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Old 24 July 2011, 08:38 AM   #61
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The question here is which watch is better for you? Given the fact the GMT will show you a second time zone based on a location of your choice. The Submariner will make possible to time some of your activities, like: running time, swimming time, diving underwater time, parking meter time. Now the question is to you - what useful functions do you prefer? Both watches are fully water resistance for swimming. The Sub can be used as a tool for professional divers. Both watches are beautiful. Price is similar.
Now it's up to you, and your activities.
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Old 25 July 2011, 04:50 AM   #62
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You can also use the bezel to time with the GMTII, just not as precise as the Sub. The GMTIIC is the best all around watch Rolex makes in my humble opinion.
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Old 26 July 2011, 03:01 AM   #63
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Neither is better. Both are exceptional and are incredible watches. I love diving watches, yet the splash of color provided by the GMT is wonderful. It is great as the plane takes off to move the hour hand without stopping the second hand.

Myself, I'd go for an LV before either, and if not an LV then a GMT. I like the splash of color and the maxi dial.

Interesting, how many people are discussing the GMT IIc when you didn't mention that as a choice.
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Old 27 July 2011, 09:19 AM   #64
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I would go for an explorer II case 42 mm, because even if I like the Sub best, it was a big size watch 20 years ago. Today it looks kind of small (even the supersized case).

I bet in a few year, Rolex will upgrade all its watches to 42 mm over.
is this really true, they are going to enlarge the submariners to 42mm in the future?
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Old 9 August 2011, 02:15 AM   #65
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I love the GMT II
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Old 16 August 2011, 02:00 PM   #66
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Welcome, you cannot go wrong with either, they are both excellent.
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Old 17 August 2011, 11:04 PM   #67
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Old 21 August 2011, 06:03 AM   #68
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I had the gmt2-c and now have the sub-c for me hands down i like the sub better . Looks wise I like the all brushed band of the sub better. It seems sportier and more masculine imo. The polished center links of the gmt make it look dressier to me , I also prefer the bezel of the sub. The whole watch to me is just perfect. Its sporty yet elegant and has a very clean look... Also take into consideration the 2nd time feature of the gmt vs the depth and uni-directional bezel of the sub
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Old 21 August 2011, 06:09 AM   #69
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GMTIIC has less clicks so timing using the bezel will be less precise than the GMTII or sub.
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Old 21 August 2011, 10:06 AM   #70
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Your gonna buy both so get the 116610 LV then get a GMT TT that's the combo right there.
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Old 22 August 2011, 03:43 AM   #71
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Go for the Submariner! The 16610 Submariner is perfect.


Amen!!
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Old 24 August 2011, 05:33 AM   #72
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Hi Mike,

What did you decide? I'm in the same boat and seem to change my mind daily!
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Old 27 August 2011, 10:57 PM   #73
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I work with GMT and having the time right there on your wrist is an added bonus. The Sub is my next purchase.
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Old 12 September 2011, 02:35 PM   #74
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Currently in the same dilemma between the new sub c and the GMT II c. Currently, the GMT would be more useful but I have yet to try it on. Tried the sub and I liked the solid feel of it. Much better than the 16610 model IMHO. Hoping to try on a GMT before deciding. Both are quite hard to come by at the AD's in my area. They sell out too fast! (and also because they only get one of each per shipment).
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Old 13 September 2011, 07:49 AM   #75
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GMT is dressier bc of the polished center link. Sub is clean, classic, yet durable. After I bought my Sub my tag aquaracer became my dress watch for winter bc of the bulky chrono and polished link
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Old 13 September 2011, 07:53 AM   #76
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try them both. then purchase the sub.
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Old 13 September 2011, 08:05 AM   #77
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Old 13 September 2011, 08:43 AM   #78
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I asked this same question on a similar thread but didn't get any answers so far... Speaking of Ceramics, any thoughts on the blue (sub) vs. green (gmt) lume? Same intensity, duration, just different color?
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Old 13 September 2011, 10:32 AM   #79
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Either 1 is a good choice. But for your first crown get the Sub then the GMTIIC
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Old 13 September 2011, 12:08 PM   #80
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Difficult, both are
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Old 13 September 2011, 06:58 PM   #81
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Old 13 September 2011, 10:54 PM   #82
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Old 17 September 2011, 07:13 AM   #83
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I would definitely go with the Sub, I have one and I love it! Good Luck
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Old 20 September 2011, 04:26 AM   #84
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I wanted to buy the TT GMT II C for a year now, and when I finally was at the AD last week, I quickly changed my mind and got the TT Sub C...
So I guess there is no right or wrong desicion ;))
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Old 20 September 2011, 06:47 AM   #85
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Sub first, then the GMT. That's what I'm planning to do
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Old 19 October 2011, 12:10 PM   #86
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My first Rolex, a Submariner date (1680). My second Rolex 20 years later ....a two tone Submariner and 10 years later GMT TT ceramic. Well...I used to scuba dive recreationally but I really enjoy the understated classic lines of the Sub. Eventually you could have both...it took "TIME" for me.:-)
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Old 1 November 2011, 12:00 AM   #87
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The new Sub c all day long, trully an absolute stunner in every way, love mine
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Old 1 November 2011, 01:30 AM   #88
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My choice will be a GMT II non-ceramic. But before I can find one in pristine condition, I got a Sub-c.

Now, keep hunting..
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Old 1 November 2011, 02:47 AM   #89
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Old 3 November 2011, 02:10 AM   #90
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I still prefer Gmt-C LN
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