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Noxa · 26 June 2017, 07:48 PM

So I've decided I'm definitely going for a gold sports Rolex now, I'm really caught between a gold sub black face and a gold GMT 2 green face. I think at this stage I like the GMT 2 more but I've always struggled with the GMT over fussy bezel! I need your thoughts on this one.

ejvette · 26 June 2017, 08:16 PM

I'm a fan of gold and black just seems to go together

Duke of Dulwich · 26 June 2017, 08:19 PM

The YG GMT II with the green dial is my grail watch.

JayB · 26 June 2017, 08:20 PM

No bad choice but as you've already mentioned you don't like the GMT bezel I would go for the Submariner.

I personally wouldn't spend around £25k on a watch if I had any doubts.

Good luck

Sam Philip · 26 June 2017, 08:23 PM

From the two you have mentioned I prefer the GMT with the green face.

Hotrod297 · 26 June 2017, 08:33 PM

I recently flipped mines after owning for several years. It really POPs from a distance. That green dial on the YG really stands out. People will take notice.

It was a fun watch, I just needed a change. May get it again down the road.

The Black dial is very nice also, it's probably more versatile than the green dial. But I like watches that stand out. Why pay all that money to blend in...LOL!

1William · 26 June 2017, 08:36 PM

I have owned both and prefer the Submariner. The bezel on the Sub is less busy and the Submariner has the Glidelock bracelet. In the pre-owned market, if all is equal, the Sub also appears to hold its value a little better.

meganfox17 · 26 June 2017, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Noxa

So I've decided I'm definitely going for a gold sports Rolex now, I'm really caught between a gold sub black face and a gold GMT 2 green face

If you're Irish, Go for the Green

rebel_1 · 26 June 2017, 10:34 PM

I'm fortunate enough to have both of these pieces. I really like both and flip flop between them as far as favorites go. I sometimes wish I had the black dial GMT and the LB sub, but the one thing I've always seen with this hobby is I always seem to want what I don't have.

DramaTurtle · 26 June 2017, 10:35 PM

You've honestly narrowed it down to the 2 best in my opinion. I would go for the black, but only because I can never justify a GMT over a sub. My suggestion would be the green GMT though, if you like both equally.

Rolex addict · 26 June 2017, 10:42 PM

It may be hard in the UK, but I would suggest trying to find a dealer with both in stock so you can see them side by side.

Muzz · 26 June 2017, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1William

I have owned both and prefer the Submariner. The bezel on the Sub is less busy and the Submariner has the Glidelock bracelet. In the pre-owned market, if all is equal, the Sub also appears to hold its value a little better.

+1, my sentiments exactly!!

Al1969 · 26 June 2017, 10:52 PM

I say go for the YG GMT, but I'm bias. Good luck choosing

MCO1 · 26 June 2017, 10:58 PM

If I ever go gold the GMT Green Dial is first on my list!

KDS777 · 26 June 2017, 11:01 PM

They are both great so IMHO it's all down to personal preference.

CrazyMD · 26 June 2017, 11:11 PM

Gmt green seems to be a little more special

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Maiden · 26 June 2017, 11:11 PM

I'm the same as you, find the bezel too busy on the GMT, so I vote Sub.

watchwatcher · 26 June 2017, 11:17 PM

Did somebody say gold GMT?

Noxa · 26 June 2017, 11:25 PM

You guys never make things easy! Quite a mixed bag, as everyone says it a great problem to have, issue is I've seen both once in real life but there's no chance of being together in the same place it seems, memory and pics just isn't the same as side by side in real time. At least it's a toss up 100% between those 2 so I can take my time and really give it some thought.

KDS777 · 26 June 2017, 11:28 PM

If it bothers you.......and until you have both pieces side by side you may not realise it.......the lugs on the sub are much more prominent, and to me anyways, very annoying.

encarter13 · 26 June 2017, 11:37 PM

I think it is a tossup between the two. Both are great looking watches.

kilyung · 26 June 2017, 11:41 PM

Decide on the model first then the material. Sounds like you're more a Sub guy so that's what I'd get. Just have to decide between the LB and LN models.

AK797 · 26 June 2017, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by rebel_1

I'm fortunate enough to have both of these pieces. I really like both and flip flop between them as far as favorites go. I sometimes wish I had the black dial GMT and the LB sub, but the one thing I've always seen with this hobby is I always seem to want what I don't have.

Same here, and it's not even having to own one, as soon as I settle on a watch to buy, suddenly I go off it a bit and want another, and then something else comes into my mind or a previously dismissed one comes back into play. So weird. That's why I always take my time and hope to go thru 2/3 mind changes before buying, which is always better than after.

As for these two, I owned a Gold GMTc and Subc, and I too prefer the more subtle bezel numbers of the Sub and the cleaner dial, as these watches already have a lot going on, altho I did enjoy using the GMT function.

To see them together your best bet is Watchfinder, they have a few stores now and can send them to your nearest.

rolleyme · 27 June 2017, 02:42 AM

#thestruggleisreal

jb335 · 27 June 2017, 03:01 AM

OP, you sound just like me. Those are my two fav YG pieces and am equally torn for the same reasons you mention. I don't think I can be of any help since I am undecided as well....

I would just suggest trying both on multiple times, take pictures and just tune everything out and decide which one sings louder.

Please let us know what you go with....

drm20 · 27 June 2017, 03:25 AM

Can't go wrong either way but my vote would be for the sub. I have the two tone sub c with the black face and love it!

Chiboy · 27 June 2017, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by meganfox17

If you're Irish, Go for the Green

If you're from Pittsburgh, go for the black and gold.

I'm not really a black and gold kinda guy. Reminds me too much of a bumble bee or yellow jack. Sorry! I do think the gold Sub with the blue dial is really nice looking. More casual than the DD, and I think that casual nature makes it look less "bold" if that makes sense.

Sub/GMT · 27 June 2017, 04:08 AM

Go for beautiful Green my friend.....

Benjamin Choi · 27 June 2017, 04:19 AM

Green dial looks horible. Black Subc.

lord91 · 27 June 2017, 04:21 AM

The green GMT, without any hesitation.

26 June 2017, 07:48 PM	#1
Noxa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: UK Posts: 173	Going for gold So I've decided I'm definitely going for a gold sports Rolex now, I'm really caught between a gold sub black face and a gold GMT 2 green face. I think at this stage I like the GMT 2 more but I've always struggled with the GMT over fussy bezel! I need your thoughts on this one.

26 June 2017, 08:16 PM	#2
ejvette 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: East Hampton NY Watch: me break clays.. Posts: 7,495	I'm a fan of gold and black just seems to go together __________________ Rolex•Omega•Breitling•Grand Seiko "The only difference between crazy and eccentric is the size of ones bank account" Anonymous * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

26 June 2017, 08:20 PM	#4
JayB "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: UK Watch: EXP, DJ, NF Posts: 710	No bad choice but as you've already mentioned you don't like the GMT bezel I would go for the Submariner. I personally wouldn't spend around £25k on a watch if I had any doubts. Good luck __________________ In 1953 they used Rolex Oysters and oxygen on Everest. In 1978 they managed without the oxygen. Rolex Explorer -- Rolex Datejust -- Tudor North Flag -- Omega De Ville Trésor -- Tudor Black Bay GMT -- Omega Speedmaster Professional -- Tudor Black Bay Fifty Eight

26 June 2017, 08:33 PM	#6
Hotrod297 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Rod Location: USA & UAE Watch: Rolex Posts: 766	I recently flipped mines after owning for several years. It really POPs from a distance. That green dial on the YG really stands out. People will take notice. It was a fun watch, I just needed a change. May get it again down the road. The Black dial is very nice also, it's probably more versatile than the green dial. But I like watches that stand out. Why pay all that money to blend in...LOL! __________________ "I collect Rolex because I love'um and dig'um"

26 June 2017, 10:34 PM	#9
rebel_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2,132	I'm fortunate enough to have both of these pieces. I really like both and flip flop between them as far as favorites go. I sometimes wish I had the black dial GMT and the LB sub, but the one thing I've always seen with this hobby is I always seem to want what I don't have. __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017

26 June 2017, 08:19 PM	#3
Duke of Dulwich "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: UK Watch: GMT Master 116713 Posts: 335	The YG GMT II with the green dial is my grail watch.

26 June 2017, 08:23 PM	#5
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	From the two you have mentioned I prefer the GMT with the green face.

26 June 2017, 08:36 PM	#7
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,671	I have owned both and prefer the Submariner. The bezel on the Sub is less busy and the Submariner has the Glidelock bracelet. In the pre-owned market, if all is equal, the Sub also appears to hold its value a little better.

26 June 2017, 10:42 PM	#11
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	It may be hard in the UK, but I would suggest trying to find a dealer with both in stock so you can see them side by side.

26 June 2017, 10:58 PM	#14
MCO1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Missouri USA Watch: Daytona C white Posts: 2,248	If I ever go gold the GMT Green Dial is first on my list!

26 June 2017, 11:01 PM	#15
KDS777 Banned Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: YYC-GIG Watch: 16618LB Posts: 675	They are both great so IMHO it's all down to personal preference.

26 June 2017, 11:11 PM	#16
CrazyMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: BoraBora Posts: 227	Gmt green seems to be a little more special Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 June 2017, 11:11 PM	#17
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,650	I'm the same as you, find the bezel too busy on the GMT, so I vote Sub. __________________ Rolex 116613LN Rolex 16610LN Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 41mm Omega Geneve Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY2112 Orient Ray 2

26 June 2017, 11:25 PM	#19
Noxa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: UK Posts: 173	You guys never make things easy! Quite a mixed bag, as everyone says it a great problem to have, issue is I've seen both once in real life but there's no chance of being together in the same place it seems, memory and pics just isn't the same as side by side in real time. At least it's a toss up 100% between those 2 so I can take my time and really give it some thought.

26 June 2017, 11:28 PM	#20
KDS777 Banned Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: YYC-GIG Watch: 16618LB Posts: 675	If it bothers you.......and until you have both pieces side by side you may not realise it.......the lugs on the sub are much more prominent, and to me anyways, very annoying.

26 June 2017, 11:37 PM	#21
encarter13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: Georgia Posts: 2,613	I think it is a tossup between the two. Both are great looking watches. __________________ Instagram - watches_wine

26 June 2017, 11:41 PM	#22
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	Decide on the model first then the material. Sounds like you're more a Sub guy so that's what I'd get. Just have to decide between the LB and LN models.

27 June 2017, 02:42 AM	#24
rolleyme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Earth Watch: 326935; 126715 Posts: 84	#thestruggleisreal

27 June 2017, 03:01 AM	#25
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 6,799	OP, you sound just like me. Those are my two fav YG pieces and am equally torn for the same reasons you mention. I don't think I can be of any help since I am undecided as well.... I would just suggest trying both on multiple times, take pictures and just tune everything out and decide which one sings louder. Please let us know what you go with....

27 June 2017, 03:25 AM	#26
drm20 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Dave Location: Scottsdale, AZ Watch: Just one more Posts: 1,060	Can't go wrong either way but my vote would be for the sub. I have the two tone sub c with the black face and love it!

27 June 2017, 04:08 AM	#28
Sub/GMT "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Europe Watch: The White Gold Sub Posts: 518	Go for beautiful Green my friend..... __________________ Platinum DD 228206 Diamond Baguette Ice Blue Dial - Skydweller 326934 Black Dial Jubilee - Rosé Gold Yacht-Master 126655 Oysterflex - Smurf 116619LB - Sub 126613LB - Sub 124060LN - GMT-Master II 116710LN - DJ 126334 Blue......

27 June 2017, 04:19 AM	#29
Benjamin Choi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 237	Green dial looks horible. Black Subc.

27 June 2017, 04:21 AM	#30
lord91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Bucuresti Watch: Submariner Posts: 1,724	The green GMT, without any hesitation.

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