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Cayman981 · 2 October 2013, 03:32 PM

Hello everybody. i'm in the process of purchasing my first rolex and after visiting AD and trying them, i've narrowed with the GMT master II TT or Yacht MasterII SS with blue bezel. I was given 12% off retail price with GMTII and 15% with YMII but i'm torn as to which is the better watch for the money. Any advice or comments are welcome and much appreciated. Thank you

Old Expat Beast · 2 October 2013, 04:13 PM

If you take part in sailing regattas, probably the YMII. If you're a frequent world-traveller with not much of a head for real-time hours conversion, then the GMT. Otherwise, get the one you like best. Neither will have the resale potential of an SS Sports.

Cayman981 · 2 October 2013, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

If you take part in sailing regattas, probably the YMII. If you're a frequent world-traveller with not much of a head for real-time hours conversion, then the GMT. Otherwise, get the one you like best. Neither will have the resale potential of an SS Sports.

Thank you for the comments. From my understanding, I should choose SS sports for having a resale potential compare to TT or YG or RG?

Old Expat Beast · 2 October 2013, 04:40 PM

Well, they're certainly easier to resell, as more people are looking them/can afford them. Depends which one though. For that prices you could get a SS Daytona, which would keep its price (or bring a higher return in future) better than the two you're looking at. As would, most probably, any of the SS Subs. It's not an exact science, though. And of you think you might be re-selling, go greymarket with a trusted seller here, for the better price on brand new models.

Cayman981 · 2 October 2013, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Well, they're certainly easier to resell, as more people are looking them/can afford them. Depends which one though. For that prices you could get a SS Daytona, which would keep its price (or bring a higher return in future) better than the two you're looking at. As would, most probably, any of the SS Subs. It's not an exact science, though. And of you think you might be re-selling, go greymarket with a trusted seller here, for the better price on brand new models.

I wanted a SS Daytona but one AD will not sale to new Rolex buyer even i offer to buy another Rolex in their shelves. The other AD, they discouraged me not to purchase one because you could hardly see the information within the dial specially when i get old...do you think trusted seller here will provide such information? Thank you again and your comments are very helpful...

Old Expat Beast · 2 October 2013, 05:19 PM

No problem. You would get more answers if you posted this in the General forum rather than Rolex Watch Reviews, maybe a mod will move it later. As far as I know, SS Daytonas are just now beginning to appear on the shelves in higher numbers, but not sure about USA exactly. Do a search in the For Sale forum here. Don't listen to anything that Rolex ADs tell you, they're salesmen.

AbsolutelyROLEX! · 3 October 2013, 06:37 AM

I agree with above, definitely S/S sport and buy one from a trusted seller on this forum

Cayman981 · 9 October 2013, 03:46 AM

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I agree with above, definitely S/S sport and buy one from a trusted seller on this forum

Could you kindly provide names of trusted seller in this forum that you will recommend. Thank you

samsam · 14 October 2013, 03:08 PM

As people said. But let me tell you this: Get the watch you want and like the most. Buying Rolex is NOT an investment. Yes, you could make money and some could hold value, but still no guarantees.
I personally don't like the SS Daytona.

There a lot of TRF trusted sellers here, go to the For Sale-Rolex brand watches and browse a little. If you find something you like, go to the "Who's Who" section to read about the seller or simply ask the seller for references and contact them using the Private Message function.

Good luck!

Psmith · 15 October 2013, 05:18 AM

I would pass on both and stick with a SS GMT or SS Sub/Sub Date

But ultimately the 'correct' choice is the one you like the most - all the models mentioned are very nice

Ector495 · 24 October 2013, 06:44 AM

Your choice on what you want. Do your homework and see what works best for you. Either way you're getting a beautiful watch that you can enjoy for years. Good luck in your future purchase. This forum is a great wealth of knowledge.

BA211 · 27 October 2013, 12:52 PM

I have never bought a watch thinking about resale too much. Some watches I keep a very long time, some not so much. But I don't know how long I will keep it until I live with it for awhile. I plan on keeping them all when I first buy them.

I think SS GMT II is a great watch and great first Rolex. Though not as classic in some ways as a Sub (nor as common) it is a very versatile watch and resale can be very good depending on where you are--if you ever sell it.

Enjoy whatever you get!

sea-dweller · 28 October 2013, 01:18 AM

Both are nice, you will have to pick the one you like best!

AK797 · 31 October 2013, 05:07 AM

The discount should be larger on the GMTc, around 20% as its TT so speak to a trusted dealer here if that's the one for you.

2 October 2013, 03:32 PM	#1
Cayman981 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 27	Any Advice or Comments... Hello everybody. i'm in the process of purchasing my first rolex and after visiting AD and trying them, i've narrowed with the GMT master II TT or Yacht MasterII SS with blue bezel. I was given 12% off retail price with GMTII and 15% with YMII but i'm torn as to which is the better watch for the money. Any advice or comments are welcome and much appreciated. Thank you

2 October 2013, 04:13 PM	#2
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,356	If you take part in sailing regattas, probably the YMII. If you're a frequent world-traveller with not much of a head for real-time hours conversion, then the GMT. Otherwise, get the one you like best. Neither will have the resale potential of an SS Sports. __________________ _______________________

2 October 2013, 04:40 PM	#4
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,356	Well, they're certainly easier to resell, as more people are looking them/can afford them. Depends which one though. For that prices you could get a SS Daytona, which would keep its price (or bring a higher return in future) better than the two you're looking at. As would, most probably, any of the SS Subs. It's not an exact science, though. And of you think you might be re-selling, go greymarket with a trusted seller here, for the better price on brand new models. __________________ _______________________

2 October 2013, 05:19 PM	#6
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,356	No problem. You would get more answers if you posted this in the General forum rather than Rolex Watch Reviews, maybe a mod will move it later. As far as I know, SS Daytonas are just now beginning to appear on the shelves in higher numbers, but not sure about USA exactly. Do a search in the For Sale forum here. Don't listen to anything that Rolex ADs tell you, they're salesmen. __________________ _______________________

15 October 2013, 05:18 AM	#10
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	I would pass on both and stick with a SS GMT or SS Sub/Sub Date But ultimately the 'correct' choice is the one you like the most - all the models mentioned are very nice __________________

3 October 2013, 06:37 AM	#7
AbsolutelyROLEX! "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Andy Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: AKA: ANDERL712000 Posts: 4,935	I agree with above, definitely S/S sport and buy one from a trusted seller on this forum

14 October 2013, 03:08 PM	#9
samsam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 2,826	As people said. But let me tell you this: Get the watch you want and like the most. Buying Rolex is NOT an investment. Yes, you could make money and some could hold value, but still no guarantees. I personally don't like the SS Daytona. There a lot of TRF trusted sellers here, go to the For Sale-Rolex brand watches and browse a little. If you find something you like, go to the "Who's Who" section to read about the seller or simply ask the seller for references and contact them using the Private Message function. Good luck!

24 October 2013, 06:44 AM	#11
Ector495 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Carolina Watch: 16622 Posts: 1,097	Your choice on what you want. Do your homework and see what works best for you. Either way you're getting a beautiful watch that you can enjoy for years. Good luck in your future purchase. This forum is a great wealth of knowledge.

27 October 2013, 12:52 PM	#12
BA211 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Jakarta Posts: 234	I have never bought a watch thinking about resale too much. Some watches I keep a very long time, some not so much. But I don't know how long I will keep it until I live with it for awhile. I plan on keeping them all when I first buy them. I think SS GMT II is a great watch and great first Rolex. Though not as classic in some ways as a Sub (nor as common) it is a very versatile watch and resale can be very good depending on where you are--if you ever sell it. Enjoy whatever you get!

28 October 2013, 01:18 AM	#13
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Both are nice, you will have to pick the one you like best!

31 October 2013, 05:07 AM	#14
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,220	The discount should be larger on the GMTc, around 20% as its TT so speak to a trusted dealer here if that's the one for you.

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