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.....it was me who told the journalist about the name "Bruiser".....i claim the origin!!

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.....its what everyone says about me....i am really good at being patient.

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!

.....interesting that you agree with the idea that it looks even better in the flesh....

..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, yet . Having said so, apart from checking the one and other 1675 ,
YES, a GMT is on my "fixed" list for 2014.

And your fine example is exactly what I have been inclining to..

Thank you very much for this great write-up !
And also for the honest tale of your thoughts and reasoning,

Best, hs

....I can see the "Bruiser" becoming a community watch.

.. whether another Vintage ( eg 1675 or such) gets on top of my R - list,
or your "Bruiser/ Batman ", and I have to say..

At present, the chips are more to the favor of this 116710, which I really like;
maybe also, as this black/ blue (and staying " under the radar) , and its
size, apart from the other points, which you so beautifully outlined
- together make a really strong case !..

Your review for me was "dead on" , thanks again,
and yes, with pleasure I'll keep you posted.
)

Best, hs

PS:
Slowly I have to watch my steps here,
1/ as so very much and unchanged, I am a JLC boy, but the "similar reverse"
is true for you : Rolex first, JLC to follow, I guess..

2/ I have to take care of a certain Vlad with his famous Dr Mamadu,
very tempting medicines, there..

.....yes, i have more Rolex than JLC, but not by a large margin....30% JLC.....a high proportion

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Great write up, Baron!

I must confess that from the current collection that would be my pick as well...

Best

Blomman

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. ,!,

I just have to make my mind on the Black, or black and blue...

Best,

Nicolas

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 about a 7 inch wrist, so size is not the problem. I plan on eventually buying another modern model but will have to look at the Exp II, which to my eye seems better proportioned. I still want to believe that red and blue might be possible (maybe 2 piece?).  Then I probably will not be able to resist. 

I totally understand your feeling. The larger lugs and th narrow bracelet really disturbed me in 2007. Since, I got used to that...

Best,

Nicolas.

.. I've got my appointment Wednesday,
We'll see

best, hs

Hi Baron et al., This message has been edited by passetemps on 2014-06-04 01:29:31

.....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.