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kcmo · 21 February 2008, 08:18 AM

Hi Guys/Gals,

Seems like lots of you are trying to get your hands (or have already) on the new ceramic GMTII. I'd love to try one on but have yet to find one at an AD

With all the hype, are any one of you just not crazy about it? Prefer the 'old' classic styling more?

Would love to hear your thoughts!

Prince · 21 February 2008, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcmo

...With all the hype, are any one of you just not crazy about it? Prefer the 'old' classic styling more?
Would love to hear your thoughts!

That would be me!

GerardoG · 21 February 2008, 08:23 AM

Hi Karis. I have mixed feelings about it. I have tried it on and my 2 cents are:

-LOVE the solid center links
-LOVE the ceramic bezel
-I do not care about the maxi dial
-I like the 'old' case better

...but once again, everyone's got a different taste. Some of us like wine and a nice cigar and others....well.....sheep.

Cheers!

Tools · 21 February 2008, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

That would be me!

Hey................

That makes two of us..

And it's not the technology, or the idea of a ceramic bezel.... I just can't get past the block case and the outsized numbers and size of the new insert..

SPACE-DWELLER · 21 February 2008, 08:25 AM

Karis, in fact I am not too fond of my SS GMT IIc. It has never really grown on me. I don't care too much for the shiny centre links, and the ceramic bezel is a bit too blingy/shiny for my liking, too.

I would like to sell it here, but the Danish is too high compared to the US MSRP.

Dan Pierce · 21 February 2008, 08:26 AM

Me and Allan!

The 16710 has some great features not found on the new GMT IIc. It will remain close to the hearts of many Rolex fans.

The GMT IIc has some great upgrades, no doubt.

But I still prefer the classic.............................for now anyway!

dP

walds11 · 21 February 2008, 08:28 AM

I am not crazy about it. Yoo much b,ing. I prefer the classic 16710.

kcmo · 21 February 2008, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GerardoG

Hi Karis. I have mixed feelings about it. I have tried it on and my 2 cents are:

-LOVE the solid center links
-LOVE the ceramic bezel
-I do not care about the maxi dial
-I like the 'old' case better

...but once again, everyone's got a different taste. Some of us like wine and a nice cigar and others....well.....sheep.
Cheers!

eduardogmtii · 21 February 2008, 08:31 AM

im a classic man, i like my black gmt, its a beauty

Prince · 21 February 2008, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GerardoG

...everyone's got a different taste. Some of us like wine and a nice cigar and others....well.....sheep.
Cheers!

LMAO - Good one, Gerardo!!!

kcmo · 21 February 2008, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

Karis, in fact I am not too fond of my SS GMT IIc. It has never really grown on me. I don't care too much for the shiny centre links, and the ceramic bezel is a bit too blingy/shiny for my liking, too.

I would like to sell it here, but the Danish is too high compared to the US MSRP.

I hear ya Bo. While I've only seen it in photos, I am a little bit put off by all the bling on a tool watch (polished links, shiny bezel, etc..). Would still be cool to try on though.

As for selling, could you try a Danish forum? How have you sold your others?

Prince · 21 February 2008, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

...And it's not the technology, or the idea of a ceramic bezel.... I just can't get past the block case and the outsized numbers and size of the new insert..

Spot-on, Larry!

Art 1 · 21 February 2008, 08:35 AM

I like the looks but don't care how the bezel works, not user friendly IMO. Like the old style better.

Prince · 21 February 2008, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Me and Allan!

The 16710 has some great features not found on the new GMT IIc. It will remain close to the hearts of many Rolex fans.

The GMT IIc has some great upgrades, no doubt.

But I still prefer the classic.............................for now anyway!

dP

Again, spot-on. Well said, Dan!

buz-lh · 21 February 2008, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Me and Allan!

The 16710 has some great features not found on the new GMT IIc. It will remain close to the hearts of many Rolex fans.

The GMT IIc has some great upgrades, no doubt.

But I still prefer the classic.............................for now anyway!

dP

I'm with Dan..........................for now

SPACE-DWELLER · 21 February 2008, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcmo

I hear ya Bo. While I've only seen it in photos, I am a little bit put off by all the bling on a tool watch (polished links, shiny bezel, etc..). Would still be cool to try on though.

As for selling, could you try a Danish forum? How have you sold your others?

None of them are sold................yet!

mike · 21 February 2008, 08:44 AM

I like em........ALL!

CPCC · 21 February 2008, 08:46 AM

A true classic

evy411nia · 21 February 2008, 08:47 AM

I don't like the shape of the case, ceramic bezel, maxi-dial, polished center links...I guess I don't like the watch. However, rolex got it right on the new case for Datejust and Airking. I'm hoping they do the same for the Explorer I and leave the center-links brushed. I'd buy one to go with my new Explorer II.

Subdialler · 21 February 2008, 08:47 AM

Bo, you know your next purchase has to be your 4th and final Sea Dweller!!!

Prince · 21 February 2008, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

I like em........ALL!

That's because you have 'em..........ALL!!!

crimscrem · 21 February 2008, 08:50 AM

I absolutely love mine. I love mine so much that it's gotten my mind off the Daytona for the most part.

I've never really differentiated a watch on whether or not it's considered a "tool" watch, so I don't mind the polished center links, etc.

I really like the look of the ceramic bezel, the black face, and the soothing green GMT hand.

CPCC · 21 February 2008, 08:55 AM

I like the new ceramic after the centerlinks have been brushed.

JBat · 21 February 2008, 08:56 AM

The GMT-Master IIc is a great watch.

Fatso · 21 February 2008, 08:57 AM

There's something akward about the shape of the case. Nothing against the concept of a big GMT, but the increase in size doesn't appear proportional. The bracelet is far too skinny and makes the watch appear boxy and 'dare I say' a bit dorky (ok - so I might be pushing it). I really want to like it, the ceramic is cool, love the maxi-dial green gmt hand combination, but something's just a little off. I hope the new versions of the Sub/SD won't be so squatty looking.

Leighton · 21 February 2008, 09:05 AM

I like mine!

Incurable · 21 February 2008, 09:06 AM

I am not huge wristed so I'm not all that enthralled with the new GMT. The primary reason I bought my 16710 was the comfort. It's just enough lighter and flatter than the Sub to wear significantly different. For me, a heavier, blockier and larger appearing watch is moving in the wrong direction. I don't even like the new lug profile on the 36mm series watches. Just me...

BLSampson · 21 February 2008, 09:07 AM

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I prefer the classic look in the older GMTs.

Rockrolex · 21 February 2008, 09:09 AM

I'm in the same camp as Allan, Dan, and Larry. I don't like the GMT-IIc. I can't get used to the green 24 hour hand. It only grows on me like a fungus.

There's only one GMT-II for me - the all black SS. They just don't come any better.

Letsgodiving · 21 February 2008, 09:17 AM

I'm not a fan for pretty much all the previously stated reasons so I won't repeat them. The big yellow numbers on the T/T version really looks bad imho.

21 February 2008, 08:18 AM	#1
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Who 'Isn't Crazy' About the New GMTII-C? Hi Guys/Gals, Seems like lots of you are trying to get your hands (or have already) on the new ceramic GMTII. I'd love to try one on but have yet to find one at an AD With all the hype, are any one of you just not crazy about it? Prefer the 'old' classic styling more? Would love to hear your thoughts!

21 February 2008, 08:25 AM	#5
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Karis, in fact I am not too fond of my SS GMT IIc. It has never really grown on me. I don't care too much for the shiny centre links, and the ceramic bezel is a bit too blingy/shiny for my liking, too. I would like to sell it here, but the Danish is too high compared to the US MSRP. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

21 February 2008, 08:28 AM	#7
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,634	I am not crazy about it. Yoo much b,ing. I prefer the classic 16710. __________________ Adam

21 February 2008, 08:46 AM	#18
CPCC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: USA Posts: 1,857	A true classic __________________

21 February 2008, 08:55 AM	#23
CPCC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: USA Posts: 1,857	I like the new ceramic after the centerlinks have been brushed. __________________

21 February 2008, 08:23 AM	#3
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Hi Karis. I have mixed feelings about it. I have tried it on and my 2 cents are: -LOVE the solid center links -LOVE the ceramic bezel -I do not care about the maxi dial -I like the 'old' case better ...but once again, everyone's got a different taste. Some of us like wine and a nice cigar and others....well.....sheep. Cheers!

21 February 2008, 08:31 AM	#9
eduardogmtii "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Eduardo Location: Washington D.C. Watch: rolex gmt ii, Posts: 138	im a classic man, i like my black gmt, its a beauty

21 February 2008, 08:35 AM	#13
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I like the looks but don't care how the bezel works, not user friendly IMO. Like the old style better.

21 February 2008, 08:44 AM	#17
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I like em........ALL!

21 February 2008, 08:47 AM	#19
evy411nia Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: John Location: Houston Watch: Sea-dwller Posts: 255	I don't like the shape of the case, ceramic bezel, maxi-dial, polished center links...I guess I don't like the watch. However, rolex got it right on the new case for Datejust and Airking. I'm hoping they do the same for the Explorer I and leave the center-links brushed. I'd buy one to go with my new Explorer II.

21 February 2008, 08:47 AM	#20
Subdialler "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: United Kingdom Watch: DSSD & SD Posts: 113	Bo, you know your next purchase has to be your 4th and final Sea Dweller!!!

21 February 2008, 08:50 AM	#22
crimscrem "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Indiana Watch: SS DJ/SS GMT-IIc Posts: 583	I absolutely love mine. I love mine so much that it's gotten my mind off the Daytona for the most part. I've never really differentiated a watch on whether or not it's considered a "tool" watch, so I don't mind the polished center links, etc. I really like the look of the ceramic bezel, the black face, and the soothing green GMT hand.

21 February 2008, 08:56 AM	#24
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	The GMT-Master IIc is a great watch.

21 February 2008, 08:57 AM	#25
Fatso "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: Montreal Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 129	There's something akward about the shape of the case. Nothing against the concept of a big GMT, but the increase in size doesn't appear proportional. The bracelet is far too skinny and makes the watch appear boxy and 'dare I say' a bit dorky (ok - so I might be pushing it). I really want to like it, the ceramic is cool, love the maxi-dial green gmt hand combination, but something's just a little off. I hope the new versions of the Sub/SD won't be so squatty looking.

21 February 2008, 09:05 AM	#26
Leighton "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Leighton Location: So. California Watch: SS GMT IIc Posts: 1,366	I like mine! __________________ GMT MASTER II 116710N

21 February 2008, 09:06 AM	#27
Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	I am not huge wristed so I'm not all that enthralled with the new GMT. The primary reason I bought my 16710 was the comfort. It's just enough lighter and flatter than the Sub to wear significantly different. For me, a heavier, blockier and larger appearing watch is moving in the wrong direction. I don't even like the new lug profile on the 36mm series watches. Just me... __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 16710 (Blk/Blk) Rolex Explorer 114270 Sinn 356 Sa Flieger Limes Endurance 1Tausend Too many others... #2592 It may seem like I'm doing nothing but, at a cellular level, I'm actually quite busy...

21 February 2008, 09:07 AM	#28
BLSampson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bryan Location: Kansas City, MO Watch: TT Blue Submariner Posts: 930	http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...t/IMG_3922.jpg http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...t/IMG_3861.jpg I prefer the classic look in the older GMTs. __________________ Yoboman "People sleep safely in their beds at night because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."

21 February 2008, 09:09 AM	#29
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,562	I'm in the same camp as Allan, Dan, and Larry. I don't like the GMT-IIc. I can't get used to the green 24 hour hand. It only grows on me like a fungus. There's only one GMT-II for me - the all black SS. They just don't come any better. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

21 February 2008, 09:17 AM	#30
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,310	I'm not a fan for pretty much all the previously stated reasons so I won't repeat them. The big yellow numbers on the T/T version really looks bad imho. __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

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