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27 November 2014, 07:42 AM | #1 |
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I need some advice on what to do. I currently have a GMT II C, a Panerai, and a few less expensive kick around watches. I spend my time off coaching my daughters soccer team. I feel like the GMT and the Pam are too "nice" to use for soccer. I always end up putting one of my Tissot rubber strap watches. My goal is to have a Rolex I can use for anything and one I can use to dress it up a bit. I fell in love with the Omega Dark Side but can't justify an Omega for that price. My thoughts were to get a no date SS sub for kicking around. However I feel it's too much like my GMT. So that would mean I would have to turn my GMT. What should I get in its place? I do not like the datejust 2's and the 36 is probably too small for me now. I want to stick with stainless. Budget is under 10k for this one. Used SS Daytona? Suggestions please. Thanks
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27 November 2014, 07:46 AM | #2 |
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27 November 2014, 07:52 AM | #3 |
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You need something with no PCL imo. Maybe a sub no date, explorer II new version pref polar or even a Tudor BB :D (more money for the next piece)
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27 November 2014, 07:53 AM | #4 |
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the Rolex you have is fine for any situation, use it and enjoy it, the PCL's are fine...
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27 November 2014, 07:54 AM | #5 |
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The 214270 or even the 114270 would be perfect for this since the movement offers extra shock protection.
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27 November 2014, 07:55 AM | #6 |
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27 November 2014, 07:57 AM | #7 |
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27 November 2014, 07:57 AM | #8 |
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Maybe Rolex isn't the right brand for you. I sort of feel that the all the Stainless Steel models have the same look to most folks who aren't watch geeks. You could possibly look at wearing a Sub on a nato strap ....
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27 November 2014, 07:58 AM | #9 |
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I think you were right, but with the Exp I, he won't have to.
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27 November 2014, 08:00 AM | #10 |
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The Explorer would be a great knock around watch.
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I like the idea of an expy 1 to go with your GMT, the glidelock on the new Sub is sweet though and it is a beautiful watch, but like you said maybe a little to much like your GMT per look.
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27 November 2014, 08:02 AM | #13 |
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Like the idea of Sub on nato! Thanks!
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27 November 2014, 08:02 AM | #14 |
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27 November 2014, 08:05 AM | #15 |
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Why not wear the gmt2c? I use mine as a beater/weekend watch.
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Explorer II! Polar. Brushed SS bracelet. I have one and it has supplanted my 14060M as a daily driver..Can't take it off!
Alternatively Nato on the GMT you have would certainly work. Dresses down any Rolex but they are also very comfortable to wear. |
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whats going to happen to your watch at your daughters soccer practice? you have a great watch don't get rid of that GMT you will regret it
and when you do wear it to practice you will enjoy it even more, I use mine for everything and they all look great, no worries that is what they are made for my son with his YM on working in a race car pit crew, watch survives! |
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27 November 2014, 08:14 AM | #20 |
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I wear the GMT II C at my daughter's soccer, at her swim, at her gymnastic, at her dance, at her school...well you get the point. Great watch but I absolutely biased! I put on a few different Nato and leather straps just to mix it up.
I have been looking at the polar explorer II. It's a bit less formal. Good luck with your search! |
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I would turn your GMT into a daily wear watch.
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27 November 2014, 08:24 AM | #23 |
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I hate scratches and the PCL's are the main issue with the GMT. Also the bezel is a little bling for soccer. I could never consider the GMT a knock around watch. Not at that level yet. But I donlike the idea of adding the Explorer 1 39mm and keeping the GMT. Saw a nice pic of the 214270 on a rubbee strap. I like!
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27 November 2014, 08:50 AM | #26 |
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Have a similar problem. Have a new SubC and a bit too much bling factor for my job. Looking at a pre-owned Omega Planet Ocean 42mm for a daily beater and a bit less bling factor. Looking at $3,500-4k range. I'll use Sub C for everything else.
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I don't understand the GMT being too much for any occasion, and I can't think of a much better one for a soccer game...or anything else I like that young man's taste! My suggestion is to wear the GMT as often as you possibly can.
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27 November 2014, 09:27 AM | #28 |
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I like!
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27 November 2014, 09:29 AM | #29 |
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Just wear the GMT or get an Explorer.
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27 November 2014, 09:41 AM | #30 |
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I don't feel comfortable mixing it up in practice with a GMT on. I'm a hands on coach. At games sure.
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