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RandyS · 25 March 2007, 11:20 PM

I couldnt wait, I came home same day, had to take pics...AD says all updates made to this watch will be on the Steel and Two Tone subs and steel sea dweller...no more colored bezels on gmt as ceramics and colors dont mix...that is what he said, we shall see..we all know how full of it AD's can be, he seemed pretty sure about this (this could be old news here, I havent been plugged in for a while)..

RandyS · 25 March 2007, 11:22 PM

I love this watch! I am wondering how you adjust the bracelet without adding or taking off links, i have one link removed and wonder how you can make it slightly bigger...i cant believe the improvements, i just stare at it

RandyS · 25 March 2007, 11:24 PM

love this bracelet

RandyS · 25 March 2007, 11:25 PM

wow, what can I say...the improvements are amazing, simply amazing, cant take my eyes off of it...

Oh, yeah, i got a 22% discount, not sure why, I have bought a few there, I think it is because he knows the new subs are coming anyday now and he expects those to get all the attention...

RandyS · 25 March 2007, 11:29 PM

pics could be better, but I just dont have the patience it seems to get the good shots anymore....man i love this watch

Prince · 25 March 2007, 11:31 PM

Let me be the first to post in this thread (other than YOU, Randy!

) and congratulate you on a fabulous watch and some great photos! Excellent!!!

nko51 · 25 March 2007, 11:38 PM

I love that new ceramic bezel look. Congrats!

Dan Pierce · 25 March 2007, 11:41 PM

WOW! A real beauty.

Wear it in good health,
dP

johnliley · 25 March 2007, 11:44 PM

I had to adjust mine. flip over the watch. On the back of the clasp there are three adjustments to the pin that holds in the bracelet. Open the expansion part and hold the bracelet out and you will see them. I had to wear my glasses. I also had to use a burgeon tool. I was able to use the farthest so as not to remove a link.

Good luck it's an awesome timepiece.

JL

RandyS · 25 March 2007, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnliley

I had to adjust mine. flip over the watch. On the back of the clasp there are three adjustments to the pin that holds in the bracelet. Open the expansion part and hold the bracelet out and you will see them. I had to wear my glasses. I also had to use a burgeon tool. I was able to use the farthest so as not to remove a link.

Good luck it's an awesome timepiece.

JL

thanks, in that case I might just wait till I am at AD in two weeks on our next trip and have him do it...i figured it would be something like that, thanks!

President · 25 March 2007, 11:47 PM

Gimme gimme gimme!

mike · 25 March 2007, 11:49 PM

Congrats Randy!

I had one of those on recently and it is truly amazing!!!

I didn't look that closely, but isn't the clasp the same as on the daytona? If so there should be a couple fine adjustment notches for the bracelet.

I've heard the same thing about ceramic and color, just have to wait and see.
If they do those improvements to the SD--LOOK OUT!! Man, the line will go on forever to land one of those!!

Alcan · 26 March 2007, 12:11 AM

WOW!!! That is one beautiful Rolex!

mailman · 26 March 2007, 05:11 AM

Congrats Randy

That's a beautiful watch. Enjoy it in good health

JJ Irani · 26 March 2007, 05:14 AM

Great pics, Randy.....love that superbly crafted clasp!!

Chris B · 26 March 2007, 05:28 AM

Congratulations Randy, simply stunning, wear & enjoy in good health,

Edensknight · 26 March 2007, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nko51

I love that new ceramic bezel look. Congrats!

Love the beautimous, and, new Ceramic Bezel, too! The upgrades on this beast of a watch are awesome! Enjoy!

And, to my buddy, JJ: Love the new "Movie Star" pic in your avatar, JJ!

bwalkerVintage · 26 March 2007, 08:10 AM

An absolutely astounding watch!! Congrat!!! And 22% - awesome deal.

Ironstark · 26 March 2007, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandyS

no more colored bezels on gmt as ceramics and colors dont mix...that is what he said, we shall see..

Lets just say Rolex are having difficulties with two colour ceramic bezel inserts
(it is very difficult to bond/connect ceramics together)
so its not inconceiveable that for the moment anyway, one colour inserts may be the only option.

astcell · 26 March 2007, 09:44 AM

An updated SD? Ooooooooooooooh........

Spencer · 26 March 2007, 09:47 AM

HUGE Congrats Randy

What's this about the new Sub...?

RandyS · 26 March 2007, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spencer

HUGE Congrats Randy

What's this about the new Sub...?

my AD told me the SD, Sub and GMT will all have the same bezels (ceramic) and crowns and dials (big dots) etc.

i see that somewhere here a RSC employee said that Rolex rolls out new models Gold first, then steel and gold and then steel, one year after the other...if that is the case, expect to see a radically different GMT steel in a few weeks...

makes no sense they would make those changes to the GMT only and leave the sub and sd with the old dials and bezel, so it makes sense when you think about it...

i really believe the only question is when, will it take 3 more years? he didnt think so.

Spencer · 26 March 2007, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

I didn't look that closely, but isn't the clasp the same as on the daytona? If so there should be a couple fine adjustment notches for the bracelet.

Yes, it is the same clasp

advocatia · 26 March 2007, 12:09 PM

great watch randy and nice to see you here.

ohlins · 26 March 2007, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spencer

Yes, it is the same clasp

the clasps are similar but not identical.....

they both have the quick adjustment feature and 3 minor adjustment positions....

the locking mechanism is different though....

daytona clasp

daytona quick adjustment feature deployed

tt gmt 2 quick adjustment feature deployed

JJ Irani · 26 March 2007, 12:44 PM

Thanks, Ohlins...very interesting.

The main difference I think lies in the NOTCH on that link. In the Daytona, the NOTCH is on a flat link....whereas on the GMT-II the NOTCH is on one of the solid gold links.

Still not very sure how the system works, but I know that the mirco-adjustments for both are via 3 concealed holes inside the clasp.

JJ

Han · 26 March 2007, 02:45 PM

I'm drooling! That is one handsome timepiece

Solo118 · 26 March 2007, 03:02 PM

Breathtaking, Enjoy my friend

Tombstone · 26 March 2007, 04:19 PM

Love the watch very beautiful, I hope the make it in SS. I am excited for April, cross your fingers.

25 March 2007, 11:31 PM	#6
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Let me be the first to post in this thread (other than YOU, Randy! ) and congratulate you on a fabulous watch and some great photos! Excellent!!! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

25 March 2007, 11:38 PM	#7
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	I love that new ceramic bezel look. Congrats! __________________

25 March 2007, 11:41 PM	#8
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25 March 2007, 11:44 PM	#9
johnliley 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SLC, Utah USA Posts: 875	bracelet adjust.... I had to adjust mine. flip over the watch. On the back of the clasp there are three adjustments to the pin that holds in the bracelet. Open the expansion part and hold the bracelet out and you will see them. I had to wear my glasses. I also had to use a burgeon tool. I was able to use the farthest so as not to remove a link. Good luck it's an awesome timepiece. JL

26 March 2007, 12:11 AM	#13
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	WOW!!! That is one beautiful Rolex! __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

25 March 2007, 11:25 PM	#4
RandyS "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 430	wow, what can I say...the improvements are amazing, simply amazing, cant take my eyes off of it... Oh, yeah, i got a 22% discount, not sure why, I have bought a few there, I think it is because he knows the new subs are coming anyday now and he expects those to get all the attention...

25 March 2007, 11:47 PM	#11
President Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: M.Thatcher MP Location: Le Locle Watch: Bear Grylls Posts: 2,913	Gimme gimme gimme!

25 March 2007, 11:49 PM	#12
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Congrats Randy! I had one of those on recently and it is truly amazing!!! I didn't look that closely, but isn't the clasp the same as on the daytona? If so there should be a couple fine adjustment notches for the bracelet. I've heard the same thing about ceramic and color, just have to wait and see. If they do those improvements to the SD--LOOK OUT!! Man, the line will go on forever to land one of those!!

26 March 2007, 05:11 AM	#14
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,509	Congrats Randy That's a beautiful watch. Enjoy it in good health __________________ JJ

26 March 2007, 05:14 AM	#15
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Great pics, Randy.....love that superbly crafted clasp!! __________________ 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!!

26 March 2007, 05:28 AM	#16
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Congratulations Randy, simply stunning, wear & enjoy in good health,

26 March 2007, 08:10 AM	#18
bwalkerVintage Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Brendan Location: Cougar Country Posts: 825	An absolutely astounding watch!! Congrat!!! And 22% - awesome deal.

26 March 2007, 09:44 AM	#20
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	An updated SD? Ooooooooooooooh........

26 March 2007, 09:47 AM	#21
Spencer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: US Posts: 1,338	HUGE Congrats Randy What's this about the new Sub...? __________________ I'm a perpetual kind of guy Resident Audemars Piguet Fanatic

26 March 2007, 12:09 PM	#24
advocatia Banned Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Andy Location: Florida USA Watch: PAM 422 GMTIIC Posts: 868	great watch randy and nice to see you here.

26 March 2007, 12:44 PM	#26
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Thanks, Ohlins...very interesting. The main difference I think lies in the NOTCH on that link. In the Daytona, the NOTCH is on a flat link....whereas on the GMT-II the NOTCH is on one of the solid gold links. Still not very sure how the system works, but I know that the mirco-adjustments for both are via 3 concealed holes inside the clasp. JJ __________________ 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!!

26 March 2007, 02:45 PM	#27
Han Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 55	I'm drooling! That is one handsome timepiece

26 March 2007, 03:02 PM	#28
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,087	Breathtaking, Enjoy my friend

26 March 2007, 04:19 PM	#29
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	Love the watch very beautiful, I hope the make it in SS. I am excited for April, cross your fingers.

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