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medcoastsol · 11 February 2023, 08:02 AM

Congrats!

HL65 · 11 February 2023, 08:11 AM

Congrats it’s such a cool watch.

Travis29 · 11 February 2023, 10:24 AM

Congrats.

4 Aussies · 11 February 2023, 12:55 PM

Congrats, Chris!! Sharp new addition, enjoy!!

NYC2023 · 11 February 2023, 12:55 PM

Congrats! Such a cool watch!

rmlovett1 · 11 February 2023, 01:14 PM

Well done, congratulations!

TswaneNguni · 11 February 2023, 01:28 PM

Thanks for all the comments .

GMT Oyster vs Jubilee :

Oyster :
The classic GMT bracelet
PCLs scratch easily .Fact .Not that easy to remove hairlines with polish .(Gold very easy .Stay away from brushed ares .)
All brushed bracelet should be an option,especially on the BLRO .Problem is then there is three bracelet options and which do you say no to if offered ?
BLNR suited to Oyster with PCLs.Pops more .

Jubilee:
Stretches a bit more compared to Oyster with wear .Makes for comfy wearing .(On TT it stretches a bit too easily )
Doesn't show scratches.Big advantage.Except for the clasp .Super-Jubilee on the 36 DJs were the best in this regard.Then they discontinued it .Rolex does some funny stuff,now and then .

Like the OP 41 Turquoise discontinued .
VTNR on Jubilee,makes it really pop.Best option I feel .Although not really ,you take what you can get if you are after a VTNR.Green on the insert is subdued ,similar to the Sub LV bezel insert green .Design complete on Jubilee.Personal preference will vary .

DoctorsOrders · 11 February 2023, 02:06 PM

3 weeks? wow! congrats

TswaneNguni · 11 February 2023, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoctorsOrders

3 weeks? wow! congrats

No doc ,had to be 3 weeks on display at the AD,before collection .
I inquired day after launch .

1William · 11 February 2023, 10:41 PM

Congratulations.

garyk · 11 February 2023, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Been wearing it for a few hours now .Doesnt take long to get used to it .
Cyclops over 9 ,is the quirkiest .

I’m no collector expert but this has to be the most unique watch Rolex has ever produced. Brilliant!

TswaneNguni · 12 February 2023, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garyk

I’m no collector expert but this has to be the most unique watch Rolex has ever produced. Brilliant!

Its brilliance is in the quirkiness.

Takes a few hours to get used to it .Non issue .
Must say,the crown ,if worn on the left hand doesnt dig into the skin .Its actually very comfy,especially on Jubilee .

Critical view: Could have kept the date window over 3 and not over nine .Dont know if the movement allows ,or needed a modification .That I dont know.

Visually its a tour de force .Jubilee ads to it.
It presents very well on the wrist .

nGage7962 · 12 February 2023, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

...Adjusting the time is interesting .
Turn it upside down and think in reverse .

Or, you could just use your left hand to set it. Might be easier.

I have to confess I did not think anyone other than lefties would buy this.

nGage7962 · 12 February 2023, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Critical view: Could have kept the date window over 3 and not over nine .Dont know if the movement allows ,or needed a modification .That I dont know.

It was designed for wearing on your right hand, so the date over the 9 puts it in the "same" position on your right hand as a normal watch on the left.

AmgAslLolBrb · 12 February 2023, 10:57 AM

Congrats what a beauty!

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TswaneNguni · 12 February 2023, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nGage7962

Or, you could just use your left hand to set it. Might be easier.

I have to confess I did not think anyone other than lefties would buy this.

No,left hand setting is clumsy .I rather use the right hand .

Locking the crown on left hand would be the opposite direction from usual .Direction is like on any GMT.

They just turned the case around 180 degrees ,turned the numbers on the date wheel and turned the dial 180 degrees for printing.Bracelet also switched 12 to 6 and 6 to 12.

vesnyder · 12 February 2023, 03:34 PM

Three weeks? You guys are killing me! It will be a year in April for me. Congrats!

Moondoggy · 12 February 2023, 03:57 PM

Congrats. I love it, but it still makes me dizzy.

alcaliguri · 12 February 2023, 04:03 PM

It is a beautiful watch. Congrats!

nGage7962 · 12 February 2023, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

No,left hand setting is clumsy .I rather use the right hand .

Locking the crown on left hand would be the opposite direction from usual .Direction is like on any GMT.

They just turned the case around 180 degrees ,turned the numbers on the date wheel and turned the dial 180 degrees for printing.Bracelet also switched 12 to 6 and 6 to 12.

Sigh... Never mind.

TswaneNguni · 12 February 2023, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nGage7962

Sigh... Never mind.

Sigh..sigh .. ok.

Rico_Brasole · 13 February 2023, 12:30 AM

Congratulations, wear in good health

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Chiboy · 13 February 2023, 12:39 AM

Sorry you had to wait such a long time, but hope it was worth it!

TswaneNguni · 18 February 2023, 07:29 AM

Few days of wear and a few thoughts on the VTNR :

Crown non digging into the hand when worn on the left hand .
Love the black/green bezel insert in combination with the Jubilee bracelet .
Date/Cyclops over 9 gives it a unique look .
Large wrists ,so ordered an extra jubilee link .Wish Rolex would make their bracelets slightly longer ,but for 95% of wearers it will be a a non-issue.

Love this watch and it will get lots of time on the wrist .

If you can find it ..highly recommended .

Elonheater · 18 February 2023, 07:46 AM

Congrats!!!

73tii · 18 February 2023, 07:52 AM

Three weeks that's unheard of! Must be a big client. Jealous and enjoy it!

JoeJoeBobo · 18 February 2023, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roadglide 2016

Very Nice! What was Rolex's reason for this reverse styling?

Most Sprite drinking people are left handed and Seven Up is for the right handed?

subx · 18 February 2023, 08:10 AM

I'm in the minority but I was offered the sprite LH GMT, went to AD: couldn't stand it in person, reminds me of wearing your baseball cap backwards.
I declined it.
congrats anyway since you like it/

ladd · 18 February 2023, 10:03 AM

Love it!!! Congrats

Dmcnill · 18 February 2023, 10:30 AM

looks great! enjoy it.

11 February 2023, 08:11 AM	#32
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,637	Congrats it’s such a cool watch. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

11 February 2023, 01:28 PM	#37
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Thanks for all the comments . GMT Oyster vs Jubilee : Oyster : The classic GMT bracelet PCLs scratch easily .Fact .Not that easy to remove hairlines with polish .(Gold very easy .Stay away from brushed ares .) All brushed bracelet should be an option,especially on the BLRO .Problem is then there is three bracelet options and which do you say no to if offered ? BLNR suited to Oyster with PCLs.Pops more . Jubilee: Stretches a bit more compared to Oyster with wear .Makes for comfy wearing .(On TT it stretches a bit too easily ) Doesn't show scratches.Big advantage.Except for the clasp .Super-Jubilee on the 36 DJs were the best in this regard.Then they discontinued it .Rolex does some funny stuff,now and then .Like the OP 41 Turquoise discontinued . VTNR on Jubilee,makes it really pop.Best option I feel .Although not really ,you take what you can get if you are after a VTNR.Green on the insert is subdued ,similar to the Sub LV bezel insert green .Design complete on Jubilee.Personal preference will vary .

13 February 2023, 12:39 AM	#53
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,698	Sorry you had to wait such a long time, but hope it was worth it! __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

18 February 2023, 08:10 AM	#58
subx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: usa Posts: 543	I'm in the minority but I was offered the sprite LH GMT, went to AD: couldn't stand it in person, reminds me of wearing your baseball cap backwards. I declined it. congrats anyway since you like it/ __________________ 30 years of collecting Submariners.

11 February 2023, 08:02 AM	#31
medcoastsol "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Real Name: Ayodeji Location: Las Vegas Watch: 116710LN, 126234 Posts: 332	Congrats!

11 February 2023, 10:24 AM	#33
Travis29 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 126610LV / BLNR Posts: 628	Congrats.

11 February 2023, 12:55 PM	#34
4 Aussies 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: Randy Location: Midwest USA Watch: Blue Sky Posts: 3,250	Congrats, Chris!! Sharp new addition, enjoy!!

11 February 2023, 12:55 PM	#35
NYC2023 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: New York Posts: 121	Congrats! Such a cool watch!

11 February 2023, 01:14 PM	#36
rmlovett1 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 24,313	Well done, congratulations!

11 February 2023, 02:06 PM	#38
DoctorsOrders "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: TN Watch: BLNR, SS Daytona Posts: 955	3 weeks? wow! congrats

11 February 2023, 10:41 PM	#40
1William 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 50,768	Congratulations.

12 February 2023, 10:57 AM	#45
AmgAslLolBrb "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Boston Posts: 255	Congrats what a beauty! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 February 2023, 03:34 PM	#47
vesnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Vance Location: North Coast Watch: GMT II Posts: 1,638	Three weeks? You guys are killing me! It will be a year in April for me. Congrats!

12 February 2023, 03:57 PM	#48
Moondoggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Knackers Location: NI/Aust/USA Watch: and wait Posts: 3,606	Congrats. I love it, but it still makes me dizzy.

12 February 2023, 04:03 PM	#49
alcaliguri Banned Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: NH Posts: 57	It is a beautiful watch. Congrats!

13 February 2023, 12:30 AM	#52
Rico_Brasole Banned Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 281	Congratulations, wear in good health Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 February 2023, 07:29 AM	#54
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Few days of wear and a few thoughts on the VTNR : Crown non digging into the hand when worn on the left hand . Love the black/green bezel insert in combination with the Jubilee bracelet . Date/Cyclops over 9 gives it a unique look . Large wrists ,so ordered an extra jubilee link .Wish Rolex would make their bracelets slightly longer ,but for 95% of wearers it will be a a non-issue. Love this watch and it will get lots of time on the wrist . If you can find it ..highly recommended .

18 February 2023, 07:46 AM	#55
Elonheater "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: North Carolina Posts: 14	Congrats!!!

18 February 2023, 07:52 AM	#56
73tii Banned Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: drivers seat Posts: 8	Three weeks that's unheard of! Must be a big client. Jealous and enjoy it!

18 February 2023, 10:03 AM	#59
ladd Banned Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: united states Posts: 146	Love it!!! Congrats

18 February 2023, 10:30 AM	#60
Dmcnill Banned Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: USA Posts: 103	looks great! enjoy it.

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