Can Rolex improve this baby any further?

[DSJ]

Originally Posted by rolexplorer2

JJ your watches are superb. I must say though, i also prefer the 24 hour hand in red rather than green. Does anybody know why it was changed to green ? was it anything to do with the aniversary ?

I actually like the green, especially on TT, though on the SS version, red would be better should they ever do a Pepsi or Coke.

[Gerardus]

I think it can not get better, JJ.
Nice piece that TT.

[Ebruner]

Originally Posted by gelshocker

To each his own but the Rolex Day-Date (36mm) is my ultimate Rolex. No fancy Daytonas, no secret agent Subs, no 15 time-zone tracking complication. Just THE top of the line Rolex.

I hope to acquire one by the time I hit 50 Something to look forward and aspire to then. Thanks Rolex!

Finally a man who knows what he is talking about!! Here Here..


-Eddie

[newrolexman]

The GMT ceramic is a beautiful watch even in SS.

I agree that its great!!

[Mockingbird]

Those of us who can't count at all (guilty) need the timer bezel so our heads don't explode while doing recreational diving. So I really can't wear this one for diving.

Here's a revolutionary idea: The double bezel, one bezel with the timer on the outside and another on the inside with the 24 hour markers. They would be individually rotated.

Am I over thinking this? Or is the GMT Submarinmaster an amazing idea?

[jnkay]

Here you go:
1. Restore oyster bracelet link thickness to the way it was
2. Go with a 60 click bezel
3. Make the gold bezel inlays look more like actual gold
4. Come up with an easy link that has a finer increment (I think Glidelock should remain unique to subs to maintain a distinction)

[WatchSmith]

I just don't think it gets much better than this.

[ttrq01]

Originally Posted by mfer

Only thing I can think of is...
Glidelock for perfect fit
48 click bezel

Can't speak to the Glidelock but I also have had not fitment issues. W/r/t a 48 click bezel...don't you want to have 24 clicks so the hours line up exactly against the 24-hour hand?

[110108]

a different color 24 hour hand would be nice

[Boadicea]

Originally Posted by 110108

a different color 24 hour hand would be nice

Funny you mention that. I completely forgot about it but when I was hunting for my first Rolex I completely looked past this model because I did not like the green hand. I would have much preferred it to match the rest of the hands (ie: wg). I also didnt want anything that was a "2" without first having the "1" lol, so both the GMT2, EXP2 and YM2, were off my list. Having said that, now that I have an EXP1, I am ok with getting an EXP2..

If the GMT2 just had "GMT" on the face I would have been ok with it. Am I mad or does anyone else think like this?

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Boadicea

Funny you mention that. I completely forgot about it but when I was hunting for my first Rolex I completely looked past this model because I did not like the green hand. I would have much preferred it to match the rest of the hands (ie: wg). I also didnt want anything that was a "2" without first having the "1" lol, so both the GMT2, EXP2 and YM2, were off my list. Having said that, now that I have an EXP1, I am ok with getting an EXP2..

If the GMT2 just had "GMT" on the face I would have been ok with it. Am I mad or does anyone else think like this?

I think you're quite mad, Daniel!!

The original GMT was phased out quite a few years ago and replaced by the GMT-II in 1985 (I think)!!

If you like the new GMT-IIC don't let a lousy II come between you and the watch!!!

[JBat]

Originally Posted by Triplock

I just don't think it gets much better than this.

That's a lovely shot.

[ayres]

improved system for shock absorption

anti-reflective coating across the entire underside of the crystal - not only where the cyclops is.

[Dr. Robert]

nope....it's perfect...

[scl6118]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

You've misunderstood. I was not referring to the height of the case (which is what you are talking about)!!

I was referring to the caseback cover, the actual cover that screws onto the back and covers the mechanism. This cover is called the caseback and is very thick in the case of the Subs and dive watches - not so with the GMT-IIC, Daytona and YM although they all have TRIPLOCK crowns.

JJ

Gotcha, thanks buddy.

[scl6118]

Originally Posted by padi56

The extra depth rating on the 300m plus Rolex watches dont all come from the triplock.The case backs are thicker same for the cases on like watches like the sub SD.

Makes sense, thanks.