Stephane Posted May 6, 2007 Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 Dear All, Here is my pictorial of this Rolex GMT Master II MBW that I got from the group buy. I do not intend to make a lot of statements as there are many great GMT II reviews as you all know. But I think some members might like to see pictures of that MBW shooted with less artistic skills than our collectors/dealers . About the deal I already said that I am happy to deal with TTK in my other thread about the 16610…so let's just skip to the next point About the gen Brand: Rolex Series: GMT Master II Model No: 16710 Size: 40 mm Case Material: Stainless Steel Dial Color: Black Bracelet / Strap: Stainless Steel Movement: Automatic Bezel: Bidirectional rotating bezel Crystal: Scratch Resistant Sapphire Crown: Screw Down Case Back: Solid Water Resistant: 100m/330ft. Price range: 4.000 $ / 3.000 for second hand and 5.950 $ / 4.390 New Here is a picture of a gen I've stolen from the net. About TTK's MBW It's powered by an Eta 2836-2 and the hand stack is wrong as the GMT hand is under the hour hand and should be above it. That doesn't really matter too me. Some comments - Dial: I can't spot that many flaws but a main one, which is very disappointing: the lettering of Oyster Perpetual Date doesn't match the Rolex writing and crown. These two last ones are too small. - Hands: this one has the correct GMT hand, longer than regular reps - Case back: can't say anything special - Magnification: seems correct to me - The cyclop position: correct too or maybe slightly too much at the right ? Not sure it's visible and for sure much better than the ones we see for 428$ from Josh in example. - Date font: is ok (closed 6 and 9), not the eta standard one. - Bezel: that is the worst part as it is really hard to turn. It's bidirectional though. Maybe some WD40 will help. - Insert: very good quality and colour compared to a gen but will need a gen at a certain point though. - Crown: it is too tick. As I have a gen one on a bad rep I could swap it someday. It's also sitting to low between the CG - CG: they look ok too me but it's hard to say for me, poor noob, with that big crown . Too be checked after the gen crown is placed. - Bracelet: the side of the links are polished which is accurate, the edges are smooth, the clasp is correct too (small). - Laser crown at six on the crystal: almost invisible. - Rehaut: seems very good - Crystal/Crystal fitting: one of the best one I've seen around. Conclusion Great purchase from TTK. As some might know, I continue my MBW collection from him so stay tuned ;-) Thanks for reading, and now let's see the pictures. Pictorial Links In my search for gen pics, I found this great review of the genuine for French speaking members. HERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmena Posted May 6, 2007 Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 I've been many times near to get one of these... not very common, dressy and sporty... not very easy to spot the rep... enjoy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elprimerozen Posted May 6, 2007 Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 A realy nice watch and review pictorial! It looks so nice!!! Snap on a gen insert and you are set!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted May 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 A realy nice watch and review pictorial! It looks so nice!!! Snap on a gen insert and you are set!! Thanks guys...yep, let the mods begin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMWrolex Posted May 6, 2007 Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 A very beautiful watch and great writeup!!! I can't wait until TTK replies to my email so I can get my own MBW.... Job well done Neil! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Stephane, I was looking for your GMT II in the Sales section! Since it's not there, I'm guessing you already sold it. However, I want to ask you and others what you think of this: Just bought it. Here are the specs: "[...] Rolex GMT II with Asian movement. The band is an un-branded Jubilee I picked up. I removed two links from it. Unfortunately, I can not find them. The watch originally had a poor Pepsi bezel which I swapped for the one shown from jewelryoulet.com. Overall the watch is in excellent condition with only very minor wear." I already bought a Rolex Jubilee bracelet for it, too. Just wanting an overall impression since it's for my dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 I've been many times near to get one of these... not very common, dressy and sporty... not very easy to spot the rep... enjoy!!! Me too. I think it might be my favorite Rollie - with the right handstack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted September 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Just wanting an overall impression since it's for my dad. Hi V. Yes mine is sold. The general impression I have is good. I personaly don't like Jubilee, but why not if you do, fine of course. Having said that, I didn't see many GMT in real and might not be the best one to comment. From that picture the insert looks great to me, the dial too. I have a doubt on the cyclop position but, hey, we're really anal, remember that. I'm sure your dad will be happy. Cheers Stephane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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