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SPORTSFAN · 25 July 2008, 09:33 AM

My oversize numbers.

Regards Mike.

OYSTERMANN · 25 July 2008, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPORTSFAN

My oversize numbers.

Regards Mike.

Definitely the GMT IIc

Great photo, Mike

rescue7 · 25 July 2008, 09:44 AM

Being the proud owner of both, i'd recommend buying the block case GMT IIc, ya know the one with the oversize numbers.

By the way isn't the Sub changing to the same block case.

screaming · 25 July 2008, 10:04 AM

I have a GMT IIc and a Sub LV and although I really liked the GMT IIc when I first bought it I've decided that I simply appreciate the classic style that much more. From my perspective I'd try and pick up a GMT 16710 with 3186 movement or even consider going for a Sea-Dweller....I picked up my SD yesterday and it's an awesome watch...even better than the Sub date in my opinion.
Bottom line, I think the GMT IIc is a bit too much "in your face" and glitzy. I'm seriously considering flipping mine while it's still in good condition.

tom33455 · 25 July 2008, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toph

gmt IIC all the way- the bezel, the clasp, the maxi dial, the extra timezone- everything is better in my humble opinion
cheers!

I have both...I love both, the new bracelet is soooooo much more substantial that alone makes the decision easy for me

DaveInLA · 25 July 2008, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigHat

Sub born in 1953, GMT born in 1955. So very little added history. Prehaps you recall the recent LV Sub and green dialed GMT to celebrate 50 years?

I'm not just talking about number of years, but I believe it was the Submariner that really made Rolex famous. Almost everybody knows the Sub, but I don't think that's true of the GMT Master.

mike · 25 July 2008, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by DaveInLA

I'm not just talking about number of years, but I believe it was the Submariner that really made Rolex famous. Almost everybody knows the Sub, but I don't think that's true of the GMT Master.

Dave, I think from a historical perspective your spot on. The GMT has spent a lot of time in the shadow of the Sub. Why that is, is the subject of endless debate, but historic valuations seem to be on your side.

It's interesting that not with standing the Subs. history and military background one would think the more complicated watch would have more support. The GMT shares a storied past, but the fame of the Submariner can't be denied.

One wonders if a certain British Agent had worn a GMT what might have been. LOL!

In any event both bring so much to the table.

Whether historic,

Contemporary,

Or the newest,

Porsche · 25 July 2008, 01:52 PM

All are excellent replies and comments,

but my 2 cents...

buy the Rolex! (joking)

I am in the same dilemma, but I have resolved to get the GMT and THEN add a Sub when funds permit...

Z-Sub · 25 July 2008, 03:50 PM

Both if you can and I know you'll enjoy them both.
If only one, I would choose Sub Date.

airhkg · 25 July 2008, 03:54 PM

I am always worried about bumping the bezel when I travel. Oops knocked my GMT bezel an hour off I am late for my flight!!!! Whaaa!!! Sub date for me.

Neville · 25 July 2008, 04:03 PM

Would you use the second (and third) time zone features on the GMT? Would you use the 60 minute timing ability of the sub? I love GMT's but question the utility, at least for me.

Leighton · 25 July 2008, 04:43 PM

Well you did ask for opinions, and we've got them in spades on TRF!!!!

I was in the same delima as you 9 months ago and ended buying the GMTII-c. I love this watch. I wear it to work, I travel with it, and I wear it on the weekends. The extension in the bracelet is an added plus now that summer is here! And another plus is the anti-reflective cyclops; the date is much easier to read. But I still have this bizarre obsession to buy a Sub! My current thinking is to go with a vintage / older Sub just to get rid of the nagging feeling.

SPORTSFAN · 26 July 2008, 06:57 AM

Hi,
What a great thread............................... I now make it 17-16 so far in the contest of the "NO BRAINER"

Regards Mike.

sini1717 · 26 July 2008, 09:41 AM

every watch here looks great and you cant go wrong with either but this is what most of us would do we would get another credit card and by them both or ask for naught percent finance on the second watch I'm sure you would get a great deal. however i have noticed that nearly all of us on this site are not terrible rational when it comes to rolex s and may even part ex the kids or wife for a new rolex so if you do go the hole nine yards we will understand .......................................your wife may not !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! good luck

sfrolex · 26 July 2008, 09:46 AM

Sub Date. It has no annyoing green.

taylor · 26 July 2008, 11:08 AM

i bought the gmt-IIc

ed830 · 26 July 2008, 11:49 AM

I have a sub and think everyone should do too, it's a great watch. It's classic

ZROLEX · 26 July 2008, 12:22 PM

GMTIIC ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!! Good Luck!!!!!!!

Terry Newton · 26 July 2008, 12:35 PM

I say get both. I love my TT GMT IIc but the Sub is my weekend watch.

You can never go wrong by having both.

Terry Newton

directioneng · 26 July 2008, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfrolex

Sub Date. It has no annyoing green.

Some wrist shots to compare - including the annoying greeeeeeen...

While I'm at it you might even consider a Milgauss or whatever.

25 July 2008, 09:33 AM	#41
SPORTSFAN 2009 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: England Watch: SUBMARINER Posts: 660	My oversize numbers. Regards Mike. __________________ 2004 SS Sub Date 16610 2007 SS GMT II 16710

25 July 2008, 09:44 AM	#43
rescue7 2010 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: John Location: YYZ Watch: DSSD Posts: 1,018	Being the proud owner of both, i'd recommend buying the block case GMT IIc, ya know the one with the oversize numbers. By the way isn't the Sub changing to the same block case. __________________ S/S Daytona White & Black Dial "M" S/S Sub LV "M" TT GMT-IIc "Z" Sea-Dweller DEEPSEA "M" TT Everose Ladies Date Just (wife's)"D" Member #7906

25 July 2008, 10:04 AM	#44
screaming "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Peter Location: Australia Watch: Rolex Sub 16610 LV Posts: 46	I have a GMT IIc and a Sub LV and although I really liked the GMT IIc when I first bought it I've decided that I simply appreciate the classic style that much more. From my perspective I'd try and pick up a GMT 16710 with 3186 movement or even consider going for a Sea-Dweller....I picked up my SD yesterday and it's an awesome watch...even better than the Sub date in my opinion. Bottom line, I think the GMT IIc is a bit too much "in your face" and glitzy. I'm seriously considering flipping mine while it's still in good condition. __________________ Rolex Sub 16610LV (Z)/Rolex SD 16600 (M) Rolex GMTIIC (M)/Rolex GMTII Coke 3186 (M)/Rolex GMTII Pepsi 3185 (D) Rolex SS Daytona Black dial 116520 (M) Panerai GMT PAM237 (1 of 400)/Panerai Blackseal PAM183 IWC Pilot Chrono Classic IW371701/IWC Chrono St Exupery IW371709

25 July 2008, 01:52 PM	#48
Porsche 2010 Pledge Member 150 Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: John Location: Sydney Watch: 116710 (GMTIIc) Posts: 596	All are excellent replies and comments, but my 2 cents... buy the Rolex! (joking) I am in the same dilemma, but I have resolved to get the GMT and THEN add a Sub when funds permit... __________________ Cheers, John Obey Gravity, it's the Law! GMT II c .... plus new incoming... watch this space! Dang, incoming has been delayed. Appears they are in short supply! TRF REHAUT T R F R O L E X T R F R O L E X T R F R O L E X T R F R O L E X T R F R O L E X T R F R O L E X T R F R O L E X T R F R O L E X T R F R O L E X T R F R O L E X T R F R O L E X

25 July 2008, 03:50 PM	#49
Z-Sub 2010 Pledge Member 150 Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Yenning Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 4,447	Both if you can and I know you'll enjoy them both. If only one, I would choose Sub Date. __________________ SS Submariner "Z" SS Explorer II White "K" TT Blue Submariner "F" SS SeaDweller "Z" SS Green Submariner "Z" SS GMT-Master ll "D", Black Bezel--> now Pepsi

25 July 2008, 03:54 PM	#50
airhkg "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Sub, SMP GMT Co-Ax Posts: 193	I am always worried about bumping the bezel when I travel. Oops knocked my GMT bezel an hour off I am late for my flight!!!! Whaaa!!! Sub date for me.

25 July 2008, 04:03 PM	#51
Neville "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas City Watch: GMT II Coke Posts: 55	Would you use the second (and third) time zone features on the GMT? Would you use the 60 minute timing ability of the sub? I love GMT's but question the utility, at least for me.

25 July 2008, 04:43 PM	#52
Leighton 2009 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Leighton Location: So. California Watch: SS GMT IIc Posts: 1,377	Well you did ask for opinions, and we've got them in spades on TRF!!!! I was in the same delima as you 9 months ago and ended buying the GMTII-c. I love this watch. I wear it to work, I travel with it, and I wear it on the weekends. The extension in the bracelet is an added plus now that summer is here! And another plus is the anti-reflective cyclops; the date is much easier to read. But I still have this bizarre obsession to buy a Sub! My current thinking is to go with a vintage / older Sub just to get rid of the nagging feeling. __________________ GMT MASTER II 116710N

26 July 2008, 06:57 AM	#53
SPORTSFAN 2009 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: England Watch: SUBMARINER Posts: 660	Hi, What a great thread............................... I now make it 17-16 so far in the contest of the "NO BRAINER" Regards Mike. __________________ 2004 SS Sub Date 16610 2007 SS GMT II 16710

26 July 2008, 09:41 AM	#54
sini1717 2010 Pledge Member 150 Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: PAUL Location: u k Watch: WHITE FACE DAYTONA Posts: 629	every watch here looks great and you cant go wrong with either but this is what most of us would do we would get another credit card and by them both or ask for naught percent finance on the second watch I'm sure you would get a great deal. however i have noticed that nearly all of us on this site are not terrible rational when it comes to rolex s and may even part ex the kids or wife for a new rolex so if you do go the hole nine yards we will understand .......................................your wife may not !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! good luck

26 July 2008, 09:46 AM	#55
sfrolex Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: sf Posts: 237	Sub Date. It has no annyoing green.

26 July 2008, 11:08 AM	#56
taylor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: StL Posts: 335	i bought the gmt-IIc

26 July 2008, 11:49 AM	#57
ed830 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Ed Location: California, USA Watch: Platinum Daytona Posts: 17	I have a sub and think everyone should do too, it's a great watch. It's classic

26 July 2008, 12:22 PM	#58
ZROLEX "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: DC Posts: 357	GMTIIC ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!! Good Luck!!!!!!!

26 July 2008, 12:35 PM	#59
Terry Newton 2009 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,629	I say get both. I love my TT GMT IIc but the Sub is my weekend watch. You can never go wrong by having both. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

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