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24 September 2018, 02:57 PM | #31 |
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OP...it’s a great all-rounder. I just picked one up from a local AD a few days ago after having an Exp II for over a year, and it’s easily a lot of bang per buck.
I think his point was that you’ve been here long enough (based on your joining date) to know how we interact with each other in this community. Be cordial and positive, and enjoy your time here.
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24 September 2018, 03:03 PM | #32 |
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I'm always amazed at how some people who don't like the newer models ascribe their feelings to the greater population of Rolex buyers. The AD waitlists and gray-seller premiums on the BLNR and SS BLRO show the newer models are plenty popular. It's fine if you don't like them, but why is it so important to you to believe that everyone else agrees with you?
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24 September 2018, 03:06 PM | #33 |
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24 September 2018, 03:31 PM | #34 |
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nice response
you said the GMT design was "tacky", just pointing out the sub as well as pretty much most of the professional line borrows heavily on that same design. Sub date and a GMT ii LN in particular are nearly the same watch. That is a fact. Minus some details that are really not design centered as far as appearance, extra GMT hand, WR rating. They look remarkably similar. A PCL oyster bracelet is really the only thing that at 5 feet away that would even distinguish it. Thats really just cosmetic and not design though, as otherwise its the same bracelet.
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24 September 2018, 05:46 PM | #35 |
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GMT is my favourite complication on any watch. 6 digit if you want a newer more accurate watch (with a better clasp) or 5 if you don’t like the boxy lugs of the 6. I’d try both on and see which one is best for you.
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24 September 2018, 09:38 PM | #36 | |
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It emanated from an opinion, sir. And then it escalated a bit. Read again. You really take things too seriously here, guys. Loosen up, c’mon! It was an opinion and I’m being called out just because it isn’t popular? And I already conceded the “name-calling” was against the rules Man, the thought police are really everywhere. And you called me dense, so my feelings are hurt. I’ll sue you for harassment 35 years from now. Relax. It’s just a watch. And this is the internet. There are no safe spaces here. Enjoy life. |
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24 September 2018, 10:01 PM | #37 | |
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Fair enough. But I’m not here to defend the sub either. Mine was a response to an assumption that I was probably too juvenile and naive to think that the sub is the epitome of watch design. Well, maybe it is for many but that’s beside the point. In fact, my 4-month old sub is now a safe queen as I try to rekindle my liking to it. It’s likely leaving the herd as soon as I get the call for the daytona. The GMT MII simply doesn’t excite me. It could be the colors, the bezel, tte PCL links maybe? I couldn’t put a finger on it. I tried it on a couple of weeks ago at an AD when I got the call. Didn’t sing to me at all and I figured it’d be better off with someone who had been waiting for it much longer than I had and hopefully wasn’t a flipper. Pics or it didn’t happen: They also had the LN: I simply don’t care for the watch or any of its variations. I think there are better ones out there. But as I said prior to the mini-lynching, that’s just me. |
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24 September 2018, 11:25 PM | #38 | |
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In the future, try using explanations such as this, as opposed to calling something "tacky" or calling another member a "snowflake." You would be surprised how far a little tact goes. |
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24 September 2018, 11:33 PM | #39 | |
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With all due respect, please see post #36, last paragraph. |
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25 September 2018, 01:52 AM | #40 |
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nice watch
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25 September 2018, 02:22 AM | #41 |
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Can only speak for the five digit - superb watch! I expect the six digit is every bit as good though!
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25 September 2018, 02:24 AM | #42 |
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Great model. Don’t hesitate, get one if you have the opportunity.
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25 September 2018, 03:13 AM | #43 |
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Thank you
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25 September 2018, 03:41 AM | #44 | |
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25 September 2018, 04:05 AM | #45 |
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With all due respect, you will get along here better without resorting to trite political buzzwords designed to enflame. You alienate everyone by calling a respected member a "snowflake," then in a pseudo-offering of an olive branch, you lecture us about safe spaces. Contrary to your assertion, this isn't Reddit, but for some reason you're posting like it is.
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25 September 2018, 04:35 AM | #46 |
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25 September 2018, 04:36 AM | #47 |
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Like it so much I bought it both in stainless steel and yellow gold :-)
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25 September 2018, 06:11 AM | #48 | |
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Still grinding on that? 🤦*♂️ |
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25 September 2018, 06:56 AM | #49 |
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GMT II is excellent in every way.
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25 September 2018, 07:09 AM | #50 |
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Must have.
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25 September 2018, 07:12 AM | #51 |
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I love my GMT master II. But.... it couldn't be my only one as I am a diver. Great watch and actually prefer the LN - (fortunate for me)...
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25 September 2018, 07:13 AM | #52 |
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If I could only own one Rolex as my only watch, it would probably be a 116710LN. That doesn't mean it's my favorite reference, but it has greats looks and useful features for an "only one".
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26 October 2018, 05:42 AM | #53 |
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Great watch. I have sub and I wished I had picked the GMT Master II instead. Regular stainless steel with a black ceramic dial.
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26 October 2018, 05:45 AM | #54 |
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Both are good looking watches. But I'd take the Batman.
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26 October 2018, 06:20 AM | #55 |
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26 October 2018, 06:33 AM | #56 |
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I started off wanting the Sub so badly, but the more I looked at the GMT Master 2, the more I was drawn to it.
After a couple of years waiting I am now very glad that I did so when I got the call. It's classy with a suit and understated enough to not clash with shorts and t shirt. I also saw amazing BLNRs but in the end the LN is my understated choice. |
26 October 2018, 06:34 AM | #57 |
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Worn a GMT every day of my life since the early 1970's.
Quite like 'em. PS. What IS a "Snowflake"? |
26 October 2018, 06:47 AM | #58 |
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I love the 16710. Definitely my favorite watch in my collection. Cheers!
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26 October 2018, 07:02 AM | #59 |
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26 October 2018, 07:46 AM | #60 |
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I recently got my GMT Mii LN. I was originally looking at the DJ41 SS with Blue Dial. The AD had one, but I wanted to sleep on it. I wasn’t looking at any of the Professional Sport models at all. My wife was flipping through the Rolex book and she liked the “Pepsi”.
Called the AD I had visited and they said no Sport models available. I put my search on hold for a while. When visiting another AD and they had a SS Sub-D LN, but it didn’t do anything for me and I passed on it. There was a guy right behind me who almost pushed me out of the way to jump on it. I called around to a few other AD’s and most laughed at my request for a Pepsi. However one said they had the GMT M2 LN. I went over and saw it. I hummed and hawed. Again it didn’t appeal to me, but I bought it anyway (either my brother would take it or I would sell it and go back to the DJ41). My brother passed on it. I was going to sell it, but I put it on and decided to wear it for 5 days. I wanted to love it. It’s taken a while and I started to like it more and more each day. And now, I have fallen in love with it. It’s my daily wear and I only take it off for sleeping, showering and at the gym (casual jeans and T or dressy in a suit and tie). I love the GMT function with the green hand. The ceramic bezel just pops and is beautiful. The shine of the sapphire crystal is flawless. Love the magnified date. The clasp with the 5mm extension is perfect. Good luck and if you get the GMT, I’m sure you’ll be happy. Enjoy! |
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