Official GMT-Master thread!

[harrier]

The GMT Master II

Thanks again

Hello Lau Jiaos in this forum,
Am new here and did some research as I'm keen to get the 2-tone (yellow gold+SS) ver.
Wondering if anyone here knows whats the price like now?
Thank you v much

[Oceanklassik]

RRP is $14,896 in Sing dollars. If lucky, you may get 10%-12% discount.

[rockdaman]

i was offered by parallel import for 116710ln J series for 9.9k...is it considered ok price?

[Oceanklassik]

A little pricey for a PI set I guess.

[seiko.citizen]

agree with ocean. look in the garage here too.

[minimerc]

to all the masters here,
seek your advice. saw some pic here on full set of sub/SD with anchors. question: if u buy a new Sub from a local AD, does it come with the miniture "anchor"? also, do all new sub and GMTs come with the submariner/GMT booklet? Thanks.

[Oceanklassik]

I'm afraid not. The anchor was only issued at a certain period previously for some of the Submariners & SDs. I'm not sure why they did that but I've read it somewhere in the forum. I don't think they are issuing it now but no harm asking if you are intending to buy. The ADs may keep stock and if you are lucky enough, they may give it to you.

As for booklet I believe you are asking about the watch manual? Then yes, it should.

[minimerc]

I'm afraid not. The anchor was only issued at a certain period previously for some of the Submariners & SDs. I'm not sure why they did that but I've read it somewhere in the forum. I don't think they are issuing it now but no harm asking if you are intending to buy. The ADs may keep stock and if you are lucky enough, they may give it to you.

As for booklet I believe you are asking about the watch manual? Then yes, it should.

thanks oceanklassik. wrt to booklet, i meant the GMT booklet with pilots in cockpit on front cover and sub booklet shows a diver. the full set of sub which i bot from a forumer here came complete with sub booklet, but another set which i bot direct from a local AD did not. puzzled... or older series came with booklet, the newer series with chapter rings do not?

[Subdude]

to all the masters here,
seek your advice. saw some pic here on full set of sub/SD with anchors. question: if u buy a new Sub from a local AD, does it come with the miniture "anchor"? also, do all new sub and GMTs come with the submariner/GMT booklet? Thanks.

I bought my Sub-C from WP, no anchor. 

[CHM]

GMT Master II (16710) Bezel Insert

Dear Rolex Siaos,

this sounds like a silly question, but how do I tell if the bezel insert on a GMT Master 2 (16710) is "original".

I.e. when purchased it was a black insert which was subsequently changed along the way to a Pepsi or Coke insert.

Is this stated anywhere in the certs/papers? Or it doesn't really matter?

I know the bezel insert is not that costly but I want to buy a 16710 in its original state.

[zidaneong]

to all the masters here,
seek your advice. saw some pic here on full set of sub/SD with anchors. question: if u buy a new Sub from a local AD, does it come with the miniture "anchor"? also, do all new sub and GMTs come with the submariner/GMT booklet? Thanks.

I bought my Sub-C from WP, no anchor. 

Hi, Newer Subs no longer comes with the anchor.

[seiko.citizen]

Dear Rolex Siaos,

this sounds like a silly question, but how do I tell if the bezel insert on a GMT Master 2 (16710) is "original".

I.e. when purchased it was a black insert which was subsequently changed along the way to a Pepsi or Coke insert.

Is this stated anywhere in the certs/papers? Or it doesn't really matter?

I know the bezel insert is not that costly but I want to buy a 16710 in its original state.

If im not wrong, the paperwork will say what bezel the watch originally came with. i have personally seen papers that indicate the bezel color.

RSC will sell you any insert you desire should your taste change.

16710 in original = all parts are original. bezel should be checked to ensure its authentic; but color will not.

[CHM]

If im not wrong, the paperwork will say what bezel the watch originally came with. i have personally seen papers that indicate the bezel color.

RSC will sell you any insert you desire should your taste change.

16710 in original = all parts are original. bezel should be checked to ensure its authentic; but color will not.

Thanks for the reply, I am sure I'm not the only one here, but if you want a Pepsi GMT Master 2, it's just not the same as buying an all black and changing it.

[seiko.citizen]

Thanks for the reply, I am sure I'm not the only one here, but if you want a Pepsi GMT Master 2, it's just not the same as buying an all black and changing it.

whats the difference if you change the bezel? i dont get why it would be any different.

my friend in perth has a 16710 with the pepsi insert, but he also has the coke and all black.

if you do indeed wish to change yourself, beware of the spring at the 11 o clock position, if the spring comes out, you will have to go to RSC or your watchmaker to get it put back in.

[CHM]

Thanks for the tip. I saw a couple of DIY bezel changes on you tube. I will probably bring it to a 3rd party service centre to change it! I'm sure it's a breeze with practise but not my cup of tea!