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Old 21 November 2023, 06:45 AM   #31
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Meteorite Pepsi !!
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Old 21 November 2023, 07:06 AM   #32
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Old 21 November 2023, 07:11 AM   #33
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Old 21 November 2023, 07:30 AM   #34
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WG Sub is my vote. The glidelock is a big plus. However, I had rather have the WG Sub with no glidelock than the GMT with one. Good Luck!
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Old 21 November 2023, 07:37 AM   #35
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Like the WG GMT more but with the blue or the black dial.


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Old 21 November 2023, 08:08 AM   #36
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WG Sub for me, never bonded with the Meteorite dial GMT!
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Old 21 November 2023, 08:15 AM   #37
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I’m a huge GMT guy, but I personally don’t care for meteorite dials. My vote would be WG GMT with blue dial. Otherwise, the sub.
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Old 21 November 2023, 08:17 AM   #38
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Old 21 November 2023, 08:21 AM   #39
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I prefer the blue dial version of the GMT Master. The 116619LB is a very difficult act to follow and for my money the 12 falls short. But that's just what I think. Your money, your choice.
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Old 21 November 2023, 09:45 AM   #40
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What’s the consensus? Keep in mind there is a 20k difference between the two!





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Coming from a 126719BLRO Meteorite owner:


For me none of the above but if really had to choose between…

The sub has the best value to it. Plus… You won’t be able to read the time properly on the meteorite GMT.


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Old 21 November 2023, 11:26 AM   #41
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I have both. The sub is very nice but there really is not comparison here. Since acquiring the GMT I have not worn the sub. The GMT clicks every box for what a precious metal piece should be. The watch is heavy, functional, and that dial will never bore you.
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Old 21 November 2023, 11:30 AM   #42
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If you buy the sub you will regret not having the GMT. If you buy the GMT you will have no regrets.
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Old 21 November 2023, 11:39 AM   #43
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I’m leaning gmt blue dial here too. Had both those, have neither
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Old 21 November 2023, 11:54 AM   #44
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Sub all day, but, both are great watches. I just don't care for meteorite dials. The story with them is "stellar" ;) -but I don't care for the look. Hard to read also. I have the blue sub and love it.
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Old 21 November 2023, 12:00 PM   #45
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I am partial to the sub
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Old 21 November 2023, 12:46 PM   #46
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Meteorite dials are wonderful. $20k is real money. Good luck with your decision.
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Old 21 November 2023, 12:53 PM   #47
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Old 21 November 2023, 12:57 PM   #48
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Old 21 November 2023, 08:59 PM   #49
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Between those two, I'd take the Sub.
That said, I choose the 116719 WG GMT over both.
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Old 21 November 2023, 09:17 PM   #50
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Tough one, but between these two it would be the GMT....if it was the 116619LB I would take that over the GMT.
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Old 21 November 2023, 11:19 PM   #51
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What's the dilemma?
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Old 22 November 2023, 12:40 AM   #52
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The dilemma is that there are benefits to each choice.

The sub is a lot less money than the GMT. In addition, people are used to me wearing my Batman so most wouldn’t even know I’ve got the sub on and could fly under the radar at work and with clients.

I prefer the GMT, all things being equal, but it’s a lot more money and would have to hear all about my choice from people who don’t understand. while I don’t let other peoples opinions affect my choices it still makes me uncomfortable.
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Old 22 November 2023, 12:45 AM   #53
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WG Sub all day, even if they were the same price. That GMT, with that dial, might be an acquired taste, but I find it gaudy.
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Old 22 November 2023, 12:58 AM   #54
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I’d go with the Sub, but it’s your choice, not mine.


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Old 22 November 2023, 03:42 AM   #55
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Meteorite 100%!! That watch is a stunner!

Been wanting to upgrade my 116719 to the meteorite but could not find the funds for it

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Old 22 November 2023, 05:22 AM   #56
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GMT Meteorite all the way :D
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Old 22 November 2023, 05:26 AM   #57
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Sub, although I'd go with the 116619LB instead of the 126619LB.

I find the meteorite dial very difficult to read and clashy with the red/blue bezel. Just too much going on.
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Old 25 November 2023, 06:06 AM   #58
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I think I’m going for the gmt !


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Old 25 November 2023, 07:11 AM   #59
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It would be cool if that WG Submariner were available with a meteorite dial. That would be my ultimate grail watch.
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Old 25 November 2023, 08:21 AM   #60
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