ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Mr. K · 4 May 2008, 06:27 AM

I was at an AD yesterday and I was told they have a rare GMT II that has a misprint on the dial.

It was the SS GMT ceramic bezel I think. I did not bother to look at it because I am not in the market for the watch.

But the sales lady stated her Rolex rep came in and said the printing for GMT II is actually GMT ll, Anyway she said that since it does not have the Roman numeral II but rather two sticks ll, that the watch was somehow rare and that that this misprint is trying to be kept a secret by Rolex.

Like it said, I did not even look at the watch, which I guess I should have to see what she was talking about, but was looking at other items in the store and did not have a lot of time.

Anyone heard of this rare "misprint" or is it just another angle to try to get you to but a watch?

Incurable · 4 May 2008, 06:30 AM

Surprised this one has gotten by you... discussed MANY times here. You might try a search.

harvey · 4 May 2008, 06:31 AM

erm i think its the latter of her trying to get you to buy the watch. apparently two different printers did the dials for rolex, one using II and one using ll.

SPACE-DWELLER · 4 May 2008, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harvey.eu

erm i think its the latter of her trying to get you to buy the watch. apparently two different printers did the dials for rolex, one using II and one using ll.

Yup! You said it!

It's not a big deal. Those dial variations are just variations of dial font. Not especially rare, and not a thing that should boost resale value.

Mr. K · 4 May 2008, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Incurable

Surprised this one has gotten by you... discussed MANY times here. You might try a search.

Sorry, I will do a search next time. I am not in the market for a GMT II so do not participate in a lot of those posts. Was just trying to throw something out there that I heard at an AD.

Incurable · 4 May 2008, 07:02 AM

Mark, no apology necessary. I spent much time here reading and searching before actually posting. Just about any question you can imagine has already come up at some point if you look a bit. Didn't mean to criticize...

SPACE-DWELLER · 4 May 2008, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. K

(...)the printing for GMT II is actually GMT ll,(...)

Sorry for asking this stupid, off-topic question, but HOW do you type that II versus "11" (see? I can't seem to get it right!

).

I get either "11" or ||.

Scarface · 4 May 2008, 07:52 AM

Hey Bo, why don't you try the letter "l" (el) twice?

ll

Letsgodiving · 4 May 2008, 07:55 AM

Not my pic but a good example of what you are talking about:

SPACE-DWELLER · 4 May 2008, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarface

Hey Bo, why don't you try the letter "l" (el) twice?

ll

Ta, Minas!

4 May 2008, 06:27 AM	#1
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,074	GMT II- misprint? I was at an AD yesterday and I was told they have a rare GMT II that has a misprint on the dial. It was the SS GMT ceramic bezel I think. I did not bother to look at it because I am not in the market for the watch. But the sales lady stated her Rolex rep came in and said the printing for GMT II is actually GMT ll, Anyway she said that since it does not have the Roman numeral II but rather two sticks ll, that the watch was somehow rare and that that this misprint is trying to be kept a secret by Rolex. Like it said, I did not even look at the watch, which I guess I should have to see what she was talking about, but was looking at other items in the store and did not have a lot of time. Anyone heard of this rare "misprint" or is it just another angle to try to get you to but a watch?

4 May 2008, 06:30 AM	#2
Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	Surprised this one has gotten by you... discussed MANY times here. You might try a search. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 16710 (Blk/Blk) Rolex Explorer 114270 Sinn 356 Sa Flieger Limes Endurance 1Tausend Too many others... #2592 It may seem like I'm doing nothing but, at a cellular level, I'm actually quite busy...

4 May 2008, 06:31 AM	#3
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,426	erm i think its the latter of her trying to get you to buy the watch. apparently two different printers did the dials for rolex, one using II and one using ll. __________________ And ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.

4 May 2008, 07:02 AM	#6
Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	Mark, no apology necessary. I spent much time here reading and searching before actually posting. Just about any question you can imagine has already come up at some point if you look a bit. Didn't mean to criticize... __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 16710 (Blk/Blk) Rolex Explorer 114270 Sinn 356 Sa Flieger Limes Endurance 1Tausend Too many others... #2592 It may seem like I'm doing nothing but, at a cellular level, I'm actually quite busy...

4 May 2008, 07:52 AM	#8
Scarface "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Minas Location: London UK Watch: Rolex , Omega Posts: 1,370	Hey Bo, why don't you try the letter "l" (el) twice? ll __________________ *Rolex* Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master ll *Rolex* Oyster Perpetual Datejust *Omega* Seamaster Professional Chronograph

4 May 2008, 07:55 AM	#9
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,319	Not my pic but a good example of what you are talking about: __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)