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Desperado · 7 March 2010, 08:35 PM

Both are Classics and beautiful but I tend to love the Sub more

slcbbrown · 7 March 2010, 10:09 PM

If you're only going to have one watch, I'd pick the GMT in all black.

Lowflight · 7 March 2010, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Either one is a great choice..

I wear a black GMT quite a lot and many mistake it for the Sub, but it is a much more versatile and more "comfortable" watch... The black/red is a great looking version too and is a go anywhere, do anything watch....

I agree

black gmt is the best compromise

zippaul · 7 March 2010, 11:33 PM

I was faced with a similar decision and chose the Sub LV. The GMT is a beautiful timepiece (all versions) and is very versatile, I especially liked the GMT IIc. Love the Coke and Pepsi versions as well. Why did I choose the sub then? It is simple, understated, and versatile as well and I would rarely if ever use the 24 hour hand. I love the maxi-dial of the LV and I purchased a black bezel insert and did the "kind of" two timepieces in one routine. You can never go wrong with a Sub or GMT (all versions) in my opinion.

RC2 · 8 March 2010, 12:30 AM

GMT for sure.

JMIND · 8 March 2010, 12:35 AM

I bougth the sub over the GMT after inspecting both. The sub sang to me more than the GMT.

rolex16 · 8 March 2010, 12:39 AM

This is a really tough call - you have to try them both on. I bought the GMT first, then got a sub after many years because I always liked it. I think if I had to go with only one though, it would have to be the GMT.

fleabag · 8 March 2010, 12:45 AM

Had my GMT Pepsi on for a few hours,roof down on my Porsche ,out for a blast round The Lake District,it was AWESOME !!!

AWS · 8 March 2010, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Either one is a great choice..

I wear a black GMT quite a lot and many mistake it for the Sub, but it is a much more versatile and more "comfortable" watch... The black/red is a great looking version too and is a go anywhere, do anything watch....

Just curious....assuming the same bracelet, what is it about the GMT that makes it more comfortable?

chester1 · 8 March 2010, 01:14 AM

Same dilemma I had 23 years ago. Loved both the Sub and the GMT. Must have looked at the Rolex brochures hundreds of times and visited numerous Rolex AD's across the country. Finally on a trip out west, went to a mall where they had 2 Rolex AD's (across from each other), checked out the Subs and GMT's one last time, negotiated price, and went for the GMT 16750. More versatile with suits and the thinner case fit nicer under a dress shirt, plus sporty enough for every day wear. The only regret I had was that I didn't purchase both watches back when they could be had for under $2k as I still loved the Sub. On a scale of 1-10, for me the GMT was a 10.0 and the Sub was a 9.9.

Fast forward to today, I now have both, so now it is the best of both worlds. The point is, get which ever one your gut tells you, cause it's never wrong. And there will Always be other opportunities in the future to get the other one, as I suspect you eventually will.

Best of Luck!

bluemartinifan · 8 March 2010, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Either one is a great choice..

I wear a black GMT quite a lot and many mistake it for the Sub, but it is a much more versatile and more "comfortable" watch... The black/red is a great looking version too and is a go anywhere, do anything watch....

Can't say it any better than Tools did -

below is my GMT doing laps with me in the pool.

Faide · 8 March 2010, 03:21 PM

I have a SUB, been wearing it 5 days a week for the past 7 years. Between the Sub and GMT at the time the sub was the easy winner.

Bear in mind this was my first Rolex and first luxury watch. So i wanted something that would look good at the office and on the beach and everywhere in between. All the reviews suggested the Sub was the one.

_Faide

jets · 8 March 2010, 03:31 PM

Sub.

nch209 · 8 March 2010, 05:15 PM

My vote is the GMT. Makes me want a GMT II again! My GMT 16750 is hands down my favorite piece b/c it's so comfortable! I've been wearing the sub a good bit, as once the GMT comes out- it's tough to swich things up!

Joey_V · 8 March 2010, 07:02 PM

Both.

Any collector would be well served by the two.

Teofilo · 9 March 2010, 06:43 AM

My two Rollies are a sub and a pepsi GMT. Of the two, I prefer the sub......it just sings to me every time I look at it.
Both are true classic mens watches though, so you cant go wrong.

gary123 · 9 March 2010, 06:48 AM

GMT for me to

nko51 · 9 March 2010, 07:03 AM

Unless your a pilot, the SS Sub would be more practical.

JBat · 9 March 2010, 07:15 AM

Oooh, tough call. I would probably go GMT first, then nab a Sub later, which is what I did.

gary123 · 9 March 2010, 07:16 AM

i use to have the gmt pepsi bezel sold it now i have the new GMT ceramic bezel. Think the bracelet on the newer GMT is a lot better than the old bracelet

timetravel125 · 9 March 2010, 08:12 AM

GMT II Coke is pretty. However, you can buy the Pepsi bezel. I prefer the GMT II over the Sub.

Perdu · 9 March 2010, 11:12 AM

Like you, I am torn between the two. I wore a Sub for 17 years and I've switched to GMT for the next 17. The Sub, the GMTIIc or the GMT with a black bezel would go with anything.

inLine4 · 9 March 2010, 11:36 AM

SUB!

Mockingbird · 9 March 2010, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by nko51

Unless your a pilot, the SS Sub would be more practical.

I'm sorry, but how? 99% of people don't dive below 50-60m anyway and 99% of divers use dive computers as well.

Most people travel out of their timezone eventually, and its a great tool to have. Also, it still maintains usefulness in day-to-day situations by being able to track either GMT time then subtracting or adding to find the time anywhere, or you can leave it on your local time, and track military hours.

Honestly the GMT II is a whole lot of usefulness, and while I love the sub, unless your an extremely avid diver, who uses it instead of a dive computer, there is no way that a sub is more practical.

Just so you know, this isn't biased I own a sub personally and love it, it just isn't the most practical watch in the world for most people.

htc8p · 9 March 2010, 12:14 PM

go for the gmt2c the best rolex sports watch right now.

not thick for a dive watch but solid feel and weight.

more for formal than casual though. but i use it for both and its fine!

jrssv · 9 March 2010, 01:40 PM

I have both. I use the two time zone feature of the GMT IIc a lot so that would be my first choice. I also use the timer feature of my Sub bezel a lot on weekends.

springer · 9 March 2010, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by scotty6278

Would most of you guys rather the submariner or the GMT (black and red bezel). There is something about the GMT that I love. But I wonder, for the one really nice watch I will own, is that a bit too sporty? Curious what you all think. Thanks

I favor the GMT, always.

J.Wong · 9 March 2010, 06:24 PM

I really enjoyed having that 2nd time zone function when I am on my business travel. Here you can see me using a GMTC II in Frankfurt Germany.

Then again, I really do enjoy using the Sub(Non date) or the Tudor Snowflake for my daily use!!

2005rivers · 9 March 2010, 06:46 PM

If you pick just one, my vote would be GMT; with that said I am saving for a sub

hng · 9 March 2010, 09:56 PM

Love both of them :-)

8 March 2010, 12:30 AM	#35
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8 March 2010, 05:15 PM	#44
nch209 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Nathan Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 2,775	My vote is the GMT. Makes me want a GMT II again! My GMT 16750 is hands down my favorite piece b/c it's so comfortable! I've been wearing the sub a good bit, as once the GMT comes out- it's tough to swich things up! __________________ nch209

8 March 2010, 07:02 PM	#45
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Both. Any collector would be well served by the two. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

9 March 2010, 07:03 AM	#48
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	Unless your a pilot, the SS Sub would be more practical. __________________

7 March 2010, 08:35 PM	#31
Desperado "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Karim Location: Dubai Watch: YM Platinum Posts: 653	Both are Classics and beautiful but I tend to love the Sub more

7 March 2010, 10:09 PM	#32
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	If you're only going to have one watch, I'd pick the GMT in all black.

7 March 2010, 11:33 PM	#34
zippaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Paul Location: Georgia Watch: 16610LV Posts: 172	I was faced with a similar decision and chose the Sub LV. The GMT is a beautiful timepiece (all versions) and is very versatile, I especially liked the GMT IIc. Love the Coke and Pepsi versions as well. Why did I choose the sub then? It is simple, understated, and versatile as well and I would rarely if ever use the 24 hour hand. I love the maxi-dial of the LV and I purchased a black bezel insert and did the "kind of" two timepieces in one routine. You can never go wrong with a Sub or GMT (all versions) in my opinion.

8 March 2010, 12:35 AM	#36
JMIND "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jerry Location: New Mexico Watch: 16610 M Series Posts: 1,084	I bougth the sub over the GMT after inspecting both. The sub sang to me more than the GMT.

8 March 2010, 12:39 AM	#37
rolex16 Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Nick Location: FL Posts: 767	This is a really tough call - you have to try them both on. I bought the GMT first, then got a sub after many years because I always liked it. I think if I had to go with only one though, it would have to be the GMT.

8 March 2010, 12:45 AM	#38
fleabag "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,212	Had my GMT Pepsi on for a few hours,roof down on my Porsche ,out for a blast round The Lake District,it was AWESOME !!!

8 March 2010, 01:14 AM	#40
chester1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: John Location: Mississauga, ON Watch: 16750, 16610 Posts: 89	Same dilemma I had 23 years ago. Loved both the Sub and the GMT. Must have looked at the Rolex brochures hundreds of times and visited numerous Rolex AD's across the country. Finally on a trip out west, went to a mall where they had 2 Rolex AD's (across from each other), checked out the Subs and GMT's one last time, negotiated price, and went for the GMT 16750. More versatile with suits and the thinner case fit nicer under a dress shirt, plus sporty enough for every day wear. The only regret I had was that I didn't purchase both watches back when they could be had for under $2k as I still loved the Sub. On a scale of 1-10, for me the GMT was a 10.0 and the Sub was a 9.9. Fast forward to today, I now have both, so now it is the best of both worlds. The point is, get which ever one your gut tells you, cause it's never wrong. And there will Always be other opportunities in the future to get the other one, as I suspect you eventually will. Best of Luck!

8 March 2010, 03:21 PM	#42
Faide Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New York City Watch: SS Sub/GMTII/EXPII Posts: 203	I have a SUB, been wearing it 5 days a week for the past 7 years. Between the Sub and GMT at the time the sub was the easy winner. Bear in mind this was my first Rolex and first luxury watch. So i wanted something that would look good at the office and on the beach and everywhere in between. All the reviews suggested the Sub was the one. _Faide

9 March 2010, 06:43 AM	#46
Teofilo Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: East Anglia Watch: 14060M,16710 PEPSI Posts: 923	My two Rollies are a sub and a pepsi GMT. Of the two, I prefer the sub......it just sings to me every time I look at it. Both are true classic mens watches though, so you cant go wrong.

9 March 2010, 06:48 AM	#47
gary123 Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bolton UK Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 18	GMT for me to

9 March 2010, 07:15 AM	#49
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Oooh, tough call. I would probably go GMT first, then nab a Sub later, which is what I did.

9 March 2010, 07:16 AM	#50
gary123 Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bolton UK Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 18	i use to have the gmt pepsi bezel sold it now i have the new GMT ceramic bezel. Think the bracelet on the newer GMT is a lot better than the old bracelet

9 March 2010, 08:12 AM	#51
timetravel125 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Louie Location: California Watch: Rolex Posts: 644	GMT II Coke is pretty. However, you can buy the Pepsi bezel. I prefer the GMT II over the Sub.

9 March 2010, 11:12 AM	#52
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	Like you, I am torn between the two. I wore a Sub for 17 years and I've switched to GMT for the next 17. The Sub, the GMTIIc or the GMT with a black bezel would go with anything. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

9 March 2010, 11:36 AM	#53
inLine4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: KC Location: GMT-5 Watch: GSAR Posts: 2,104	SUB! __________________ "Be Real, Buy Real."

9 March 2010, 12:14 PM	#55
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,472	go for the gmt2c the best rolex sports watch right now. not thick for a dive watch but solid feel and weight. more for formal than casual though. but i use it for both and its fine!

9 March 2010, 01:40 PM	#56
jrssv Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 386	I have both. I use the two time zone feature of the GMT IIc a lot so that would be my first choice. I also use the timer feature of my Sub bezel a lot on weekends.

9 March 2010, 06:46 PM	#59
2005rivers Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: texas Watch: GMT Master IIc Posts: 545	If you pick just one, my vote would be GMT; with that said I am saving for a sub

9 March 2010, 09:56 PM	#60
hng "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: HaNgat Location: Jakarta Watch: Sports Rolex Posts: 648	Love both of them :-) __________________ Cartier Tank / Suunto Stinger / 16014 / 16610LV / PAM 233 / 116520 / 14060M / 16710 / Omega Constellation

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