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padi56 · 9 November 2005, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

JJ, it can be yours for under US$5K.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Mint-As-New-Jaco...QQcmdZViewItem

Wouldn't buy one at any price,well maybe $5,but that seller has quite a
few Rolex including two Dayton's B/d and W/d

9 November 2005, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Wouldn't buy one at any price,well maybe $5,but that seller has quite a
few Rolex including two Dayton's B/d and W/d

You can buy a knock-off from a street vendor at the corner of Bloor and Bay in Toronto for $25. Since owners of that POS don't care about actually time telling... I'd say it's $25 well spent.

Rockrolex · 10 November 2005, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

Yeah, and it doesn't any orange bits on it either!

That's what makes it worth looking at.

dman · 10 November 2005, 12:32 AM

I have a feeling this one will be around longer than most think.

BruceS · 10 November 2005, 12:34 AM

I certainly hope so

dman · 10 November 2005, 12:36 AM

I really do, talking to JJ, he seems happy with the two he has. He will always have the wandering eye, we all do to some extent. Though I think this one will be in his family for quite awhile.

10 November 2005, 12:36 AM

I hope so too, actually, since I need a black ExpII brudda in arms.

I would prefer to see JJ either add a TT Daytona to his collection, rather than dump one of his current two.

BruceS · 10 November 2005, 12:40 AM

Yep I agree, and although we spared in fun over my white Exp II, I'd buy the black next time! I like white dials on DJs, but now I think Rollie sports watches are meant to have black dials.

dman · 10 November 2005, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BruceS

Yep I agree, and although we spared in fun over my white Exp II, I'd buy the black next time! I like white dials on DJs, but now I think Rollie sports watches are meant to have black dials.

I agree 100%, unless we are talking vintage GMT.

Rockrolex · 10 November 2005, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BruceS

Yep I agree, and although we spared in fun over my white Exp II, I'd buy the black next time! I like white dials on DJs, but now I think Rollie sports watches are meant to have black dials.

I'm with you, Bruce. Black dials on sport watches are the way to go. Although there is one exception that comes immediately to mind. And that's the Breitling Olympus. I tried the black dial flavor and the subdials were too hard to read. It's the same problem I have with my GP ww.tc. It looked great in the pictures, but you can't read the subdial hands very easily.

10 November 2005, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BruceS

Yep I agree, and although we spared in fun over my white Exp II, I'd buy the black next time! I like white dials on DJs, but now I think Rollie sports watches are meant to have black dials.

I've been singing this song for years now.

IMHO the only sports Rolex that can pull-off a white dial is the SS Daytona, although I prefer the black dial.

The only white dial Rolex I'd want is the old GMT that was made for Pan Am desk jockeys.

BruceS · 10 November 2005, 01:09 AM

I don't think I've ever seen a pic of that watch. Anyone have a pic?

Goodwatch · 10 November 2005, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

YUCK!! That is one fugly, pricey, mofo!! I betcha the price on that POS runs into the high five figures and I can never understand why anybody (even if he doesn't know jack sh!t about watches) would want to buy something so horrendously disgusting!!!

Stevie Wonder likes it!

Frans.

10 November 2005, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by BruceS

I don't think I've ever seen a pic of that watch. Anyone have a pic?

Here it is...

Uncle-AJ · 10 November 2005, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by RogerF

It is a beautiful watch, I really wanted one before, but then I fell in love with the SD, then the GMT2, then the Exp1.....I wonder if I will ever get around to buying a Exp2 lol

Just wait for a while...........................I'm sure JJ will give you a good deal on his. Possibly early 2006.

BruceS · 10 November 2005, 01:49 AM

That's interesting looking! Bet they're really valuable, but I'd rather have a black one. Thanks John!

Charlie · 10 November 2005, 01:54 AM

Atomic,

Could'nt agree with you more , I was'nt even aware that this model even existed.
Between what years was that beauty manufactured?

Rockrolex · 10 November 2005, 01:55 AM

Sorry, John. The white face just doesn't cut it on the GMT. It's OK on the YM, but here, it washes out. And the GMT really needs the red 24 hour hand. That's what makes it distinctive.

10 November 2005, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Charlie

Atomic,

Could'nt agree with you more , I was'nt even aware that this model even existed.
Between what years was that beauty manufactured?

I believe they were produced in one batch of about 100 or so around about 1955 or so. you can see the case doesn't have crown guards, which became part of the GMT case around 1959 or so. There are two things that bother me about this pic. I think the 4th hand (while faded heavily - Ed they were bright red) may not be original. GMTs from the 50s had a smaller arrowhead at the end and this is more in keeping with a 60s-type hand. Maybe it was replaced in service at some point. Similarly, the bezel is all black, and given that there were produced for Pan Am execs, it should have the red/blue bezel.

As you can imagine, they are very rare and command a huge premium. Last time I heard one went up at auction it commanded around US$30,000.

Gedanken · 10 November 2005, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by BruceS

Yep I agree, and although we spared in fun over my white Exp II, I'd buy the black next time! I like white dials on DJs, but now I think Rollie sports watches are meant to have black dials.

Hmm, I personally prefer the white Exp II - I think white goes better with the steel bezel.

dman · 10 November 2005, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Sorry, John. The white face just doesn't cut it on the GMT. It's OK on the YM, but here, it washes out. And the GMT really needs the red 24 hour hand. That's what makes it distinctive.

The have a SS/PLT YM with a white face? Since when?

JJ Irani · 10 November 2005, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

I have a feeling this one will be around longer than most think.

Well said, Daren....these words of yours could turn out to be some kind of prophecy!!!

JJ Irani · 10 November 2005, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

I hope so too, actually, since I need a black ExpII brudda in arms.

I would prefer to see JJ either add a TT Daytona to his collection, rather than dump one of his current two.

No problem there....brothers in arms we will always be.....Exp-II or no Exp-II !!!

dman · 10 November 2005, 04:17 PM

You boys need a room?

JJ Irani · 10 November 2005, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

You boys need a room?

YES!!! But only if she's there in it with us.....Johnny can then have the left-overs!!!

dman · 10 November 2005, 04:31 PM

Dude it is almost midnight here and now you put that terrible thought in my mind? Not the girl, you two in there with her, I won't sleep for days.

JJ Irani · 10 November 2005, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

Dude it is almost midnight here and now you put that terrible thought in my mind? Not the girl, you two in there with her, I won't sleep for days.

Just think of the girl.....throw the 2 tossers out the window!!!

JJ Irani · 10 November 2005, 05:42 PM

....at this very point, I smell a hijack to this thread!!!

mailman · 10 November 2005, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Just think of the girl.....throw the 2 tossers out the window!!!

Toss the tossers out the window...

10 November 2005, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

YES!!! But only if she's there in it with us.....Johnny can then have the left-overs!!!

I'm pretty sure that one look at your white sweater and she'll come running into my arms for protection.

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10 November 2005, 12:32 AM	#34
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	I have a feeling this one will be around longer than most think. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

10 November 2005, 12:36 AM	#36
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	I really do, talking to JJ, he seems happy with the two he has. He will always have the wandering eye, we all do to some extent. Though I think this one will be in his family for quite awhile. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

10 November 2005, 01:55 AM	#48
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10 November 2005, 04:17 PM	#54
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	You boys need a room? __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

10 November 2005, 12:34 AM	#35
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	I certainly hope so

10 November 2005, 12:36 AM	#37
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	I hope so too, actually, since I need a black ExpII brudda in arms. I would prefer to see JJ either add a TT Daytona to his collection, rather than dump one of his current two.

10 November 2005, 12:40 AM	#38
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	Yep I agree, and although we spared in fun over my white Exp II, I'd buy the black next time! I like white dials on DJs, but now I think Rollie sports watches are meant to have black dials.

10 November 2005, 01:09 AM	#42
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	I don't think I've ever seen a pic of that watch. Anyone have a pic?

10 November 2005, 01:49 AM	#46
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	That's interesting looking! Bet they're really valuable, but I'd rather have a black one. Thanks John!

10 November 2005, 01:54 AM	#47
Charlie Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: RSA Posts: 60	Atomic, Could'nt agree with you more , I was'nt even aware that this model even existed. Between what years was that beauty manufactured?

10 November 2005, 04:31 PM	#56
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	Dude it is almost midnight here and now you put that terrible thought in my mind? Not the girl, you two in there with her, I won't sleep for days. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

10 November 2005, 05:42 PM	#58
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	....at this very point, I smell a hijack to this thread!!! __________________ 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!!

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