Filson Bag Thread: With Pictures

[Stratkat]

Beautiful GMT 2!! I was looking at a 1984 Pepsi (my birth year) but they still want crazy money for these timepieces, even ones that are as old as me now. Plus the tritium lume that was featured during that era is probably not the most affective, so it wouldn’t serve me as well. Still want one haha. Yours is superb though!

Thank you! I wanted the current one and was determined not to pay over retail. I had a really good AD and he came trough for me.

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

Thank you! I wanted the current one and was determined not to pay over retail. I had a really good AD and he came trough for me.

Proof positive that good Rolex AD’s exist. I have a good friend who I worked with at Ferrari (actually helped get him the job), he recently acquired a new GMT 2 Pepsi, but first had to buy 2 other Rolex Timepieces over the course of 2 years. My stringent budgeting methods would not allow that kind of practice, so I’ll stick with the Omega Speedmaster Pro. I’m aiming for either this year or next, and buying new from an AD. Looking forward to the experience.

After a job site visit I stopped by the nearest AD to get a closer look.

Wouldn’t you know it but after stating i didn’t have the scratch for the watch at this point, the salesman still wanted me to get it on wrist for my introduction.

 

[Stratkat]

Classic watch, the only omega I’d consider. Just don’t need a chrono.

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

Classic watch, the only omega I’d consider. Just don’t need a chrono.

Indeed! On the flip side, the GMT Pepsi is the only Rolex I’d consider…what a coincidence. Just can’t get enthused about anything else they offer. The history with Pan Am is just too cool, a true Pilots watch.

@GzStudio would appreciate this especially…what I have on wrist. I love this watch more than anything else I’ve owned to date.

 

[GzStudio]

Indeed! On the flip side, the GMT Pepsi is the only Rolex I’d consider…what a coincidence. Just can’t get enthused about anything else they offer. The history with Pan Am is just too cool, a true Pilots watch.

@GzStudio would appreciate this especially…what I have on wrist. I love this watch more than anything else I’ve owned to date.

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That's the watch that started it for me. I still have it, just do not wear it anymore. I have gotten rid of almost all of my Rolex's as I wear an apple watch daily. I kept my 116600 sea dweller just because of the low production #'s. I'd like to get a 41mm gmt or a 43mm new sea dweller, but not as important anymore these days. Congrats on the watch and ambitions. I like Omega a lot, had a seamaster for a bit.

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

That's the watch that started it for me. I still have it, just do not wear it anymore. I have gotten rid of almost all of my Rolex's as I wear an apple watch daily. I kept my 116600 sea dweller just because of the low production #'s. I'd like to get a 41mm gmt or a 43mm new sea dweller, but not as important anymore these days. Congrats on the watch and ambitions. I like Omega a lot, had a seamaster for a bit.

Thanks GZ! Wow that’s awesome!! It’s the watch that made me say adios to Seiko all together. Long story for another time. Sounds like quite a collection you had. I recall a no date Submariner…how’s my memory?

 

[Stratkat]

Indeed! On the flip side, the GMT Pepsi is the only Rolex I’d consider…what a coincidence. Just can’t get enthused about anything else they offer. The history with Pan Am is just too cool, a true Pilots watch.

@GzStudio would appreciate this especially…what I have on wrist. I love this watch more than anything else I’ve owned to date.

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Same, I love aviation, and the history of this watch. I’m not a collector just really love this piece. It was well worth the wait for me!

 

[Stratkat]

Thanks GZ! Wow that’s awesome!! It’s the watch that made me say adios to Seiko all together. Long story for another time. Sounds like quite a collection you had. I recall a no date Submariner…how’s my memory?

I still love Seiko, they have the best lume!

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

I still love Seiko, they have the best lume!

Most definitely!! The issue I had was 1 part bad watchmaking and 3 parts horrific customer service experience. In short I had to fight tooth and nail for them to repair/replace a defective movement in my Solar Arnie “Pepsi”, which had totally seized. I still had 2 years left on the warranty; adding insult to injury. Luckily the squeaky wheel got the grease, as they are fully covering the repair.

Fitted with a beautiful Horween Shell Cordovan Color #8 strap @M635Guy (cause i know he’s a fellow Ashland fan)