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Joey_V · 2 February 2010, 05:36 PM

Ok guys... no more watches after this one. This is it, the last one for a while. I'm going to place myself on a self-imposed ban. I just sold my Tag Heuer Monaco and am now looking to once again make my collection a trio.

Choices are as in the above poll.

When voting, take into account the overall appeal, the resale value, future resale value.

Also please take into account that I have 2 watches (the Sub and the Panerai 312) that I rotate between. This watch will have to fit the rotation in some way, shape, or form.

My thinking:
GMTIIC
Pros:
- The watch that I've been always wanting to add to my collection.
- Ceramic bezel is "shiny".
- GMT feature.
- I like the polished links - being a 3rd watch, it won't be exposed as much as it would if it were my only piece.
- Very good resale value and good market demand if I had to sell.
- Date feature.
Cons:
- More expensive.
- Looks sorta similar to my Submariner.

Milgauss:
Pros:
- A bit different than the typical sport Rolex.
- Green (GV) color is very prominent, one of my favorite colors is green.
- Lightning hand - a bit gimmicky, but it adds a bit of flare to my collection.
- GV is rare-ish.
- PCL
Cons:
- No rotatable bezel for time keeping.
- No extra function.
- No date.
- Polished bezel may be a problem for scratches.
- GV has good resale value, the normal black Milgauss has a horrid resale value.
- Less market demand in the for sale section (will this last?).

silverman · 2 February 2010, 05:43 PM

I would have said a gmt11c but it is similar (sorta) to the 16610.

My vote would be for a white daytona perhaps so you have a chrono and a white face just to mix it up a bit.But thats even more pricey than the gmt11c.Maybe a 16610LV for something different.

Joey_V · 2 February 2010, 05:50 PM

Wait... let's place a budget on this. It's gotta be less than a Daytona. All watches have to be less than 6K in the used market.

Tombstone · 2 February 2010, 06:26 PM

GMT IIC gets my vote. The GMT IIC could be the best SS watch Rolex makes. I am a Sub guy I love them. Being honest the GMT IIC is impressive.

rickyslam · 2 February 2010, 06:39 PM

Shouldn't this be the first purchase of the year? LOL. Well, I vote for the GMT II C

presario · 2 February 2010, 06:41 PM

I would love to have the GV someday, but if you can choose only one, I vote GMT2C. More versatile. Good luck!

Starwalker · 2 February 2010, 08:22 PM

GGGGGGGGGGGGGGVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV!!!!!! looks more unique....and it kinda grows on you.

Fiery · 2 February 2010, 08:27 PM

I've voted for the SS GMT IIC. And I don't think it's so similar to a Sub Date. However, in the case in Basel 2010 there'll be a new & updated Explorer II unveiled, then I'll switch my vote to that.

Psmith · 2 February 2010, 08:30 PM

GMTIIc

...with the black dial/clear crystal Milgauss and another PAM tied for close second

Cheers

republik-of-mancunia · 2 February 2010, 09:42 PM

If you didn't have a Sub, I'd say maybe you should consider a Deep Sea - you seem to like Panerai ;) so clearly big watches are not a problem for you.

As for the GMT IIc, I can't say anything but good things about mine, and the date function and the look of the ceramic bezel raise it above the Milgauss (even the GV), IMHO.

Good luck!

silverman · 2 February 2010, 09:53 PM

Ok so now we have a budget and out of those 2 i would go the gmt11c. Probably the best rolex on the market IMHO.

watcher54 · 2 February 2010, 10:18 PM

There needed to be a fourth choice - "BOTH" in the poll. I would have checked it as I alternate wearing the Milgauss and the GMT2C at work. Both are comfortable on my large wrist.

K-R · 2 February 2010, 10:24 PM

I'll vote for GMT IIc my friend, although Daytona will do too IMO

Watch Professor · 2 February 2010, 11:27 PM

Gmt iic

ParisDakarBmw · 2 February 2010, 11:36 PM

GMT IIc is the big shabookie right now!

Psmith · 2 February 2010, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ParisDakarBmw

GMT IIc is the big shabookie right now!

Yep... spanking the opposition, somewhat predictably.....

Cheers

Deyn Man · 2 February 2010, 11:49 PM

kababayan, echoing what the others have said, GMTIIC takes my vote..

Joey_V · 3 February 2010, 12:45 AM

I figured the GMTIIC would be favored.... but the GV, the GV!!

Daytona is nice as well...

Asian Sub · 3 February 2010, 01:00 AM

Get the GMT 2C. I have never regretted getting mine

cocopeep · 20 February 2010, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Asian Sub

Get the GMT 2C. I have never regretted getting mine

I agree!

submariner16610 · 20 February 2010, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joey_V

I figured the GMTIIC would be favored.... but the GV, the GV!!

Daytona is nice as well...

Joey,just spend more and get the daytona once and for all. Since you said that after this purchase, you won't buy watches for a while..

Strut99GT · 20 February 2010, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by submariner16610

Joey,just spend more and get the daytona once and for all. Since you said that after this purchase, you won't buy watches for a while..

Or, since you have already stated you want to spend less than $6000, you can get a Speedmaster and spend less than HALF of your budget and have the most historical and interesting (my opinions, of course) chronograph ever made.

tkc324 · 3 February 2010, 01:00 AM

both are great choices... and great resell value on the second hand market currently.
You are right in saying that GMT2C is similar to your Sub...
I would just go with the GV in this case... since you have the sub.
Although, GMT2C is my personal favorite and the next one on my list.

JUSTROLEXES · 3 February 2010, 01:15 AM

GV For me Joey

dalip · 3 February 2010, 01:17 AM

GMT2c or another PAM

Dr.B · 3 February 2010, 01:26 AM

Great choices.....but I would go with the GMT IIc.

kcmo · 3 February 2010, 02:04 AM

I'm not a big Milgauss fan but I do think it would add more diversity to your collection

Joey_V · 3 February 2010, 03:22 AM

I'm surprised the Milgauss is getting a good amount of vites, the GMTIIC is building a lead though.

JBat · 3 February 2010, 04:32 AM

Voted 116710...

JJ Irani · 3 February 2010, 04:34 AM

SS GMT-IIC......in a New York minute or an Auckland second!!

View Poll Results: Which one should I consider buying?
GMTIIC (stainless)	78	61.90%
Milgauss GV or Black	42	33.33%
Other (YM, Expy I, Expy II, another Panerai)	6	4.76%
Voters: 126. You may not vote on this poll

2 February 2010, 05:36 PM	#1
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	GMTIIC vs Milguass: Help me choose my last watch purchase of the year! Ok guys... no more watches after this one. This is it, the last one for a while. I'm going to place myself on a self-imposed ban. I just sold my Tag Heuer Monaco and am now looking to once again make my collection a trio. Choices are as in the above poll. When voting, take into account the overall appeal, the resale value, future resale value. Also please take into account that I have 2 watches (the Sub and the Panerai 312) that I rotate between. This watch will have to fit the rotation in some way, shape, or form. My thinking: GMTIIC Pros: - The watch that I've been always wanting to add to my collection. - Ceramic bezel is "shiny". - GMT feature. - I like the polished links - being a 3rd watch, it won't be exposed as much as it would if it were my only piece. - Very good resale value and good market demand if I had to sell. - Date feature. Cons: - More expensive. - Looks sorta similar to my Submariner. Milgauss: Pros: - A bit different than the typical sport Rolex. - Green (GV) color is very prominent, one of my favorite colors is green. - Lightning hand - a bit gimmicky, but it adds a bit of flare to my collection. - GV is rare-ish. - PCL Cons: - No rotatable bezel for time keeping. - No extra function. - No date. - Polished bezel may be a problem for scratches. - GV has good resale value, the normal black Milgauss has a horrid resale value. - Less market demand in the for sale section (will this last?). __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

2 February 2010, 05:50 PM	#3
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Wait... let's place a budget on this. It's gotta be less than a Daytona. All watches have to be less than 6K in the used market. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

2 February 2010, 06:26 PM	#4
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	GMT IIC gets my vote. The GMT IIC could be the best SS watch Rolex makes. I am a Sub guy I love them. Being honest the GMT IIC is impressive. __________________ Always working...by choice

2 February 2010, 06:41 PM	#6
presario "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Andrew Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,428	I would love to have the GV someday, but if you can choose only one, I vote GMT2C. More versatile. Good luck! __________________

2 February 2010, 05:43 PM	#2
silverman Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: sydney,australia Watch: gmt11c/ DSSD Posts: 108	I would have said a gmt11c but it is similar (sorta) to the 16610. My vote would be for a white daytona perhaps so you have a chrono and a white face just to mix it up a bit.But thats even more pricey than the gmt11c.Maybe a 16610LV for something different.

2 February 2010, 06:39 PM	#5
rickyslam "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Ricky Location: City of Sin Watch: Hulk, DaytonaC, DJ Posts: 1,149	Shouldn't this be the first purchase of the year? LOL. Well, I vote for the GMT II C

2 February 2010, 08:22 PM	#7
Starwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: aroundtheworld Watch: SS Daytona - BLACK Posts: 2,261	GGGGGGGGGGGGGGVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV!!!!!! looks more unique....and it kinda grows on you. __________________ 116520 Black - 116500 White - 116713LN - 116613LB - Panerai 389 - Chopard Mille Miglia GMT Chronograph - Chopard LUC Sport 2000 - Moser Pioneer Centre Seconds

2 February 2010, 08:27 PM	#8
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	I've voted for the SS GMT IIC. And I don't think it's so similar to a Sub Date. However, in the case in Basel 2010 there'll be a new & updated Explorer II unveiled, then I'll switch my vote to that.

2 February 2010, 08:30 PM	#9
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	GMTIIc ...with the black dial/clear crystal Milgauss and another PAM tied for close second Cheers __________________

2 February 2010, 09:42 PM	#10
republik-of-mancunia "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Manchester, M16 Watch: SS GMT-IIc Posts: 106	If you didn't have a Sub, I'd say maybe you should consider a Deep Sea - you seem to like Panerai ;) so clearly big watches are not a problem for you. As for the GMT IIc, I can't say anything but good things about mine, and the date function and the look of the ceramic bezel raise it above the Milgauss (even the GV), IMHO. Good luck!

2 February 2010, 09:53 PM	#11
silverman Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: sydney,australia Watch: gmt11c/ DSSD Posts: 108	Ok so now we have a budget and out of those 2 i would go the gmt11c. Probably the best rolex on the market IMHO.

2 February 2010, 10:18 PM	#12
watcher54 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Bill Location: Oklahoma City Watch: SS GMT IIC Posts: 55	There needed to be a fourth choice - "BOTH" in the poll. I would have checked it as I alternate wearing the Milgauss and the GMT2C at work. Both are comfortable on my large wrist.

2 February 2010, 10:24 PM	#13
K-R Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Indonesia Posts: 204	I'll vote for GMT IIc my friend, although Daytona will do too IMO

2 February 2010, 11:27 PM	#14
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	Gmt iic

2 February 2010, 11:36 PM	#15
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	GMT IIc is the big shabookie right now!

2 February 2010, 11:49 PM	#17
Deyn Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Dean Location: Philippines Posts: 1,037	kababayan, echoing what the others have said, GMTIIC takes my vote..

3 February 2010, 12:45 AM	#18
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	I figured the GMTIIC would be favored.... but the GV, the GV!! Daytona is nice as well... __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

3 February 2010, 01:00 AM	#19
Asian Sub "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: Asia Watch: GMT IIc / SUB C Posts: 200	Get the GMT 2C. I have never regretted getting mine

3 February 2010, 01:00 AM	#23
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	both are great choices... and great resell value on the second hand market currently. You are right in saying that GMT2C is similar to your Sub... I would just go with the GV in this case... since you have the sub. Although, GMT2C is my personal favorite and the next one on my list.

3 February 2010, 01:15 AM	#24
JUSTROLEXES ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 ??? Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Geha Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 50,849	GV For me Joey __________________ Instagram @JustRolexes 2FA security active

3 February 2010, 01:17 AM	#25
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	GMT2c or another PAM __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

3 February 2010, 01:26 AM	#26
Dr.B "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Fernando Location: North Carolina Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 1,944	Great choices.....but I would go with the GMT IIc.

3 February 2010, 02:04 AM	#27
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	I'm not a big Milgauss fan but I do think it would add more diversity to your collection

3 February 2010, 03:22 AM	#28
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	I'm surprised the Milgauss is getting a good amount of vites, the GMTIIC is building a lead though. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

3 February 2010, 04:32 AM	#29
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Voted 116710...

3 February 2010, 04:34 AM	#30
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	SS GMT-IIC......in a New York minute or an Auckland second!! __________________ 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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