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Jocke · 4 March 2014, 06:06 AM

I believe they are very proud of the new model.

77T · 4 March 2014, 06:13 AM

Me likey - can you show me more???

mannyv11 · 4 March 2014, 06:15 AM

lol awesome job =)

Garethmjones1 · 4 March 2014, 06:15 AM

Very good.

cop414 · 4 March 2014, 06:26 AM

SWISSAHOLICS · 4 March 2014, 06:31 AM

I have put my name on the list at my local AD. I can't wait

jjnd08 · 4 March 2014, 06:36 AM

I have heard so much hype on it, I now want to spend $40k to get my hands on one!!!

kilyung · 4 March 2014, 06:36 AM

Do they have a picture of the case back?

The Joker · 4 March 2014, 06:38 AM

Me likey

HL65 · 4 March 2014, 06:38 AM

mjclark32 · 4 March 2014, 06:38 AM

Hahahaha

FlyinM3 · 4 March 2014, 06:45 AM

Case Back pic please!

77T · 4 March 2014, 06:49 AM

Ah...now we know the "rest of the story"...

-- Newswire - hold until release - embargo until 3 March 2014 20:00 UTC -4/+6 sec. --

Rolex employee 'leaves prototype of new GMT11 in bar’

The staff member was reported to have been drinking in a “tequila lounge” in Geneva, when the much-anticipated GMT11 went missing in February.

Selected employees are allowed to take prototypes of new models outside the watchmaking giant’s secure testing laboratories, to ensure they work in everyday settings.

The loss prompted a frantic investigation by Rolex executives and Swiss police to recover the coveted GMT11, according to WoS, an authoritative not-owned-by-Rolex Rolex seller.

Rolex reportedly contacted the bar repeatedly to stress the GMT11 was “priceless” and must be returned. But it is then thought to have secretly tracked the watch to a small auto repair shop in Sweden.

“Before leaving the shop, the Rolex employees offered the tattooed man money for the watch no questions asked,” according to the report, but “the man continued to deny he had knowledge of the GMT11”. It is thought the watch may now have been sold on Chrono24, the listings website, for a Jillion dollars.

The incident is likely to prompt renewed scrutiny of Rolex’s internal security procedures and forced the company to release details of the GMT11 on their website a month ahead of Baselworld.

Rolex declined to comment. Swiss police said no police report had been filed. The owner of the tequila lounge, told reporters: “I guess I have to make my drinks a little less strong”.
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Jocke · 4 March 2014, 06:50 AM

I just talk to Gretchen Dorfwils at Rolex HQ in Geneva and she says she will show the backcase at the Basel fair.

As usual they only shows a bit.

Jocke · 4 March 2014, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

Ah...now we know the "rest of the story"...

-- Newswire - hold until release - embargo until 3 March 2014 20:00 UTC -4/+6 sec. --

Rolex employee 'leaves prototype of new GMT11 in bar’

The staff member was reported to have been drinking in a “tequila lounge” in Geneva, when the much-anticipated GMT11 went missing in February.

Selected employees are allowed to take prototypes of new models outside the watchmaking giant’s secure testing laboratories, to ensure they work in everyday settings.

The loss prompted a frantic investigation by Rolex executives and Swiss police to recover the coveted GMT11, according to WoS, an authoritative not-owned-by-Rolex Rolex seller.

Rolex reportedly contacted the bar repeatedly to stress the GMT11 was “priceless” and must be returned. But it is then thought to have secretly tracked the watch to a small auto repair shop in Sweden.

“Before leaving the shop, the Rolex employees offered the tattooed man money for the watch no questions asked,” according to the report, but “the man continued to deny he had knowledge of the GMT11”. It is thought the watch may now have been sold on Chrono24, the listings website, for a Jillion dollars.

The incident is likely to prompt renewed scrutiny of Rolex’s internal security procedures and forced the company to release details of the GMT11 on their website a month ahead of Baselworld.

Rolex declined to comment. Swiss police said no police report had been filed. The owner of the tequila lounge, told reporters: “I guess I have to make my drinks a little less strong”.

Tha last I heard was the staff member doing "the helicpoter" outside the bar.

77T · 4 March 2014, 06:57 AM

Now you won't be welcome in the show bar again

Psmith · 4 March 2014, 07:18 AM

Cc1966 · 4 March 2014, 07:20 AM

Holy moly that's rich Jocke!!! Thanks for the laugh mate!

iazrollie · 4 March 2014, 07:24 AM

Is that watch 1 of 1? If so, how did Rolex get a picture of it? Was it on loan from watches of Switzerland.

Furbo · 4 March 2014, 07:25 AM

I'll wait for the one in platinum, 40k is too cheap. :>

Psmith · 4 March 2014, 07:27 AM

I'm waiting for the 2015 GMT-12 with a Thomas the Tank Engine caseback

capote · 4 March 2014, 07:36 AM

So I'm thinking 35k seems fair

The GMT Master · 4 March 2014, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psmith

I'm waiting for the 2015 GMT-12 with a Thomas the Tank Engine caseback

It'll be going head-to-head with the Ivor the Engine Ingeniuer from IWC

ttomczak · 4 March 2014, 08:39 AM

Forget the PP 5711 or the 18k YG GMT IIc. This is now at the top of the list...

Texican · 4 March 2014, 08:41 AM

Best one I've seen in a long time

Roller07 · 4 March 2014, 11:52 AM

This is my new Holy Grail.

Keep up the good work Jocke.

mailman · 4 March 2014, 11:54 AM

So how rare is my GMT 9?

Cesium133 · 4 March 2014, 01:30 PM

Well played, Jocke. Lol.

bungcarlo · 4 March 2014, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman

So how rare is my GMT 9?

only if it has the flying saucer engravement

GradyPhilpott · 4 March 2014, 01:45 PM

Wow! The GMT-Master 11.

How time flies.

Nine iterations and change from Roman to Arabic numerals in what....

Wait. How long have I been asleep?

4 March 2014, 06:06 AM	#1
Jocke 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,542	I guess this is the first time Rolex update their webpage near a month before Basel>> I believe they are very proud of the new model. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

4 March 2014, 06:13 AM	#2
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4 March 2014, 06:31 AM	#6
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4 March 2014, 06:15 AM	#3
mannyv11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Manny Location: MA Watch: DD,Sub,GMT,Daytona Posts: 4,539	lol awesome job =)

4 March 2014, 06:15 AM	#4
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4 March 2014, 06:36 AM	#7
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	I have heard so much hype on it, I now want to spend $40k to get my hands on one!!!

4 March 2014, 06:36 AM	#8
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,950	Do they have a picture of the case back?

4 March 2014, 06:38 AM	#9
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Me likey

4 March 2014, 06:38 AM	#11
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Hahahaha __________________

4 March 2014, 06:45 AM	#12
FlyinM3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Dan Location: NYC Posts: 807	Case Back pic please!

4 March 2014, 06:49 AM	#13
77T 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,426	Now the True Story Revealed... Ah...now we know the "rest of the story"... -- Newswire - hold until release - embargo until 3 March 2014 20:00 UTC -4/+6 sec. -- Rolex employee 'leaves prototype of new GMT11 in bar’ The staff member was reported to have been drinking in a “tequila lounge” in Geneva, when the much-anticipated GMT11 went missing in February. Selected employees are allowed to take prototypes of new models outside the watchmaking giant’s secure testing laboratories, to ensure they work in everyday settings. The loss prompted a frantic investigation by Rolex executives and Swiss police to recover the coveted GMT11, according to WoS, an authoritative not-owned-by-Rolex Rolex seller. Rolex reportedly contacted the bar repeatedly to stress the GMT11 was “priceless” and must be returned. But it is then thought to have secretly tracked the watch to a small auto repair shop in Sweden. “Before leaving the shop, the Rolex employees offered the tattooed man money for the watch no questions asked,” according to the report, but “the man continued to deny he had knowledge of the GMT11”. It is thought the watch may now have been sold on Chrono24, the listings website, for a Jillion dollars. The incident is likely to prompt renewed scrutiny of Rolex’s internal security procedures and forced the company to release details of the GMT11 on their website a month ahead of Baselworld. Rolex declined to comment. Swiss police said no police report had been filed. The owner of the tequila lounge, told reporters: “I guess I have to make my drinks a little less strong”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

4 March 2014, 06:50 AM	#14
Jocke 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,542	I just talk to Gretchen Dorfwils at Rolex HQ in Geneva and she says she will show the backcase at the Basel fair. As usual they only shows a bit. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

4 March 2014, 06:57 AM	#16
77T 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,426	Now you won't be welcome in the show bar again __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

4 March 2014, 07:18 AM	#17
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4 March 2014, 07:20 AM	#18
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4 March 2014, 07:24 AM	#19
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4 March 2014, 07:25 AM	#20
Furbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Slovenia, EU Watch: BLNR Posts: 1,507	I'll wait for the one in platinum, 40k is too cheap. :>

4 March 2014, 07:27 AM	#21
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	I'm waiting for the 2015 GMT-12 with a Thomas the Tank Engine caseback __________________

4 March 2014, 07:36 AM	#22
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	So I'm thinking 35k seems fair

4 March 2014, 08:39 AM	#24
ttomczak 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Thomas Location: North Carolina Watch: The Beach Posts: 3,444	Forget the PP 5711 or the 18k YG GMT IIc. This is now at the top of the list... __________________ If you wind it, it tells pretty good time (Paul Newman)

4 March 2014, 08:41 AM	#25
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4 March 2014, 11:52 AM	#26
Roller07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: GMT -5 Watch: HulkPepsiCoke Posts: 2,364	This is my new Holy Grail. Keep up the good work Jocke.

4 March 2014, 11:54 AM	#27
mailman TRF Moderator & 2025 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: BLNR Posts: 35,552	So how rare is my GMT 9? __________________ JJ

4 March 2014, 01:30 PM	#28
Cesium133 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2,037	Well played, Jocke. Lol.

4 March 2014, 01:45 PM	#30
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