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SubMarine · 30 May 2018, 06:13 AM

Which one would you choose, and which configuration(s)?

Cabaiguan · 30 May 2018, 06:18 AM

Speedmaster without a doubt. Nothing wrong with two Rolex, but the look of the GMT and Sub are similar (oyster case and bracelet, rotating bezel, etc). The hesalite Speedy would give you a classic chonograph with a manual wound movement. I much prefer the diversity with those two than with the GMT.

sensui · 30 May 2018, 06:19 AM

Nothing beats a working man's chrono like a Speedmaster....timeless and truly iconic having a place in horological/non-horological history. That said if you're a regular traveling guy, the GMT would be the right choice if you need access to multiple timezones constantly.

4BostonB · 30 May 2018, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sensui

Nothing beats a working man's chrono like a Speedmaster....timeless and truly iconic having a place in horological/non-horological history. That said if you're a regular traveling guy, the GMT would be the right choice if you need access to multiple timezones constantly.

Agree - if you travel a lot, might be worth it to swap for a GMT-LN/Speedy combo.

freesole · 30 May 2018, 06:31 AM

I started with the sub and went down the route of getting a Speedy. Held onto it for a few months but ultimately it just never grew on me. Ended up selling the Speedy and will be getting a BLNR instead.

watchmework · 30 May 2018, 06:49 AM

My vote is for the WG GMT if you had your pick of the litter.

Zyfon · 30 May 2018, 06:57 AM

I bought a Moonwatch for all the reasons people mentioned, but never 'fell in love' with it. I think it might have been the manual wind with the small crown which ultimately made me flip it.

dmhines · 30 May 2018, 07:12 AM

Lol .. I just got a Speedy Pro myself ... The crown is definitely too small to be on a manual wind watch ...

beshannon · 30 May 2018, 07:31 AM

Both

tacotaco · 30 May 2018, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubMarine

Which one would you choose, and which configuration(s)?

Is this the ceramic or previous generation sub?

If ceramic, speedy without a doubt

If precious, arguments on the new ceramic gmt (LN,blnr,Chnr, etc) all could be made as it is both modern, blingy, versatile with a better clasp

tacotaco · 30 May 2018, 07:48 AM

Previous*

CRM114 · 30 May 2018, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmhines

Lol ... The crown is definitely too small to be on a manual wind watch ...

NASA disagrees, and someone in Houston just binned your astronaut application. Rocket ships are no place for fumble fingers with all those switches and knobs and stuff.

droptopman · 30 May 2018, 08:28 AM

Not a chrono guy so GMT for me. Tried Speedy's and Daytona's over the years and never bond with them. If you like the GMT function, an Exp II Polar may be a good option. Fixed bezel and a white dial is a nice set up to go with the all black of the Sub.

JoeCool76 · 30 May 2018, 08:32 AM

Speedy

Ungucpho · 30 May 2018, 08:33 AM

GMT for me, the chrono feature is something i don't really use, and i have an IWC pilots chronograph

mulgogy · 30 May 2018, 08:35 AM

Speedy!

breitlings · 30 May 2018, 08:43 AM

Daytona, either leather/gold or two tone 5 digit. Both are huge bang per buck references.

alphasports · 30 May 2018, 08:47 AM

Speedy but automatic version, there are lots of flavors to choose from

Rode · 30 May 2018, 09:01 AM

Speedy all the way

American Jedi · 30 May 2018, 09:07 AM

GMT W/ Colored bezel.

faz · 30 May 2018, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freesole

I started with the sub and went down the route of getting a Speedy. Held onto it for a few months but ultimately it just never grew on me. Ended up selling the Speedy and will be getting a BLNR instead.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zyfon

I bought a Moonwatch for all the reasons people mentioned, but never 'fell in love' with it. I think it might have been the manual wind with the small crown which ultimately made me flip it.

I have been dying to like the moonwatch, and perhaps on 2 occasions wanted to pull the trigger, but never felt the attraction that I should have. Believe me, I want to like it, and perhaps it will grow on me at some point, but not yet.

OP, GMT might be too close to Sub. How about Daytona (116520)?

ap1 · 30 May 2018, 09:10 AM

Daytona

Dr.Smellody · 30 May 2018, 09:10 AM

Daytona and GMT

Beckster · 30 May 2018, 09:14 AM

I travel a lot so the GMT for me. And among all the GMT I’d go for the Blnr, slightly ahead of the LN.

Jmbarrack · 30 May 2018, 09:15 AM

Speedmaster gets my vote. I have a GMT and I bought a Speedmaster as a companion. Great combo to switch on and off from.

Like other people have mentioned, the GMT and Sub are a little too similar.

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MJK737 · 30 May 2018, 09:15 AM

I have a Sub, a GMT and a Speedy, I absolutely LOVE my Speedy!

stratguy · 30 May 2018, 09:16 AM

Speemaster for sure. I didn't love this watch until I started wearing it on the Omega-supplied NATO strap. Frankly, I never cared for NATO's and I really didn't like the Omega bracelet, however, I always loved the size, Hesalite crystal, dial and manual movement, so I bought one. A sales guy at the local boutique recommended trying the NATO. I said "I don't think so - kind of think they look hokey". He was insistent that if I tried it, I'd like it. Well, he was bang on. I put it on, and haven't had the bracelet on since. The quality of the NATO is incredible. It's so comfortable. My Speedmaster and 16610 make a fantastic two watch rotation. My other watches don't see the light of day. That's my .02 cents. Good luck.

breitlings · 30 May 2018, 09:21 AM

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Mikegp · 30 May 2018, 09:45 AM

Easy. Speedmaster professional. Two classics.

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CRM114 · 30 May 2018, 09:53 AM

The question is wrong.

The GMT Master and Speedmaster are the perfect companions you're looking for.

30 May 2018, 06:13 AM	#1
SubMarine Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Douglas Location: London, UK & USA Watch: Submariner 16610 Posts: 723	For a Submariner companion: GMT or Speedmaster? Which one would you choose, and which configuration(s)?

30 May 2018, 06:18 AM	#2
Cabaiguan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Raf Location: NJ Watch: GMTII Posts: 2,155	Speedmaster without a doubt. Nothing wrong with two Rolex, but the look of the GMT and Sub are similar (oyster case and bracelet, rotating bezel, etc). The hesalite Speedy would give you a classic chonograph with a manual wound movement. I much prefer the diversity with those two than with the GMT. __________________ "A ship of war is the best ambassador." - Oliver Cromwell

30 May 2018, 07:12 AM	#8
dmhines "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Florida Watch: Hulk Posts: 479	Lol .. I just got a Speedy Pro myself ... The crown is definitely too small to be on a manual wind watch ... __________________ . Hulk / RootBeer / Explorer

30 May 2018, 07:31 AM	#9
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Both __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

30 May 2018, 08:28 AM	#13
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,663	Not a chrono guy so GMT for me. Tried Speedy's and Daytona's over the years and never bond with them. If you like the GMT function, an Exp II Polar may be a good option. Fixed bezel and a white dial is a nice set up to go with the all black of the Sub. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

30 May 2018, 06:19 AM	#3
sensui 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,471	Nothing beats a working man's chrono like a Speedmaster....timeless and truly iconic having a place in horological/non-horological history. That said if you're a regular traveling guy, the GMT would be the right choice if you need access to multiple timezones constantly.

30 May 2018, 06:31 AM	#5
freesole "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 175	I started with the sub and went down the route of getting a Speedy. Held onto it for a few months but ultimately it just never grew on me. Ended up selling the Speedy and will be getting a BLNR instead.

30 May 2018, 06:49 AM	#6
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	My vote is for the WG GMT if you had your pick of the litter.

30 May 2018, 06:57 AM	#7
Zyfon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Thailand Watch: Rolex & Panerai Posts: 447	I bought a Moonwatch for all the reasons people mentioned, but never 'fell in love' with it. I think it might have been the manual wind with the small crown which ultimately made me flip it.

30 May 2018, 07:48 AM	#11
tacotaco "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: KCMO Watch: 116500 Black, DD40 Posts: 430	Previous*

30 May 2018, 08:32 AM	#14
JoeCool76 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 98	Speedy

30 May 2018, 08:33 AM	#15
Ungucpho Banned Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Earth Posts: 264	GMT for me, the chrono feature is something i don't really use, and i have an IWC pilots chronograph

30 May 2018, 08:35 AM	#16
mulgogy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: New England Watch: Rollies Posts: 224	Speedy!

30 May 2018, 08:43 AM	#17
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,736	Daytona, either leather/gold or two tone 5 digit. Both are huge bang per buck references.

30 May 2018, 08:47 AM	#18
alphasports "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Montreal CAN Posts: 454	Speedy but automatic version, there are lots of flavors to choose from

30 May 2018, 09:01 AM	#19
Rode Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: USA Posts: 242	Speedy all the way

30 May 2018, 09:07 AM	#20
American Jedi Banned Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: HMFIC Location: Ubiquitous Watch: Rollie’s and JLC Posts: 415	GMT W/ Colored bezel.

30 May 2018, 09:10 AM	#22
ap1 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,689	Daytona

30 May 2018, 09:10 AM	#23
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,483	Daytona and GMT

30 May 2018, 09:14 AM	#24
Beckster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Singapore Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 836	I travel a lot so the GMT for me. And among all the GMT I’d go for the Blnr, slightly ahead of the LN. __________________ Rolex Only Please

30 May 2018, 09:15 AM	#25
Jmbarrack 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: United States Watch: Ever changing! Posts: 1,155	Speedmaster gets my vote. I have a GMT and I bought a Speedmaster as a companion. Great combo to switch on and off from. Like other people have mentioned, the GMT and Sub are a little too similar. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 May 2018, 09:15 AM	#26
MJK737 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: AZ Watch: This, Hold my Beer Posts: 369	I have a Sub, a GMT and a Speedy, I absolutely LOVE my Speedy! __________________ Regards: MJK

30 May 2018, 09:16 AM	#27
stratguy 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Steve Location: Phoenix / Toronto Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 673	Speemaster for sure. I didn't love this watch until I started wearing it on the Omega-supplied NATO strap. Frankly, I never cared for NATO's and I really didn't like the Omega bracelet, however, I always loved the size, Hesalite crystal, dial and manual movement, so I bought one. A sales guy at the local boutique recommended trying the NATO. I said "I don't think so - kind of think they look hokey". He was insistent that if I tried it, I'd like it. Well, he was bang on. I put it on, and haven't had the bracelet on since. The quality of the NATO is incredible. It's so comfortable. My Speedmaster and 16610 make a fantastic two watch rotation. My other watches don't see the light of day. That's my .02 cents. Good luck.

30 May 2018, 09:21 AM	#28
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,736	...

30 May 2018, 09:45 AM	#29
Mikegp "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Unites States Posts: 790	Easy. Speedmaster professional. Two classics. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

30 May 2018, 09:53 AM	#30
CRM114 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: HK & USA Watch: GMTs,1803, 16610LV Posts: 2,001	The question is wrong. The GMT Master and Speedmaster are the perfect companions you're looking for.

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