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Aoo Suthirat · 3 April 2007, 07:40 PM

Dear guys Which is the most popular between all Black and Red- black

Big thanks

padi56 · 3 April 2007, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Aoo Suthirat

Dear guys Which is the most popular between all Black and Red- black

Big thanks

Well its all down to personal taste don't forget the Pepsi red blue thats a very popular one,myself prefer the all black,and the seldom seen now root beer .

Lol-x · 3 April 2007, 07:48 PM

It is personal preference as Peter says. Try the one you like the best, then if you like another change over, no problem. I started off with red/blue. Then I went for all black. Came back to red/blue. Thereafter and now I have no doubt red/black is my favorite and I will have that always.

leopardprey · 3 April 2007, 07:50 PM

I think they are all equally popular.

D4UK · 3 April 2007, 08:30 PM

I have a 2003 all black model but swapped the bezel for a black read model a few months back.. it seemed a little strange at the time but do prefer it now as it tends not to get confused with the Sub or SD

Flyjet601 · 3 April 2007, 08:41 PM

I have the Red/Black combo, because I think it sets it apart for the Sub/SD. I have an SD already and they kind of look the same.
ALso as Padi mentioned, the Pepsi bezel, very unique....

astcell · 3 April 2007, 08:49 PM

100% of my SS GMTII watches are black.

watchnut · 3 April 2007, 09:34 PM

Mine is black and I prefer it. However, when I think of the watch it seems to be the pepsi that defines it. I guess from watching the old Magnum shows.

nko51 · 3 April 2007, 09:40 PM

I like tha all black!

Dan Pierce · 3 April 2007, 10:05 PM

I love 'em all.

But only have the all black now.
dP

Prince · 3 April 2007, 10:12 PM

Well, I personally like THIS bezel color:

leopardprey · 3 April 2007, 11:37 PM

Dpierce, that is one great looking photo! I personnally really like the older models with the lug pin holes.

Dan Pierce · 4 April 2007, 12:03 AM

Thanks Chad.

More luck than skill.

dP

Woody · 4 April 2007, 12:27 AM

Personnally I prefer the blue/red as I think that it is the clasic GMT look and it sets the watch apart from the SD/Sub. That said if the GMT was my only watch I would go with the black bezel as in my opinion it is a little smarter and can cope with a wider range of situations (smart suit through to t-shirt & shorts). In any event they all look good and as already said it is down to personal taste.

bwalkerVintage · 4 April 2007, 12:39 AM

I am partial to this one:

Prince · 4 April 2007, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by bwalkerVintage

I am partial to this one:

Solar · 4 April 2007, 01:25 AM

I have the Pepsi, chosen because the red/blue was the original bezel colour for the PanAm pilots for whom the GMT was designed, and the blue/red colour arrangement defines the watch. Its also an unusual design in the Rolex line to see so much colour. As well, the two-tone provides an immediate visual cue to the day/night situation of the second time zone you're tracking.

The red is vibrant and transitions into the deep royal blue like a sunset fading into night, a clever and simple design that works. I had compared the red/blue and the black/burgundy side by side, and found that the red/blue smiled at me most. Also, I own a SD and figured that in addition to wanting a GMT for the second time zone feature, I wanted something that was visually more different than the SD.

That said, I would certainly consider black, since in my opinion, it makes the watch more colour versatile. The all black bezel also sets off the red GMT hand much better than the other coloured bezels do. The problem is finding a source of legitimate bezel parts.

All said, all three have their own distinctive character that set them apart from other Rolex designs, so enjoy what you have, a magnificent watch with a long and proven pedigree with a history of successful use across the world.

Chris

Prince · 4 April 2007, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Solar

...a magnificent watch with a long and proven pedigree with a history of successful use across the world.

greenfan · 4 April 2007, 02:40 AM

Mine is the red/black, because the all black looks like the Sub and the SD. But I´m going to buy a black one too, so I can change them whenever I want...

colemanitis · 4 April 2007, 03:41 AM

My favorite has always neen the Pepsi. I wouldn't be suprised if I own another one some day.

Gaijin · 4 April 2007, 04:05 AM

I hear that they are discontinuing the GMT II. Is that true?

colemanitis · 4 April 2007, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by KansaiVet

I hear that they are discontinuing the GMT II. Is that true?

They just released a new GMT II - why would they discontinue it?

Gaijin · 4 April 2007, 04:34 AM

Ok, I guess I was thinking that the new one was replacing some type of old one...

JJ Irani · 4 April 2007, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by KansaiVet

Ok, I guess I was thinking that the new one was replacing some type of old one...

Rolex's new introductions move at the speed of a glacier. They very seldom discontinue existing models which are already selling by themselves.

The new models will be much more expensive and are designed for the fashion market rather than those who want a solid, tool, sports watch.

JJ

greenfan · 4 April 2007, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by KansaiVet

I hear that they are discontinuing the GMT II. Is that true?

So I´m having a two months old vintage ROLEX....

astcell · 4 April 2007, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by greenfan

So I´m having a two months old vintage ROLEX....

If so, folks will recall how inexpensive it is, a demand will be created, and the prices will shoot up!

mike · 4 April 2007, 07:01 AM

I always thought this one was sharp!

Prince · 4 April 2007, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by mike

I always thought this one was sharp!

And indeed it is, Mike!

santaclaus2100 · 4 April 2007, 01:44 PM

I kinda like this one, it's on my wrist now!!!

Prince · 4 April 2007, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by santaclaus2100

I kinda like this one, it's on my wrist now!!!

Excellent, Han!!!

3 April 2007, 07:40 PM	#1
Aoo Suthirat Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Suthirat Location: Bangkok, Thailand Watch: SS GMT II, SD,TB Posts: 28	GMT II Bezel Color Dear guys Which is the most popular between all Black and Red- black Big thanks

3 April 2007, 09:40 PM	#9
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	I like tha all black! __________________

3 April 2007, 10:12 PM	#11
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Well, I personally like THIS bezel color: __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

4 April 2007, 12:03 AM	#13
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,868	Thanks Chad. More luck than skill. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

4 April 2007, 02:40 AM	#19
greenfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: George Location: Athens Greece Watch: GMT II 16710 Coke Posts: 1,046	Mine is the red/black, because the all black looks like the Sub and the SD. But I´m going to buy a black one too, so I can change them whenever I want... __________________ $C:\Documents and Settings\George.HOME\My Documents\My Pictures\Rolex$

3 April 2007, 07:48 PM	#3
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,307	It is personal preference as Peter says. Try the one you like the best, then if you like another change over, no problem. I started off with red/blue. Then I went for all black. Came back to red/blue. Thereafter and now I have no doubt red/black is my favorite and I will have that always.

3 April 2007, 07:50 PM	#4
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	I think they are all equally popular.

3 April 2007, 08:30 PM	#5
D4UK Banned Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA Watch: TT SUB LV GMTII Posts: 527	I have a 2003 all black model but swapped the bezel for a black read model a few months back.. it seemed a little strange at the time but do prefer it now as it tends not to get confused with the Sub or SD

3 April 2007, 08:41 PM	#6
Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	I have the Red/Black combo, because I think it sets it apart for the Sub/SD. I have an SD already and they kind of look the same. ALso as Padi mentioned, the Pepsi bezel, very unique....

3 April 2007, 08:49 PM	#7
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	100% of my SS GMTII watches are black.

3 April 2007, 09:34 PM	#8
watchnut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: David Location: SW Fla Watch: SS Daytona & TT DJ Posts: 1,430	Mine is black and I prefer it. However, when I think of the watch it seems to be the pepsi that defines it. I guess from watching the old Magnum shows.

3 April 2007, 11:37 PM	#12
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Dpierce, that is one great looking photo! I personnally really like the older models with the lug pin holes.

4 April 2007, 12:27 AM	#14
Woody "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Africa Posts: 1,122	Personnally I prefer the blue/red as I think that it is the clasic GMT look and it sets the watch apart from the SD/Sub. That said if the GMT was my only watch I would go with the black bezel as in my opinion it is a little smarter and can cope with a wider range of situations (smart suit through to t-shirt & shorts). In any event they all look good and as already said it is down to personal taste.

4 April 2007, 12:39 AM	#15
bwalkerVintage Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Brendan Location: Cougar Country Posts: 825	I am partial to this one:

4 April 2007, 03:41 AM	#20
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	My favorite has always neen the Pepsi. I wouldn't be suprised if I own another one some day. __________________ Member #471

4 April 2007, 04:05 AM	#21
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	I hear that they are discontinuing the GMT II. Is that true?

4 April 2007, 04:34 AM	#23
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Ok, I guess I was thinking that the new one was replacing some type of old one...

4 April 2007, 07:01 AM	#27
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I always thought this one was sharp!

4 April 2007, 01:44 PM	#29
santaclaus2100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Han Location: Singapore Watch: TT GMT Master II Posts: 130	I kinda like this one, it's on my wrist now!!!

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