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maverick · 12 March 2006, 09:31 AM

While at a local jewelers today I noticed a 1987 TT GMT with a jubilee bracelet. I has a little cracking on the lume close to the Mercedes part of the hour hand. It's all original and there is stretch on the bracelet. They are asking 1700.00 for it. Sounds very inexpensive. What's your opinion? =) maverick

mailman · 12 March 2006, 09:55 AM

Not very crazy about the Root Beer GMT Mav but I do like the GMT on the jubilee. The price sems good enough but does it smile at you at all?

maverick · 12 March 2006, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

Not very crazy about the Root Beer GMT Mav but I do like the GMT on the jubilee. The price sems good enough but does it smile at you at all?

I've never been a fan of the root beer GMT but this vintage one looks OK in person. I could start a small GMT collection with the two I already have. The price is very attractive. =) maverick

JJ Irani · 12 March 2006, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by maverick

While at a local jewelers today I noticed a 1987 TT GMT with a jubilee bracelet. I has a little cracking on the lume close to the Mercedes part of the hour hand. It's all original and there is stretch on the bracelet. They are asking 1700.00 for it. Sounds very inexpensive. What's your opinion? =) maverick

Now I've heard it all!!

What on earth is a Root Beer GMT???

Prince · 12 March 2006, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Now I've heard it all!!

What on earth is a Root Beer GMT???

It's something like this, JJ...

And a little more subtle...

JJ Irani · 12 March 2006, 11:55 AM

Thanks, Prince. That's the one which will not appeal to all. I've seen one in person and found it to be quite okay. Personally, I wouldn't buy it, but if it smiles at you....why not? It's still a Rolex, right?

Prince · 12 March 2006, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

...but if it smiles at you....why not? It's still a Rolex, right?

Exactly, JJ! And Mav, if you can live with the small crack (no jokes, please!), by all means, get this puppy if it speaks to you.

JJ Irani · 12 March 2006, 12:06 PM

$1700 seems a good price, Dennis......all else being in fair shape, I say go for it!!

Rockrolex · 12 March 2006, 01:26 PM

I'm not a big fan of the root beer flavor (but then I'm not a fan of the Pepsi, either). But it does seem like a great price for a vintage piece. You probably can't go wrong with it at that price.

dman · 12 March 2006, 01:52 PM

I like your thining on the GMT collection Dennis. I would say go for it.

maverick · 12 March 2006, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

I like your thining on the GMT collection Dennis. I would say go for it.

I am not sure myself because I was not in the market for a TT GMT. It really caught me off guard when I spotted it. I will say you cannot judge them by pics. They do look much better in person. The price is one thing that got my attention. Any decent Rolex seems to be well over 2K. But I think I will pass. A GMT collection crossed my mind since I have two but there are a few I would prefer before the Root Beer version. Thanks for the replies,

=) maverick

padi56 · 12 March 2006, 07:28 PM

Price seems to be about right,not one of Rolex best seller,not so many around which could be a plus,in the next 20 odd years.Get your negotiating skills out Dennis and bargain hard for a better price.

maverick · 13 March 2006, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Price seems to be about right,not one of Rolex best seller,not so many around which could be a plus,in the next 20 odd years.Get your negotiating skills out Dennis and bargain hard for a better price.

I might do the Padi. This store does not move high end watches very fast. They had a pre-owned 16610 there for quite a long time. They also don't 'push' these Rolex watches they get. I believe they are estate watches.

=) maverick

mineral · 14 March 2006, 03:36 PM

i also feel 1700 is a good buy for TT RB GMT, can consider.

Nevertheless, should check whether it comes with the paper, original box or etc...

enjoy the fun getting it.

12 March 2006, 09:31 AM	#1
maverick Banned Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: maverick Location: Prescott Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,180	Opinions wanted on a Root Beer GMT While at a local jewelers today I noticed a 1987 TT GMT with a jubilee bracelet. I has a little cracking on the lume close to the Mercedes part of the hour hand. It's all original and there is stretch on the bracelet. They are asking 1700.00 for it. Sounds very inexpensive. What's your opinion? =) maverick

12 March 2006, 09:55 AM	#2
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,388	Not very crazy about the Root Beer GMT Mav but I do like the GMT on the jubilee. The price sems good enough but does it smile at you at all? __________________ JJ

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JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Thanks, Prince. That's the one which will not appeal to all. I've seen one in person and found it to be quite okay. Personally, I wouldn't buy it, but if it smiles at you....why not? It's still a Rolex, right? __________________ 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!!

12 March 2006, 12:06 PM	#8
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	$1700 seems a good price, Dennis......all else being in fair shape, I say go for it!! __________________ 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!!

12 March 2006, 01:26 PM	#9
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12 March 2006, 01:52 PM	#10
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	I like your thining on the GMT collection Dennis. I would say go for it. __________________ 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.

12 March 2006, 07:28 PM	#12
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,414	Price seems to be about right,not one of Rolex best seller,not so many around which could be a plus,in the next 20 odd years.Get your negotiating skills out Dennis and bargain hard for a better price. __________________ 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

14 March 2006, 03:36 PM	#14
mineral "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,670	Hi maverick, i also feel 1700 is a good buy for TT RB GMT, can consider. Nevertheless, should check whether it comes with the paper, original box or etc... enjoy the fun getting it. __________________ Watching date changes every midnight

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