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McinRolex · 19 April 2021, 04:13 PM

Rolex just released a oyster bracelets for 126710s but do you guys think that GMT will follow submariner's path eventually in future?

minute_man · 19 April 2021, 04:21 PM

Not for the foreseeable future.

Andad · 19 April 2021, 04:51 PM

Eventually.

drrd · 19 April 2021, 05:00 PM

No.

I mean yes.

Rori · 19 April 2021, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McinRolex

Rolex just released a oyster bracelets for 126710s but do you guys think that GMT will follow submariner's path eventually in future?

Yes, at least proportions will follow the new sub design. With those proportions a 41mm will still wears like a 40. Can’t wait to see it happen, I’d buy one in a heartbeat.

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Sothy · 19 April 2021, 06:41 PM

My guess is no. I’m probably wrong.

GMT - 40
Sub - 41
Explorer 2 - 42

So there’s a reason to “get them all.” (Ignoring budgetary concerns lol.)

Gekota · 20 April 2021, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sothy

My guess is no. I’m probably wrong.

GMT - 40
Sub - 41
Explorer 2 - 42

So there’s a reason to “get them all.” (Ignoring budgetary concerns lol.)

Ichiran · 19 April 2021, 06:42 PM

I think it will follow the 41mm sub with an even slimmer lugs and slightly increased diameter.

padi56 · 19 April 2021, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McinRolex

Rolex just released a oyster bracelets for 126710s but do you guys think that GMT will follow submariner's path eventually in future?

I am sure that extra 1mm perhaps 1.5mm is going to make a huge difference I dont think.

zengineer · 19 April 2021, 08:10 PM

The "old" 40mm Sub was actually 40.2mm and the "new" 41mm is actually 40.5mm.

The story isn't told by the "size", it isn't really bigger in any discernable way. Its the proportions that make it different...wider bracelet, slimmer and more sculpted lugs, etc.

I have no idea if the GMT will follow suit and am not ever planning to buy one but I think it's almost not even news if the changes are as small as the ones introduced on the Sub.

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Emery · 19 April 2021, 08:40 PM

Yes.

Uggi · 19 April 2021, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emery

Yes.

No.

1William · 19 April 2021, 09:00 PM

Not for now and maybe not in the foreseeable future.

turkeysub93 · 19 April 2021, 10:16 PM

Doubtful...the silhouette of the case is already streamlined like that of the new Submariner.

Additionally, the introduction of both bracelet options only reaffirms Rolex's content with the current GMT as a long run production model.

Munch520 · 19 April 2021, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turkeysub93

Doubtful...the silhouette of the case is already streamlined like that of the new Submariner.

Additionally, the introduction of both bracelet options only reaffirms Rolex's content with the current GMT as a long run production model.

1,000x this. The BLRO/recent BLNR are perfect examples of what they should've done with the sub. Just taper the lugs a bit more and drop in a new movement. Done and done.

Really hope they don't start messing with 12 other minutiae to accomplish what the GMTs already have.

From a manufacturing and supply perspective I can't wrap my head around it either. Simple machining change to taper the lugs. They did it with the SD4K too...easy peasy. But no, chasing 0.5mm difference in lug profile let's add a new bracelet, clasp, case, case back, crystal, etc. to the supply chain.

For comparison:

turkeysub93 · 19 April 2021, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Munch520

1,000x this. The BLRO/recent BLNR are perfect examples of what they should've done with the sub. Just taper the lugs a bit more and drop in a new movement. Done and done.

Really hope they don't start messing with 12 other minutiae to accomplish what the GMTs already have.

From a manufacturing and supply perspective I can't wrap my head around it either. Simple machining change to taper the lugs. They did it with the SD4K too...easy peasy. But no, chasing 0.5mm difference in lug profile let's add a new bracelet, clasp, case, case back, crystal, etc. to the supply chain.

For comparison:

Great picture...the blue on the BLNR's bezel is exceptional.

brandrea · 20 April 2021, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turkeysub93

Doubtful...the silhouette of the case is already streamlined like that of the new Submariner.

Additionally, the introduction of both bracelet options only reaffirms Rolex's content with the current GMT as a long run production model.

Exactly this ^^^

kieselguhr · 20 April 2021, 12:31 AM

The current GMT Master II is solid as is.

173rdabn · 20 April 2021, 12:43 AM

Who knows what mischief lurks in the heart of Rolex.

Gab27 · 20 April 2021, 12:47 AM

I would think if they intended to change it up anytime soon they would have done so before reintroducing the Oyster.

WatchGuy1966 · 20 April 2021, 02:46 AM

Up until 4/7/21, I would have said yes.

Now, considering the unpredictable Exp to 36mm, I would say somewhere between probably and maybe.

m j b · 20 April 2021, 04:59 AM

Yes.

No.

Wait. Yes, for sure.

No. Never mind.

XavierM · 20 April 2021, 05:13 AM

I would not expect it in the near future.

Merlin69 · 20 April 2021, 06:27 AM

Only Rolex knows!

interestedinwatches · 20 April 2021, 06:41 AM

One thing no one has yet mentioned is that the new sub isn't even remotely a 1mm increase. It's JUST .3mm -- so whether or not the GMTs increase to "41mm" we're talking about a negligible .3mm anyways... it is a non-matter either way.

t60 · 20 April 2021, 06:46 AM

Yes no maybe so

19 April 2021, 04:13 PM	#1
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19 April 2021, 04:21 PM	#2
minute_man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Basil Location: Athens, GR Watch: BoctokKomandirskie Posts: 2,881	Not for the foreseeable future.

19 April 2021, 05:00 PM	#4
drrd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Real Name: rd Location: uk Posts: 1,528	No. I mean yes.

19 April 2021, 06:41 PM	#6
Sothy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Varies Posts: 339	My guess is no. I’m probably wrong. GMT - 40 Sub - 41 Explorer 2 - 42 So there’s a reason to “get them all.” (Ignoring budgetary concerns lol.)

19 April 2021, 06:42 PM	#8
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Near beach Watch: PB1967 Posts: 8,145	I think it will follow the 41mm sub with an even slimmer lugs and slightly increased diameter.

19 April 2021, 08:10 PM	#10
zengineer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,588	The "old" 40mm Sub was actually 40.2mm and the "new" 41mm is actually 40.5mm. The story isn't told by the "size", it isn't really bigger in any discernable way. Its the proportions that make it different...wider bracelet, slimmer and more sculpted lugs, etc. I have no idea if the GMT will follow suit and am not ever planning to buy one but I think it's almost not even news if the changes are as small as the ones introduced on the Sub. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

19 April 2021, 08:40 PM	#11
Emery "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Aus Posts: 431	Yes.

19 April 2021, 09:00 PM	#13
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,595	Not for now and maybe not in the foreseeable future.

19 April 2021, 10:16 PM	#14
turkeysub93 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: N/A Posts: 618	Doubtful...the silhouette of the case is already streamlined like that of the new Submariner. Additionally, the introduction of both bracelet options only reaffirms Rolex's content with the current GMT as a long run production model.

20 April 2021, 12:31 AM	#18
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,615	The current GMT Master II is solid as is.

20 April 2021, 12:43 AM	#19
173rdabn 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: George Location: Cape Cod Watch: 216570 Explorer II Posts: 2,416	Who knows what mischief lurks in the heart of Rolex.

20 April 2021, 12:47 AM	#20
Gab27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: MD/NC Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,591	I would think if they intended to change it up anytime soon they would have done so before reintroducing the Oyster.

20 April 2021, 02:46 AM	#21
WatchGuy1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Location Location Posts: 1,794	Up until 4/7/21, I would have said yes. Now, considering the unpredictable Exp to 36mm, I would say somewhere between probably and maybe.

20 April 2021, 06:41 AM	#25
interestedinwatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: nyc Posts: 734	One thing no one has yet mentioned is that the new sub isn't even remotely a 1mm increase. It's JUST .3mm -- so whether or not the GMTs increase to "41mm" we're talking about a negligible .3mm anyways... it is a non-matter either way.

20 April 2021, 06:46 AM	#26
t60 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: California Posts: 319	Yes no maybe so

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