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sys12345 · 5 August 2008, 05:40 PM

After some delay and frustration dealing with Fedex, my BNIB Rolex GMT Master II - 3186 has arrived. :-*

Like a kid with a new found toy in a wrapped up present, i immediatly tore off the plastic wrapping containing some documents and got the box opened. Whats underneath the paper wrapping?

Yet another wrapping but its a bubble pack wrap.

I was expecting to find the crown box but i found this instead ...

Looks like i have to jump through loops and hurdles to get to my new toy!

I pulled this out from the paper bag, the crown box at last!

The contents inside the crown box containing the watch box and the usual Rolex guide and docs. It came with the updated guide featuring the 116710 and the parachrom hairspring.

Opening the green box reveals the gem, its the Rolex GMT Master II 16710A sitting on a watch holder.

Here are some pics of the watch, after removing most of the pesky transparent plastic films. This is an M serial 16710A that comes with the latest 3186 movement and the rectangular II font on the dial. Unlike other M serial sports model, this one does not have the RRR on the rehaut. Its all clean and simple.

The watch came with a SS Oyster bracelet with a flip lock clasp design. It has solid end links but the middle links are hollow. I'm glad the bracelet, for the most part, has a brushed SS finish. The only shiny portion is at the sides. Despite having hollow middle links, the bracelet seems sturdy and well designed. It holds the watch well without flapping or wobbling and the flip-lock clasp keeps the bracelet secured to the wrist.

Though the watch may not be as weighty as some of my Ball watches, it feels very well balanced on the wrist. I have a sneaky feeling that hollow link bracelets are more comfortable on the wrist, as with my DJ and the jubilee bracelet. I must be pretty lucky as the watch fits well on my wrist right out of the box, without the need for any bracelet adjustment (though it has a provision of an easy micro adjustment).

I've not had much wrist time with this as i've only had it for three days. I'm getting approx - 1.5 secs/day. I'll need more wrist time to determine the actual accuracy of this watch. Last but not least, here's a lume shot of the watch.

I'm really pleased with this watch so far. I like the timeless design and the comfortable brushed SS bracelet. It can be worn for just about any occasion, without looking overly sporty nor dressy. The quick-set time functionality without stopping the movement is very handy for travellers. You can track up to 3 time zones with this watch. The only drawback is the absence of a quick set date feature, which can be a little more hassle if this watch is not kept ticking. I guess its time to source for another winder.

Andad · 5 August 2008, 05:53 PM

Welcome to the GMT II 3186 CLUB.

Excellent observations and pix - especially that lume shot.

Enjoy wearing it.

Irish Dan · 5 August 2008, 05:54 PM

Wow!

Congrats

Great documentation of a momentous event.

JJ Irani · 5 August 2008, 06:44 PM

Congrats on a tremendous acquisiton.

However, just curious to know why the latest model does not have the Rolex inscription on the rehaut ring.

JJ

learnmore60 · 5 August 2008, 06:58 PM

congratulations!

Now those are the sort of pics we want to see.. great job on the photos!!

shoppy · 5 August 2008, 07:04 PM

Congrats on a fantastic watch a classic.

sys12345 · 5 August 2008, 07:38 PM

Thanks for the welcome Eddie! Better late than never to join the 3186 club.

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Welcome to the GMT II 3186 CLUB.

Excellent observations and pix - especially that lume shot.

Enjoy wearing it.

sys12345 · 5 August 2008, 07:40 PM

JJ, i think only Rolex knows the answer to this one. Have u seen any 16710s with the rehaut/chapter ring?

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Congrats on a tremendous acquisiton.

However, just curious to know why the latest model does not have the Rolex inscription on the rehaut ring.

JJ

sys12345 · 5 August 2008, 07:41 PM

Thanks for the kind words fellows!

JJ Irani · 5 August 2008, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sys12345

JJ, i think only Rolex knows the answer to this one. Have u seen any 16710s with the rehaut/chapter ring?

I'm pretty sure I've seen some of the newer ones with the inscription!!

buz-lh · 5 August 2008, 08:10 PM

Congratulations. IMHO The best looking 16710 out there and you got the 3186 movement. Excellent.

gmtobsessed · 5 August 2008, 08:19 PM

Congratulations on the classic choice

toph · 5 August 2008, 08:33 PM

great choice and pictures!!

sys12345 · 5 August 2008, 08:35 PM

JJ, i've never seen the newer 16710s with the chapter ring. Z96... dont have, M36.. dont have, M44.. dont have, M62.. dont have... u must have seen some rare pieces. None of the 16710-3186 i've seen online has the RRR chapter ring.

Take a look ...

http://www.minus4plus6.com/paracromblu16710.htm

http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...0&rev=&reveal=

there's more if u do a search ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I'm pretty sure I've seen some of the newer ones with the inscription!!

gmtobsessed · 5 August 2008, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sys12345

JJ, i've never seen the newer 16710s with the chapter ring. Z96... dont have, M36.. dont have, M44.. dont have, M62.. dont have... u must have seen some rare pieces. None of the 16710-3186 i've seen online has the RRR chapter ring.

Yup, I dont think any 16710s have the RBR.

SLS · 5 August 2008, 10:03 PM

Congrats on the GMT! You made a great choice on that piece!

~Scott

marshallr47 · 5 August 2008, 10:32 PM

Very nice. Congrats on a beautiful watch. Enjoy it for many years to come.

Dan Pierce · 5 August 2008, 10:46 PM

Congrats on one of the last true classics.

dP

kcmo · 5 August 2008, 11:27 PM

Congrats! Looks great!

DeepSeaWatches · 5 August 2008, 11:59 PM

Big congrats!

sys12345 · 6 August 2008, 01:37 AM

Thanks!!! Its nice to get one on my wrist finally!

INXTCY · 6 August 2008, 01:39 AM

nice piece! why did u acquire it from the u.s?????

Wolfgang427 · 6 August 2008, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Congrats on a tremendous acquisiton.

However, just curious to know why the latest model does not have the Rolex inscription on the rehaut ring.

JJ

JJ, Rolex knew that the old style GMT was getting discontinued when the GMT-C came out for sale, but they had tons of unused old-style cases in stock. Thus they simply extended the sale of the old-style GMT so they could use up the cases.

Congrats on your GMT.

A classic for sure.

thetuk · 6 August 2008, 03:03 AM

Great watch. Wear it in good health. I have the same watch and love it.

thetuk · 6 August 2008, 03:04 AM

My M38 also does not have the RRR chapter ring. I think it is reasonable to say that none of 16710s have the rehault.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sys12345

JJ, i've never seen the newer 16710s with the chapter ring. Z96... dont have, M36.. dont have, M44.. dont have, M62.. dont have... u must have seen some rare pieces. None of the 16710-3186 i've seen online has the RRR chapter ring.

Take a look ...

http://www.minus4plus6.com/paracromblu16710.htm

http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...0&rev=&reveal=

there's more if u do a search ...

pwrslider · 6 August 2008, 04:17 AM

Congrats!! I know the feeling! I got a coke about 2 months ago....and it's been my daily 24/7 wearer since......I feel bad for my other watches!

JJ Irani · 6 August 2008, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sys12345

JJ, i've never seen the newer 16710s with the chapter ring. Z96... dont have, M36.. dont have, M44.. dont have, M62.. dont have... u must have seen some rare pieces. None of the 16710-3186 i've seen online has the RRR chapter ring.

Take a look ...

http://www.minus4plus6.com/paracromblu16710.htm

http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...0&rev=&reveal=

there's more if u do a search ...

Thanks, buddy.....maybe I was mistaken.

JJ

PeterT · 6 August 2008, 04:20 AM

Here in the UK there are no GMTs left. I have not heard of a UK M serial GMT either so people in the US are very lucky.

PeterT

asq69 · 6 August 2008, 04:27 AM

Very cool GMT! I feel sooo thirsty... I want a coke!

2careless · 6 August 2008, 05:21 AM

Congrats on a classic!

5 August 2008, 05:40 PM	#1
sys12345 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Singapore Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 286	Fedex brought me a Coke fresh from US ... After some delay and frustration dealing with Fedex, my BNIB Rolex GMT Master II - 3186 has arrived. :-* Like a kid with a new found toy in a wrapped up present, i immediatly tore off the plastic wrapping containing some documents and got the box opened. Whats underneath the paper wrapping? Yet another wrapping but its a bubble pack wrap. I was expecting to find the crown box but i found this instead ... Looks like i have to jump through loops and hurdles to get to my new toy! I pulled this out from the paper bag, the crown box at last! The contents inside the crown box containing the watch box and the usual Rolex guide and docs. It came with the updated guide featuring the 116710 and the parachrom hairspring. Opening the green box reveals the gem, its the Rolex GMT Master II 16710A sitting on a watch holder. Here are some pics of the watch, after removing most of the pesky transparent plastic films. This is an M serial 16710A that comes with the latest 3186 movement and the rectangular II font on the dial. Unlike other M serial sports model, this one does not have the RRR on the rehaut. Its all clean and simple. The watch came with a SS Oyster bracelet with a flip lock clasp design. It has solid end links but the middle links are hollow. I'm glad the bracelet, for the most part, has a brushed SS finish. The only shiny portion is at the sides. Despite having hollow middle links, the bracelet seems sturdy and well designed. It holds the watch well without flapping or wobbling and the flip-lock clasp keeps the bracelet secured to the wrist. Though the watch may not be as weighty as some of my Ball watches, it feels very well balanced on the wrist. I have a sneaky feeling that hollow link bracelets are more comfortable on the wrist, as with my DJ and the jubilee bracelet. I must be pretty lucky as the watch fits well on my wrist right out of the box, without the need for any bracelet adjustment (though it has a provision of an easy micro adjustment). I've not had much wrist time with this as i've only had it for three days. I'm getting approx - 1.5 secs/day. I'll need more wrist time to determine the actual accuracy of this watch. Last but not least, here's a lume shot of the watch. I'm really pleased with this watch so far. I like the timeless design and the comfortable brushed SS bracelet. It can be worn for just about any occasion, without looking overly sporty nor dressy. The quick-set time functionality without stopping the movement is very handy for travellers. You can track up to 3 time zones with this watch. The only drawback is the absence of a quick set date feature, which can be a little more hassle if this watch is not kept ticking. I guess its time to source for another winder. __________________ Cheers, sys12345

5 August 2008, 05:53 PM	#2
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,505	Welcome to the GMT II 3186 CLUB. Excellent observations and pix - especially that lume shot. Enjoy wearing it. __________________ E

5 August 2008, 05:54 PM	#3
Irish Dan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: NW USA Posts: 401	Wow! Congrats Great documentation of a momentous event. __________________ 1960 Mercedes 190SL - New Owner...HELP PLEASE!

5 August 2008, 06:44 PM	#4
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Congrats on a tremendous acquisiton. However, just curious to know why the latest model does not have the Rolex inscription on the rehaut ring. 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!!

5 August 2008, 07:41 PM	#9
sys12345 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Singapore Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 286	Thanks for the kind words fellows! __________________ Cheers, sys12345

5 August 2008, 06:58 PM	#5
learnmore60 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: UK Watch: Love the Vintage Posts: 363	congratulations! Now those are the sort of pics we want to see.. great job on the photos!!

5 August 2008, 07:04 PM	#6
shoppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Watch: OP and daytona Posts: 1,783	Congrats on a fantastic watch a classic.

5 August 2008, 08:10 PM	#11
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Congratulations. IMHO The best looking 16710 out there and you got the 3186 movement. Excellent. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

5 August 2008, 08:19 PM	#12
gmtobsessed "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indonesia Posts: 1,373	Congratulations on the classic choice

5 August 2008, 08:33 PM	#13
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	great choice and pictures!! __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

5 August 2008, 10:03 PM	#16
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Congrats on the GMT! You made a great choice on that piece! ~Scott

5 August 2008, 10:32 PM	#17
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	Very nice. Congrats on a beautiful watch. Enjoy it for many years to come. __________________ Ron

5 August 2008, 10:46 PM	#18
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,191	Congrats on one of the last true classics. 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

5 August 2008, 11:27 PM	#19
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Congrats! Looks great!

5 August 2008, 11:59 PM	#20
DeepSeaWatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: United States Posts: 266	Big congrats! __________________ Rolex: 16600 \| 116400 V Panerai: Fiddy \| 232 Sinn : U1

6 August 2008, 01:37 AM	#21
sys12345 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Singapore Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 286	Thanks!!! Its nice to get one on my wrist finally! __________________ Cheers, sys12345

6 August 2008, 01:39 AM	#22
INXTCY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: los angeles Watch: like them all Posts: 100	nice piece! why did u acquire it from the u.s?????

6 August 2008, 03:03 AM	#24
thetuk "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tuk Location: Los Angeles Watch: 16710 & 116520 Posts: 173	Great watch. Wear it in good health. I have the same watch and love it. __________________ Once Rolex....Always Rolex Happy Rolexing..... Member No. 12503

6 August 2008, 04:17 AM	#26
pwrslider "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: SF BAY AREA CA Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 3,047	Congrats!! I know the feeling! I got a coke about 2 months ago....and it's been my daily 24/7 wearer since......I feel bad for my other watches! __________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner (95) Rolex SS GMT IIc (08) Rolex GMT II 16710 COKE (08 for me..) Rolex Explorer II Blk (91) Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish (07) Panerai 104 & 177ti ( 04/03)

6 August 2008, 04:20 AM	#28
PeterT "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: England Watch: 16613 16710 16600 Posts: 1,021	Here in the UK there are no GMTs left. I have not heard of a UK M serial GMT either so people in the US are very lucky. PeterT

6 August 2008, 04:27 AM	#29
asq69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Syafiq Location: Indonesia Watch: GV-GMT2CTT-DJ2 Posts: 75	Very cool GMT! I feel sooo thirsty... I want a coke! __________________ Rolex is THE watch...

6 August 2008, 05:21 AM	#30
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Congrats on a classic!

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