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chenx15 · 10 February 2009, 11:10 AM

I love four hands! both the GMT and the Explorer II are what i think the most useful rolex watches.

kcmo · 10 February 2009, 11:19 AM

The GMT hand does come in handy!

East Bay Rider · 10 February 2009, 12:02 PM

I agree.

GMTJOHNNY · 10 February 2009, 12:19 PM

I feel I am one of few that actually use their GMT for its intended purpose! I see others and ask them if they travel or what time zones they frequent. More often than not I get the reply, "I just liked the watch, I don't know what the extra hand does." OMG the horror.

SonnyAK · 10 February 2009, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by GMTJOHNNY

I feel I am one of few that actually use their GMT for its intended purpose! I see others and ask them if they travel or what time zones they frequent. More often than not I get the reply, "I just liked the watch, I don't know what the extra hand does." OMG the horror.

Yes, I'm sure you're one of the VERY few people on this forum that travels, flies an airplane or knows how to properly set a GMT for UTC...Congrats

sbakar · 10 February 2009, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SonnyAK

Yes, I'm sure you're one of the VERY few people on this forum that travels, flies an airplane or knows how to properly set a GMT for UTC...Congrats

He was just making a simple point...

SNB

SonnyAK · 10 February 2009, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by sbakar

He was just making a simple point...

SNB

So was I...

marshallr47 · 11 February 2009, 03:09 PM

I love my GMT. 4 hands rock!

Rebel · 10 February 2009, 01:41 PM

Yes, I also love the fourth hand. Great watches the GMT and Expy II.

Now, I just use my trusty Expy II fourth hand to provide me with 24 hour time. Not that I need it anymore.......it's just nice to know it's there.

Lion · 10 February 2009, 01:43 PM

I don't use the watch often for different time zones but when I do this watch comes in handy. I like the watch for its classic lines, beauty and history. I get a lot of compliments on the way it looks and when someone asks me the brand and I tell them you can see their eyes light up.

Singslinger · 10 February 2009, 01:48 PM

Yes so do I. I always use my GMT 2 when I travel - what I like about it is that the red arrow hand (or green, as in the case of the new GMT2c) is very visible, unlike other GMT models I've seen where the 2nd time zone hand is clearly only cosmetic.

chenx15 · 10 February 2009, 02:17 PM

i need gmtII pepsi

Bisquitlips · 10 February 2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by chenx15

i need gmtII pepsi

Like this one??? Yes!!

chenx15 · 10 February 2009, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

Like this one??? Yes!!

Yes Richard, Like that one!!!

jmsrolls · 10 February 2009, 11:40 PM

Yes, it's handy for me as a ham radio operator (K4YK) to have UTC available at a glance:

Fr. John†

WJGESQ · 11 February 2009, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jmsrolls

Yes, it's handy for me as a ham radio operator (K4YK) to have UTC available at a glance:

Fr. John†

Is there any general agreement as to the absolute easiest way to use a GMT with rotating bezel to tell three time zones? My watches are Omegas, but the Rolex GMT two tone is on the wish list. Seems like the three time zone matter is up for debate as far as explanations goes. What is the best way to understand it?

rijowysock · 10 February 2009, 04:09 PM

gmt is my favorite.. better in every way against submariner EXCEPT the quickset date.. but its a little fun to spin the hours around to change date.

Psmith · 10 February 2009, 10:44 PM

Oh yes...

Something minor but handy, I find, is that if the watch stops having not been worn for a while, I can tell exactly when and reset the date accordingly (I tend to leave the 24hr hand set to local time). Hey Presto, no more "date changing at 12 Noon" nightmares...

Cheers

Dan Pierce · 10 February 2009, 11:04 PM

Invaluable for my contacts and travels across the globe.

dP

greenfan · 10 February 2009, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by chenx15

I love four hands

You're not the only one

Rockrolex · 10 February 2009, 11:41 PM

Absolutely. I travel a fair amount and the GMT-II is the mainstay watch across time zones. It's going to London with me tomorrow night.

I considered taking some other watches for the GTG on Sunday, but decided that the hassle of having to clear them with Customs on the way out so I wouldn't get tagged on the way home is not worth the effort. So the guys will be stuck looking at my all black GMT-II. But, hey, it could be worse. It could be a RADO!! (For you, JJ.

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yannis · 10 February 2009, 11:38 PM

4 hands FTW!!

Lamone · 10 February 2009, 11:38 PM

I agree, GMT and Expy II are the best watches.

WatchSmith · 10 February 2009, 11:41 PM

I'm a ham radio operator and bought my first GMT back in the '70's for its GMT function for logging radio contacts (plus I just liked its looks!). Now I travel a fair amount internationally and it's obviously very useful for that. But if I didn't travel I'd still wear it as it's one of the best of the entire Rolex lineup as far as I'm concerned.

f16570 · 11 February 2009, 05:45 AM

Use the GMT function on my Exp II when travelling so it has proved useful and looks great.

Jocke · 11 February 2009, 06:29 AM

4 hands will always looks good.

Jocke

Gasoil4ever · 11 February 2009, 06:47 AM

My favorite Rolex anyday !

yannis · 11 February 2009, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Gasoil4ever

My favorite Rolex anyday !

It's cause it reminds you the colours of the French flag right?

I actually thought it is the nicest too.

EDIT: I thought you said you like the white Explorer on the Pepsi hence my comment on the flag colours.

Gasoil4ever · 11 February 2009, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by yannis7777

It's cause it reminds you the colours of the French flag right?

I actually thought it is the nicest too.

EDIT: I thought you said you like the white Explorer on the Pepsi hence my comment on the flag colours.

Actually blue / red and white could be colors i like for this reason... never thought about this before...

yannis · 11 February 2009, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Gasoil4ever

Actually blue / red and white could be colors i like for this reason... never thought about this before...

Sorry guys i guess i have been awake for too long!! I was meant to reply on your post from this thread http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...t=67064&page=3

10 February 2009, 11:10 AM	#1
chenx15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: somewhere Posts: 2,891	i love four hands!!! I love four hands! both the GMT and the Explorer II are what i think the most useful rolex watches. __________________ 16 GS Titles 16 AMS titles (1 short of Agassi) 23 Consecutive GS semifinals 17/18 of the last GS finals, 237 consecutive weeks #1 5 consecutive wimbledon + 1 = 6 cups 5 consecutive US open 4 Australian open 1 Sweet french open a crown for every achievement The Greatest Of All Time loves Rolex

10 February 2009, 12:02 PM	#3
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,061	I agree. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

10 February 2009, 12:19 PM	#4
GMTJOHNNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: LONG ISLAND, NY Watch: 2007 DAY DATE 18KT Posts: 1,378	I feel I am one of few that actually use their GMT for its intended purpose! I see others and ask them if they travel or what time zones they frequent. More often than not I get the reply, "I just liked the watch, I don't know what the extra hand does." OMG the horror. __________________ ROLEX DAY DATE 118238 (2007) ROLEX DAY DATE 18238 (1997) ROLEX GMT 16750 PEPSI (1987) ROLEX AIR KING 14000 (1991) ROLEX GMTIIC TT 116713LN (2008)

11 February 2009, 03:09 PM	#8
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	I love my GMT. 4 hands rock! __________________ Ron

10 February 2009, 01:41 PM	#9
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,241	Yes, I also love the fourth hand. Great watches the GMT and Expy II. Now, I just use my trusty Expy II fourth hand to provide me with 24 hour time. Not that I need it anymore.......it's just nice to know it's there. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

10 February 2009, 11:19 AM	#2
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	The GMT hand does come in handy!

10 February 2009, 01:43 PM	#10
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I don't use the watch often for different time zones but when I do this watch comes in handy. I like the watch for its classic lines, beauty and history. I get a lot of compliments on the way it looks and when someone asks me the brand and I tell them you can see their eyes light up. __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

10 February 2009, 01:48 PM	#11
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	Yes so do I. I always use my GMT 2 when I travel - what I like about it is that the red arrow hand (or green, as in the case of the new GMT2c) is very visible, unlike other GMT models I've seen where the 2nd time zone hand is clearly only cosmetic.

10 February 2009, 02:17 PM	#12
chenx15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: somewhere Posts: 2,891	i need gmtII pepsi __________________ 16 GS Titles 16 AMS titles (1 short of Agassi) 23 Consecutive GS semifinals 17/18 of the last GS finals, 237 consecutive weeks #1 5 consecutive wimbledon + 1 = 6 cups 5 consecutive US open 4 Australian open 1 Sweet french open a crown for every achievement The Greatest Of All Time loves Rolex

10 February 2009, 11:40 PM	#15
jmsrolls Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,185	Yes, it's handy for me as a ham radio operator (K4YK) to have UTC available at a glance: Fr. John†

10 February 2009, 04:09 PM	#17
rijowysock "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Riley Location: 41.89° N, 87.62° Watch: URWERK Posts: 499	gmt is my favorite.. better in every way against submariner EXCEPT the quickset date.. but its a little fun to spin the hours around to change date.

10 February 2009, 11:41 PM	#21
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,944	Absolutely. I travel a fair amount and the GMT-II is the mainstay watch across time zones. It's going to London with me tomorrow night. I considered taking some other watches for the GTG on Sunday, but decided that the hassle of having to clear them with Customs on the way out so I wouldn't get tagged on the way home is not worth the effort. So the guys will be stuck looking at my all black GMT-II. But, hey, it could be worse. It could be a RADO!! (For you, JJ. ) __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

10 February 2009, 11:38 PM	#22
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	4 hands FTW!! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

10 February 2009, 11:38 PM	#23
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	I agree, GMT and Expy II are the best watches.

10 February 2009, 11:41 PM	#24
WatchSmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 702	I'm a ham radio operator and bought my first GMT back in the '70's for its GMT function for logging radio contacts (plus I just liked its looks!). Now I travel a fair amount internationally and it's obviously very useful for that. But if I didn't travel I'd still wear it as it's one of the best of the entire Rolex lineup as far as I'm concerned.

11 February 2009, 05:45 AM	#25
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Use the GMT function on my Exp II when travelling so it has proved useful and looks great. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

11 February 2009, 06:29 AM	#26
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	4 hands will always looks good. Jocke __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

11 February 2009, 06:47 AM	#27
Gasoil4ever "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cameroun Watch: GS Snowflake Posts: 1,534	My favorite Rolex anyday ! __________________ 16710 GMT Master II "M" , SD4000, GS Snowflake, Stowa Marine Original.

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