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ext · 31 July 2016, 11:32 AM

Hi everyone,

Was wondering what people would rather get, the Submariner or the GMT-master ii?

I love the blue/black ceramic bezel and the bracelet of the new GMT-master ii, but I also love how iconic the Submariner is.

What would you rather get and why?

Thanks :)

japenney · 31 July 2016, 11:35 AM

You need to provide more information as to what you will be using the watch for. Would you use the gmt function? Do you dive? I assume you mean you like the pcls on the gmt when you say "I like the bracelet". It really sems like you prefer the gmt....please dont get the sub just because its "iconic".

Scapegoat · 31 July 2016, 11:38 AM

GMT I guess, SUBs are easily avail anywhere and when it is time, you can pick one up.

red1108nyc · 31 July 2016, 12:04 PM

Eventually you will somehow and some way buy both

Andad · 31 July 2016, 12:09 PM

You can dive with the GMT but try not to go below100 meters.

No bad decision here - choose the one you like best.

ext · 31 July 2016, 12:59 PM

I'm not a diver, nor would I really use the GMT function to be honest because I don't really travel.

I really like how the middle of the links are polished on the GMT!

japenney · 31 July 2016, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ext

I'm not a diver, nor would I really use the GMT function to be honest because I don't really travel.

I really like how the middle of the links are polished on the GMT!

If you aren't concerned with functionality and you like the look of the gmt better than your decision is an easy one. Get the gmt :).

krattzz · 31 July 2016, 01:07 PM

I picked the GMT BLNR. These not only IMO look better but will also hold their value much better than the normal Sub.

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joli160 · 31 July 2016, 02:04 PM

No wrong choice here, just try them on and choose, both are beautiful

DCheeta · 31 July 2016, 03:18 PM

GMT is iconic, too. Seems that you like it better than the Sub. Go get it.

Scapegoat · 31 July 2016, 03:32 PM

Done deal! GMT!

Secretariat · 31 July 2016, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ext

I'm not a diver, nor would I really use the GMT function to be honest because I don't really travel.

I really like how the middle of the links are polished on the GMT!

Basing on this reply of yours, it seems that the BLNR is the watch for you.

T. Ferguson · 31 July 2016, 04:03 PM

The Sub is more iconic, if by that you mean they are everywhere and James Bond wore one in Dr. No. But if you mean has a rich history that gives it an honored place in the watch world then the GMT is every bit as iconic as the Sub. For starters, Rolex innovated the TZ complication used on the GMT Master, not to mention a gajillion other brands. Rolex did not invent the dive watch nor the ET bezel.

sensui · 31 July 2016, 04:10 PM

Always thought GMT is more useful as a single watch versus sub. You chose wisely.

MYK · 31 July 2016, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red1108nyc

Eventually you will somehow and some way buy both

My target collection.

Wear them in good health!

MYK · 31 July 2016, 04:20 PM

I love them both. Not a fan of PCLs but the GMT function makes up for it.

masyv6 · 31 July 2016, 04:25 PM

Sub! I'm generally not a fan of PCL and you won't find a GMT without them.

Nairn1980 · 31 July 2016, 05:04 PM

Blnr every day

JRT · 31 July 2016, 08:00 PM

GMT BLNR is the best all-rounder SS watch for daily wearing.

Gerardus · 31 July 2016, 08:04 PM

GMTIIc wears more comfortable then a Subc

Ruud Van Driver · 31 July 2016, 08:10 PM

Sub for me. The GMT is a fantastic reference but the Glidelock would seal the deal for me.

krattzz · 31 July 2016, 08:20 PM

The GMT has the glide lock or am I confusing that with the adjustable lock that allows for an extra 5mm in either direction?

HL65 · 31 July 2016, 08:26 PM

Perfect world both but which do you prefer? So subjective so only you can decide.

teeth man · 31 July 2016, 08:37 PM

Forget the iconic bit and just try both on. Pick the one that you like. You can go wrong either way. Lots here will have both as they are both fantastic watches!

Quailhunter · 31 July 2016, 08:44 PM

I bought the GMT II because I liked the two color bezel and I liked the second time zone for when I travel Internationally.

I thought I'd also buy the ceramic Sub. But, when I tried one on, I just didn't see enough difference to justify buying it.

I can't say why, but the GMT was more comfortable on my wrist.

The salesman was wearing the GMT and it just looked so much better than the Sub I was trying.

I thanked him and left.

beshannon · 31 July 2016, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ext

Hi everyone,

Was wondering what people would rather get, the Submariner or the GMT-master ii?

I love the blue/black ceramic bezel and the bracelet of the new GMT-master ii, but I also love how iconic the Submariner is.

What would you rather get and why?

Thanks :)

I have and enjoy both.

The GMT has more functionality

Rockhitter · 31 July 2016, 11:25 PM

Buy the watch that you enjoy, not the one that others enjoy.

AK797 · 31 July 2016, 11:33 PM

Sub first then GMT has been my plan.

liu_watch · 31 July 2016, 11:35 PM

I'm in the minority - Sub for me.

Gmt ii has several things i dont like: 1. Extra hand that is not often used 2. Date adjustment is a pain 3. Bezel is not as useful as the sub for timing, but that's because I dont travel much 4. PCL

I personally think it's overrated due to its "newness", and the premium (pre-owned) over the black bezel GMT is not justified.

Now i'm putting on my flame goggles

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shs134 · 31 July 2016, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

Sub for me. The GMT is a fantastic reference but the Glidelock would seal the deal for me.

Agreed. I was in the OPs predicament when I was looking to purchase one of these references........and the glidelock plus lack of PCL's sealed the deal. I adjust the bracelet several times a day, glidelock is fantastic and I would miss not having it. Sub over GMT for me as an only watch but I do like the GMT and hope to add one in the future.

31 July 2016, 11:32 AM	#1
ext "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: New York Posts: 16	Submariner or GMT-master ii? Hi everyone, Was wondering what people would rather get, the Submariner or the GMT-master ii? I love the blue/black ceramic bezel and the bracelet of the new GMT-master ii, but I also love how iconic the Submariner is. What would you rather get and why? Thanks :)

31 July 2016, 12:09 PM	#5
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,834	You can dive with the GMT but try not to go below100 meters. No bad decision here - choose the one you like best. __________________ E

31 July 2016, 02:04 PM	#9
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,366	No wrong choice here, just try them on and choose, both are beautiful __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

31 July 2016, 04:03 PM	#13
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	The Sub is more iconic, if by that you mean they are everywhere and James Bond wore one in Dr. No. But if you mean has a rich history that gives it an honored place in the watch world then the GMT is every bit as iconic as the Sub. For starters, Rolex innovated the TZ complication used on the GMT Master, not to mention a gajillion other brands. Rolex did not invent the dive watch nor the ET bezel. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

31 July 2016, 08:04 PM	#20
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: EU Watch: ♕ Posts: 11,881	GMTIIc wears more comfortable then a Subc __________________ ♕16570 ♕126610 ♕126333

31 July 2016, 11:35 AM	#2
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	You need to provide more information as to what you will be using the watch for. Would you use the gmt function? Do you dive? I assume you mean you like the pcls on the gmt when you say "I like the bracelet". It really sems like you prefer the gmt....please dont get the sub just because its "iconic".

31 July 2016, 11:38 AM	#3
Scapegoat "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Lee Location: South East Asia Watch: Tudor Pro Posts: 1,772	GMT I guess, SUBs are easily avail anywhere and when it is time, you can pick one up.

31 July 2016, 12:04 PM	#4
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,503	Eventually you will somehow and some way buy both

31 July 2016, 12:59 PM	#6
ext "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: New York Posts: 16	I'm not a diver, nor would I really use the GMT function to be honest because I don't really travel. I really like how the middle of the links are polished on the GMT!

31 July 2016, 01:07 PM	#8
krattzz Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NYC, Philly. Watch: GMT BLNR Posts: 695	I picked the GMT BLNR. These not only IMO look better but will also hold their value much better than the normal Sub. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

31 July 2016, 03:18 PM	#10
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,180	GMT is iconic, too. Seems that you like it better than the Sub. Go get it.

31 July 2016, 03:32 PM	#11
Scapegoat "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Lee Location: South East Asia Watch: Tudor Pro Posts: 1,772	Done deal! GMT!

31 July 2016, 04:10 PM	#14
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,365	Always thought GMT is more useful as a single watch versus sub. You chose wisely.

31 July 2016, 04:20 PM	#16
MYK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Mohammed Location: Kuwait Watch: @kuwaitinglist Posts: 1,605	I love them both. Not a fan of PCLs but the GMT function makes up for it.

31 July 2016, 04:25 PM	#17
masyv6 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: 35000ft Posts: 3,747	Sub! I'm generally not a fan of PCL and you won't find a GMT without them.

31 July 2016, 05:04 PM	#18
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,255	Blnr every day

31 July 2016, 08:00 PM	#19
JRT "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Taiwan Watch: Rolex BLNR Posts: 2,308	GMT BLNR is the best all-rounder SS watch for daily wearing.

31 July 2016, 08:10 PM	#21
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,924	Sub for me. The GMT is a fantastic reference but the Glidelock would seal the deal for me. __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

31 July 2016, 08:20 PM	#22
krattzz Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NYC, Philly. Watch: GMT BLNR Posts: 695	The GMT has the glide lock or am I confusing that with the adjustable lock that allows for an extra 5mm in either direction?

31 July 2016, 08:26 PM	#23
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,410	Perfect world both but which do you prefer? So subjective so only you can decide. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

31 July 2016, 08:37 PM	#24
teeth man "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: London Posts: 21	Forget the iconic bit and just try both on. Pick the one that you like. You can go wrong either way. Lots here will have both as they are both fantastic watches!

31 July 2016, 08:44 PM	#25
Quailhunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Doug Location: Georgia USA Watch: Rolex President Posts: 1,348	I bought the GMT II because I liked the two color bezel and I liked the second time zone for when I travel Internationally. I thought I'd also buy the ceramic Sub. But, when I tried one on, I just didn't see enough difference to justify buying it. I can't say why, but the GMT was more comfortable on my wrist. The salesman was wearing the GMT and it just looked so much better than the Sub I was trying. I thanked him and left.

31 July 2016, 11:25 PM	#27
Rockhitter "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: S Central Ky Posts: 12	Buy the watch that you enjoy, not the one that others enjoy.

31 July 2016, 11:33 PM	#28
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,262	Sub first then GMT has been my plan.

31 July 2016, 11:35 PM	#29
liu_watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: FL Posts: 667	I'm in the minority - Sub for me. Gmt ii has several things i dont like: 1. Extra hand that is not often used 2. Date adjustment is a pain 3. Bezel is not as useful as the sub for timing, but that's because I dont travel much 4. PCL I personally think it's overrated due to its "newness", and the premium (pre-owned) over the black bezel GMT is not justified. Now i'm putting on my flame goggles Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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