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RyanJames · 23 March 2012, 12:55 AM

Well I've been having a long debate today with some colleagues as to which of the current ceramics is best looking/bang for buck/practical.

I'm obviously biased as I picked my GMTiic over the Subc as for me it's the nicest looking SS Rolex available, however I have never needed to use the dual timezone feature but nor would I need to be able to submerse my watch heavily if I had a sub.

Interestingly one colleague with a 16610 prefers the ceramic GMT if he were to purchase a newer model.

What do you guys think? Would be great to hear from people that own both as they won't be forced to either side as easily!

Cheers
Ryan

kilyung · 23 March 2012, 12:58 AM

I couldn't decide so I got both...

RyanJames · 23 March 2012, 01:01 AM

Your not included in this discussion it's for us mere SS wearers!

masterserg · 23 March 2012, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

I couldn't decide so I got both...

Seems to be the only way :)

cedargrove · 23 March 2012, 01:03 AM

All personal preference. GMTc is perfect for me, but I can understand why the SubC would be perfect for someone else.

SaddleSC · 23 March 2012, 01:03 AM

I have both, but the score is 3 to 1 in favor of the Submariner...

I just LOVE diver's watches:)

RyanJames · 23 March 2012, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SaddleSC

I have both, but the score is 3 to 1 in favor of the Submariner...

I just LOVE diver's watches:)

The hulk shall be my next I think

masterserg · 23 March 2012, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by RyanJames

The hulk shall be my next I think

My favorite watch. A beauty! It's been on my wrist since last June and it gets better every day! I was set on the Explorer 42 for my next whenever that happens, but now it is all GMT.

FremStar · 23 March 2012, 01:21 AM

Same here, both is the way to go, however, I favor the GMT range simply for the extra complication!

azguy · 23 March 2012, 01:32 AM

To me, it should be more about functionality than looks, the sub and GMT are very differant watches IMHO.........

FeelingTheBlues · 23 March 2012, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

I couldn't decide so I got both...

Quote:

Originally Posted by FremStar

Same here, both is the way to go, however, I favor the GMT range simply for the extra complication!

How cute, you guys look like those young twins we always dress up the same way a family reunions!

I'd go with the GMT as well, the second time zone may be unnecessary (for now at least) but I find it more useful than a divers' watch.

SaddleSC · 23 March 2012, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by RyanJames

The hulk shall be my next I think

It is still my absolute favorite after 9 month of ownership. You cannot go wrong with the HULK.

WhatTheDeuce · 23 March 2012, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

I couldn't decide so I got both...

x2

MoBe · 23 March 2012, 01:08 AM

Sub for me because I don`t need the functionality of the GMT.

tranny · 23 March 2012, 01:14 AM

I think the GMT's bezel looks too cluttered. It's all Sub for me.

speedo · 23 March 2012, 01:14 AM

i chose the sub because it looked to more under the radar and timeless than the gmt with the big numbers on the bezel. i prefered the clasp and the fact that it has no pcl.
on the other hand i love the gmt's green hand and its function.
i guess there is no good or bad choice between thes two iconsit is purely a question of taste.
i'd be happy to own both especially in the yg and wg versions as above.

Cru Jones · 23 March 2012, 01:20 AM

i don't own either, so, take this for what it's worth, but, for me, when talking about pre-ceramics, i prefer the GMT (coke/pepsi/black + oyster/jubilee...so many options) over the sub date, but, for the ceramics, it's the sub date all the way (not a fan of the GMTIIc's bezel or PCLs).....especially the hulk.

good that there are so many great options.

SaddleSC · 23 March 2012, 01:41 AM

It sounds to me like the only logical solution is to own BOTH.

Kingair · 23 March 2012, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaddleSC

It sounds to me like the only logical solution is to own BOTH.

The correct solution

RLXSTR · 23 March 2012, 02:13 AM

I have both but wear the GMT the most.

inLine4 · 23 March 2012, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaddleSC

It sounds to me like the only logical solution is to own BOTH.

That was my solution but old school:

85253 · 23 March 2012, 01:43 AM

For someone who does not travel often I say go with the Sub. The 60 min bezel will get more use than the GMT's 24hr.
However I feel if one travels a couple times or more a year, especially internationally, then the GMT wins. Jumping hour hand for quick time change combined with the GMT function makes it a great tool for traveling.

It seems that for those who love both watches, they end up owning both. Just pick which you want first!

dddrees · 23 March 2012, 01:57 AM

I prefer the GMTIIC over the SubC. I like the PCLs and the green hour hand.

Rollie2011 · 23 March 2012, 02:15 AM

Sub, Sub, Sub...

The perfect watch. Of course, i am biased!!

Still, given the opportunity to do it all over again, I would pick the Sub for two reasons: GMT Bezel is too busy and i dislike the green hour hand

Rani Drama · 23 March 2012, 02:20 AM

I like both. Originally wanted a GMT love the complication and i do travel frequently overseas. It's definitely the dressier watch with the PCL's but i ended up with the sub c just because i had a chance to get it when they came out at a discount and value wise it made the most sense to me. However i do still want a gmt in full gold someday.

23 March 2012, 12:55 AM	#1
RyanJames "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Ryan Location: Manchester Watch: GMTiic Posts: 333	The oldest topic ever.. GMT vs Sub Well I've been having a long debate today with some colleagues as to which of the current ceramics is best looking/bang for buck/practical. I'm obviously biased as I picked my GMTiic over the Subc as for me it's the nicest looking SS Rolex available, however I have never needed to use the dual timezone feature but nor would I need to be able to submerse my watch heavily if I had a sub. Interestingly one colleague with a 16610 prefers the ceramic GMT if he were to purchase a newer model. What do you guys think? Would be great to hear from people that own both as they won't be forced to either side as easily! Cheers Ryan

23 March 2012, 01:03 AM	#6
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	I have both, but the score is 3 to 1 in favor of the Submariner... I just LOVE diver's watches:) __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

23 March 2012, 01:14 AM	#16
speedo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: bp, hu, eu Watch: dj 16234, 116610ln Posts: 2,376	i chose the sub because it looked to more under the radar and timeless than the gmt with the big numbers on the bezel. i prefered the clasp and the fact that it has no pcl. on the other hand i love the gmt's green hand and its function. i guess there is no good or bad choice between thes two iconsit is purely a question of taste. i'd be happy to own both especially in the yg and wg versions as above. __________________ *16234 jubilee dial, 116610 ln, grand seiko sbgm221g, omega speedmaster mark II, longines legend diver, breguet 3910, nomos club campus 38, swatch sistem51, mares nemo, seiko ripley, g-shock rangeman* instagram: modus_horologicus

23 March 2012, 01:41 AM	#18
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	It sounds to me like the only logical solution is to own BOTH. __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

23 March 2012, 02:13 AM	#20
RLXSTR "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Donald Location: Texas Watch: Sub5513 / Choc1675 Posts: 826	I have both but wear the GMT the most. __________________ '66 5513 Meters First \| '77 1675 Chocolate \| '85 DateJust 2-Tone \| Omega Planet Ocean Chrono XL Orange \| 1978 Omega Speedmaster 1st Walk on the Moon

23 March 2012, 12:58 AM	#2
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I couldn't decide so I got both...

23 March 2012, 01:01 AM	#3
RyanJames "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Ryan Location: Manchester Watch: GMTiic Posts: 333	Your not included in this discussion it's for us mere SS wearers!

23 March 2012, 01:03 AM	#5
cedargrove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Canada Watch: Milgauss, GMT IIc Posts: 3,013	All personal preference. GMTc is perfect for me, but I can understand why the SubC would be perfect for someone else.

23 March 2012, 01:32 AM	#10
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	To me, it should be more about functionality than looks, the sub and GMT are very differant watches IMHO.........

23 March 2012, 01:08 AM	#14
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	Sub for me because I don`t need the functionality of the GMT.

23 March 2012, 01:14 AM	#15
tranny Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Boston, MA Watch: 116509,A21330,MVQV Posts: 773	I think the GMT's bezel looks too cluttered. It's all Sub for me.

23 March 2012, 01:20 AM	#17
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,254	i don't own either, so, take this for what it's worth, but, for me, when talking about pre-ceramics, i prefer the GMT (coke/pepsi/black + oyster/jubilee...so many options) over the sub date, but, for the ceramics, it's the sub date all the way (not a fan of the GMTIIc's bezel or PCLs).....especially the hulk. good that there are so many great options.

23 March 2012, 01:43 AM	#22
85253 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Andrew Location: Paradise Valley Watch: Datejust Posts: 38	For someone who does not travel often I say go with the Sub. The 60 min bezel will get more use than the GMT's 24hr. However I feel if one travels a couple times or more a year, especially internationally, then the GMT wins. Jumping hour hand for quick time change combined with the GMT function makes it a great tool for traveling. It seems that for those who love both watches, they end up owning both. Just pick which you want first!

23 March 2012, 01:57 AM	#23
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I prefer the GMTIIC over the SubC. I like the PCLs and the green hour hand. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

23 March 2012, 02:15 AM	#24
Rollie2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: John Location: Palm Beach, FL Watch: Sub-C + Exp 42 Posts: 1,654	Sub, Sub, Sub... The perfect watch. Of course, i am biased!! Still, given the opportunity to do it all over again, I would pick the Sub for two reasons: GMT Bezel is too busy and i dislike the green hour hand __________________ John Submariner C LN Explorer 42 Polar

23 March 2012, 02:20 AM	#25
Rani Drama "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada Watch: 116610LN Sub Posts: 427	I like both. Originally wanted a GMT love the complication and i do travel frequently overseas. It's definitely the dressier watch with the PCL's but i ended up with the sub c just because i had a chance to get it when they came out at a discount and value wise it made the most sense to me. However i do still want a gmt in full gold someday. __________________

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