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SS SUB or SS GMT-C
Like buses, both have come along at once - Love them both equally, heart thinks Sub for the strap as its all brushed, but the look of the GMT wins on aesthetics.
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I'd go for the GMT. More of a "useful" watch, especially if you travel a lot.
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GMT II C for sure!
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x2 Tom.
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You really should do the only sane thing to de here. That is, buy them both...
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Go for the GMT IIc and get the "new" look. The sub will soon change and you will have the "old version" if you buy it now.
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gmt
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Sub. Its a classic.
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#9 |
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Hi,
I have both also. My Sub is being serviced and I am wearing the GMTIIC now. As soon as I get the Sub back it will go straight on my wrist....I miss it that much. They are both great so really whichever one you choose ,you can't go wrong. ![]() Be prepared though because you will probably end up with both ![]() Regards Mike. |
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SS Sub date.
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Buy both
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gmt IIC all the way- the bezel, the clasp, the maxi dial, the extra timezone- everything is better in my humble opinion
cheers!
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If it is your first Rolex, then make it the Submariner
Good luck with your decision Sean
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It's really a no brainer unless you do lots of diving in hundreds of meters of water.
GMT-IIC has all the features the SS Sub won't get for 2-3 years plus it has the added utility of a 2nd TZ. The current Sub is a great watch but having both I give the nod to the GMT-IIC. I wonder what people will say when all the improvements are added to the Sub and the only real difference between the two will be the ADDED feature of a second TZ for the GMT-IIC and an artificially reduced depth rating that in practical terms means nothing. Selecting a Sub over a GMT-IIC is like saying those two cars are alike, but I think the one that doesn't come with a DVD player is better. |
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Cheers all - yep first Rolex.
It will sit nicely next to the Panny, IWC, Bulgari and Omega. Only have a four watch winder so somethings going to be out of a house soon. Still undecided on what to get though.... Aaagh! |
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i would say gmt2c
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So do any of these others have a GMT feature? If none do, I can't see how you avoid getting a "travel" watch with a 2nd TZ.
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Sub Date!
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Somebody pm mike...let him know we need a side by side shot....
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I would go with the sub, I like the GMT IIC but I like the classic model better, I know, I'm old school. I would like the GMT IIC more if it had a brushed bracelet, I just cant take polished links.
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if the only thing holding you back on the GMT IIc is the polished links, then get the GMT; you won't be sorry :-)
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GMT and then brush the band.
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GMTc is my vote. Now, if you like the classic Rolex aesthetics, then the sub will be more appealing. The SS sub is probably due for an update in a year or so.
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#25 |
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GMT IIc, definitely! Though I did find myself envying a guy's Sub the other day, nothing is like my GMT IIc.
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Gmtiic
GMTIIC all the way. I have the TT model and love it. It all comes down to personal prefeences.
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I don't like the block case and the oversize numbers on the bezel of the GMTc....
I would go Sub...
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#28 |
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Take the Sub Date you wount regret it, GMT II C polished link is not my cup of tea , I like it when I see a Rolex is a Rolex and that's the SUB.
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#30 |
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I have them both and hardly ever wear the GMT IIc. I just never have fallen in love with those polished center links. I'm actually thinking of flipping it, so I would say Sub all the way, but that's just me. I'm sure you will love which ever watch you decide on. Good Luck.
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