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Dan Pierce · 11 March 2007, 02:14 AM

This week I started to segway from my current position working at the local airport to a new job working about 200 airports across North America and the Caribbean. It's true, the trip was only from Cincinnati to Cleveland and yes, there was no timezone change.
However, what a great feeling to look down at your wrist and see a classic Rolex GMT II while attending endless meetings, running for the next flight, or jet setting to the next locale. At first I thought about wearing a beater but then realized this ain't a dress rehearsal.

You only get one chance in this world so you might as well do it in style.

And the Rolex GMT II, or any Rolex for that matter, make the demands from work much easier to take.

dP

karwath · 11 March 2007, 02:20 AM

The black bezel GMT is my favorite of the GMTs -- great looking watch!

leopardprey · 11 March 2007, 02:33 AM

What year is your GMT. Notice is still has the lug holes. Great photos and good looking watch.

Just got a Gmt myself (Red/Black). I think th eRolex GTM is the most versatile and best watch out there. Fits flush to wrist, not too small and as big as I would want a watch. 3 time zones, elapsed time with bezel, etc...

Dan Pierce · 11 March 2007, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Just got a Gmt myself (Red/Black). I think th eRolex GTM is the most versatile and best watch out there. Fits flush to wrist, not too small and as big as I would want a watch. 3 time zones, elapsed time with bezel, etc...

Chad,
You hit it on the head. When traveling I need to wear everything from suit & tie to serious work clothes. The GMT does it all and does it well! MY GMT II is a K series from 2002. Never had one watch mean so much to me.
dP

Arturo · 11 March 2007, 02:48 AM

Wow, that is my baby...the "Black Beauty" as I call it. Just ask Rockrolex about how it feels to look down and see the Black Beauty there. I love my LV, but the Black Beauty is my basis, my first Rolex. Yeah, life is not a dress rehearsal. You could pop off next week, so wear that GMT ll with pride. If you ding it, you can get it polished out.

colemanitis · 11 March 2007, 02:48 AM

Beautiful GMT! I love traveling with my Rolex too. Here's a pic I took on the airplane of my old GMT.

Arturo · 11 March 2007, 02:51 AM

You said one cool thing. It is true that the demands and stressors of work are subdued when you look down at your Rollie there....a reminder that you are and can be successful, strive for better and can always be punctual. Good point.

Dan Pierce · 11 March 2007, 02:53 AM

I think the black bezel works best for every situation but the pepsi bezel is really growing on me.
dP

colemanitis · 11 March 2007, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by dpierce84@insightbb.

I think the black bezel works best for every situation but the pepsi bezel is really growing on me.
dP

I agree. I wore my GMT with the black bezel most of the time, but there's just something magical about the Pepsi bezel. It made me smile everytime I wore it.

watchnut · 11 March 2007, 02:59 AM

That is a beautiful Watch! I still favor the black bezel. And how certifiable are we when a tiny little bit of red on a dial can turn us on. I'm looking at my Sub on my wrist right now, and I really miss it!

Dan Pierce · 11 March 2007, 03:06 AM

Geez, almost forgot to mention. Another added bonus of a Rolex as a travel companion is visiting TRF while on the road to occupy my time and stay in touch with you Rolex watch freaks!

dP

JJ Irani · 11 March 2007, 03:15 AM

Great pics, Dan....especially that very first shot!!

mike · 11 March 2007, 04:40 AM

Seriously good photos!

I totally agree the GMT is such a versatile watch. I to am finding myself going more to the black insert version,

Prince · 11 March 2007, 04:54 AM

Excellent photos, Dan. Just love the GMT. Its the perfect Rolex for your line of work. Congrats!!!

leopardprey · 11 March 2007, 04:56 AM

Yeah, was hard for me to decide between Black/Red and all Black. I finally decided on the red/black cuase thought the red gave a nice subtle contrast. Not bright red at all. I like how with the 2 different color schemes, I can use to time 15 or 30 minute increments, which I am always using for workouts or swims. You know I am liking the pepsi bezel more and more as well. I think all bezels are equally stunning. Maybe i should get a second GMT II watch as a backup, instead of an Explorer II or DJ!!

mike · 11 March 2007, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by leopardprey

Yeah, was hard for me to decide between Black/Red and all Black. I finally decided on the red/black cuase thought the red gave a nice subtle contrast. Not bright red at all. I like how with the 2 different color schemes, I can use to time 15 or 30 minute increments, which I am always using for workouts or swims. You know I am liking the pepsi bezel more and more as well. I think all bezels are equally stunning. Maybe i should get a second GMT II watch as a backup, instead of an Explorer II or DJ!!

LOL! Now who would do that??

Prince · 11 March 2007, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by mike

LOL! Now who would do that??

LMAO - beats the heck outta me, Mike!

JJ Irani · 11 March 2007, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by mike

LOL! Now who would do that??

ONLY a gentleman tosser, Mike!!

leopardprey · 11 March 2007, 05:09 AM

Hey, Mike, at least I am talking about getting a second GMT with a different color bezel!! LOL LOL LOL

leopardprey · 11 March 2007, 05:11 AM

The GMT is such a good watch, it should have it's own section the Watch Only Section of this Forum!

Watch Only Topics:

General Rolex
Rolex GMT Watches
Watches (non-Rolex)
Watch Reviews
Watch Gallery
Rolex Links and Services

JJ Irani · 11 March 2007, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by leopardprey

The GMT is such a good watch, it should have it's own section the Watch Only Section of this Forum!

Watch Only:

General Rolex
Rolex GMT Watches
Watch Reviews
Watch Gallery

Don't push it, pal!!

leopardprey · 11 March 2007, 05:14 AM

OK, JJ, we can throw in a Blue TT Sub Section just for you as well!!

JJ Irani · 11 March 2007, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by leopardprey

OK, JJ, we can throw in a Blue TT Sub Section just for you as well!!

Me....and quite a few others!! In fact, a helluva "few" others!!

greenfan · 11 March 2007, 06:05 AM

I wonder which is the most common model amongst the forum users? What do we wear the most? Submariners, GMT, DJ, or what....
Maybe we should have a poll...

Prince · 11 March 2007, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by greenfan

I wonder which is the most common model amongst the forum users? What do we wear the most? Submariners, GMT, DJ, or what....
Maybe we should have a poll...

Well George, I try to rotate my four pretty evenly. I do a good job normally, but if I have just purchased one, I do tend to wear that one a bit more in the early days of ownership. As an example, my other three are getting a little jealous of my Rootbeer GMT right about now!

Chris B · 11 March 2007, 06:52 AM

The black bezel GMT is so classy, great shots Dan.

Best wishes with the career move, your GMT will become you best friend,lol.

Alex Stylianou · 11 March 2007, 07:00 AM

my favorite gmt2

nudie · 11 March 2007, 07:40 AM

Fantastic picture of a fantabulous watch. I think it looks better than the new GMT.

11 March 2007, 02:48 AM	#6
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	Beautiful GMT! I love traveling with my Rolex too. Here's a pic I took on the airplane of my old GMT. __________________ Member #471

11 March 2007, 02:53 AM	#8
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,167	I think the black bezel works best for every situation but the pepsi bezel is really growing on me. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

11 March 2007, 03:06 AM	#11
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,167	Geez, almost forgot to mention. Another added bonus of a Rolex as a travel companion is visiting TRF while on the road to occupy my time and stay in touch with you Rolex watch freaks! dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

11 March 2007, 03:15 AM	#12
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Great pics, Dan....especially that very first shot!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

11 March 2007, 04:54 AM	#14
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Excellent photos, Dan. Just love the GMT. Its the perfect Rolex for your line of work. Congrats!!! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

11 March 2007, 02:20 AM	#2
karwath "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: 216570 white Posts: 521	The black bezel GMT is my favorite of the GMTs -- great looking watch!

11 March 2007, 02:33 AM	#3
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	What year is your GMT. Notice is still has the lug holes. Great photos and good looking watch. Just got a Gmt myself (Red/Black). I think th eRolex GTM is the most versatile and best watch out there. Fits flush to wrist, not too small and as big as I would want a watch. 3 time zones, elapsed time with bezel, etc...

11 March 2007, 02:48 AM	#5
Arturo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Arturo Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: Black GMT ll Posts: 1,271	Wow, that is my baby...the "Black Beauty" as I call it. Just ask Rockrolex about how it feels to look down and see the Black Beauty there. I love my LV, but the Black Beauty is my basis, my first Rolex. Yeah, life is not a dress rehearsal. You could pop off next week, so wear that GMT ll with pride. If you ding it, you can get it polished out.

11 March 2007, 02:51 AM	#7
Arturo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Arturo Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: Black GMT ll Posts: 1,271	You said one cool thing. It is true that the demands and stressors of work are subdued when you look down at your Rollie there....a reminder that you are and can be successful, strive for better and can always be punctual. Good point.

11 March 2007, 02:59 AM	#10
watchnut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: David Location: SW Fla Watch: SS Daytona & TT DJ Posts: 1,430	That is a beautiful Watch! I still favor the black bezel. And how certifiable are we when a tiny little bit of red on a dial can turn us on. I'm looking at my Sub on my wrist right now, and I really miss it!

11 March 2007, 04:40 AM	#13
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Seriously good photos! I totally agree the GMT is such a versatile watch. I to am finding myself going more to the black insert version,

11 March 2007, 04:56 AM	#15
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Yeah, was hard for me to decide between Black/Red and all Black. I finally decided on the red/black cuase thought the red gave a nice subtle contrast. Not bright red at all. I like how with the 2 different color schemes, I can use to time 15 or 30 minute increments, which I am always using for workouts or swims. You know I am liking the pepsi bezel more and more as well. I think all bezels are equally stunning. Maybe i should get a second GMT II watch as a backup, instead of an Explorer II or DJ!!

11 March 2007, 05:09 AM	#19
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Hey, Mike, at least I am talking about getting a second GMT with a different color bezel!! LOL LOL LOL

11 March 2007, 05:11 AM	#20
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	The GMT is such a good watch, it should have it's own section the Watch Only Section of this Forum! Watch Only Topics: General Rolex Rolex GMT Watches Watches (non-Rolex) Watch Reviews Watch Gallery Rolex Links and Services

11 March 2007, 05:14 AM	#22
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	OK, JJ, we can throw in a Blue TT Sub Section just for you as well!!

11 March 2007, 06:05 AM	#24
greenfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: George Location: Athens Greece Watch: GMT II 16710 Coke Posts: 1,046	I wonder which is the most common model amongst the forum users? What do we wear the most? Submariners, GMT, DJ, or what.... Maybe we should have a poll... __________________ $C:\Documents and Settings\George.HOME\My Documents\My Pictures\Rolex$

11 March 2007, 06:52 AM	#26
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	The black bezel GMT is so classy, great shots Dan. Best wishes with the career move, your GMT will become you best friend,lol.

11 March 2007, 07:00 AM	#27
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	my favorite gmt2

11 March 2007, 07:40 AM	#28
nudie Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: China Posts: 94	Fantastic picture of a fantabulous watch. I think it looks better than the new GMT.

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