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puffnmo · 28 June 2007, 12:53 AM

From what I understand, many of us on the board are planning to buy the new GMT when it becomes available.

Here is my question - Apart from the numbers on the bezel, this watch has a very similar look to the SS Sub. What is the motivation to own both watches?

I too have toyed with the idea of trying to get the GMT ll, but when I really think about it, it may only seem desirable because it's hard to find.

Pl. let me know your thoughts on this... Larry

tonelar · 28 June 2007, 12:56 AM

24 hour hand function?

I think you've hit on it...
it's a NEW model / there's alwaze something nice about wearing something that's out of the ordinary...

for the record; I'm not waiting on one.

Jeff · 28 June 2007, 01:12 AM

I would never sell my fist Rolex SS non-date sub. I like the new GMT for the ceramic bezel.
my 11 year old sub bought for myself for my 21st birthday...old picture as the sub is now in lock down after a full Rolex service brought it back to new looking. Will buy the GMT so this can remain new looking and become an air-loom piece.

puffnmo · 28 June 2007, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by tonelar

24 hour hand function?

I think you've hit on it...
it's a NEW model / there's alwaze something nice about wearing something that's out of the ordinary...

for the record; I'm not waiting on one.

I'm not planning on one either. It is beautiful and amazing, but if I get another Rolex it's got to have a different look from what I already have.

puffnmo · 28 June 2007, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff

I would never sell my fist Rolex SS non-date sub. I like the new GMT for the ceramic bezel.
my 11 year old sub bought for myself for my 21st birthday...old picture as the sub is now in lock down after a full Rolex service brought it back to new looking. Will buy the GMT so this can remain new looking and become an air-loom piece.

I see your point. Your Sub is now a safe queen. I've done this also, but remember, it isn't either-or. You may get the urge to wear your vintage Sub once in a blue moon. That's a pretty fun thing to do! Larry.

ohlins · 28 June 2007, 01:54 AM

i like it but i already have the tt......i dun see the point of owning both the 116710 and 116713......

maybe the milgauss will be a better choice....for me

oldman2005 · 28 June 2007, 04:10 AM

That's a good question and it was one my concern too...I do wear my watches and match the watch to my outfit (learned this from my wife), and don't want our friends to think that I have only one watch that I wear all year long...So my Sub is a green Bezel LV and I'm thinking about getting the new SS GMT, and change the bezel on my Omega Planet Ocean from black to orange. These watches are jewelry afterall.

JJ Irani · 28 June 2007, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by puffnmo

From what I understand, many of us on the board are planning to buy the new GMT when it becomes available.

Here is my question - Apart from the numbers on the bezel, this watch has a very similar look to the SS Sub. What is the motivation to own both watches?

I too have toyed with the idea of trying to get the GMT ll, but when I really think about it, it may only seem desirable because it's hard to find.

Pl. let me know your thoughts on this... Larry

Good point, Larry. Personally, I would never own BOTH. I still prefer the good old SS Sub-date....and if I did have that one, then I would only consider the new TT GMT-II!!

JJ

Dan Pierce · 28 June 2007, 04:23 AM

The watch with the most disguises is the GMT. You could have 6 different versions of the same watch if you aquired all the different colored inserts and bracelet options.
Trouble is I would rather have examples of each of the combinations rather than swap all the time.

dP

JJ Irani · 28 June 2007, 04:24 AM

Do you have to insist on posting that GMT on Jubilee, Dan? You know it drives me insane!!

oldman2005 · 28 June 2007, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

The watch with the most disguises is the GMT. You could have 6 different versions of the same watch if you aquired all the different colored inserts and bracelet options.
Trouble is I would rather have examples of each of the combinations rather than swap all the time.

dP

Your GMT looks sharp with that Jubilee braclet

Dan Pierce · 28 June 2007, 04:31 AM

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Do you have to insist on posting that GMT on Jubilee, Dan?

I really have been showing off too damn much.

I'm actually rather shy but Rolex brings out the exhibitionist in me.

dP

JJ Irani · 28 June 2007, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

I really have been showing off too damn much.

I'm actually rather shy but Rolex brings out the exhibitionist in me.

dP

And you don't want to even know what brings out the exhibitionist in me, Dan!!

Dan Pierce · 28 June 2007, 04:36 AM

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And you don't want to even know what brings out the exhibitionist in me, Dan!!

Nor do I want to.

Boy am I gonna have trouble counting sheep tonight.

JJ Irani · 28 June 2007, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Nor do I want to.

Boy am I gonna have trouble counting sheep tonight.

You do that too?

Oyster Lover · 28 June 2007, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by puffnmo

What is the motivation to own both watches?

Greed....

JJ Irani · 28 June 2007, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Oyster Lover

Greed....

Lust?

28 June 2007, 12:53 AM	#1
puffnmo Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 848	Question re SS GMT ll From what I understand, many of us on the board are planning to buy the new GMT when it becomes available. Here is my question - Apart from the numbers on the bezel, this watch has a very similar look to the SS Sub. What is the motivation to own both watches? I too have toyed with the idea of trying to get the GMT ll, but when I really think about it, it may only seem desirable because it's hard to find. Pl. let me know your thoughts on this... Larry

28 June 2007, 12:56 AM	#2
tonelar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Tony Location: san francisco Watch: Seadweller Posts: 1,367	24 hour hand function? I think you've hit on it... it's a NEW model / there's alwaze something nice about wearing something that's out of the ordinary... for the record; I'm not waiting on one. __________________ It's a rarity that something popular is actually right... Wear 'em with PRIDE, y'all.

28 June 2007, 01:54 AM	#6
ohlins "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,213	i like it but i already have the tt......i dun see the point of owning both the 116710 and 116713...... maybe the milgauss will be a better choice....for me __________________ the hype is true. a crown for every achievement. visit my audio and watch blog & how to use the rolex comfort link?

28 June 2007, 04:24 AM	#10
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Do you have to insist on posting that GMT on Jubilee, Dan? You know it drives me insane!! __________________ 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!!

28 June 2007, 01:12 AM	#3
Jeff "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 124	I would never sell my fist Rolex SS non-date sub. I like the new GMT for the ceramic bezel. my 11 year old sub bought for myself for my 21st birthday...old picture as the sub is now in lock down after a full Rolex service brought it back to new looking. Will buy the GMT so this can remain new looking and become an air-loom piece.

28 June 2007, 04:10 AM	#7
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	That's a good question and it was one my concern too...I do wear my watches and match the watch to my outfit (learned this from my wife), and don't want our friends to think that I have only one watch that I wear all year long...So my Sub is a green Bezel LV and I'm thinking about getting the new SS GMT, and change the bezel on my Omega Planet Ocean from black to orange. These watches are jewelry afterall.

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