's this week to give them the shipping info for where to send my wife's watch (delivering it to our vacation spot), I thought that I'd go ahead and try on a Sub. Been wanting one since I was a kid, off and on for 15+ years now. The Sub was really the only sport Rolex that I knew of at the time. Let me state for the record that I am by no means a watch aficionado- I've had a Tag since in HS and haven't even worn that for almost 2 years now. When I got to the AD, I tried on the Sub and YM. Liked, but did not LOVE, the sub. YM was the same story; I think that the IDEA of a Plat watch was the part that I really liked as I wasn't personally crazy about the monotone scheme on my wrist. Then I saw the new GMT IIc. Put it on and was continually drawn to it. Something about that shimmering bezel and the polished center links just did it for me. Almost like a bigger sub with some flash. After talking with the AD about my potential 2nd Rolex purchase from them in as many weeks, they offered over 10% off, shipping to avoid tax, an additional 3-year warranty on top of the standard Rolex warranty, free cleaning and service with their in-house certified watch maker over the 1st 5 years, and 12-months 0% financing. I put a deposit on the watch and am now trying to decide is this DEFINITELY what I want to do. So, oh wise forum members, any advice or things that you feel I should consider here? Or, is this one of those situations that really is a "no-brainer?" Any thoughts/considerations/ideas you've got to offer are certainly appreciated. Last edited by UNC Nick; 22 February 2008 at 12:50 AM.. Reason: spelling

22 February 2008, 12:38 AM	#2
mdx77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Kurt Location: Philly Burbs!! Posts: 3,296	No-brainer!!! Always go with the watch that smiles.....and BTW....sounds like an incredible deal if you ask me...... Shipping, discount and 0%.....on a GMT IIc......WOW! __________________ “This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the BLUE pill - the story ends; you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the RED pill - you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes.” Rolex Submariner 116610LV Hulk \| Rolex GMT 16710 Pepsi \| Omega Speedmaster “Speedy Tuesday” \| Tudor Black Bay 79220R “ETA Rose” \| Tudor Pelagos Blue Dial \| Rolex Submariner Yellow Gold 116618LB \| Rolex Milgauss “Z-Blue” 116400GV

22 February 2008, 12:39 AM	#3
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Nick, the deal sounds very good! So: 1) if the SS GMT IIc smiled back at you, which it did, and 2) if you have the funds to buy it, then yes, it's a no-brainer! Go get it! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

22 February 2008, 12:48 AM	#4
Texsubmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Khanh Location: Texas Watch: SSGMTc Posts: 1,227	I agree: This is a no-brainer. That's a great deal on the GMT IIc. GO for it! __________________ Sea Dweller M series SS GMT IIc M series Omega SMP Electric Blue Dial Wife's SS WG MOP Ladies DJ Z series

22 February 2008, 01:25 AM	#7
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	Jump on it! Great find, and a great deal to match! __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

22 February 2008, 01:02 AM	#5
nsolga "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Nick Location: Sonoma Co., CA Watch: GMTIIc Posts: 798	AMAZING - do it... No regrets. Congrats sir!

22 February 2008, 01:03 AM	#6
crimscrem "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Indiana Watch: SS DJ/SS GMT-IIc Posts: 583	absolutely no brainer. That's a fantastic deal on a fantastic watch.

22 February 2008, 02:13 AM	#8
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,496	Excellent deal.. And the cost is not going to go down anytime soon.... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

22 February 2008, 03:12 AM	#9
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Fantastic offer! If it's 'the one', then by all means, go for it!

22 February 2008, 03:45 AM	#10
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Do it __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

22 February 2008, 05:04 AM	#11
UNC Nick Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: US Posts: 23	Thanks for the input guys! I really feel like this is one of those things that I'll look back and regret not doing, especially if it costs me $1k more to pull the trigger later this year.

22 February 2008, 05:26 AM	#13
UNC Nick Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: US Posts: 23	I did try them all. The GMT honestly felt the best- Big, but not bulky. It also just seemed to look 'right' on my wrist. I kinda feel like if I'm going to take the plunge, this is about as good as it's going to get- Great watch, can dress up or dress down, price isn't getting any better, and I'm using their $ for a year. I always tend to over analyze things in my head like this- little minuscule non-issues often keep me from striking right away. Good thing to suppress impulse buys, bad for my stress level over the buying cycle.

22 February 2008, 05:40 AM	#14
mldaytona "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Michael Location: USA Watch: me go all out Posts: 1,183	Nick, follow your heart that's been telling you something for the last 15+ years. Dont let something with more bling hypnotize you away from your first, and hopefully forever, love. Get a Sub.

22 February 2008, 05:45 AM	#15
UNC Nick Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: US Posts: 23	Michael- Definitely appreciate the thoughts towards the Sub. What I realized when I actually went to the AD with the intent to buy for ME and not just look while buying for the wife was that I really liked the polished center links, ceramic bezel, and overall size of the GMT better. Think that I am heading back over there this afternoon to do my final kicking of the tires and I'll likely try them both on again just to make sure. Right now, though, my heart says GMT.

22 February 2008, 07:33 AM	#16
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	And you need our advice? This is the deal of the century, what are you waiting for? __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

22 February 2008, 07:35 AM	#17
bRadley Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: america Posts: 56	No Brainer! That Watch Is Nice! And A Great Deal Too!

22 February 2008, 07:55 AM	#19
mdx77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Kurt Location: Philly Burbs!! Posts: 3,296	UPDATE PLEASE.......have you bought it yet or what?! __________________ “This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the BLUE pill - the story ends; you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the RED pill - you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes.” Rolex Submariner 116610LV Hulk \| Rolex GMT 16710 Pepsi \| Omega Speedmaster “Speedy Tuesday” \| Tudor Black Bay 79220R “ETA Rose” \| Tudor Pelagos Blue Dial \| Rolex Submariner Yellow Gold 116618LB \| Rolex Milgauss “Z-Blue” 116400GV

22 February 2008, 08:28 AM	#21
nwhitmire "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Nathan Location: Texas Watch: Rolex Sub/Date Posts: 56	I think it sounds like a no brainer. Great deal

22 February 2008, 09:35 AM	#22
Tarheel Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 62	UNC Nick: Buy it to celebrate Duke's back-to-back losses to Wake Forest and Miami! Tarheel

22 February 2008, 09:44 AM	#23
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	That's a big no brainer. In my AD today. No GMT II in inventory. Told me next weekend SS up 8% gold and 2tone more. 10% off current price is awesome, plus all the other percs. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

22 February 2008, 10:39 AM	#24
UNC Nick Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: US Posts: 23	Love it Tarheel! Good call! Update- I'm going tomorrow to finish the deal. Work had me tied up all afternoon and I didn't get a chance to head over. Will be going in the morning when they open. The more I think about it, the more I come to the conclusion that I just can't pass on this one. I'm giddy thinking about actually owning my 1st Rolex! Of course, I've bought my wife 2 now before one for me... :)

23 February 2008, 09:41 AM	#25
UNC Nick Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: US Posts: 23	OK, it's done. The SS GMT IIc is officially mine. Won't be on my wrist for another week and a half, though. Thanks so much for all of your help. Really feel like a came away with a smoking deal on this PLUS got to use their money and got extended service. Nothing like buying 2 Rolex in as many weeks. Will (try to) post pics in a few weeks once they are officially on our wrists.

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