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amh · 25 April 2022, 03:09 AM

Several references have undergone facelifts and tummy tucks recently:
- Submariner
- Seadweller
- Explorer 2

We've seen wider lug spacing, wider bracelets, thinner lugs/shoulders, wider cases.

When will all this happen to the GMT? It's still soldiering on with the old Maxi case and has a relatively square profile with larger lugs. Yet it has a new movement and a recently introduced left-hand version. Seems unlikely to change soon.

Predictions?

I can see it now...

ArtNouveau · 25 April 2022, 03:15 AM

The GMT series has had lots of changes every year since the 2018 BLRO was introduced. One would think it will eventually follow the evolution of its brothers but I think it’s still a few years away.
A wildcard move though could be next…allowing the new lefty to be the swan song of the current version and an all new case in the next two years.

JRell · 25 April 2022, 03:18 AM

They slimmed the lugs in 2018. Already the new 70 hour movement. Next to my 41sub we are talking about a hairline difference. Maybe not for years. Daytona most likely will have their change next for their anniversary next year.

amh · 25 April 2022, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by JRell

They slimmed the lugs in 2018. Already the new 70 hour movement. Next to my 41sub we are talking about a hairline difference. Maybe not for years. Daytona most likely will have their change next for their anniversary next year.

Fixed your typo.

But I have not seen any evidence of that 'slimming.' People will swear on their mother's grave that the latest models have slim lugs but when asked to post a side-by-side pic or bring out the calipers..... crickets.

There has been no slimming.

Robf52 · 25 April 2022, 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRell

They slimed the lugs in 2018. Already the new 70 hour movement. Next to my 41sub we are talking about a hairline difference. Maybe not for years. Daytona most likely will have their change next for their anniversary next year.

I hate it when Rolex slimes things.

Mystro · 25 April 2022, 03:50 AM

The GMT case will get massaged to look better like the current Sub41. Rolex is only going to trickle out changes over a long period of time. Look how long the latest Sub41 took to get the new movement compared to when the GMT got it. The same time frame will be for the GMT case update. And everyone is desperate wishing for a micro glidelock clasp adjustment for the GMT.

JRell · 25 April 2022, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robf52

I hate it when Rolex slimes things.

sorry slimmed

D007 · 25 April 2022, 03:54 AM

126710 blro vs 116710 blnr

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Originally Posted by fdm79

JRell · 25 April 2022, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystro

The GMT case will get massaged to look better like the current Sub41. Rolex is only going to trickle out changes over a long period of time. Look how long the latest Sub41 took to get the new movement compared to when the GMT got it. The same time frame will be for the GMT case update. And everyone is desperate wishing for a micro glidelock clasp adjustment for the GMT.

I have both and really can’t tell a difference with the lugs. I do prefer the smaller GMT case.

LVx2 · 25 April 2022, 03:57 AM

116710 and 126710 both look great anyway so who knows and who cares?

Of course, complete speculation and acrimony are sure to fill up the thread, lol

kieselguhr · 25 April 2022, 03:58 AM

https://youtu.be/1tuz-sFTkHY

henrylee · 25 April 2022, 04:15 AM

I have a couple of GMT’s and never thought once that the lugs are too fat

TswaneNguni · 25 April 2022, 04:19 AM

Have a 116710BLNR and 126710BLNR .
I cant tell the difference .

Overall,I find the GMT smaller wearing compared to 11 and 12 series Subs.
Prefer the feel of the Subs.Large wrists.

joli160 · 25 April 2022, 04:41 AM

One of the reasons why I bought my CHNR was to be one step ahead before they ruin it with ‘new’ lugs and a wider bracelet with bigger clasp like they molested the Subs

S.Explorer · 25 April 2022, 08:43 AM

The GMT super case looks great!

mike morris · 25 April 2022, 10:50 AM

Love maxi case , for me it’s looking real deal.

enjoythemusic · 25 April 2022, 10:57 AM

brandrea · 25 April 2022, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRell

They slimmed the lugs in 2018. Already the new 70 hour movement. Next to my 41sub we are talking about a hairline difference. Maybe not for years. Daytona most likely will have their change next for their anniversary next year.

Me thinks your correct

25 April 2022, 03:09 AM	#1
amh "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: Various Posts: 5,081	When will the GMT case get 'fixed'? Several references have undergone facelifts and tummy tucks recently: - Submariner - Seadweller - Explorer 2 We've seen wider lug spacing, wider bracelets, thinner lugs/shoulders, wider cases. When will all this happen to the GMT? It's still soldiering on with the old Maxi case and has a relatively square profile with larger lugs. Yet it has a new movement and a recently introduced left-hand version. Seems unlikely to change soon. Predictions? I can see it now...

25 April 2022, 03:18 AM	#3
JRell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 126610LN Posts: 6,538	They slimmed the lugs in 2018. Already the new 70 hour movement. Next to my 41sub we are talking about a hairline difference. Maybe not for years. Daytona most likely will have their change next for their anniversary next year. __________________ 126610LN

25 April 2022, 03:50 AM	#6
Mystro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 14,710	The GMT case will get massaged to look better like the current Sub41. Rolex is only going to trickle out changes over a long period of time. Look how long the latest Sub41 took to get the new movement compared to when the GMT got it. The same time frame will be for the GMT case update. And everyone is desperate wishing for a micro glidelock clasp adjustment for the GMT. __________________

25 April 2022, 04:15 AM	#12
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,214	I have a couple of GMT’s and never thought once that the lugs are too fat __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

25 April 2022, 04:41 AM	#14
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,352	One of the reasons why I bought my CHNR was to be one step ahead before they ruin it with ‘new’ lugs and a wider bracelet with bigger clasp like they molested the Subs __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

25 April 2022, 03:15 AM	#2
ArtNouveau 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NWA, USA Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s Posts: 4,960	The GMT series has had lots of changes every year since the 2018 BLRO was introduced. One would think it will eventually follow the evolution of its brothers but I think it’s still a few years away. A wildcard move though could be next…allowing the new lefty to be the swan song of the current version and an all new case in the next two years.

25 April 2022, 03:57 AM	#10
LVx2 Banned Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: ADs tray Posts: 460	116710 and 126710 both look great anyway so who knows and who cares? Of course, complete speculation and acrimony are sure to fill up the thread, lol

25 April 2022, 03:58 AM	#11
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,421	https://youtu.be/1tuz-sFTkHY

25 April 2022, 04:19 AM	#13
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,608	Have a 116710BLNR and 126710BLNR . I cant tell the difference . Overall,I find the GMT smaller wearing compared to 11 and 12 series Subs. Prefer the feel of the Subs.Large wrists.

25 April 2022, 08:43 AM	#15
S.Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: United Kingdom Watch: Rollie Posts: 680	The GMT super case looks great!

25 April 2022, 10:50 AM	#16
mike morris "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Mike Location: New York-Miami Watch: 116610LN -116234 Posts: 940	Love maxi case , for me it’s looking real deal.

25 April 2022, 10:57 AM	#17
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