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Peter Hightower · 7 February 2008, 11:48 AM

Having seen both I was wondering which one do you all think looks better ? I am leaning toward the red hand, I think it is more visible against the black dial rather than the green hand on the new GMT.
Thoughts ?

SPACE-DWELLER · 7 February 2008, 11:51 AM

It's a matter of personal preference, but personally I prefer the subtle green hand.

kcmo · 7 February 2008, 11:53 AM

I like both but give the edge to the red hand. A nice splash of color and more legible!

mike · 7 February 2008, 11:59 AM

RED is certainly more traditional. I agree the GREEN is a bit subdued....but I like it!

Gaijin · 7 February 2008, 12:23 PM

I have both. The red hand on my Black Dial Explorer II and the green hand on my GMT IIC.

Hmmmm... Think I like the red hand better. Easier to read. The color on the green is beautiful though.

Beef · 7 February 2008, 12:31 PM

I just love the 24 hour hand. Note the GMT's and EXP II's in my collection. Both colors compliment the watch. And.....if Rolex goes back to red, the green hands will be "THE 50th ANNIVERSARY MODEL" in SS, TT, gold. I know, I know only the 18k model is the 50th Anniv. edition, but it them what sells 'em will blur this distinction.

Perdu · 7 February 2008, 12:52 PM

I think the green looks better but using a GMT all the time I appreciate being able to read the second time zone as fast as possible, so for practicality I like the red.

astcell · 7 February 2008, 01:41 PM

I have both and love the red. I'd love a red and white "barber pole" hand though!

scottschoe · 7 February 2008, 01:45 PM

Red, hands down.

East Bay Rider · 7 February 2008, 01:47 PM

Red.

robrtx · 7 February 2008, 01:54 PM

I have green, but I like the red

Leighton · 7 February 2008, 02:48 PM

Green for me!

CPCC · 7 February 2008, 03:01 PM

Red all the way

topcat30093 · 7 February 2008, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

It's a matter of personal preference, but personally I prefer the subtle green hand.

I'm with you

dufferin · 7 February 2008, 03:07 PM

green

Gaijin · 7 February 2008, 03:33 PM

Wish this had been a poll.

astcell · 7 February 2008, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leighton

Green for me!

How about GREEN or RED?

Did that mess with your mind? :-)

Felly Jr. · 7 February 2008, 04:13 PM

REDD

Bobareno · 8 February 2008, 12:50 AM

I think the red looks best, but it's what YOU like that matters most.

Bobareno · 8 February 2008, 12:50 AM

I think the red looks best, but it's what YOU like that matters most.

Tools · 8 February 2008, 02:06 AM

Go Red....

mborkow · 8 February 2008, 03:02 AM

+1 green

buz-lh · 8 February 2008, 03:05 AM

I'm partial to the red and specifically ran down a new Z series for that reason. However, other than the polished center link on the bracelet the new GMC II 116710 has a lot of improvements over the 16710, ie ceramic bezel, parachrom hairspring etc.

JJ Irani · 8 February 2008, 03:07 AM

I think a RED hand stands out better against a black or a white background.

JJ

buz-lh · 8 February 2008, 03:27 AM

Allow me to do a little hijack here. I chose the 16710 for the red hand, the red&black bezel because I think it really looks sharp with the black dial. If the Pepsi had been offered with a blue dial I think that would have been the sharpest GMT ever.

mborkow · 8 February 2008, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I think a RED hand stands out better against a black or a white background.

JJ

it does...that's why the green hand is cooler...it makes the triangle at the end of the green arm appear to be floating around the edge of the dial whereas the red hand is screaming "look at me."

buz-lh · 8 February 2008, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mborkow

it does...that's why the green hand is cooler...it makes the triangle at the end of the green arm appear to be floating around the edge of the dial whereas the red hand is screaming "look at me."

LOOK AT ME! It should be black then?

Buldwgs · 8 February 2008, 03:38 AM

I like the RED

Haroon Malik · 8 February 2008, 04:21 AM

Red is more legible but I really like the green on the new GMT IIc.

frostie · 8 February 2008, 04:50 AM

green hand for me. It 's more subtle and it's noticeable only when you want it

7 February 2008, 11:48 AM	#1
Peter Hightower Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: canada Posts: 114	Green hand vs Red hand on GMT's Having seen both I was wondering which one do you all think looks better ? I am leaning toward the red hand, I think it is more visible against the black dial rather than the green hand on the new GMT. Thoughts ?

7 February 2008, 11:51 AM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	It's a matter of personal preference, but personally I prefer the subtle green hand. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

7 February 2008, 12:31 PM	#6
Beef "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,824	I just love the 24 hour hand. Note the GMT's and EXP II's in my collection. Both colors compliment the watch. And.....if Rolex goes back to red, the green hands will be "THE 50th ANNIVERSARY MODEL" in SS, TT, gold. I know, I know only the 18k model is the 50th Anniv. edition, but it them what sells 'em will blur this distinction. __________________ "An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." "So you have enemies. Good. You must have stood up for something, sometime in your life." Winston Churchill

7 February 2008, 12:52 PM	#7
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	I think the green looks better but using a GMT all the time I appreciate being able to read the second time zone as fast as possible, so for practicality I like the red. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

7 February 2008, 01:45 PM	#9
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	Red, hands down. __________________ __________________

7 February 2008, 11:53 AM	#3
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	I like both but give the edge to the red hand. A nice splash of color and more legible!

7 February 2008, 11:59 AM	#4
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	RED is certainly more traditional. I agree the GREEN is a bit subdued....but I like it!

7 February 2008, 12:23 PM	#5
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,180	I have both. The red hand on my Black Dial Explorer II and the green hand on my GMT IIC. Hmmmm... Think I like the red hand better. Easier to read. The color on the green is beautiful though.

7 February 2008, 01:41 PM	#8
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	I have both and love the red. I'd love a red and white "barber pole" hand though!

7 February 2008, 01:47 PM	#10
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 11,886	Red. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

7 February 2008, 01:54 PM	#11
robrtx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Bob Location: Hawaii Watch: you talkin' 'bout Posts: 291	I have green, but I like the red __________________ "In youth and beauty wisdom is rare"

7 February 2008, 02:48 PM	#12
Leighton "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Leighton Location: So. California Watch: SS GMT IIc Posts: 1,366	Green for me! __________________ GMT MASTER II 116710N

7 February 2008, 03:01 PM	#13
CPCC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: USA Posts: 1,857	Red all the way __________________

7 February 2008, 03:07 PM	#15
dufferin Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: david Location: Canada Watch: my sub Posts: 38	green

7 February 2008, 03:33 PM	#16
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,180	Wish this had been a poll.

7 February 2008, 04:13 PM	#18
Felly Jr. "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Felly Location: Washington State Watch: SS Daytona/GV Posts: 2,998	REDD

8 February 2008, 12:50 AM	#19
Bobareno Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 739	I think the red looks best, but it's what YOU like that matters most.

8 February 2008, 02:06 AM	#21
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,050	Go Red.... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

8 February 2008, 03:02 AM	#22
mborkow "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: san francisco Watch: gmt2c pam372 Posts: 842	+1 green

8 February 2008, 03:05 AM	#23
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	I'm partial to the red and specifically ran down a new Z series for that reason. However, other than the polished center link on the bracelet the new GMC II 116710 has a lot of improvements over the 16710, ie ceramic bezel, parachrom hairspring etc. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

8 February 2008, 03:07 AM	#24
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	I think a RED hand stands out better against a black or a white background. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

8 February 2008, 03:27 AM	#25
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Allow me to do a little hijack here. I chose the 16710 for the red hand, the red&black bezel because I think it really looks sharp with the black dial. If the Pepsi had been offered with a blue dial I think that would have been the sharpest GMT ever. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

8 February 2008, 03:38 AM	#28
Buldwgs "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 24	I like the RED

8 February 2008, 04:21 AM	#29
Haroon Malik Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lahore, Pakistan Posts: 20	Red is more legible but I really like the green on the new GMT IIc.

8 February 2008, 04:50 AM	#30
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	green hand for me. It 's more subtle and it's noticeable only when you want it __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

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