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Sylvester · 30 September 2013, 05:27 AM

Is it just me or does it seem that the Gold GMT is way more popular than the Gold Sub?

Why is that?

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ecsub44 · 30 September 2013, 05:31 AM

How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck would?

codecow · 30 September 2013, 05:37 AM

I bought my GMT over the sub after comparing them both side to side. I prefer the complication on the GMT.

samsam · 30 September 2013, 05:38 AM

It all depends on who is buying. In other words, it's a matter of buyer taste.

OrangeSport · 30 September 2013, 05:57 AM

When it comes to gold I prefer the GMT.

T. Ferguson · 30 September 2013, 05:58 AM

I can only tell you why I prefer the GMT in full gold. Given the purpose of each of these tool watches, full gold is more appropriate on the GMT for it's intended environments. A precious metal timepiece is a little more relevant to cockpits, airports, offices and hotels than it is to cave diving, ship salvage, or scraping the barnacles off a boat hull. Of course, if you're arriving by sea to a dinner party and wearing a tux under your wetsuit then the YG Sub works quite well.

tavv160 · 30 September 2013, 05:59 AM

I really like the blue Sub in YG. But if you're not going for that one, I would have to say GMT.

ltmgeller · 30 September 2013, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ecsub44

How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck would?

I was wondering how one could chuck "would"?

ecsub44 · 30 September 2013, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ltmgeller

I was wondering how one could chuck "would"?

LOTS of practice.

SixPak · 30 September 2013, 06:33 AM

First of all, most owners of gold sub or gmt already have a few SS tool watches in their collection to do the "dirty" work, so to speak. It's rare that your only watch is a full gold, do-it-all piece.

So when I set out to get a full gold Rolex, it's purely based on aesthetic and not necessarily on its intended purpose. It just needs to look great regardless of the environment I'm in, and any other function/complication is a bonus. To me, a YG gmtIIc looks the best followed very closely by the blue dial YG Subc. (WG Subc is beautiful in it's own right but I think the OP was referring to YG). And since I already have a blue TT Subc the YG GMTc makes the most sense.

dysondiver · 30 September 2013, 06:44 AM

for the money ,,, id go find a 16808 nipple dial , sapphire crystal ,

kilyung · 30 September 2013, 06:49 AM

IMO it's not that the YG GMT is more popular. I think the WG SubC is more popular than the YG SubC.

Viv Savage · 30 September 2013, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by codecow

I bought my GMT over the sub after comparing them both side to side. I prefer the complication on the GMT.

Me too. The only thing with the gold Sub is that the case back is slightly thicker. Otherwise, the case is the same plus I like how the GMT's bezel clicks into place.

johnswatch · 30 September 2013, 08:15 AM

I have just been through the selection process deciding between the 116618 sub and the 116718 GMT.

I usually prefer the sub but opted for the GMT in this instance.

The main reason was the step between the case and the bracelet on the Sub, it's simply too extreme and makes the watch look top heavy in my opinion.

The GMT has just perfect proportions.

I'll post some pics soon.

Jack T · 30 September 2013, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

IMO it's not that the YG GMT is more popular. I think the WG SubC is more popular than the YG SubC.

That White Gold Sub is a beauty.

Jsan20 · 30 September 2013, 09:49 AM

I would take the yellow gold sub with the new sunburst dial.

landroverking · 30 September 2013, 12:12 PM

Well in the "C" models the GMT. Classic bluesy a different story.

psv · 30 September 2013, 12:16 PM

Because a gold traveler/pilot watch makes sense and a gold diver doesn't? ;-)

cht · 30 September 2013, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Sylvester

Is it just me or does it seem that the Gold GMT is way more popular than the Gold Sub?

Why is that?

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No, it's you. The Gold Sub is more popular because it is wayyyy better than the GMT.

Jfullm42 · 30 September 2013, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by dysondiver

for the money ,,, id go find a 16808 nipple dial , sapphire crystal ,

I agree! My grail

praha335ci · 30 September 2013, 12:44 PM

That's an awesome combination.

MisterLeo · 16 December 2018, 08:18 PM

I totally agree with you. I thought I was the only one with this reasoning.

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30 September 2013, 05:57 AM	#5
OrangeSport "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: Essex, UK Watch: 14060M Posts: 2,943	When it comes to gold I prefer the GMT. __________________

30 September 2013, 05:58 AM	#6
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	I can only tell you why I prefer the GMT in full gold. Given the purpose of each of these tool watches, full gold is more appropriate on the GMT for it's intended environments. A precious metal timepiece is a little more relevant to cockpits, airports, offices and hotels than it is to cave diving, ship salvage, or scraping the barnacles off a boat hull. Of course, if you're arriving by sea to a dinner party and wearing a tux under your wetsuit then the YG Sub works quite well. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

30 September 2013, 05:59 AM	#7
tavv160 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Tony Location: UK Watch: AP, Rolex, JLC... Posts: 631	I really like the blue Sub in YG. But if you're not going for that one, I would have to say GMT. __________________ Kind Regards, Tony.

30 September 2013, 05:37 AM	#3
codecow "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: PP 5131R Posts: 4,926	I bought my GMT over the sub after comparing them both side to side. I prefer the complication on the GMT.

30 September 2013, 05:38 AM	#4
samsam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 2,826	It all depends on who is buying. In other words, it's a matter of buyer taste.

30 September 2013, 06:33 AM	#10
SixPak "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Phong Location: Toronto Posts: 2,718	First of all, most owners of gold sub or gmt already have a few SS tool watches in their collection to do the "dirty" work, so to speak. It's rare that your only watch is a full gold, do-it-all piece. So when I set out to get a full gold Rolex, it's purely based on aesthetic and not necessarily on its intended purpose. It just needs to look great regardless of the environment I'm in, and any other function/complication is a bonus. To me, a YG gmtIIc looks the best followed very closely by the blue dial YG Subc. (WG Subc is beautiful in it's own right but I think the OP was referring to YG). And since I already have a blue TT Subc the YG GMTc makes the most sense.

30 September 2013, 06:44 AM	#11
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	for the money ,,, id go find a 16808 nipple dial , sapphire crystal ,

30 September 2013, 06:49 AM	#12
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	IMO it's not that the YG GMT is more popular. I think the WG SubC is more popular than the YG SubC.

30 September 2013, 08:15 AM	#14
johnswatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a dream world Posts: 488	I have just been through the selection process deciding between the 116618 sub and the 116718 GMT. I usually prefer the sub but opted for the GMT in this instance. The main reason was the step between the case and the bracelet on the Sub, it's simply too extreme and makes the watch look top heavy in my opinion. The GMT has just perfect proportions. I'll post some pics soon. __________________ 18k GMTIIc, II,16013 DJ, PAM 112, Patek ref 96J, Helson Bronze, Elgin Trench, Gruen Curvex, Omega F300 and a few others......

30 September 2013, 09:49 AM	#16
Jsan20 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: James Location: Michigan Watch: 116613LB Posts: 861	I would take the yellow gold sub with the new sunburst dial.

30 September 2013, 12:12 PM	#17
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Well in the "C" models the GMT. Classic bluesy a different story.

30 September 2013, 12:16 PM	#18
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,078	Because a gold traveler/pilot watch makes sense and a gold diver doesn't? ;-)

30 September 2013, 12:44 PM	#21
praha335ci "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Australia Watch: GMT2C;TT Daytona Posts: 255	That's an awesome combination.

16 December 2018, 08:18 PM	#22
MisterLeo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Malta Posts: 1	I totally agree with you. I thought I was the only one with this reasoning.

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