Reply With QuoteI can't help you with any photos, but there is a GMT currently for sale in SC for 3K. You won't have to put much (if anything) on top of the money from your Explorer for that.
For years I was lusted for a 16710 after seeing a picture of it on a Dutch watch forum from a mate of mine. But you know how it is: the price was too steep for me so I tried to save money for it. But you know probably how it goes: you see a nice watch popping up on your forum so you buy it and gone is the reserve. But now I finally pulled the trigger: first off I become 50 this year and I decided to sell my Polar Explorer and my wife will donate the rest. But the hard part is that I have to wait a few months, till August :( So to help me through, post here your pics from your GMT Master. Vintage or new.
To start off I post the pic that started it all for me.
11426225_985100238174370_6830144903643966779_o by Stef, on Flickr
I can't help you with any photos, but there is a GMT currently for sale in SC for 3K. You won't have to put much (if anything) on top of the money from your Explorer for that.
my brother's
Here's mine:
Originally Posted by DarthBane
Here's mine:
OK, you win.
Best I can do:
1968
The Coke dials really are lovely.
I'm qite a fan of the Root Beer myself. I don't know much about them but they have always caught my eye.
The GMT is my daughter's favourite. I'm guessing it'll be another 12 years or so till it's going to be hers...
Those coke inserts are lovely indeed, but those vintage Pepsi's are also wonderful!
The faded ones are very nice
agreed
- - - Updated - - -
That Coke on the Nato strap though...didnt know it would look that good
Last edited by Rano85; 11th June 2015 at 10:07.
Stunning picture of a lovely watch : )OK, you win.
Best I can do:
What's that first blue strap you have there out of interest? Is it a perlon? Looks a little more sturdy - i've been looking for something along those lines for my pepsi
B
Yes, it is. I got mine from Crown and Buckle I believe. The quality is ok. Having never had any other Perlon straps before I don't have anything to compare it to, but I feel like you could probably find better quality. It looks good though, better than a Nato and has more of a summery feel.
Hard life, innit?
You've just got to pull your socks up and get on with it mate.
Love the GMT. This has kept my other watches in the box or on the chopping block.
Some lovely shots there I love mine and it's made my sub almost redundant and ready to be moved on
My 1960 1675 and 16750 1982
Currently making the face Homer Simpson makes when he thinks of doughnuts
My two old 1675's...
And my 16750...
Mike
I'll play
The patina on your RH 1675 is absolutely gorgeous, I love that faded 'watercolour' blue!My two old 1675's...
And my 16750...
My 16750 on a NATO
I'm also on the lookout for a matte dialed GMT pepsi but it seems difficult to find a nice one. All the ones on watchfinder seem to have had their hands replaced, any recommendations for other places to look for one?
If you've a mind to make a trip to London, Burlington Arcade has all sorts of lovely examples - but don't expect to find many deals there, the level of knowledge of means that everything is 'fairly' priced
B
My recently acquired GMT with faded pepsi. :)
Looking at this Rolex GMT Master II 116710 BLNR for myself.
[/URL]
That sort of leather strap with the 'big stitches' near the lugs works so well with these cases (i.e. sub/GMT etc.), really loving the look!My recently acquired GMT with faded pepsi. :)
Am looking to get a tan coloured one to switch things up a little on my Pepsi
B
Cheers. I have a few tan straps in that style here and was trying them all yesterday, they do look nice. Tan and brown suede look good too.
I was toying with the idea of a grey suede strap (a la https://bulangandsons.com/product/bs...ap-20-mm-grey/) but I don't think my (replaced, sigh) bezel is faded enough for it to work :(
I have a B&S vintage leather here and they are really nice. To be honest after trying a few on yesterday I think darker colours work better on this watch. I'm not sure how they would look with a new bezel.
I hadn't heard of them until recently but all their straps look like they ooze quality - but i think they're quite keenly priced as well
I've just transferred mine back onto the bracelet for the moment, next time I tire of it I'll definitely be looking at a cheeky strap purchase though :)
Illustrative picture, for proof of course ;)
(Yes I have yet to set the date and time correctly) :P
Last edited by Insaneous1510; 14th June 2015 at 22:07.
Really very nice examples pass her! Meanwhile I bought a very nice 16710 from 1990 of which I will post some pics soon. I made the right choice to buy a GMT Master.
Man o man Pepsi GMT's are just plain beautiful :-)
Mine with its coke bezel.
And with a pepsi.
Next week it should be sporting a brand new coke insert.
Finally, here is my 16710! It came with the full set and a Solid Oyster bracelet in very good condition. Very happy :)
Tudor150614 by Stef, on Flickr
Tudor150614-2 by Stef, on Flickr
Here's my 3. Currently it's the root beer which seems to get worn the most.
Made a few fresh pics of it this rainy afternoon. What a fantastic watch is this. Excuse my enthusiasm :)
RLX150621-8 by Stef, on Flickr
RLX150621-3-2 by Stef, on Flickr
RLX150621-4-2 by Stef, on Flickr
RLX150621-6 by Stef, on Flickr
RLX150621-2 by Stef, on Flickr
Great shots!
Stunning.Made a few fresh pics of it this rainy afternoon. What a fantastic watch is this. Excuse my enthusiasm :)
Love the way the change in colour lands exactly between the 1 and the 8. From other pictures on this thread this doesn't always seem to be the case.
Posting Permissions
