Which Watch are you wearing today?

[rockchalk06]

That said, Check out my 2002 16710 GMTII lol

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I hope you step on a Lego

That might be the sexiest GMT on the planet.

 

[JEVapa]

Just curious, but how many of those type actually have a real Rolex and not a fake? I've met a few that who wore it in a way they made sure you knew, but couldn't tell you squat about it.

The few friends I have that own them, know more about it than I do and I'm a watch junkie. Kidna like a dude and his hotrod

I knew a couple guys that got Folexes in Korea. Not bs ones either but the ones that cost like $500+. You can't tell the difference. Korea's where you go to get the good stuff. They even fooled Rolex AD and horologists...they have to be opened up to see . They all have Seiko movements in them (IDK which one tho).

There are legit replica sites online that have some seriously real looking Folexes but they are replicas, they state they are, and they don't pass them off as real. That's a whole culture of people that collect replica luxury watches.

Now over here, if they're getting them from an AD or a legit reseller like Bob's or Beckertime or Watches etc, they're real. If they're getting fakes in the US and flaunting them, then they deserve an asswhoopin. lol

 

[Glock 'em down]

I hope you step on a Lego

That might be the sexiest GMT on the planet.

It's the 2.0 version, if you will, of the original GMT-Master 16750. The one that Thomas Magnum had in the Magnum p.i. TV show. His belonged to his father who was a navy pilot. He was shot down in Korea and Thomas got his watch when his father's remains and personal effects were broght home.

The episode that tells all about it is "Home From the Sea" season 4 episode 1.

 

[coolhandluke]

Just finished sizing the bracelet on the Ranger that I picked up from @Johnjennings. Thanks for passing it along to me John. It was a pleasure meeting you this afternoon.

 

[rockchalk06]

It's the 2.0 version, if you will, of the original GMT-Master 16750. The one that Thomas Magnum had in the Magnum p.i. TV show. His belonged to his father who was a navy pilot. He was shot down in Korea and Thomas got his watch when his father's remains and personal effects were broght home.

The episode that tells all about it is "Home From the Sea" season 4 episode 1.

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Similar story in The Terminal List. Thomas Magnum was a big influence on Jack Carr too.

I've always wanted a Rolex because of Thomas Magnum and a Tag because of Marion Cobretti

 

[rockchalk06]

Just finished sizing the Ranger that I picked up from @Johnjennings. Thanks for passing it along to me John. It was a pleasure meeting you this afternoon.

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That dial is so simple and elegant it's perfect!

 

[JD8]

I'll say my experiences reflect exactly what @coolhandluke relayed about a majority of Rolex owners. To no fault of the brand, well kinda, but honestly, it is like he said. Which is kind of why I referenced Wilson Combat earlier, high quality, but a lot of the owners buy them for show.

 

[El Pablo]

Just finished sizing the Ranger that I picked up from @Johnjennings. Thanks for passing it along to me John. It was a pleasure meeting you this afternoon.

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That would look better on me

 

[thor447]

Just finished sizing the Ranger that I picked up from @Johnjennings. Thanks for passing it along to me John. It was a pleasure meeting you this afternoon.

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I've got primers and 10mm sockets for trade.

 

[coolhandluke]

That dial is so simple and elegant it's perfect!

+1...there's a ton of hate out there for the dial saying that it's too plain. I fell in love with it at first sight. I tend to gravitate towards the vintage and military/ field inspired models though. It's a great reissue of a 7995 (shown below) in just the perfect size.

Here's a better shot of the watch from another owner of a 2022 Ranger.