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mjr24 · 31 October 2018, 03:15 PM

I currently have a SS GMT II and also a Breitling Navitimer GMT (one with new Breitling in-house movement) that I wear with leather straps.

I also have a Breitling Bentley 6.75 that I'm getting ready to sell because it's too redundant with my Navitimer (both have white borders and inner black faces....except Navitimer has white Chrono dials). As a result, I never wear it. That means I can get something to replace it. I was looking for something different than the GMT and Navitimer.

Thus, I ordered a couple different watches on Ebay to see in person (knowing I could return them if I didn't like them). I started off with a Stratos Gray Navitimer....which basically is like the one I have but has an all stratos-gray dial (no white anywhere). I also tried two different Datejust II....the black/gold with Arabic and the slate/gold Wimbledon. I didn't like the Datejusts....they just didn't have the wrist presence of my GMT. They just are more "dress watches" I guess. I ended up returning all three because I didn't love them (even though the gray Navitimer might be a choice if I hate everything else).

Thus, round 2. I really feel I need a watch with some gold on it to make it "different" than what I have. My grail is an all-gold GMT but that's not on the horizon for now. I was looking at the Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph in black/gold (see pic). Then I noticed the 116713....which seems REALLY good looking for a TT model. I think it's because the GMT is just a really nice looking watch overall. The proportions fit. Plus, I know these are unpopular with many....so the prices are really good (under $10k for a pre-owned....the Hublot I can get for $11k new).

What are your thought on these two as a comparison? Also, would I regret having a SS GMT and a TT GMT?

mjr24 · 31 October 2018, 04:40 PM

This is what the Hublot looks like, by the way......

Andad · 31 October 2018, 04:47 PM

116713? .. Buy it .. One of the best looking models that Rolex has made.

rice721 · 31 October 2018, 05:57 PM

116681, 116613 blue bezel

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GMT Aviator · 31 October 2018, 07:45 PM

No collection is complete without a Datejust. Overlooked all too easily I feel in the early days of building a collection when sports watches with bezels are most peoples grails to begin with.
But owning multiple GMT’s myself, a platty YM and the current black dial explorer 2 I added a few DJ2’s to the collection, one a TT Ivory dial. Now, when not wearing my GMT LN which I wear most days for work, the DJ’s get the rest of the wrist time.
Next on my radar is the TT CHNR.

Starwalker · 31 October 2018, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

116713? .. Buy it .. One of the best looking models that Rolex has made.

x2! but i am biased!

AK797 · 31 October 2018, 08:19 PM

With your SS, I'd get a TT Subc, blue or black dial.

watchwatcher · 31 October 2018, 11:32 PM

Agree with Neil. I would take a look at the TT sub, or even the CHNR in addition to the 116713 you're considering. That is quite the group of TT's, IMO.

Then pick the one you like the best. Good luck,

joli160 · 1 November 2018, 01:51 AM

116713LN, you're not going to regret

31 October 2018, 03:15 PM	#1
mjr24 Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 587	Don't know what to get as 3rd watch.....maybe 116713? I currently have a SS GMT II and also a Breitling Navitimer GMT (one with new Breitling in-house movement) that I wear with leather straps. I also have a Breitling Bentley 6.75 that I'm getting ready to sell because it's too redundant with my Navitimer (both have white borders and inner black faces....except Navitimer has white Chrono dials). As a result, I never wear it. That means I can get something to replace it. I was looking for something different than the GMT and Navitimer. Thus, I ordered a couple different watches on Ebay to see in person (knowing I could return them if I didn't like them). I started off with a Stratos Gray Navitimer....which basically is like the one I have but has an all stratos-gray dial (no white anywhere). I also tried two different Datejust II....the black/gold with Arabic and the slate/gold Wimbledon. I didn't like the Datejusts....they just didn't have the wrist presence of my GMT. They just are more "dress watches" I guess. I ended up returning all three because I didn't love them (even though the gray Navitimer might be a choice if I hate everything else). Thus, round 2. I really feel I need a watch with some gold on it to make it "different" than what I have. My grail is an all-gold GMT but that's not on the horizon for now. I was looking at the Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph in black/gold (see pic). Then I noticed the 116713....which seems REALLY good looking for a TT model. I think it's because the GMT is just a really nice looking watch overall. The proportions fit. Plus, I know these are unpopular with many....so the prices are really good (under $10k for a pre-owned....the Hublot I can get for $11k new). What are your thought on these two as a comparison? Also, would I regret having a SS GMT and a TT GMT?

31 October 2018, 04:47 PM	#3
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,798	116713? .. Buy it .. One of the best looking models that Rolex has made. __________________ E

31 October 2018, 05:57 PM	#4
rice721 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 71	116681, 116613 blue bezel Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 October 2018, 07:45 PM	#5
GMT Aviator 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,276	No collection is complete without a Datejust. Overlooked all too easily I feel in the early days of building a collection when sports watches with bezels are most peoples grails to begin with. But owning multiple GMT’s myself, a platty YM and the current black dial explorer 2 I added a few DJ2’s to the collection, one a TT Ivory dial. Now, when not wearing my GMT LN which I wear most days for work, the DJ’s get the rest of the wrist time. Next on my radar is the TT CHNR.

31 October 2018, 08:19 PM	#7
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,232	With your SS, I'd get a TT Subc, blue or black dial.

31 October 2018, 11:32 PM	#8
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	Agree with Neil. I would take a look at the TT sub, or even the CHNR in addition to the 116713 you're considering. That is quite the group of TT's, IMO. Then pick the one you like the best. Good luck,

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