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Fredco1 · 7 July 2010, 04:22 AM

I have a GMT IIc but have always been a fan of ss/18k watches. I really want a tt sub but every dealer says "don't get rid of the gmt". I'm just not a fan of it on me for some crazy reason. In fact, I like the explorer II white face better. Not only for the price point but also for the low profile. So, my survey/question is: Do I sell the GMT for a tt sub, and what are the +/- of each? You guys are the pro's so I'm trusting your opinions.

At this point I can't have both the gmt and a sub, so it's one or the other.

thanks

gqllc · 7 July 2010, 04:41 AM

I think what ever you prefer...I got rid of my TT blue sub for a GMTIIc!!

MY-WATCH · 7 July 2010, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by gqllc

i think what ever you prefer...i got rid of my tt blue sub for a gmtiic!!

nauticajoe · 7 July 2010, 05:48 AM

GMTIIc's got my vote!

spuds · 7 July 2010, 05:57 AM

Personally I'd love a TT Sub' but if you like the 'stealth factor' of the Explorer II I'm not sure a TT Sub' follows the same logic?

GMTIIc seems the perfect compromise in theory at least anyway...?!

Chipmunk · 7 July 2010, 06:05 AM

GMT is nice to have in your collection but if you're "not a fan of it", no point
in keeping it no matter what others say.

spuds · 7 July 2010, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Chipmunk

GMT is nice to have in your collection but if you're "not a fan of it", no point
in keeping it no matter what others say.

Spot On!

& Congrat's on the 1,000 posts by the way....

jrssv · 7 July 2010, 07:40 AM

I'm having trouble figuring out why anyone would buy a GMT IIc unless they needed the ability to track two time zones. I use that feature every day. I'm more interested in function than anything else. If you don't use the features of the GMT get rid of it!

spuds · 7 July 2010, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jrssv

I'm having trouble figuring out why anyone would buy a GMT IIc unless they needed the ability to track two time zones. I use that feature every day. I'm more interested in function than anything else. If you don't use the features of the GMT get rid of it!

'cos they wanted a Sports-Rolex with the new clasp &/or 'cos it's a great watch in its own right maybe?

Surely that's a bit like asking "why buy a Submariner if you don't go diving?" or "Why buy an Explorer II if you don't go caving?"..... ??

GerardoG · 7 July 2010, 08:26 AM

I would go for the Sub. I agree that the GMT looks very nice; but somehow the 'cleaner' look/dial of the sub is, to me, beautiful!

The GMT Master · 7 July 2010, 08:34 AM

I don't think there is enough difference between the GMT and the Sub to justify the massive hit you'll have to take to buy it. They're essentially the same in terms of feel, the cases are identical, and the difference in weight would be negligible. The only real distinction is the increased functionality of the GMT, or the better clasp on the Sub, as well as font differences on the bezel.

I don't know about you, but I'm not sure I would want to sacrifice potentially thousands of dollars over very small differences like that. Then again, I love both the GMT and the Sub, I could happily wear either.

What exactly is it about the GMT that you don't like?

EDIT: Sorry, I may have misread, is your GMT steel or TT? If it's steel, then my post is pretty much irrelevent

bodybump · 7 July 2010, 08:48 AM

If you want both worlds..Get a TT GMT Ceramic!!!

kcmo · 7 July 2010, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by GerardoG

I would go for the Sub. I agree that the GMT looks very nice; but somehow the 'cleaner' look/dial of the sub is, to me, beautiful!

X2

George Ab · 7 July 2010, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bodybump

If you want both worlds..Get a TT GMT Ceramic!!!

x2. Totally! Just a great look, has more going on then the sub. The prices are soft for the used TT GMT II's so you could probably step up for around $1,500. Not bad considering the new price difference is $3K.

Re-reading your post, I take it back. Get the TT Sub if the GMT is not your cup of tea.

Tek · 7 July 2010, 05:58 PM

1ST and for most YOU HAVE TO ENJOY WHAT YOU WEAR, try on the SUB 1st if you haven't already, and then pull that trigger. I'm sure you know what you want this time, good luck.
Oh + - :gmtii 2nd - 3rd time zone
:sub cleaner look
my 2cents

RedDevil · 7 July 2010, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by spuds

'cos they wanted a Sports-Rolex with the new clasp &/or 'cos it's a great watch in its own right maybe?

Surely that's a bit like asking "why buy a Submariner if you don't go diving?" or "Why buy an Explorer II if you don't go caving?"..... ??

I know Sub or Deepsea is for diving, GMT tell diff timezone. But Explorer2 is for mountain climbing ? why so may I ask. It also tell 2 timezone ... cheers.

The GMT Master · 7 July 2010, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by RedDevil

I know Sub or Deepsea is for diving, GMT tell diff timezone. But Explorer2 is for mountain climbing ? why so may I ask. It also tell 2 timezone ... cheers.

It was originally developed for cave explorers who needed to keep track of day and night in the dark. It's not so easy with the current model, given the use of Super Luminova instead of Tritium, but the heritage is still there. The current Explorer II has pretty much evolved into a GMT-lite now

MagedMS · 8 July 2010, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by bodybump

If you want both worlds..Get a TT GMT Ceramic!!!

X2.. Makes sens.. Tha's a good option!

7 July 2010, 04:22 AM	#1
Fredco1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6	TT Sub or GMT IIC ? I have a GMT IIc but have always been a fan of ss/18k watches. I really want a tt sub but every dealer says "don't get rid of the gmt". I'm just not a fan of it on me for some crazy reason. In fact, I like the explorer II white face better. Not only for the price point but also for the low profile. So, my survey/question is: Do I sell the GMT for a tt sub, and what are the +/- of each? You guys are the pro's so I'm trusting your opinions. At this point I can't have both the gmt and a sub, so it's one or the other. thanks

7 July 2010, 04:41 AM	#2
gqllc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Albany NY Watch: Blue Bezel SubC Posts: 1,511	I think what ever you prefer...I got rid of my TT blue sub for a GMTIIc!! __________________ K-TT Datejust, Random Blue Bezel SubC

7 July 2010, 05:57 AM	#5
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	Personally I'd love a TT Sub' but if you like the 'stealth factor' of the Explorer II I'm not sure a TT Sub' follows the same logic? GMTIIc seems the perfect compromise in theory at least anyway...?! __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

7 July 2010, 06:05 AM	#6
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	GMT is nice to have in your collection but if you're "not a fan of it", no point in keeping it no matter what others say. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

7 July 2010, 08:48 AM	#12
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 DATEJUST41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,225	If you want both worlds..Get a TT GMT Ceramic!!! __________________

7 July 2010, 05:48 AM	#4
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	GMTIIc's got my vote!

7 July 2010, 07:40 AM	#8
jrssv Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 386	I'm having trouble figuring out why anyone would buy a GMT IIc unless they needed the ability to track two time zones. I use that feature every day. I'm more interested in function than anything else. If you don't use the features of the GMT get rid of it!

7 July 2010, 08:26 AM	#10
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	I would go for the Sub. I agree that the GMT looks very nice; but somehow the 'cleaner' look/dial of the sub is, to me, beautiful!

7 July 2010, 08:34 AM	#11
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,149	I don't think there is enough difference between the GMT and the Sub to justify the massive hit you'll have to take to buy it. They're essentially the same in terms of feel, the cases are identical, and the difference in weight would be negligible. The only real distinction is the increased functionality of the GMT, or the better clasp on the Sub, as well as font differences on the bezel. I don't know about you, but I'm not sure I would want to sacrifice potentially thousands of dollars over very small differences like that. Then again, I love both the GMT and the Sub, I could happily wear either. What exactly is it about the GMT that you don't like? EDIT: Sorry, I may have misread, is your GMT steel or TT? If it's steel, then my post is pretty much irrelevent

7 July 2010, 05:58 PM	#15
Tek Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aus Watch: ALL Posts: 318	1ST and for most YOU HAVE TO ENJOY WHAT YOU WEAR, try on the SUB 1st if you haven't already, and then pull that trigger. I'm sure you know what you want this time, good luck. Oh + - :gmtii 2nd - 3rd time zone :sub cleaner look my 2cents

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