Sarah 0 Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 My GMT II finally arrived! It is in very good condition for a 24 year old watch, although it is clear the watch has been polished, albeit lightly. I'd say the original lines are 90% intact. There is slight rounding around the lugs but I don't think it detracts from the overall aesthetic too much. The underside is still razor sharp. Maybe the lugs will bother me in 6 months or whatever, for the moment I am very happy with my purchase. Of two things I am certain: I am glad I did not go ceramic, and I'm glad I went for the licorice dial. I much prefer the dimensions and non-maxi style of the 16710. It fits my wrist perfectly. Maybe I'll get a pepsi bezel at some point in the future but I really love the understated look of the licorice bezel. Considering I own a modern Datejust, it was nice to get an older box and accessories. I was surprised at how much smaller the box is. But I was a bit peeved that it did not come with a proper watch pillow (just the outer Rolex sleeve); that's not the way I would have expected a e5000 watch to be transported. But the watch is fine, so no harm done. Without further ado here are some pics - just so you know it happened. Obligatory wrist-shots: Might as well take advantage of those sweet, sweet lug-holes: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xxxptm 2 Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 Congrats! My Pepsi says hi! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Unidy 0 Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 absolutely love it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
windowsxp 0 Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 Congratulations ! Enjoy ! btw, your Rolex outer box is beautiful. Never seen it before. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
watcher001 1 Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 Thanks guys! I'm loving it so far. I've wanted a GMT II for years and now I have finally one! GMT's are far and away my favourite complications. Tiagu, the watch is a 1991 model (an X-serial). I guess it's the box they used back then. But yeah, as far as boxes go... it is pretty awesome. Interestingly, the original owner switched the bracelet out for a 93250 in the early 2000's. I'm glad it has solid end links, although it still feels slightly cheap - perhaps even less robust than some bracelets found on much, much cheaper watches (I know this is not the case). It feels great on the wrist though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
confidol 0 Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 Beautiful. Looks fantastic with bracelet and strap! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sarah 0 Posted September 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 Congratulations! Like you, I too prefer the design of the prior GMT over the ceramic model(s). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Densy 0 Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 That's one sweet sports watch! Congrats on your new Rolex! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jnashmen 1 Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 Damn you. This picture is doing nothing for my Pepsi obsession. Love it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
