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S/S GMTIIc Ceramic |
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104 | 74.82% |
Yacht-Master Platinum S/S 166622 |
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35 | 25.18% |
Voters: 139. You may not vote on this poll |
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#1 |
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First Rolex - 1 to choose out of 2!!!
Hi all
Great to be here. About to purchase my first Rolex. I've narrowed it down to 2 options. Let me know your thoughts, etc and what you'd go for. I can only get 1, but it will be between the following: 1) S/S GMTIIc Ceramic 2) Yachtmaster with Platinum Bezel S/S 166622 Thanks all Baz |
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#2 |
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Baz, YM for me.
Welcome & enjoy.
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Tough call? I have the IIc and love everything about it.
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GMT IIC- such a great watch in my opinon
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#5 |
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I used to own the Plat/SS YM and it is a beautiful watch, however, I prefer my GMT IIc.
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IF YOU CAN GET BOTH, GET BOTH OF THEM. I voted for the ym though as the first purchase. sporty yet you can dress it up also....
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The GMT would be my choice, it has all of Rolex's most recent upgrades...case, maxi dial & hands, bracelet, bezel & movement. Some people complain about the polished center links, but both the YM & GMT have them so its a moot point. If you do choose to go with the YM, check out some of the pre-owned pieces, they are ranging around 3K below MSRP. Good luck!
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btw, welcome to trf!
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#9 |
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I also faced the same dilemna and opted for the GMT IIc because of all the new and improved features of this watch.
I love the look of the Plat YM but once you try it on and tinker with the clasp, it just seems too cheap and fragile as compared to the improved heavier clasp on the GMT IIc. |
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Welcome to TRF, tough choice but at a push I'd go with the GMT
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Real Name: Alexander
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This is my logic. You buy YM then you get only YM. You buy GMT then you will get YM + extra hand for second time zone. Hope this help.
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Welcome Whitelines.
I voted for the GMT IIc. A great watch - still a classic and now updated to state of the art Roly. |
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Real Name: Tim
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Gmt!
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#14 |
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Platty !
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It all comes down to which one smiles at you. I would buy the YM.
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Both superb watches - tough choice!!
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GMT all the way. I was deciding between it and a LV. I definitely made the right decision for my 1st.
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Well, I just went through this EXACT situation. Bought the IIc!!!!!
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I thought the results would be a lot closer than that. Im biased towards the GMT, but the Platinum Yacht is great watch.
Good luck on your decision.
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Tough decision as they are both great! Really try listen to which one 'talks' to you.
I prefer the clean dial of the YM but find that the plat dial lacks contrast, so I'd go for the GMTC in this case. You really won't go wrong with either! Good luck! |
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#21 |
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Both great choices. But GMT for the functionality and price.
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I love the YM looks, but would have to give a nod to the GMT. However our opinions should mean nothing to you. Get the one that smiles at you........
You will know when it does, just keep trying em on.
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have you tried both on? It'd be easier to get hold of a YM instead of SS GMT2C in the I'm me thinks.
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If this tells you anything, I have a GMT-IIC and want a yachtmaster. I tried one on yesterday, and the only thing I didn't like was the old-school clasp--it felt too cheap.
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For a $9000+ watch I really can't understand why they use such a cheap clasp on the Yachtmaster.
Get the GMT IIc and save yourself a few thousand dollars. You won't regret it. |
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#27 |
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Both are great pieces, but for me it's the GMT.
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If you travel a lot Id say the GMT IIC
Anything else Id say the YM, its just a GREAT watch. Beautiful and you can wear it casual or for dress and still look like a million bucks.
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#29 |
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Congrats on the GMTIIc... great watch... I recently picked up a Z Platty w/ chapter ring (my 1st Rollie) which I had my eye on for some time, but also considered a SS Sub, TT Sub and GMT IIc (both SS and TT versions).
In the end I picked the Platty as it is versatile enough for everyday wear, and, for me, just the right amount of bling. :) Congrats again! |
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Would you rather "talk" to your silly watches or silly ole' me?
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