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actionkwj · 30 July 2014, 07:57 AM

My local jeweler just got two late model Rolexes in that I checked out:
1) 2001 Bluesy Two-Tone Submariner
2) 2005 Two-Tone GMT

Both have the solid end links, gold clasp, and the heavier weight missing on earlier versions. Both look brand new and have no bracelet stretch. Both have been serviced by a local watchmaker and the jeweler (almost 50 years old) also provides a two year guarantee. Both are offered at $6800.

The Bluesy has always caught my eye and the dial is a stunner, but then it's really bright too. This is my first time checking out the GMT and now I know why many believe it's the best two-tone model in the Rolex line up: the numbers on the gold bezel aren't as large and don't stand out as much on the new ceramic versions and the gold lettering on the black face is outstanding. I was surprised at how much it spoke to me. I noticed that this Bluesy version still has lug holes, but I don't think that really bothers me. Both of these are real stunners. The Bluesy is a little louder and the GMT is a little more conservative while the bracelets, I believe, are identical.

I don't know that these are great deals, but they seem like reasonable deals from my research and both of these watches have wrist presence. Your thoughts?

Riel · 30 July 2014, 08:01 AM

TT Sub has always been my favorite and the one I own

luvsub · 30 July 2014, 08:02 AM

Blue

joli160 · 30 July 2014, 08:04 AM

The GMT would be my choice. Choose the one you like best when trying on your wrist.

Eric Chan · 30 July 2014, 08:04 AM

TT Sub LB, if it were up to me. Looking to add one to my collection in the next couple of years. One of (DJ is my favourite), if not the best looking TT watch that Rolex ever produced.

AK797 · 30 July 2014, 08:06 AM

Bluesy by a mile for me on the pre-ceramics.

Chrispare · 30 July 2014, 08:07 AM

I think GMT is much more useful
But the blue is so beautiful
I know this won't help...

Chris B · 30 July 2014, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

Bluesy by a mile for me on the pre-ceramics.

I agree, vice-versa with ceramics though

T01 · 30 July 2014, 08:16 AM

Sub!

T. Ferguson · 30 July 2014, 08:19 AM

If you like the blue dial version of the TT Sub then that's it; your mind is made up. But of the black dial versions the GMT is somehow a much nicer looking watch, in my individual opinion.

Chelseafan · 30 July 2014, 08:19 AM

Gmt.

tomchicago · 30 July 2014, 08:23 AM

Do you want to pretend to be a diver or a pilot?

bearone2 · 30 July 2014, 08:31 AM

gmt

nymsportf30 · 30 July 2014, 08:37 AM

The bluesy is a gorgeous watch in person, pictures just don't do it justice. Pre ceramic I would go bluesy.

BlackBay1 · 30 July 2014, 08:38 AM

Sub, but it's close.

Roller07 · 30 July 2014, 08:52 AM

I would not be able to choose between the two. I would get both of them.

AK797 · 30 July 2014, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomchicago

Do you want to pretend to be a diver or a pilot?

ExplorerChris · 30 July 2014, 09:08 AM

TT Sub Blue Sunbirst dial is my grail
I'd so take that all day long and sell a kidney to get it

nick c · 30 July 2014, 09:10 AM

I vote gmt

Foneguy · 30 July 2014, 09:12 AM

$.02... = Bluesy

14060m · 30 July 2014, 09:15 AM

Bluesy

Nrmsu · 30 July 2014, 09:20 AM

Blue!

AMCK87 · 30 July 2014, 09:22 AM

I bought a new ceramic Bluesy in 2012 and could not be happier with that choice. I'd say go with TT Sub! :cheeers:

bp1000 · 30 July 2014, 09:41 AM

Does anyone know the history on the blue TT sub?

I would like to know when the bezel and dial changed, if at all?

People refer to the smurf dial and I'm also trying to figure out when the sunburst was introduced. The photo by the op looks like a sunburst dial? Yet the used watches I'm looking at seem to have a flat blue from the same era

Case61 · 30 July 2014, 09:46 AM

Bluesy.

Charles1977 · 30 July 2014, 09:51 AM

Out of those two if def go sub

CMT · 30 July 2014, 10:14 AM

When faced with the same decision, I could not deny the blue.

I'm still smitten by the the color whenever I check the time.

beshannon · 30 July 2014, 10:17 AM

I would get the GMT

phan655 · 30 July 2014, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nymsportf30

The bluesy is a gorgeous watch in person, pictures just don't do it justice. Pre ceramic I would go bluesy.

+1
I have tried, I love mine

Racerdj · 30 July 2014, 10:19 AM

Gmt!

30 July 2014, 08:19 AM	#10
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	If you like the blue dial version of the TT Sub then that's it; your mind is made up. But of the black dial versions the GMT is somehow a much nicer looking watch, in my individual opinion. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

30 July 2014, 08:38 AM	#15
BlackBay1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: UK Watch: Daytona Posts: 739	Sub, but it's close. __________________ Seiko RAF Gen 1 Chrono Black Bay Red Submariner 114060 Daytona 116520

30 July 2014, 08:52 AM	#16
Roller07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: GMT -5 Watch: HulkPepsiCoke Posts: 2,364	I would not be able to choose between the two. I would get both of them. __________________

30 July 2014, 09:08 AM	#18
ExplorerChris "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Explorer II 16550 Posts: 1,401	TT Sub Blue Sunbirst dial is my grail I'd so take that all day long and sell a kidney to get it __________________ There's a crown for every achievement A Watch Is Just A Watch A Rolex Is A Timepiece

30 July 2014, 09:12 AM	#20
Foneguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Buddy Location: Florida Watch: 116234 Posts: 828	$.02... = Bluesy __________________ 116234 Breitling SOH 46, SA, Bentley LE GMT Omega 2908.50.82 Member # 6132

30 July 2014, 08:01 AM	#2
Riel "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: Spartanburg, SC Watch: 116613 Sunburst Posts: 72	TT Sub has always been my favorite and the one I own

30 July 2014, 08:02 AM	#3
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,179	Blue

30 July 2014, 08:04 AM	#4
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,355	The GMT would be my choice. Choose the one you like best when trying on your wrist.

30 July 2014, 08:04 AM	#5
Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	TT Sub LB, if it were up to me. Looking to add one to my collection in the next couple of years. One of (DJ is my favourite), if not the best looking TT watch that Rolex ever produced.

30 July 2014, 08:06 AM	#6
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,232	Bluesy by a mile for me on the pre-ceramics.

30 July 2014, 08:07 AM	#7
Chrispare "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Chrisstian Location: Paris France Watch: Daytona SS Posts: 937	I think GMT is much more useful But the blue is so beautiful I know this won't help...

30 July 2014, 08:16 AM	#9
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,481	Sub!

30 July 2014, 08:19 AM	#11
Chelseafan Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: London Posts: 542	Gmt.

30 July 2014, 08:23 AM	#12
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	Do you want to pretend to be a diver or a pilot?

30 July 2014, 08:31 AM	#13
bearone2 Banned Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Arizona Watch: 116713LN Posts: 402	gmt

30 July 2014, 08:37 AM	#14
nymsportf30 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: New York Watch: Breitling Cronomat Posts: 543	The bluesy is a gorgeous watch in person, pictures just don't do it justice. Pre ceramic I would go bluesy.

30 July 2014, 09:10 AM	#19
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	I vote gmt

30 July 2014, 09:15 AM	#21
14060m "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Watch: 116610 , 16233 Posts: 1,802	Bluesy __________________

30 July 2014, 09:20 AM	#22
Nrmsu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Norm Location: Calgary, Canada Watch: 116334 Posts: 57	Blue!

30 July 2014, 09:22 AM	#23
AMCK87 Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: USA Posts: 1,339	I bought a new ceramic Bluesy in 2012 and could not be happier with that choice. I'd say go with TT Sub! :cheeers:

30 July 2014, 09:41 AM	#24
bp1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 4,703	Does anyone know the history on the blue TT sub? I would like to know when the bezel and dial changed, if at all? People refer to the smurf dial and I'm also trying to figure out when the sunburst was introduced. The photo by the op looks like a sunburst dial? Yet the used watches I'm looking at seem to have a flat blue from the same era

30 July 2014, 09:46 AM	#25
Case61 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 1,131	Bluesy.

30 July 2014, 09:51 AM	#26
Charles1977 Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Charles Location: Mass Watch: Daytona 116300 Posts: 126	Out of those two if def go sub

30 July 2014, 10:14 AM	#27
CMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 600	When faced with the same decision, I could not deny the blue. I'm still smitten by the the color whenever I check the time.

30 July 2014, 10:17 AM	#28
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	I would get the GMT __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

30 July 2014, 10:19 AM	#30
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Gmt! __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

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