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Bad luck!!!!! Went today to 3 Rolex AD.......
Jan 03, 2014,09:49 AM
in Geneva to checkout the GMT Master II "Bruiser" and it was out of stock........
Next time
Cheers
Francois
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Rolex GMT Master 2 - Reference 116710. The "Bruiser"
By: Baron - Mr Red : January 2nd, 2014-09:33
It has been bothering me for a long time. I look at my collection of Rolex and something just keeps bothering me. I look at my collection of JLC, and oddly the same nagging feeling is just NOT there. I have been trying very hard to figure out what has bee...
Outstanding article, Joe...
By: amanico : January 2nd, 2014-09:59
First of all, I saw somethere a black and blue insert, so I am not sure it existed... Or not. To be confirmed... Or infirmed... Back to this 116 710, now. What I love a lot, on this Watch, is the bezel. Its warmth reminds me the bakelite bezel of the 6542...
The Way of Truth!
By: Baron - Mr Red : January 2nd, 2014-10:12
LoL I think there is a chance that you see a black/red GMT in 2014...but blue/red...uhm...no. Historic black/blue....i would like to see that conformed. My guess (and only a guess) is that it didn't happen. Would like to see!! Surprise with me? Well, this...
Great review to savour
By: Mark in Paris : January 2nd, 2014-10:37
I understand when you say no blue+red ceramic would bring what a vintage Pepsi bezel does. But among all the Rolex clients, I think the majority doesn't possess or is looking at vintages. Thus, the new blue+red Ceramic bezel could be a single novelty that...
Great review, indeed, and...
By: Anatol : January 2nd, 2014-11:16
... the GMT 116710 is certainly the one Rolex with big case I like the most! It has really improved the looks to add some blue and remove some green. A really nice watch!
Mr. Baron, my hat off to you! This is a very nice.....
By: Sandgroper : January 2nd, 2014-11:23
review and for me very instructive. I have to say that like you, I love the combination of the Blue/Black bezel. As a matter of fact I didn't know that Rolex had never made this colour combination before, hence I liked the sight of it straight away. As yo...
Francois
By: Baron - Mr Red : January 2nd, 2014-13:22
Thanks for those kind words. The thing is, O'Neill opinion of this watch changes once it is on the wrist. If you like the look of it on a scan, then there are good odds that it will snare you once on the wrist. I always give a watch the "jeans" test. If a...
O'Neill opinion,,,,Jeans test!...hmmmmm....
By: Sandgroper : January 3rd, 2014-00:54
Don't know about O'Neill, haven't seen him for yonks but my test is Always on the wrist..so Jeans or whatever doesn't influence my choice;) As a matter of fact I have noticed that every time one tries a watch at an AD or Boutique the sales person always h...
very good post...
By: gensiulia : January 2nd, 2014-11:36
...I have not had the pleasure of trying the new color scheme, I wore a friend's black bezel some weeks ago... I want to be progressive, I will not speak of the polished bracelet, or about the fat lugs. i'm a sub/sd guy and that's not a secret, but i real...
great write up
By: Ryan5446 : January 2nd, 2014-11:43
who knows this will be a desirable vintage model one day.
I have never owned nor tried a Rolex Joe.
By: MichaelC : January 2nd, 2014-12:03
But I can say for sure, I will try this one on. The blue works great on this watch. Maybe my first Rollie? We'll see. Great article here, thanks!
Thanks Michael
By: Baron - Mr Red : January 2nd, 2014-13:16
I think once irt gets onto your wrist, it will start playing with your head! I always get a good feeling about a watch if I just can't help looking at pictures of it. If, a.fter the pictures, I try it on and still find myself looking at pictures, it's a b...
Miranda
By: Baron - Mr Red : January 2nd, 2014-13:12
I remember very well when you posted your Basel review. It was indeed you who coined the Batman nickname. However, and please correct me if I am mistaken, but I believe your Batman was a response to my suggestion of calling it the "Bruiser". To your knowl...
I first heard the moniker of "bruiser " at Baselworld …
By: Miranda : January 2nd, 2014-14:14
It was coined by a British journalist The moniker of batman I wish I could say was me but actually first appeared on timezone and rapidly followed on the rolexforum The ensuing debate resulted in batman, to which I must confess I contributed and stoked th...
Bruiser Batman
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : January 2nd, 2014-15:05
I like that name best Imran ;) Well done Joe post to savour with glass of Whisky ...single malt of course Damjan just doing that :)
Uhm...
By: Baron - Mr Red : January 3rd, 2014-05:41
.....it was me who told the journalist about the name "Bruiser".....i claim the origin!! Are you getting one? What surprise?
No problem....
By: Baron - Mr Red : January 3rd, 2014-07:19
.....its what everyone says about me....i am really good at being patient.
Thanks for the wonderful review!
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : January 2nd, 2014-17:27
A friend of mine got this GMT Master II when it was first available in Singapore and it looks and feels awesome in the metal! After reading your great review.... I am tempted to get one myself! It may well be my favorite modern Rolex too. Love the colors ...
What a Superb article.. Enjoyed every bit of it.. In fact.. :)
By: hs111 : January 3rd, 2014-05:21
..if I am honest, that one has a very strong allure to me, as well. And as I "only" own a modern MillgaussGV, a Datejust ( which actually has gone to my wife..), and my good trustworthy (1978) Oyster Date, as a go- between Vintage and Modern, - But no GMT...
Nicolas...you are right...
By: Baron - Mr Red : January 3rd, 2014-05:37
....I can see the "Bruiser" becoming a community watch. H.....keep me informed if/when you take the plunge on the GMT!
H...
By: Baron - Mr Red : January 3rd, 2014-06:00
.....yes, i have more Rolex than JLC, but not by a large margin....30% JLC.....a high proportion
Re: The "Bruiser"...
By: blomman Mr Blue : January 3rd, 2014-12:54
Great write up, Baron! :) I must confess that from the current collection that would be my pick as well... Best Blomman
I think.....
By: Baron - Mr Red : January 3rd, 2014-13:34
Many will wait for Basel hoping for something special like a Pepsi and it just won't be there. Then the black/blue will be back in focus. I am getting my order in next week. ,!,
Thanks for the wonderful write-up
By: lhanddds : January 3rd, 2014-14:13
I really like the new bezel. Unfortunately the watch still comes with, what I consider to be, overly large lugs. I owned the previous GMTIIC for about a year and a half and could never get used to looking at it. I only own vintage Rolexes now and I have a...
GMT BLeu-NoiR is a must have
By: passetemps : June 4th, 2014-01:01
Hi Baron et al., I am not sure if it is correct to respond to a 4 month old thread but i really liked your review of this watch. As for Rolex, i am a modern-submariner lover. I currently own a WG SubC (116619LB) from 2008 (one of the first ones released) ...
Hey Frank.....
By: Baron - Mr Red : June 4th, 2014-01:43
.....very much looking forward to seeing the live scans of it on your wrist. Comngratulations....obviously I tend to agree with you on this watch. Best, Joe