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paulhd · 24 February 2006, 01:52 AM

Hi guys

New to the forum, although i've been watching for a while now. Just got myself a 16700 GMT Master which i'm over the moon with. Bought it from my father who bought it new in 1999.
I think the clasp has been changed at some point and also, it has a nasty little scatch across the top of the bezel, which i will replace when it goes in for it's service. Hope you like.

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Cheers Paul

padi56 · 24 February 2006, 02:02 AM

Welcome to TRF Paul out of the GMTs thats my favourite bezel.And once its been serviced it will be as good as new.

paulhd · 24 February 2006, 02:06 AM

Thanks, it's nice to be here. Does the clasp look like the correct item? I know the GMT 2 has a smaller clasp than my one.

Rockrolex · 24 February 2006, 02:27 AM

Welcome to TRF, Paul. I can't say enough good things about that great watch. If you've read any threads on this forum you know that the all black GMT/GMT-II is my all time favorite watch.

So a hearty welcome and stick around to participate in this madhouse we call TRF.

JJ Irani · 24 February 2006, 02:36 AM

That's a great watch there, Paul, and a big welcome to TRF. Apparently, someone's swapped bracelets on you because that one's the larger Fliplock bracelet which comes with the Submariners. The GMT should have the Oysterlock bracelet which does NOT have the extension links as the one pictured above has; and the Oysterlock has a much shorter clasp (see pic below).

Cheers - JJ

paulhd · 24 February 2006, 02:45 AM

Thankyou JJ, I thought this might be the case. I will be having words with the old man when i see him!! haha!!
I like things to be as they should be, so it looks like i'll be buying a new bracelet as well as a bezel insert, ouch!!

C.J. · 24 February 2006, 03:18 AM

Welcome to TRF, Paul

Great watch

I've got a GMT also and love it. btw, congrats on making Ed's (rockrolex) favorite people list

paulhd · 24 February 2006, 03:31 AM

Thanks guys, nice to be amongst likeminded people.

Uncle-AJ · 24 February 2006, 03:33 AM

Welcome to TRF Paul. Yes that's a nice watch and I think you could be high on the list for adoption by Ed.

paulhd · 24 February 2006, 06:18 AM

Thanks AJ, spend some time in Saudi myself a long time ago. Jubail, Dhahran. Different climate there now though, and i'm not talking weather!

Uncle-AJ · 24 February 2006, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by paulhd

Thanks AJ, spend some time in Saudi myself a long time ago. Jubail, Dhahran. Different climate there now though, and i'm not talking weather!

I'm in Dhahran and have been here most of my 33 years in Kingdom. Maybe our paths crossed?

Gedanken · 24 February 2006, 09:24 AM

Welcome aboard, Paul!

24 February 2006, 01:52 AM	#1
paulhd "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Paul D Location: Chelmsford,UK Watch: GMT Master 16700 Posts: 5	newbie GMT owner Hi guys New to the forum, although i've been watching for a while now. Just got myself a 16700 GMT Master which i'm over the moon with. Bought it from my father who bought it new in 1999. I think the clasp has been changed at some point and also, it has a nasty little scatch across the top of the bezel, which i will replace when it goes in for it's service. Hope you like. Attachment 971 DSCN1175.JPG Attachment 973 Cheers Paul Last edited by paulhd; 24 February 2006 at 05:57 AM..

24 February 2006, 02:02 AM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,420	Welcome to TRF Paul out of the GMTs thats my favourite bezel.And once its been serviced it will be as good as new. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

24 February 2006, 02:27 AM	#4
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,561	Welcome to TRF, Paul. I can't say enough good things about that great watch. If you've read any threads on this forum you know that the all black GMT/GMT-II is my all time favorite watch. So a hearty welcome and stick around to participate in this madhouse we call TRF. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

24 February 2006, 02:36 AM	#5
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	That's a great watch there, Paul, and a big welcome to TRF. Apparently, someone's swapped bracelets on you because that one's the larger Fliplock bracelet which comes with the Submariners. The GMT should have the Oysterlock bracelet which does NOT have the extension links as the one pictured above has; and the Oysterlock has a much shorter clasp (see pic below). Cheers - 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!!

24 February 2006, 03:18 AM	#7
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Welcome to TRF, Paul Great watch I've got a GMT also and love it. btw, congrats on making Ed's (rockrolex) favorite people list __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

24 February 2006, 02:06 AM	#3
paulhd "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Paul D Location: Chelmsford,UK Watch: GMT Master 16700 Posts: 5	Thanks, it's nice to be here. Does the clasp look like the correct item? I know the GMT 2 has a smaller clasp than my one.

24 February 2006, 02:45 AM	#6
paulhd "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Paul D Location: Chelmsford,UK Watch: GMT Master 16700 Posts: 5	Thankyou JJ, I thought this might be the case. I will be having words with the old man when i see him!! haha!! I like things to be as they should be, so it looks like i'll be buying a new bracelet as well as a bezel insert, ouch!!

24 February 2006, 03:31 AM	#8
paulhd "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Paul D Location: Chelmsford,UK Watch: GMT Master 16700 Posts: 5	Thanks guys, nice to be amongst likeminded people.

24 February 2006, 03:33 AM	#9
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Welcome to TRF Paul. Yes that's a nice watch and I think you could be high on the list for adoption by Ed. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

24 February 2006, 06:18 AM	#10
paulhd "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Paul D Location: Chelmsford,UK Watch: GMT Master 16700 Posts: 5	Thanks AJ, spend some time in Saudi myself a long time ago. Jubail, Dhahran. Different climate there now though, and i'm not talking weather!

24 February 2006, 09:24 AM	#12
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Welcome aboard, Paul! __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

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