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View Poll Results: SUB Vs GMT
SUB 240 47.34%
GMT 267 52.66%
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Old 13 July 2020, 04:15 AM   #1
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If You Could Have Only One: SUB Vs GMT

Quick poll just for fun, guys. Sub and GMT are dominant in the sports Rolex lineup, so if you could have only one, which would you choose and why? Thanks for voting. Cheers.
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Old 13 July 2020, 04:18 AM   #2
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Greetings,

I had the same dilemma, below is what I did.

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Old 13 July 2020, 04:30 AM   #3
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Greetings,

I had the same dilemma, below is what I did.
I agree this is the best option, but I'm curious to know what members would do if they could have only one. Thanks for voting
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Old 13 July 2020, 04:31 AM   #4
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It’s so tough. They are both basically perfect watches. All around versatility Sub takes it.

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Old 13 July 2020, 04:32 AM   #5
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Great poll! I have a 114060, leaving it open for me to get the gmt. In waiting list for Batman. Love them both, but if I had to pick just one the sub, just like the bezel better. I don’t travel outside my timezone often, if I did would change my choice.
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Old 13 July 2020, 04:35 AM   #6
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Surprised the GMT isn't running away with this one
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Old 13 July 2020, 04:37 AM   #7
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Glad I don't have to decide

I did vote Submariner though... that's where my heart is, and what drew me into the brand



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Old 13 July 2020, 04:39 AM   #8
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sub always
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Old 13 July 2020, 04:40 AM   #9
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Now, it's not even even comparison. If only 1 watch, no way I'd keep only GMT on Jubilee!
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Old 13 July 2020, 04:43 AM   #10
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Sub, of course!!!!!
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Old 13 July 2020, 04:56 AM   #11
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I've chosen SubC. And an Explorer II for GMT function...



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Old 13 July 2020, 05:04 AM   #12
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Used to be Sub early in my collecting days. Now, GMT without a doubt.
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Old 13 July 2020, 05:08 AM   #13
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Sub. It’s more versatile.
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Old 13 July 2020, 05:14 AM   #14
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I'm afraid I'm not interested in either.
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Old 13 July 2020, 05:16 AM   #15
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Submariners.

GMTs are nice but I have no use for them right now. I just don't travel enough anymore, and when I do, it's up and down the east coast of the the USA, so I'm almost always in EST.
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Old 13 July 2020, 05:17 AM   #16
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Used to be Sub early in my collecting days. Now, GMT without a doubt.


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Old 13 July 2020, 05:19 AM   #17
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Tough call. I prefer the mix of the two, Explorer II.
If I had to chose, GMT.


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Old 13 July 2020, 05:25 AM   #18
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I voted Sub. I have a SubC date and a Batman. Love them both, but Sub is the better only-one option
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Old 13 July 2020, 05:25 AM   #19
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It’s a tough choice.
I’d choose a BLRO over a Sub.
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Old 13 July 2020, 05:34 AM   #20
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GMT for me.
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Old 13 July 2020, 05:36 AM   #21
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I used to think GMT was for me.

But then, I noticed the only thing I liked was the Pepsi aura. Objectively, to me, the sub is the better one.
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Old 13 July 2020, 05:38 AM   #22
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Glad I don't have to decide

I did vote Submariner though... that's where my heart is, and what drew me into the brand



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Brian,

Great references. I plan to add a Sub to my collection at some point and still deciding between a traditional Sub or SeaDweller.
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Old 13 July 2020, 05:40 AM   #23
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Great references. I plan to add a Sub to my collection at some point and still deciding between a traditional Sub or SeaDweller.
Thank you my friend.

Good luck deciding the SD is also a great reference




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Old 13 July 2020, 05:52 AM   #24
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I own a LVC and BLRO, before I got the BLRO I would have said Sub for sure. Now that I have both I would go GMT. More interesting to look at IMO.
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Old 13 July 2020, 05:55 AM   #25
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It depends on which era, to me I would be happy with either 116610LV or 1675 Pepsi.


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Old 13 July 2020, 05:57 AM   #26
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Old 13 July 2020, 06:02 AM   #27
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Tough question. I voted GMT but I am personally split 50/50 between both.

For those of you who have both, how much wrist time do they get? Do you use one as a daily beater and the other one for special occasions? Or is it 50/50 wrist time?
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Old 13 July 2020, 06:04 AM   #28
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functionality - sub, but the line up on the GMT side is more stacked imo so I would say GMT
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Old 13 July 2020, 06:06 AM   #29
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Old 13 July 2020, 07:09 AM   #30
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Submariner.

Have had the BLNR, and the Sub wins. Glide lock, and a less busy bezel for me.



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