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ronintt · 24 July 2008, 09:22 PM

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.
I need to make a decision, but cant

Thoughts please....

Mike B · 24 July 2008, 09:30 PM

I'd go for the GMT. More of a "useful" watch, especially if you travel a lot.

Gaijin · 24 July 2008, 09:46 PM

GMT II C for sure!

Andad · 24 July 2008, 09:53 PM

x2 Tom.

DavidHasselhoff · 24 July 2008, 09:57 PM

You really should do the only sane thing to de here. That is, buy them both...

bardm · 24 July 2008, 10:01 PM

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.

Luminor · 24 July 2008, 10:02 PM

gmt

walds11 · 24 July 2008, 10:05 PM

Sub. Its a classic.

SPORTSFAN · 24 July 2008, 10:06 PM

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.

nko51 · 24 July 2008, 10:10 PM

SS Sub date.

fireftr · 24 July 2008, 10:16 PM

Buy both

toph · 24 July 2008, 10:17 PM

gmt IIC all the way- the bezel, the clasp, the maxi dial, the extra timezone- everything is better in my humble opinion
cheers!

seantk · 24 July 2008, 10:18 PM

If it is your first Rolex, then make it the Submariner

Good luck with your decision

Sean

BigHat · 24 July 2008, 10:24 PM

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.

ronintt · 24 July 2008, 10:46 PM

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!

ROA · 24 July 2008, 11:00 PM

i would say gmt2c

new look, new mvt...more versatile

Trurolexer · 24 July 2008, 11:00 PM

100% SUBDATE!!!

BigHat · 24 July 2008, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ronintt

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!

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.

kcmo · 24 July 2008, 11:45 PM

Sub Date!

SUPERDOC · 24 July 2008, 11:50 PM

Somebody pm mike...let him know we need a side by side shot....

karmatp · 24 July 2008, 11:58 PM

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.

mborkow · 25 July 2008, 12:00 AM

if the only thing holding you back on the GMT IIc is the polished links, then get the GMT; you won't be sorry :-)

DSJ · 25 July 2008, 12:05 AM

GMT and then brush the band.

Texsubmariner · 25 July 2008, 12:08 AM

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.

hicksds · 25 July 2008, 12:10 AM

GMT IIc, definitely! Though I did find myself envying a guy's Sub the other day, nothing is like my GMT IIc.

ai812 · 25 July 2008, 12:14 AM

GMTIIC all the way. I have the TT model and love it. It all comes down to personal prefeences.
ai812

Tools · 25 July 2008, 01:16 AM

I don't like the block case and the oversize numbers on the bezel of the GMTc....

I would go Sub...

volvo · 25 July 2008, 01:37 AM

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.

Trurolexer · 25 July 2008, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSJ

GMT and then brush the band.

Brush the band?

Don't do that...

mojo · 25 July 2008, 04:46 AM

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.

24 July 2008, 09:22 PM	#1
ronintt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Garden of England Posts: 107	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. I need to make a decision, but cant Thoughts please....

24 July 2008, 09:53 PM	#4
Andad 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,293	x2 Tom. __________________ E

24 July 2008, 10:01 PM	#6
bardm "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Bård Location: Oslo - Norway Watch: None Posts: 1,014	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. __________________ Bård

24 July 2008, 10:05 PM	#8
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,646	Sub. Its a classic. __________________ Adam

24 July 2008, 10:10 PM	#10
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	SS Sub date. __________________

24 July 2008, 09:30 PM	#2
Mike B "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Gilbert, AZ Watch: DSSD, Omega SMP Posts: 3,055	I'd go for the GMT. More of a "useful" watch, especially if you travel a lot.

24 July 2008, 09:46 PM	#3
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	GMT II C for sure!

24 July 2008, 09:57 PM	#5
DavidHasselhoff Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sweden Watch: SS Submariner Posts: 312	You really should do the only sane thing to de here. That is, buy them both...

24 July 2008, 10:02 PM	#7
Luminor "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Claude Location: Europe Watch: Rolex Deepsea Sea- Posts: 391	gmt

24 July 2008, 10:06 PM	#9
SPORTSFAN "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: NW England Posts: 791	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.

24 July 2008, 10:16 PM	#11
fireftr Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK Posts: 31	Buy both

24 July 2008, 10:17 PM	#12
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	gmt IIC all the way- the bezel, the clasp, the maxi dial, the extra timezone- everything is better in my humble opinion cheers! __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

24 July 2008, 10:18 PM	#13
seantk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Sean Location: West Florida Posts: 2,671	If it is your first Rolex, then make it the Submariner Good luck with your decision Sean __________________ "Life is frittered away with detail... simplify, simplify!" Henry D. Thoreau

24 July 2008, 10:24 PM	#14
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	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.

24 July 2008, 10:46 PM	#15
ronintt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Garden of England Posts: 107	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!

24 July 2008, 11:00 PM	#16
ROA "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North A Watch: 16710 Posts: 254	i would say gmt2c new look, new mvt...more versatile

24 July 2008, 11:00 PM	#17
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Sub rules!!! 100% SUBDATE!!!

24 July 2008, 11:45 PM	#19
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Sub Date!

24 July 2008, 11:50 PM	#20
SUPERDOC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: R.J. Location: Canada Posts: 1,546	Somebody pm mike...let him know we need a side by side shot....

24 July 2008, 11:58 PM	#21
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	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.

25 July 2008, 12:00 AM	#22
mborkow "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: san francisco Watch: gmt2c pam372 Posts: 842	if the only thing holding you back on the GMT IIc is the polished links, then get the GMT; you won't be sorry :-)

25 July 2008, 12:05 AM	#23
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	GMT and then brush the band. __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

25 July 2008, 12:08 AM	#24
Texsubmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Khanh Location: Texas Watch: SSGMTc Posts: 1,227	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. __________________ Sea Dweller M series SS GMT IIc M series Omega SMP Electric Blue Dial Wife's SS WG MOP Ladies DJ Z series

25 July 2008, 12:10 AM	#25
hicksds Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Derek Location: Houston Watch: GMT Master II 50th Posts: 26	GMT IIc, definitely! Though I did find myself envying a guy's Sub the other day, nothing is like my GMT IIc.

25 July 2008, 12:14 AM	#26
ai812 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 32	Gmtiic GMTIIC all the way. I have the TT model and love it. It all comes down to personal prefeences. ai812

25 July 2008, 01:16 AM	#27
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,378	I don't like the block case and the oversize numbers on the bezel of the GMTc.... I would go Sub... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

25 July 2008, 01:37 AM	#28
volvo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NY, US Posts: 531	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.

25 July 2008, 04:46 AM	#30
mojo Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Alan Location: US Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 83	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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