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mike · 18 July 2005, 07:08 AM

Anybody have any thoughts on a best all around watch? Since I've had my Bond GMT I've found myself appreciating it's varied capabilities. In one timepiece one can have a multi-timezone capability,rotating bezel,great lume,and classic looks.
All in a rugged package that goes with virtually any attire.
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AJC · 18 July 2005, 07:38 AM

Mike

I aggree it is a very good all rounder.My only beef is that the bracelet seems to scratch very easily.

(I found my Sub and Dweller bracelets were a lot more resiliant to scratching.)

Here is my GMT on a Speedy style bracelet.One scratch and a quick rub down with the scourer pad and it is as good as new.

Cheers Aaron

Sam · 18 July 2005, 07:43 AM

I like this one...both on the SS bracelet and rubber strap. On the rubber strap, it's quite the "tool watch" with the all satin finish. In 2 minutes, you can stick it on the SS bracelet and it dresses up quite well.

mike · 18 July 2005, 08:10 AM

Agree, the bracelet and clasp seem to be a scratch magnet! I talked to my AD a while back,said he could get me a Blue Rubber strap.

Ever see one of these?

Sam · 18 July 2005, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mike

Agree, the bracelet and clasp seem to be a scratch magnet! I talked to my AD a while back,said he could get me a Blue Rubber strap.

Ever see one of these?

I've heard of a blue rubber strap, but never seen one. This black rubber one looks pretty good on my Bond SMP, too. I think the blue one is the "double ridge" rubber strap with deployment...comes in black, too.

Manatee · 18 July 2005, 11:46 AM

I can't choose just one, because sometimes I have to wear a suit and I absolutely don't do "sport" watches or bracelet watches with a suit.

I guess for me the ideal combination would be a Rolex Yacht-Master and a JLC Master Control.

padi56 · 18 July 2005, 06:18 PM

Don't think there is such a animal, as the best all round watch.What ever suits you
personally at the time of wearing.

Rockrolex · 18 July 2005, 11:02 PM

I agree with Peter (Manatee). Even though I have said many times that the GMT-II is a great all around watch that you can dress up as well as down, I find that when I do wear a suit, I will tend to wear one of my TT DJs or my JLC RG Master Geographic. And for black tie, it is almost always the YG diamond dial DD.

Manatee · 18 July 2005, 11:26 PM

Ed, that rose gold Master Geo is one of the most beautiful watches on Earth. (Says me.)

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

I agree with Peter (Manatee). Even though I have said many times that the GMT-II is a great all around watch that you can dress up as well as down, I find that when I do wear a suit, I will tend to wear one of my TT DJs or my JLC RG Master Geographic. And for black tie, it is almost always the YG diamond dial DD.

19 July 2005, 01:57 AM

I agree with those that have said there isn't just one watch that fits the bill. It depends on the situation. For "sport" wear, it's my TT YM. For "dress" wear, it's my SS Master Moon. I always wear the MM with a suit (very rare thing, so I'm wearing it today with business casual attire). I don't think I would wear it rock climbing, though......

Rockrolex · 19 July 2005, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Manatee

Ed, that rose gold Master Geo is one of the most beautiful watches on Earth. (Says me.)

Tell me about it, Peter. I love mine.

18 July 2005, 07:08 AM	#1
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Best All Around? Anybody have any thoughts on a best all around watch? Since I've had my Bond GMT I've found myself appreciating it's varied capabilities. In one timepiece one can have a multi-timezone capability,rotating bezel,great lume,and classic looks. All in a rugged package that goes with virtually any attire. [IMG][/IMG]

18 July 2005, 07:38 AM	#2
AJC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,878	It is a very good all round watch Mike I aggree it is a very good all rounder.My only beef is that the bracelet seems to scratch very easily. (I found my Sub and Dweller bracelets were a lot more resiliant to scratching.) Here is my GMT on a Speedy style bracelet.One scratch and a quick rub down with the scourer pad and it is as good as new. Cheers Aaron

18 July 2005, 06:18 PM	#7
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,225	Don't think there is such a animal, as the best all round watch.What ever suits you personally at the time of wearing. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

18 July 2005, 11:02 PM	#8
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,500	I agree with Peter (Manatee). Even though I have said many times that the GMT-II is a great all around watch that you can dress up as well as down, I find that when I do wear a suit, I will tend to wear one of my TT DJs or my JLC RG Master Geographic. And for black tie, it is almost always the YG diamond dial DD. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

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18 July 2005, 07:43 AM	#3
Sam Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas Watch: Yes...too many!!! Posts: 426	I like this one...both on the SS bracelet and rubber strap. On the rubber strap, it's quite the "tool watch" with the all satin finish. In 2 minutes, you can stick it on the SS bracelet and it dresses up quite well.

18 July 2005, 08:10 AM	#4
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Agree, the bracelet and clasp seem to be a scratch magnet! I talked to my AD a while back,said he could get me a Blue Rubber strap. Ever see one of these?

18 July 2005, 11:46 AM	#6
Manatee Banned Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington DC Are Posts: 677	I can't choose just one, because sometimes I have to wear a suit and I absolutely don't do "sport" watches or bracelet watches with a suit. I guess for me the ideal combination would be a Rolex Yacht-Master and a JLC Master Control.

19 July 2005, 01:57 AM	#10
---- Guest Posts: n/a	I agree with those that have said there isn't just one watch that fits the bill. It depends on the situation. For "sport" wear, it's my TT YM. For "dress" wear, it's my SS Master Moon. I always wear the MM with a suit (very rare thing, so I'm wearing it today with business casual attire). I don't think I would wear it rock climbing, though......

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