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Youngar · 20 October 2019, 01:10 PM

Hi would a gmt master from early 1990s vs early 2000s make a huge difference in terms of longevity? Will a 90s rolex last someone 50 years or so or better off getting a newer one from the 2000s as a daily watch? Thanks

DoctorA · 20 October 2019, 01:17 PM

I personally prefer the later GMTs with the solid end links and no lug holes! Also a ten year younger watch means less mileage and longer life left imho

kieselguhr · 20 October 2019, 01:23 PM

A “modern” Rolex regardless of vintage will outlast you if taken care of properly, sent for regular service at scheduled intervals.

There are older members on here who have worn their Rolex for 30+ years as their only watch and they still look great.

Youngar · 20 October 2019, 05:27 PM

I guess the newer the better it seems. Thanks guys!

strafer_kid · 21 October 2019, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by kieselguhr

A “modern” Rolex regardless of vintage will outlast you if taken care of properly, sent for regular service at scheduled intervals.

There are older members on here who have worn their Rolex for 30+ years as their only watch and they still look great.

That's for sure!

THC · 21 October 2019, 06:56 AM

R serial 87ish but going strong

Youngar · 21 October 2019, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by THC

R serial 87ish but going strong

New bezel insert? All this year no fades?

Tools · 21 October 2019, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Youngar

Hi would a gmt master from early 1990s vs early 2000s make a huge difference in terms of longevity? Will a 90s rolex last someone 50 years or so or better off getting a newer one from the 2000s as a daily watch? Thanks

They have the same movement and so would function identically and last the same. Any differences are cosmetic or personal preferences.

THC · 21 October 2019, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Youngar

New bezel insert? All this year no fades?

Probably, just picked up the watch, locally..

Youngar · 21 October 2019, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

They have the same movement and so would function identically and last the same. Any differences are cosmetic or personal preferences.

So longevity based on movement rather than production year? Thanks

SLS · 21 October 2019, 08:01 AM

I would opt for the older GMT assuming that it has a tritium dial. I just prefer the way the tritium ages. That said, if telling time in the dark is necessary, then opt for the luminova based dial. Good luck and have fun

Youngar · 21 October 2019, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SLS

I would opt for the older GMT assuming that it has a tritium dial. I just prefer the way the tritium ages. That said, if telling time in the dark is necessary, then opt for the luminova based dial. Good luck and have fun

I actually want a tritium dial but also a watch that lasts as long as possible. Ideally close to 97' as its last production year, but haven't seen one with a price within my budget. I find something in the year 93 and sometimes early 2000s. Not sure which one to go for. Thanks for your input.

othertbone · 21 October 2019, 08:35 AM

Take care of a watch and it can last for ever, really

sillo · 21 October 2019, 08:41 AM

One has tritium and one has luminova. That's really the only major difference.

Youngar · 21 October 2019, 08:49 AM

Production year dont play a major role? Thanks guys!

SubMarine · 21 October 2019, 08:50 AM

Enjoy those PCL's...

sillo · 21 October 2019, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Youngar

Production year dont play a major role? Thanks guys!

If you're talking specifically about 5 digit GMTs then there's changes through production, but not major ones.

Early ones had tritium lume and 78360 bracelets. The 93150 Sub bracelet and Jubilee were options. Later they came on the 78790 flip lock bracelet and then the 78790a with SEL.

Lug holes also went away around 2003 and the lume switched to Luminova around 1998.

The movement switched from 3185 to 3186 at the very end of production.

Youngar · 21 October 2019, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by sillo38

If you're talking specifically about 5 digit GMTs then there's changes through production, but not major ones.

Early ones had tritium lume and 78360 bracelets. The 93150 Sub bracelet and Jubilee were options. Later they came on the 78790 flip lock bracelet and then the 78790a with SEL.

Lug holes also went away around 2003 and the lume switched to Luminova around 1998.

The movement switched from 3185 to 3186 at the very end of production.

Oh ok I see. Very informative. Thank you!

subboi · 21 October 2019, 01:55 PM

nice patina developing .. can't beat that .. will not happen with the newer models

Youngar · 21 October 2019, 02:33 PM

Until you get it serviced and they decide to ugrade the dial.

THC · 22 October 2019, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by sillo38

If you're talking specifically about 5 digit GMTs then there's changes through production, but not major ones.

Early ones had tritium lume and 78360 bracelets. The 93150 Sub bracelet and Jubilee were options. Later they came on the 78790 flip lock bracelet and then the 78790a with SEL.

Lug holes also went away around 2003 and the lume switched to Luminova around 1998.

The movement switched from 3185 to 3186 at the very end of production.

Well done Sean

thanks for the knowledge

20 October 2019, 01:10 PM	#1
Youngar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Usa Posts: 69	Gmt 2000 vs 1990 Hi would a gmt master from early 1990s vs early 2000s make a huge difference in terms of longevity? Will a 90s rolex last someone 50 years or so or better off getting a newer one from the 2000s as a daily watch? Thanks

20 October 2019, 01:17 PM	#2
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,523	I personally prefer the later GMTs with the solid end links and no lug holes! Also a ten year younger watch means less mileage and longer life left imho __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

20 October 2019, 01:23 PM	#3
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,421	Gmt 2000 vs 1990 A “modern” Rolex regardless of vintage will outlast you if taken care of properly, sent for regular service at scheduled intervals. There are older members on here who have worn their Rolex for 30+ years as their only watch and they still look great.

21 October 2019, 08:01 AM	#11
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,399	I would opt for the older GMT assuming that it has a tritium dial. I just prefer the way the tritium ages. That said, if telling time in the dark is necessary, then opt for the luminova based dial. Good luck and have fun __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

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sillo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Sean Location: NY Watch: 5 Digit Posts: 2,840	One has tritium and one has luminova. That's really the only major difference. __________________ 14060 \| 16570 \| 16600 \| 16700 \| 16800 \| 79260 @TheGMTHand

20 October 2019, 05:27 PM	#4
Youngar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Usa Posts: 69	I guess the newer the better it seems. Thanks guys!

21 October 2019, 08:35 AM	#13
othertbone Banned Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Florida, USA Watch: Rolex/AP/Vin Omega Posts: 1,972	Take care of a watch and it can last for ever, really

21 October 2019, 08:49 AM	#15
Youngar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Usa Posts: 69	Production year dont play a major role? Thanks guys!

21 October 2019, 08:50 AM	#16
SubMarine Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Douglas Location: London, UK & USA Watch: Submariner 16610 Posts: 723	Enjoy those PCL's...

21 October 2019, 01:55 PM	#19
subboi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: jakarta Posts: 68	nice patina developing .. can't beat that .. will not happen with the newer models

21 October 2019, 02:33 PM	#20
Youngar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Usa Posts: 69	Until you get it serviced and they decide to ugrade the dial.

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