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garyfromleeds · 3 March 2014, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by disco stu

Err..... here's a stoopid question nobody's asked......isn't the engraving upside down on the watch?

No lol

DCheeta · 3 March 2014, 07:27 PM

Nice GMT-Eleven.

jjnd08 · 3 March 2014, 07:30 PM

Here's a question: if these watches have a special meaning, and you have no desire to profit from the authenticity, why are you spending so much time and energy trying to convince strangers on an internet forum?

lukestafford77 · 3 March 2014, 08:26 PM

An interesting read.

I felt it might be worth while quoting Jedly from another forum on this matter.

"i can tell you from the people i know at Rolex that its legit ...its a unit purchase but done officially by Rolex and i don't think they are overly impressed by the way its turning out

this one unlike the SRR , the SAS or the CD unit purchases has been funny in that since 5 minutes after it was agreed we all started receiving emails from possible recipient (original purchasers) asking

1. is it a scam
2. if its isn't a scam ..how much can i make out of it
3. ''I've now got it will you give me £40k, I've been told thats what ill get for it''

you get the idea.

shenanigans And blatant profiteering has left most collectors and dealers disinterested in the whole thing and see it as nothing more than quick cash and grab. "

mailman · 3 March 2014, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garyfromleeds

Just rang rolex 02070247300 and told them I have taken order of my sea king gmt
And that I'm concerned that when I take it in for service I will not get it back with same case back as it went in with , the lady said this is ok as we have agreed these case backs so not a problem .

Just as they wouldn't change a case back that was engraved with your initials or an anniversary date on it.

77T · 3 March 2014, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Yes.

....and the manager can't get Sea King right.

Seaking is a pokemon character.

I hope they got the engraving right.

..worse, he also renamed it a GMT11 - seems the II was too hard to reach.

MonBK · 3 March 2014, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

..worse, he also renamed it a GMT11 - seems the II was too hard to reach.

The managers language matches the OP's.

77T · 3 March 2014, 10:22 PM

Ah so...

Well back to the real world

beshannon · 3 March 2014, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjnd08

Here's a question: if these watches have a special meaning, and you have no desire to profit from the authenticity, why are you spending so much time and energy trying to convince strangers on an internet forum?

I agree.

i do not understand the thread or the watch.

77T · 3 March 2014, 10:57 PM

Methinks you don't have to be Sherlock Holmes to deduce this one...Dr. Watson could do the logic.

IMHO, the Mods have it figured right - give this one enough rope and the thread should serve as good foundation to warn off all potential victims. Suggested price point is ridiculous.

Now if this whole thing had the right motives from the beginning - say, for example, if the proceeds over MSRP were to be donated to a legitimate charity serving UK veterans needing help - then we'd have a horse of a different color.

bondtoys · 3 March 2014, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lukestafford77

An interesting read.

I felt it might be worth while quoting Jedly from another forum on this matter.

"i can tell you from the people i know at Rolex that its legit ...its a unit purchase but done officially by Rolex and i don't think they are overly impressed by the way its turning out

this one unlike the SRR , the SAS or the CD unit purchases has been funny in that since 5 minutes after it was agreed we all started receiving emails from possible recipient (original purchasers) asking

1. is it a scam
2. if its isn't a scam ..how much can i make out of it
3. ''I've now got it will you give me £40k, I've been told thats what ill get for it''

you get the idea.

shenanigans And blatant profiteering has left most collectors and dealers disinterested in the whole thing and see it as nothing more than quick cash and grab. "

Well, obviously JEDLY has nailed it:

At best a Units Sales which includes a personalized caseback (from Rolex or not). Wonder how many Unit Sales Roles does per year and as far as I know none of them was a spectacular collector's piece.

As for the ops intentions: The last paragraph gives us an idea.

Nothing to be seen here - move on

joe100 · 4 March 2014, 12:22 AM

This reminds me of the Rolex/Tudor US Marine prototypes. That debacle was a "special" watch, a very ambiguous letter from Rolex, involving a major watch auction. Everything then coalesced into a disaster that cost folks a lot of money. Lots of hype then lots of head-shaking when it was a exposed.

Sounds familiar...

jonathon555 · 4 March 2014, 12:58 AM

Why try to promote this on so many forums ? If its for a select few, why try to create hype for no reason.

This promotion is pure comedy. ( the organiser asking if anyone has heard of it)

http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=197532

And again

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f2/anyo...ex-930430.html

Posts are alway supported by someone who just joins up the forum an chips in their 2 pence worth ie

4 posts total, never to be heard of again

"

Having seen quite a few threads on another site "rubbishing" the claims of the person who is organising this I decided to do a little Private Detective work. Eventually I spoke to the correct person inside Rolex and he has confirmed beyound doubt the exsistance of the watches - confirmed that they are in production and will be available to the organiser in the forces around late Decemebr 2013.
I presume then they will be forwarded to the lucky people who took the "gamble" so to speak

"

xjeeunitx · 4 March 2014, 02:39 AM

Can someone call this AD?

Wesley Crusher · 4 March 2014, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCheeta

Nice GMT-Eleven.

As much as I love Rolex, I can't deny that the GMT-10 was a huge failure. I'm glad that Rolex fixed all of the problems with the new GMT-11.

garyfromleeds · 4 March 2014, 03:23 AM

How sad I feel that after posting a watch for all to see it turns out like a rant , rather than admiring the watch for what it is , all I've heard is talk over profiteering , fake case backs hyping up the watch and duff letters , and its not a ltd edition.
You had be believing the case back was non rolex with all the negativity , that's why i rang rolex myself this morning , which turns out most of you are wrong
Yes it looks like one has changed hands and someone made a few quid so what !
Do you see any more of the 123 for sale ? NO ! So one got through the net big deal !

End of the day it's a ltd edition hence only 123 produced to commerate the retirement of the Sea king helicopter .

Next time a fellow member post some pics , give him a better response than I got as this was my first and last pics I've put on this forum having been a member for 3 yrs I would have expected better that's all .

At least Jedly sort of defended me , all it took was a call to rolex or watches of Switzerland , I gave you guys enough info .

Oyster Al · 4 March 2014, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

As much as I love Rolex, I can't deny that the GMT-10 was a huge failure. I'm glad that Rolex fixed all of the problems with the new GMT-11.

I am hopeful that basel 2014 will finally unveil the long awaited GMT 12. Rumor has it that only my AD in Berwyn, IL will sell it with a letter from said AD as proof. It will have the caseback engraving of a wife's hands wringing the neck of a husband who just bought the "seaking gmt" Rolex for the collection as an "investment".

garyfromleeds · 4 March 2014, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonathon555

Why try to promote this on so many forums ? If its for a select few, why try to create hype for no reason.

This promotion is pure comedy. ( the organiser asking if anyone has heard of it)

http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=197532

And again

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f2/anyo...ex-930430.html

Posts are alway supported by someone who just joins up the forum an chips in their 2 pence worth ie

4 posts total, never to be heard of again

"

I haven't posted on other forums and have over 200 posts on here and have been a member since 2011

Having seen quite a few threads on another site "rubbishing" the claims of the person who is organising this I decided to do a little Private Detective work. Eventually I spoke to the correct person inside Rolex and he has confirmed beyound doubt the exsistance of the watches - confirmed that they are in production and will be available to the organiser in the forces around late Decemebr 2013.
I presume then they will be forwarded to the lucky people who took the "gamble" so to speak

"

Cc1966 · 4 March 2014, 06:01 AM

- I'm done with this thread!

mannyv11 · 4 March 2014, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cc1966

- I'm done with this thread!

i think most have been done for quite some time =)

garyfromleeds · 4 March 2014, 06:21 AM

Get the shackles on this now , even I'm bored !

nickb732 · 4 March 2014, 08:48 AM

Has anyone seen this?

http://ukbullionltd.co.uk/watch/mili...ex-submariner/

These things seem to be popping up a lot now! Look at this website, they have quite a few examples. They have it listed for £32,500, and it looks like an ordinary Submariner other than the caseback.

Description: Modern military rolex Submariner made for the Special Reconnaissance Regiment. Offers massive investment potential as there are fewer than 100 of these in existence.

Massive investment potential?

Welshwatchman · 4 March 2014, 09:27 AM

It's just that easy.

Order 100 watches and have Rolex (or a third party agreed by Rolex) engrave them with a military insignia of some sort.

5 minutes later advertise the watch for £20-30,000 more.

I really hope no one bites. It's a tulip investment IMO.

Psmith · 4 March 2014, 09:34 AM

I'm going to need therapy for ECO (Engraved Caseback Overload)

anothernewphone · 4 March 2014, 09:49 AM

No one else is bothered by the fact that this "letter" calls the watch a "Rolex GMT11" instead of a Rolex GMT Master II?

nickb732 · 4 March 2014, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anothernewphone

No one else is bothered by the fact that this "letter" calls the watch a "Rolex GMT11" instead of a Rolex GMT Master II?

There have been plenty of jokes made about it!

HL65 · 4 March 2014, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anothernewphone

No one else is bothered by the fact that this "letter" calls the watch a "Rolex GMT11" instead of a Rolex GMT Master II?

I think this might be Rolex biggest mistake!

anothernewphone · 4 March 2014, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

I think this might be Rolex biggest mistake!

Time to copy and paste this into the other thread!

HL65 · 4 March 2014, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anothernewphone

Time to copy and paste this into the other thread!

I already did!

mailman · 4 March 2014, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

It's just that easy.

I really hope no one bites. It's a tulip investment IMO.

I in invested in tulips once. I planted 100 bulbs in the fall. Come spring 120 sprouted up. Only reason I can think of is I bought them with Bitcoin

3 March 2014, 10:22 PM	#98
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,936	Ah so... Well back to the real world __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

3 March 2014, 10:57 PM	#100
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,936	Methinks you don't have to be Sherlock Holmes to deduce this one...Dr. Watson could do the logic. IMHO, the Mods have it figured right - give this one enough rope and the thread should serve as good foundation to warn off all potential victims. Suggested price point is ridiculous. Now if this whole thing had the right motives from the beginning - say, for example, if the proceeds over MSRP were to be donated to a legitimate charity serving UK veterans needing help - then we'd have a horse of a different color. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

4 March 2014, 12:22 AM	#102
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,838	This reminds me of the Rolex/Tudor US Marine prototypes. That debacle was a "special" watch, a very ambiguous letter from Rolex, involving a major watch auction. Everything then coalesced into a disaster that cost folks a lot of money. Lots of hype then lots of head-shaking when it was a exposed. Sounds familiar... __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

4 March 2014, 03:23 AM	#106
garyfromleeds Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Gary Location: leeds Watch: Deepsea D Blue Posts: 454	You miss the point ! How sad I feel that after posting a watch for all to see it turns out like a rant , rather than admiring the watch for what it is , all I've heard is talk over profiteering , fake case backs hyping up the watch and duff letters , and its not a ltd edition. You had be believing the case back was non rolex with all the negativity , that's why i rang rolex myself this morning , which turns out most of you are wrong Yes it looks like one has changed hands and someone made a few quid so what ! Do you see any more of the 123 for sale ? NO ! So one got through the net big deal ! End of the day it's a ltd edition hence only 123 produced to commerate the retirement of the Sea king helicopter . Next time a fellow member post some pics , give him a better response than I got as this was my first and last pics I've put on this forum having been a member for 3 yrs I would have expected better that's all . At least Jedly sort of defended me , all it took was a call to rolex or watches of Switzerland , I gave you guys enough info .

4 March 2014, 06:01 AM	#109
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	- I'm done with this thread! __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

3 March 2014, 07:27 PM	#92
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	Nice GMT-Eleven.

3 March 2014, 07:30 PM	#93
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	Here's a question: if these watches have a special meaning, and you have no desire to profit from the authenticity, why are you spending so much time and energy trying to convince strangers on an internet forum?

3 March 2014, 08:26 PM	#94
lukestafford77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Luke Location: London Posts: 59	An interesting read. I felt it might be worth while quoting Jedly from another forum on this matter. "i can tell you from the people i know at Rolex that its legit ...its a unit purchase but done officially by Rolex and i don't think they are overly impressed by the way its turning out this one unlike the SRR , the SAS or the CD unit purchases has been funny in that since 5 minutes after it was agreed we all started receiving emails from possible recipient (original purchasers) asking 1. is it a scam 2. if its isn't a scam ..how much can i make out of it 3. ''I've now got it will you give me £40k, I've been told thats what ill get for it'' you get the idea. shenanigans And blatant profiteering has left most collectors and dealers disinterested in the whole thing and see it as nothing more than quick cash and grab. "

4 March 2014, 12:58 AM	#103
jonathon555 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: UK Posts: 582	Why try to promote this on so many forums ? If its for a select few, why try to create hype for no reason. This promotion is pure comedy. ( the organiser asking if anyone has heard of it) http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=197532 And again http://forums.watchuseek.com/f2/anyo...ex-930430.html Posts are alway supported by someone who just joins up the forum an chips in their 2 pence worth ie 4 posts total, never to be heard of again " Having seen quite a few threads on another site "rubbishing" the claims of the person who is organising this I decided to do a little Private Detective work. Eventually I spoke to the correct person inside Rolex and he has confirmed beyound doubt the exsistance of the watches - confirmed that they are in production and will be available to the organiser in the forces around late Decemebr 2013. I presume then they will be forwarded to the lucky people who took the "gamble" so to speak "

4 March 2014, 02:39 AM	#104
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,477	Can someone call this AD?

4 March 2014, 06:21 AM	#111
garyfromleeds Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Gary Location: leeds Watch: Deepsea D Blue Posts: 454	Me Too ! Get the shackles on this now , even I'm bored !

4 March 2014, 09:27 AM	#113
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	It's just that easy. Order 100 watches and have Rolex (or a third party agreed by Rolex) engrave them with a military insignia of some sort. 5 minutes later advertise the watch for £20-30,000 more. I really hope no one bites. It's a tulip investment IMO.

4 March 2014, 09:34 AM	#114
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	I'm going to need therapy for ECO (Engraved Caseback Overload) __________________

4 March 2014, 09:49 AM	#115
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	No one else is bothered by the fact that this "letter" calls the watch a "Rolex GMT11" instead of a Rolex GMT Master II?

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