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Post by charlie3755 on Dec 16, 2014 21:33:17 GMT -6
Wow, Mark looks like I missed a LOT today working in the field. First, congrats on the new GMT. I've always love the Pespi on the jubilee - such a great combination. Second, the helicopter diversion in the thread was great. While I know little about them, I've been in them quite a few times. I used to work offshore on the oil rigs and we flew out on transport helicopters. I also got to fly back once in a smaller turbine helicopter once and that thing was fast. Last year we took one several at time out to a platform off of VA Beach to do a hazardous material assessment out there. To me, when I'm in a helicopter I feel more connected to the mode of travel if that makes sense. Engaged in the journey rather than just being a passenger. Finally, welcome again to the forum and looking forward to seeing you around. Roger, thanks. Yes, it has been fun and some great watches on display. This thread has kind of gone on and off track but Chip started it and Ian weighed in with some great shots. I enjoyed my time flying the rigs and have even contemplated going back to do that again. I know exactly what you mean when you say that you feel connected to the mode of travel. I met a lot of great folk going back and forward and still today we keep in touch. I am sorry I missed you all when you were in Dallas on 12/06. Hopefully next time you come down this way. Cheers Mark
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Post by charlie3755 on Dec 16, 2014 21:24:57 GMT -6
My GMTII was my first Rolex and it was a gift from my wife, one that I'll never part with (the watch ). My EXPY2 is my daily wearer. I put a Jubilee on that one and just love the way it feels. Helicopters? Not for me. Too many moving parts that could just fly off it at any time. Fantastic combination you got going on there. I am even more convinced about the Exp II now, seeing it with the Jubilee. I have no doubt the wife is a keeper 2! My first purchase was a Blue Sub 16613. The AD nearly choked when I told him I wanted the watch but did not want the Oyster bracelet but the TT Jubilee instead. To his credit he made the exchange before I walked out the store. I have always had a thing for Jubilee bracelets. I will tell you the David Duggan (Bond Street, London) warned me that selling the watch to him, without the Oyster, was going to cost me - he certainly made sure of that. No matter, I enjoyed the combination. Heck, if I can find the right end links I will use the Jubilee on my SD, given half a chance. As for too many moving parts - keeps you on your toes wondering which one them might fly off at any moment
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Post by charlie3755 on Dec 16, 2014 15:13:04 GMT -6
When I went in it in the late eighties it was a Bolkow BO105 if memory serves me. I remember being on a traffic shout on the M5 once and having it land on the motorway right in front of me. spectacular to see where you guys can land these things, Also when I worked at Rowardennan Youth Hostel on the Banks of Loch Lomond in Scotland we frequently had the Strathclyde Helicopter that sadly crashed lat year land on our lawn as it was the largest flat green space in the area and we were right below Ben Lomond Also had the Sea King land many times! Here are a couple of shots of the Sea King landing. It was always an amazing sight to see this big beast squeeze onto the front lawn. We were surrounded by trees with an opening on to the Loch. Ian, great pictures thanks for sharing. I particularly like the fact that they were taken in my "backyard". My family is all from Perth and Aberdeen area. Way back in the day I started life at the Perth Royal Infirmary went the high school there for a bit. I bought my first Rolex from Martin Young at Cairncross Ltd, in Perth. I was looking through Oscar99 internet info and I might have found the aircraft you mentioned. PM me with your location. Would love to have a chat when you have the time. I am back to work tomorrow for 7 days and hope to have plenty of time to myself if everyone behaves themselves before the holidays. Fingers crossed. Regards Mark
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Post by charlie3755 on Dec 16, 2014 14:55:04 GMT -6
Great 16700, congrats and enjoy - I like the red/blue insert best, and that's a very nice fade on that one. Mine's a bit older (1966) Gilt 1675, two pepsi inserts: Vincent thank you. Yours is a beauty also. I have had the pleasure of spending time with "Springer" aka John Pearson, here in Dallas. He has some beautiful 1675 and 16750's. Too many beautiful watches and no lottery wins as yet:)
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Post by charlie3755 on Dec 16, 2014 13:24:47 GMT -6
Mark, a warm welcome. Being of a certain age and a fan of a certain be-whiskered gentleman from Hawaii the GMT Pepsi has always been a watch I have coveted! You do amazing and highly valuable work as well. My hats off to you and your fellow colleagues. Many years ago I was a special constable in England and got to ride in Oscar 99 which was an amazing experience. Ian, thank you for the welcome. I am certain the folk at Oscar99 do fantastic and challenging work. I sure also you all provided great service to the communities you served. Do you remember what aircraft you flew in at the time? I see that they have updated in 2008 to EC135T. It is basically the same airframe we use for Air Medical with different engines. Engines are optional at time of building. We have EC135P. The "P" denotes Pratt &Whitney while the "T" is for Turbomeca. In watch parlance I suppose its like a GMT with a 3175 or 3185 movement. A few other minor detail differences apply also. Time to get you a GMT. I don't have to tell you they are not getting any cheaper. All the best. Mark
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Post by charlie3755 on Dec 16, 2014 12:36:54 GMT -6
Another early 50s that has been totally cleaned oiled and restored to its factory original look. It is a Bumper wind auto. One of the things I love is the textured dial, and the crystal replacement is genuine Omega. I am not wild about the strap, but that's an easy fix, and I probably already have a signed period appropriate buckle. It was surprisingly affordable, considering what some Omega restorers charge. This guy is from NY. Gorgeous watch. I make no apology for being a bit of a mesh fan, but I am wondering what an 18mm JB Champion Fine Mesh would do for the look. I am trying an aftermarket mesh on my 501
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Post by charlie3755 on Dec 16, 2014 12:22:28 GMT -6
Nice look with the larger numerals. Nice choice!
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Post by charlie3755 on Dec 16, 2014 12:05:53 GMT -6
Sadly I've landed on top of Baylor once. While on a gurney. Oh man i would LOVE to do that!! You kidding me? We will set it up and we will leave the gurney in the back! We will work on getting you the correct perspective!
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Post by charlie3755 on Dec 16, 2014 11:51:31 GMT -6
Monster all week. It seems appropriate when wearing Carhartts and steel toes. Nice! I do like the band on that one - details please?
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Post by charlie3755 on Dec 16, 2014 11:43:43 GMT -6
Mark, I'm always in the area when it comes to aircraft. I'm a bit of an airplane/helicopter fanatic. I used to fly with 5 State Helicopters out of Rockwall until my best friend, who was their head mechanic/technician moved to another helicopter job in LA. They fly S56 with twin turbines in place of the round motor. I flew out of McKinney a year ago in a Maule bush plane. Chip you are have a standing invitation to come out and spend the day. We have a 3rd rider program if you want to come experience a day in the EMS world. Here is a weird picture I captured onto of Baylor in Dallas and another courtesy of First Response Photography landing at the Mckinney Hospital.
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Post by charlie3755 on Dec 16, 2014 11:29:49 GMT -6
Same here Mark, I got the new 116622 and 116610 LVC mostly though flipping and minimal out of pocket cash. My EXP was a 90s model with tritium dial, all original and like new in shape. I miss it. Gorgeous watch, but the same can be said for the two you currently have!
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Post by charlie3755 on Dec 16, 2014 11:22:28 GMT -6
You don't want to see my work shot lol. Helicopter? I love the Pepsi and I think it's the best looking GMT model, and if Rolex ever makes that in SS again I'll be in line to get one. vincent65, king780 and at least a couple of other members have the Pepsi. carbon6 has a beautiful ceramic one and Robb has the BLNR. We are a smaller forum so we won't have the sheer watch volume of TRF, but we hold our own! I have no been here very long but early impressions suggest that you are all holding your own very well. How about a tutorial on taking watch pics?? Yep I work EMS out of McKinney. Stop by if you happen to be in the area. This DJ I wore for a close friend for a couple of days. It was her husbands and had been in the safe for 7 years. A couple of shakes and it started right up and kept timed +30 seconds over 72 hours.
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Post by charlie3755 on Dec 16, 2014 11:13:45 GMT -6
Welcome to the forum, Mark! The GMT Master II is probably my favourite Rolex watch of them all. After 4 years (5 this summer) of owning the Explorer II it made me come to love everything about these watches. From the way the additional hand looks, to how much fun it is to set and play around with etc. Can't go wrong with one in your collection! Enjoy in the best of health Rommel, Thank you! I appreciate the welcome. I could not agree more. I definitely bought this one with the thinking that its versatility will "anchor" my collection and be my daily wearer going forward. This is the 4th Rolex I have had on my wrist this year and I seriously need to to take a breath. They were all trades so it only amounted to cash redistribution (plus a little ) I do like the Explorer II also. I would like to get a an older model that shows a little patina. I have definitely looked at them and had a couple in my sights on a few occasions. Feel free to share a picture of yours. Glad to be here. regards Mark
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Post by charlie3755 on Dec 16, 2014 11:01:07 GMT -6
Change up while the other one is at RSC
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Post by charlie3755 on Dec 16, 2014 10:24:07 GMT -6
I have been through a variety of Rolex models, over the last 20 years. I will admit that until recently the GMT was not one that I thought I would ever own. I did try the BLNR for a while, but like the 116610LV, the new ceramic models (while beautiful watches) just seemed a little much for my current tastes. I picked up this all original tritium 16700 X serial from a member on TRF a few weeks ago. The watch had been serviced by RSC 07/13. Here it is on the Oyster the day it arrived. I have since acquired a Jubilee Bracelet and new Coke Bezel from "Springer" on TRF (who now has his own forum I have had the Jubilee on the watch for the last couple of weeks and I will change to the Coke bezel, after I have had time to enjoy the watch with the original faded Pepsi. Over the weekend I did notice that the hour hand appeared to be closer to the dial than it needed to be. I took it into RSC yesterday and they agreed that the hour hand could do with and adjustment and that they could also have replaced the last link clasp pin during the last service. So come mid January the watch and bracelet will be "as good a new". Now with only the Black bezel to acquire, I will have a number change up options for the future. Maybe I can slow up the urge to buy another watch for a while (wishful thinking perhaps ) I was bored at work the other night and tried for a work shot. In my defense, I only had my iPhone to work with. I have to admit that I am enjoying this classic more than I thought I would. I am certain that there are some great GMT's out there - lets see yours
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