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davecz · 20 July 2008, 04:45 AM

Well still deciding on which one will be my first, almost bought an air king today, but didnt look right on my wrist, to small. I thought I wanted a sub no date, AD would sell me one for 4500 new but they have the old style not the cosc, and then I saw an older K series GMT II pepsi bezel I could get that for 4000.

I narrowed it down to this

Sub no date COSC
GMT pepsi
Explorer II Black Dial

What should I do?

boa2 · 20 July 2008, 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davecz

Well still deciding on which one will be my first, almost bought an air king today, but didnt look right on my wrist, to small. I thought I wanted a sub no date, AD would sell me one for 4500 new but they have the old style not the cosc, and then I saw an older K series GMT II pepsi bezel I could get that for 4000.

I narrowed it down to this

Sub no date COSC
GMT pepsi
Explorer II Black Dial

What should I do?

Choose the one that feels right to YOU. Personally, I would be thrilled to have all three of those. I chose the ND Sub first, and next I'd like to get a Pepsi. But remember, I'm buying for myself, and you'll be happiest if you do the same.

Post photos when you get one!

dotcomakazee · 20 July 2008, 05:12 AM

1) GMT Pepsi
2) Explorer
3) Sub no date

SLS · 20 July 2008, 05:50 AM

GMT
Sub
Exp II

Tools · 20 July 2008, 06:06 AM

GMT
EXP II
Sub ND

Ed Rooney · 20 July 2008, 06:08 AM

exp II
Sub
GMT

karmatp · 20 July 2008, 06:49 AM

Sub
Sub
Sub

Oh wait, I have to put all three in order......

Sub
GMT
Explorer II

frostie · 20 July 2008, 06:51 AM

I would go for the GMT Pepsi

ROA · 20 July 2008, 06:53 AM

gmt, sub, exp in that order

blueface · 20 July 2008, 07:59 AM

Choose between the GMT and Sub, forget about the exp. ll

Randy · 20 July 2008, 08:08 AM

GMT Pepsi

2careless · 20 July 2008, 08:16 AM

I'd get the GMT2. You can fit a black bezel to the GMT and it will look like a sub anyway. The sub nd is a classic reference but the big crown actually scratch my skin constantly (I wear it loose) and I miss the date function. having said that the sub is sharp looking and the symmetry is very nice. Also, the sub has bigger lumes it seems.

Here's a couple pics to help you decide

DSJ · 20 July 2008, 08:20 AM

Will this be your only Rolex/watch for as long as you live?

If so, tell us more about your personality, likes recreational activities, etc.

shedlock2000 · 20 July 2008, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2careless

I'd get the GMT2. You can fit a black bezel to the GMT and it will look like a sub anyway. The sub nd is a classic reference but the big crown actually scratch my skin constantly (I wear it loose) and I miss the date function. having said that the sub is sharp looking and the symmetry is very nice. Also, the sub has bigger lumes it seems.

Here's a couple pics to help you decide

Absoloutely wonderful photos! More!!

shedlock2000 · 20 July 2008, 08:27 AM

Hmm,

I cant help much either, ive had both..... GMT II for me, (BB) for the added versatility, but i LURVE the bigger crown hence my GMT IIc!

Gud luck with your purchase, but remember whatever you get,....where what smiles at you and for heavens sake......POST PICS!!!

xaggie95 · 20 July 2008, 08:41 AM

Its got to sing to you....

I'm partial to Exp II though.. Good luck in your decision and post when you decide

davecz · 20 July 2008, 09:02 AM

I am leaning toward the sub, this would be my first rolex but not my last, first of a collection I hope. I am an active person, fish, hunt, bike, ect... so I think the sub will fit me better... I will post pics when I finally get one though, thanks for the input

blueface · 20 July 2008, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davecz

I am leaning toward the sub, this would be my first rolex but not my last, first of a collection I hope. I am an active person, fish, hunt, bike, ect... so I think the sub will fit me better... I will post pics when I finally get one though, thanks for the input

Good choice!!!

Romi · 20 July 2008, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davecz

I am leaning toward the sub, this would be my first rolex but not my last, first of a collection I hope. I am an active person, fish, hunt, bike, ect... so I think the sub will fit me better... I will post pics when I finally get one though, thanks for the input

If I were you, in your case, I would choose EXPII. The name itself fits your activities better. Plus, you get the date function, correct time when you hunt in another time zone, dive to 100 meter (330 ft) to catch a fish, and a rugged fixed stainless steel bezel that you don't have to worry about if you unluckily fall from your bike.

GBJIV · 20 July 2008, 11:12 AM

Can't go wrong witht he Sub - can't go wrong witht he Expy II - You are good either way - so, choose the one that sings to you now and save up for your second choice as your next purchase!

danielillo · 20 July 2008, 11:35 AM

1)GMT II plus a black bezel
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2)Sub
3)Exp II

rolex_addict · 20 July 2008, 01:49 PM

gmt pepsi

davecz · 20 July 2008, 02:03 PM

How hard is it to change the bezel, I like the idea of a gmt pepsi and a spare black bezel..... But I am still leaning toward a sub no date, then get the gmt followed by an explorer II white dial

JJ Irani · 20 July 2008, 05:28 PM

I would go with the Pepsi.....but then I already have an SS Sub-date!!

Z-Sub · 20 July 2008, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2careless

I'd get the GMT2. You can fit a black bezel to the GMT and it will look like a sub anyway. The sub nd is a classic reference but the big crown actually scratch my skin constantly (I wear it loose) and I miss the date function. having said that the sub is sharp looking and the symmetry is very nice. Also, the sub has bigger lumes it seems.

Here's a couple pics to help you decide

Nice photos.

Andad · 20 July 2008, 06:34 PM

I like both the 14060M and the 16710B.

I like the GMT feature but prefer the Triplock crown.

Your choice.

2careless · 20 July 2008, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davecz

How hard is it to change the bezel, I like the idea of a gmt pepsi and a spare black bezel..... But I am still leaning toward a sub no date, then get the gmt followed by an explorer II white dial

Jocke has a tutorial on bezel changing:
http://www.vikbobil.se/bezel.html

I've never done it myself though.

20 July 2008, 04:45 AM	#1
davecz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 161	What would you get? Well still deciding on which one will be my first, almost bought an air king today, but didnt look right on my wrist, to small. I thought I wanted a sub no date, AD would sell me one for 4500 new but they have the old style not the cosc, and then I saw an older K series GMT II pepsi bezel I could get that for 4000. I narrowed it down to this Sub no date COSC GMT pepsi Explorer II Black Dial What should I do?

20 July 2008, 06:06 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,225	GMT EXP II Sub ND __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

20 July 2008, 06:51 AM	#8
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	I would go for the GMT Pepsi __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

20 July 2008, 07:59 AM	#10
blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: DJ, DD, SUB Posts: 487	Choose between the GMT and Sub, forget about the exp. ll __________________ TT Datejust 16233 (T) SOLD YG Daydate 11833 (K SS Sub Date 16610 (M). SOLD TT Blue Sub Date 116613LB (Random, 2018?)

20 July 2008, 08:20 AM	#13
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Will this be your only Rolex/watch for as long as you live? If so, tell us more about your personality, likes recreational activities, etc. __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

20 July 2008, 05:12 AM	#3
dotcomakazee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Ty Location: Irving, TX Watch: Exp II 42mm Posts: 919	1) GMT Pepsi 2) Explorer 3) Sub no date

20 July 2008, 05:50 AM	#4
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,399	GMT Sub Exp II

20 July 2008, 06:08 AM	#6
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	exp II Sub GMT

20 July 2008, 06:49 AM	#7
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	Sub Sub Sub Oh wait, I have to put all three in order...... Sub GMT Explorer II

20 July 2008, 06:53 AM	#9
ROA "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North A Watch: 16710 Posts: 254	gmt, sub, exp in that order

20 July 2008, 08:08 AM	#11
Randy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Randy Location: Ohio Watch: AP, Rolex, Panerai Posts: 1,241	GMT Pepsi

20 July 2008, 08:16 AM	#12
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	I'd get the GMT2. You can fit a black bezel to the GMT and it will look like a sub anyway. The sub nd is a classic reference but the big crown actually scratch my skin constantly (I wear it loose) and I miss the date function. having said that the sub is sharp looking and the symmetry is very nice. Also, the sub has bigger lumes it seems. Here's a couple pics to help you decide

20 July 2008, 08:27 AM	#15
shedlock2000 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: Canada Watch: 16753; Bellini Dia Posts: 1,770	Hmm, I cant help much either, ive had both..... GMT II for me, (BB) for the added versatility, but i LURVE the bigger crown hence my GMT IIc! Gud luck with your purchase, but remember whatever you get,....where what smiles at you and for heavens sake......POST PICS!!! __________________ The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it. SS Submariner no date 1992 (sold); SS GMT II 2007 (sold); SS GMT II C 2008 ('M' series) (sold); SS Sub C 2011 (sold); BB GMT 1971 (sold); Omega 50th GMT

20 July 2008, 08:41 AM	#16
xaggie95 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Xavier G. Location: Austin, TX Watch: ExpII, SD & 1655 Posts: 45	Tough Its got to sing to you.... I'm partial to Exp II though.. Good luck in your decision and post when you decide

20 July 2008, 09:02 AM	#17
davecz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 161	I am leaning toward the sub, this would be my first rolex but not my last, first of a collection I hope. I am an active person, fish, hunt, bike, ect... so I think the sub will fit me better... I will post pics when I finally get one though, thanks for the input

20 July 2008, 11:12 AM	#20
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	Can't go wrong witht he Sub - can't go wrong witht he Expy II - You are good either way - so, choose the one that sings to you now and save up for your second choice as your next purchase! __________________ Jackson

20 July 2008, 11:35 AM	#21
danielillo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Daniel Location: Spain Watch: Rolex Posts: 74	1)GMT II plus a black bezel . . . . . . 2)Sub 3)Exp II

20 July 2008, 01:49 PM	#22
rolex_addict "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: . Posts: 831	gmt pepsi

20 July 2008, 02:03 PM	#23
davecz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 161	How hard is it to change the bezel, I like the idea of a gmt pepsi and a spare black bezel..... But I am still leaning toward a sub no date, then get the gmt followed by an explorer II white dial

20 July 2008, 05:28 PM	#24
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	I would go with the Pepsi.....but then I already have an SS Sub-date!! __________________ 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!!

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