Almost ready.....thoughts on GMT SARU

[Bryant Park]

Alternative GMT with some (but less) bling plus Daytona with some bling. Roughly same cost.

Sorry for the duplicate post!

[rmlovett1]

Originally Posted by JDsnewwatch

I’ll be the voice of opposition

It’s cool as hell! No way am I personally cool enough to wear that, but if I were, I would wear the hell out of that thing. It’s AWESOME!


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Originally Posted by HONDABBQ

If I was in the market for something like this ( if I win the lottery) I would take the SABR Over this GMT.
Not a fan of the pink jewels.

Originally Posted by timepieceluvr

I think it’s great, you can rock it with any attire you like. I would also assume the crowd you run with would never assume it’s fake.

Unfortunately most of the audience here think anything beyond a steel Rolex is too much.

Get it! Enjoy it and ignore the noise


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I’m one who doesn’t run in any particular circles or crowds, kind of a homebody, run errands, movies, dinners with the wife, etc ....not much of a social butterfly, so to speak. I just buy watches for me. Thank you for the thoughts

Originally Posted by GGGMT

For me, it’d be a bit much.


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Originally Posted by kieselguhr

I agree with this. If I could afford something that I wanted, I would get it.

The sentiment of getting a watch that is “subtle” and goes unnoticed is something to aspire for, then turning around and saying this reference will be ridiculed and called out as fake by strangers is absurd.

Originally Posted by razmspiele

I watched Talking Watches 2 with John Mayer and he shows off the Rainbow Daytona. He said when they first came out people immediately thought “Yuck. Who would do that?”. He then goes on to say, “The joy of collecting superseded the design of these watches”. This watch looks very similar to that Rainbow Daytona to me. If you have a collection already and you see this in person and love it, it doesn’t matter what people here think. Wear it and love it.

Originally Posted by huncho

trf is a tough crowd for anything diamonds. i personally like this but i think i would go with the SABR instead due to the sunburst dial

Thanks men!

[rmlovett1]

Originally Posted by Bryant Park

Alternative GMT with some (but less) bling plus Daytona with some bling. Roughly same cost.

Sorry for the duplicate post!

Yeah...that meteorite is a beauty! Hard to find as well.

[Brew]

In a heart beat!

[superstarmar]

Originally Posted by Richris1

Yeah...that meteorite is a beauty! Hard to find as well.

Yes the meteorite is cool but so is the SARU.
I say if you got the means and it’s available and you are
looking to add DO IT!!!

I would wear it in a heartbeat... You don’t need the
forums approval but if you want my 2 cents I say go
for it ... It’s a beauty and not too many in the wild....
Oh and uh, yes it’s versatile...

Rock n Roll !!!!

[mmaggi]

I'd rather own a green dial, gold Daytona. Would look so cool with a t-shirt & jeans.

[Muxi]

It’s a good contrast to a subdued wardrobe.

[mistercoach32]

If you like it, pull the trigger. I tried one on in Seattle, but wasn't my thing. That being said, who cares what other people think. Get it if you like it.

[Heff]

I think it’s fantastic! If I could afford one, I’d buy it. Get it brother, and wear it with whatever you want!


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[envuks]

I’m going to go against the TRF grain and say it’s an all out lovely piece. I’ve always liked these. They make one in YG as well. Thumbs WAY up.

I do always wish they changed the green gmt hand and dial text to red on these, but nothing’s perfect.

[shawn13ca]

Wearing a Rolex is not always easy, and sometimes it is nice when it flies under the radar. But this? I would be afraid of getting mugged. Every wannabe thug will want it.

[Wcdhtwn]

My feeling on the watch itself: I don’t care for the diamonds on the lugs and crown guards, but really like the bezel. Also the green GMT and GMT Master II in green seems am odd choice, the blue GMT hand of the BLNR and the colored writing in blue or red make more sense to me, given the bezel colors. Comes off as a bit of a frankenwatch to me... though I know it isn’t.

Like any other watch and any other buyer, if you like it then buy it and wear it how you like.

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by Bryant Park

Alternative GMT with some (but less) bling

I would second this one Richard, that meteorite GMT is amazing ( below one that is for sale in the forum by SohAIS):




The diamonds in the lugs on the SARU is what kills it for me, not only for the bling, but also for a potential damage if the watch gets hit (something that will happen sooner or later if you are going to wear it)


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[Boaters]

I think to much bling but if you really like it go for it .. Happy hunting..

[vipereaper30]

Originally Posted by Richris1

Yes, all have green hand

I very well could be wrong but I've worn one of these a handful of times and I'm 90% sure it didn't have a green hand. But the last time was over 2 years ago so maybe they've made a change?

I thought it was kind of interesting but I could never get used to not having the 24 hour ring on my bezel. Defeated the purpose of the GMT so if I wanted the bling I'd do it on a sub. Thankfully for me I'm satisfied with PM GMT without the stones. Just need a platinum RONR to really make me happy!

[Bladeshot]

Based on what I’ve seen you enjoy, and my own OCD, I would probably not get this one. The green text and hand seem out of place. Why, oh, why, could they not do blue? It would go together so well.

Sometimes, I find myself wishing I could pull this one off, or the leopard Daytona. I’ve seen that in person. Takes a little swagger with the leopard Daytona, and this one.

However; you’ve earned it! You can try it. If you don’t like it, it will hold a good bit of value and you can trade. I trade around a lot in order to determine what I like. Sometimes you can’t tell until you wear it a while.

Perhaps you should give it a go.

[tkdgod]

Do it!!!!!!

[brmeyers]

Personally I kinda want one bling watch myself.
I like it
Daytona Rainbow is way too pricy but I like it also.
Tutti Frutti RG YM is another I like.
Also AP has some nice options, all are expensive...
But I say yes

[BT1985]

As a one and only, no. As part of a collection, I would say it makes a great diversifier. Knowing some of the pieces you have I say go for it.

[aczaja10]

Originally Posted by Likestheshiny

If you love it and you can afford it, go for it. Nobody who knows you will question its authenticity, because if you're the kind of person to buy that watch then you're also the kind of person to show your wealth and buying habits in other ways.

While I don't personally care for the SARU, I would absolutely buy the SABR submariner if I had the money to spare.

I forgot about the SABR reference, which I love as well. Maybe someday it will be in the cards.

As for this watch, hell, I'll be the first to admit I have not seen it in person but I love it. It's crazy, yes. Unusual, for sure. But it's not that over the top.

Remember, part of the history of the brand is those pioneers in the imdustry, many of whom simply didn't care what other people thought.

Personally, the fact that so many here seem to dislike it would cause me to want to buy one even more.

[42itus]

Lots of people here love the Rainbow Daytona and I’m guessing many of those same people don’t like the SARU. I’ve seen both in person at grey dealers and think both are equally beautiful. Personally speaking, I would get the SABR.
If you like the SARU and you can afford it , why not? Life is short! Enjoy it!


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[rmlovett1]

Originally Posted by fskywalker

I would second this one Richard, that meteorite GMT is amazing ( below one that is for sale in the forum by SohAIS):




The diamonds in the lugs on the SARU is what kills it for me, not only for the bling, but also for a potential damage if the watch gets hit (something that will happen sooner or later if you are going to wear it)


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Thank you. I didn’t see that one on his site.

[i2onnel]

It’s a beautiful watch. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. It isn’t as loud as people think

[Rado63]

The SARU is a unique piece I believe there are a few different varieties of these GMT watches with gem stone settings. A piece that's all original Rolex, but not in the regular catalog is a rare piece, a real collectible.

[dnpina]

Green hand looks terible.

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[DocHorton]

Based on the pics I've seen of your collection, aesthetically it would be a downgrade. If you like it more than any of the ones you currently have that is your call, but if you would be buying just to have something new and different then I think there are better options.

[rominvicta]

Originally Posted by M45

That kind of cash I'd get something more subdued and platinum.

Yeap! Correct! You'd better get Platona with baguette dial. Not aware whether there is a price match but Platona is much more subtle with the ignorant and loud with WIS!

[archer1021]

Have both

Really like both





Also have a YG GMT II with factory diamond and black onyx bezel. Can’t think of the ref.


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[ASGMT50]

I think you need to dress up to go with the watch; will look great. If you dress too casual, people would think you're wearing a fake watch.

[DoctorA]

Not for me but if you like it then you should go for it!