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Valedictorian · 29 December 2019, 04:11 AM

Guys - does it make sense to own both the black ceramic GMT and a Submariner date or are they too similar? Curious to get your views...

delboylee · 29 December 2019, 04:15 AM

Too similar looks wise in my opinion but I’m sure others will disagree with me.

Explorer2polar · 29 December 2019, 04:16 AM

No I had the same dilemma, visually very similar. I sold the Black GMT and bought a Batman instead in the same week.

The Blue lifts the black ceramic bezel beautifully on the GMT Batman.

brandrea · 29 December 2019, 04:17 AM

One’s a GMT the other, a diver. They can both coexist easily IMO

You might consider a BLRO or BLNR for an added pop of colour for a little more variety.

snypa · 29 December 2019, 04:20 AM

I went with the 114060 and the LN, they are similar at a glance but when you compare them side by side, not so much

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psv · 29 December 2019, 04:51 AM

It all depends on how/why you buy them. Spontaneously, yes, they are close and look similar, but GMT is dressier with polished center links.

Now if you plan to hand down watches to kids - pile them up! ;-)

Bluside · 29 December 2019, 04:52 AM

I found that the Sub Date was too similar to my GMT. Sold the Sub Date and picked up a basic Submariner. I like the Sub better without the date.

FTX I · 29 December 2019, 05:04 AM

Different dial, hands, bezel, case and bracelet so not similar at all.

GolfJunkie · 29 December 2019, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snypa

I went with the 114060 and the LN, they are similar at a glance but when you compare them side by side, not so much

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Same

htc8p · 29 December 2019, 10:21 PM

Im have the same situation but they are not similar at all. One's a gmt the other is a diver

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uncufunc · 29 December 2019, 10:31 PM

If you already have the GMTcLN, get the 116613LB or 116610LV.

fel2718 · 29 December 2019, 10:32 PM

I have 114060, 116710LN and 116710BLNR (added 63600 jubilee for it). All similar designs but all are different. I initially was all about the sub but the GMT is my favorite in the entire line up.

1William · 29 December 2019, 10:45 PM

They both work together but add a Hulk for the diver and they really work well together.

mountainjogger · 29 December 2019, 11:01 PM

Yes. If you like classic, understated watches. Go for it.

scottwmitch · 29 December 2019, 11:25 PM

They are only similar to the casual observer, but it's a lazy comparison. I own the LVc and the BLRO and IMO, they wear very differently. To the point made in another comment, the colors may play a role in visually separating them.

VegasMilgauss · 29 December 2019, 11:30 PM

I travel more than dive so I bought a GMT as it is so dam useful, if you’re in it purely for looks then go with what you like! (I would go bluesy if that was the case).

Ragna · 29 December 2019, 11:45 PM

If you already own a black sub.
Get the batman... OR the TT GMt.

If you already own a black GMT.
Get the Hulk... OR TT sub

In my case.. First i got the hulk then i got a black gmt

Ksporty · 30 December 2019, 02:42 AM

If it seems like there are noticeable, appreciable, and valid differences to YOU, then there are.

EEpro · 30 December 2019, 02:57 AM

Your money but I would vote no to owning both and use the funds toward something like a PM sub which is reasonably priced vs SS right now.

Halitosis · 30 December 2019, 02:57 AM

None of us are ever likely to dive deeper than the GMT's 100m or lose track of time zones while flying.
That leaves us with two very similar looking watches, and for me, there are too many other beautiful watches out there.

jwill · 30 December 2019, 03:22 AM

I was in your shoes once. I was even afraid that my Batman would look to similar with black Sub Dated. In your situation I wouldn't do it. You can sell your GMt add $2K and get Hulk, that would make it a little more different, but that you have to like green on Hulk. My case I don’t like Green Sub. So I went with Batman and Black Sub. Hope it helps. Hope you are happy with whatever you make decision.

rmlovett1 · 30 December 2019, 03:36 AM

Doesn’t make sense to me, but it’s all personal opinion. If you “needed” both complications, and love black dial/bezel watches.....that would make sense.
I had both and thought they look too similar. If I were keeping a diver and a gmt in the collection, they’d be different color bezel, dials, metals or bracelets.

EP32k2 · 30 December 2019, 04:03 AM

Meh all Rolexes look the same. My wife noticed my BLNR after 6 months asking if it was new...

kegan · 30 December 2019, 04:31 AM

Any gmt with any diver is a great Rolex combo regardless of bezel color.

JayHantz · 30 December 2019, 04:32 AM

I think they can easily exist in a collection together; it is all about what YOU like.

JayHantz · 30 December 2019, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EP32k2

Meh all Rolexes look the same. My wife noticed my BLNR after 6 months asking if it was new...

Sounds like she gave you permission to buy a new Rolex....

ltmgeller · 30 December 2019, 04:34 AM

It does make sense, especially if you have different bezel colors.

FHFinster · 30 December 2019, 04:36 AM

Not to derail but: How about Black GMT and Batman.

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Nikrnic · 30 December 2019, 05:45 AM

I thought so having a Subc so I purchased the Batman instead although I do love the LN as well. In reality I'd say they're different enough to justify both plus you only wear one at a time. Totally up your taste and choice. If you love it enough I'd say yes even though I didn't. The same 'choice' thing kind of happened when I bought my Expll Polar over the black. Love both equally but went white for diversity in dial colors for my collection.

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cerendigit · 30 December 2019, 06:30 AM

To the untrained eye, they are very similar.

To the watch enthusiast, they are very different (For instance, the hour and minute hands on the GMT are actually slightly bigger than on the Sub)

29 December 2019, 04:11 AM	#1
Valedictorian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Stateside now Posts: 190	Black ceramic GMT + Submariner? Guys - does it make sense to own both the black ceramic GMT and a Submariner date or are they too similar? Curious to get your views...

29 December 2019, 04:20 AM	#5
snypa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Martin Location: Kenilworth , UK Watch: The Bluesy! Posts: 328	I went with the 114060 and the LN, they are similar at a glance but when you compare them side by side, not so much Sent from my LYA-L09 using Tapatalk __________________ "Time will continue to move forward, whether you choose to make something of it or not"

29 December 2019, 11:01 PM	#14
mountainjogger 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: H Location: North Carolina Watch: M99230B-0008 Posts: 5,675	Yes. If you like classic, understated watches. Go for it. __________________ The King of Cool.

30 December 2019, 02:57 AM	#19
EEpro 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Brad Location: Purdue Watch: Daytona Posts: 9,239	Black ceramic GMT + Submariner? Your money but I would vote no to owning both and use the funds toward something like a PM sub which is reasonably priced vs SS right now. __________________ ♛ ✠ Ω 2FA Active

30 December 2019, 02:57 AM	#20
Halitosis "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: UK Watch: my angry dog Posts: 179	None of us are ever likely to dive deeper than the GMT's 100m or lose track of time zones while flying. That leaves us with two very similar looking watches, and for me, there are too many other beautiful watches out there. __________________ I don't actually have bad breath - I just thought it was a cool sounding word

29 December 2019, 04:15 AM	#2
delboylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: England Posts: 341	Too similar looks wise in my opinion but I’m sure others will disagree with me.

29 December 2019, 04:16 AM	#3
Explorer2polar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: uk Watch: BLNR , Sub C, Exp Posts: 459	No I had the same dilemma, visually very similar. I sold the Black GMT and bought a Batman instead in the same week. The Blue lifts the black ceramic bezel beautifully on the GMT Batman.

29 December 2019, 04:17 AM	#4
brandrea 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 76,601	One’s a GMT the other, a diver. They can both coexist easily IMO You might consider a BLRO or BLNR for an added pop of colour for a little more variety.

29 December 2019, 04:51 AM	#6
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	It all depends on how/why you buy them. Spontaneously, yes, they are close and look similar, but GMT is dressier with polished center links. Now if you plan to hand down watches to kids - pile them up! ;-)

29 December 2019, 04:52 AM	#7
Bluside 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 3,081	I found that the Sub Date was too similar to my GMT. Sold the Sub Date and picked up a basic Submariner. I like the Sub better without the date.

29 December 2019, 05:04 AM	#8
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Different dial, hands, bezel, case and bracelet so not similar at all.

29 December 2019, 10:21 PM	#10
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,469	Im have the same situation but they are not similar at all. One's a gmt the other is a diver Sent from my SM-A920F using Tapatalk

29 December 2019, 10:31 PM	#11
uncufunc "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: V Location: blacksburg va Watch: 126613LB, 1501 Posts: 472	If you already have the GMTcLN, get the 116613LB or 116610LV.

29 December 2019, 10:32 PM	#12
fel2718 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: New York Watch: Subs + GMTs Posts: 114	I have 114060, 116710LN and 116710BLNR (added 63600 jubilee for it). All similar designs but all are different. I initially was all about the sub but the GMT is my favorite in the entire line up.

29 December 2019, 10:45 PM	#13
1William 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 46,794	They both work together but add a Hulk for the diver and they really work well together.

29 December 2019, 11:25 PM	#15
scottwmitch "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: USA Posts: 649	They are only similar to the casual observer, but it's a lazy comparison. I own the LVc and the BLRO and IMO, they wear very differently. To the point made in another comment, the colors may play a role in visually separating them.

29 December 2019, 11:30 PM	#16
VegasMilgauss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: UK Posts: 1,030	I travel more than dive so I bought a GMT as it is so dam useful, if you’re in it purely for looks then go with what you like! (I would go bluesy if that was the case).

29 December 2019, 11:45 PM	#17
Ragna Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: The Matrix Posts: 1,070	If you already own a black sub. Get the batman... OR the TT GMt. If you already own a black GMT. Get the Hulk... OR TT sub In my case.. First i got the hulk then i got a black gmt

30 December 2019, 02:42 AM	#18
Ksporty "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: SC Posts: 266	If it seems like there are noticeable, appreciable, and valid differences to YOU, then there are.

30 December 2019, 03:22 AM	#21
jwill "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 211	I was in your shoes once. I was even afraid that my Batman would look to similar with black Sub Dated. In your situation I wouldn't do it. You can sell your GMt add $2K and get Hulk, that would make it a little more different, but that you have to like green on Hulk. My case I don’t like Green Sub. So I went with Batman and Black Sub. Hope it helps. Hope you are happy with whatever you make decision.

30 December 2019, 03:36 AM	#22
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,180	Doesn’t make sense to me, but it’s all personal opinion. If you “needed” both complications, and love black dial/bezel watches.....that would make sense. I had both and thought they look too similar. If I were keeping a diver and a gmt in the collection, they’d be different color bezel, dials, metals or bracelets.

30 December 2019, 04:03 AM	#23
EP32k2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Toronto Posts: 76	Meh all Rolexes look the same. My wife noticed my BLNR after 6 months asking if it was new...

30 December 2019, 04:31 AM	#24
kegan "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Anchorage Alaska Posts: 604	Any gmt with any diver is a great Rolex combo regardless of bezel color.

30 December 2019, 04:32 AM	#25
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,844	I think they can easily exist in a collection together; it is all about what YOU like.

30 December 2019, 04:34 AM	#27
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,148	It does make sense, especially if you have different bezel colors. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

30 December 2019, 04:36 AM	#28
FHFinster "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 975	Not to derail but: How about Black GMT and Batman. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

30 December 2019, 05:45 AM	#29
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	I thought so having a Subc so I purchased the Batman instead although I do love the LN as well. In reality I'd say they're different enough to justify both plus you only wear one at a time. Totally up your taste and choice. If you love it enough I'd say yes even though I didn't. The same 'choice' thing kind of happened when I bought my Expll Polar over the black. Love both equally but went white for diversity in dial colors for my collection. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

30 December 2019, 06:30 AM	#30
cerendigit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Seattle Watch: f91w Posts: 1,078	To the untrained eye, they are very similar. To the watch enthusiast, they are very different (For instance, the hour and minute hands on the GMT are actually slightly bigger than on the Sub)

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