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23 March 2012, 12:55 AM
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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 |
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23 March 2012, 12:58 AM
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I couldn't decide so I got both...
 
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23 March 2012, 01:01 AM
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Your not included in this discussion it's for us mere SS wearers!
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23 March 2012, 01:03 AM
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All personal preference. GMTc is perfect for me, but I can understand why the SubC would be perfect for someone else.
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23 March 2012, 01:03 AM
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I have both, but the score is 3 to 1 in favor of the Submariner...
   I just LOVE diver's watches:)
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23 March 2012, 01:05 AM
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23 March 2012, 01:06 AM
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23 March 2012, 01:08 AM
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Sub for me because I don`t need the functionality of the GMT.
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23 March 2012, 01:09 AM
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23 March 2012, 01:13 AM
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23 March 2012, 01:14 AM
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I think the GMT's bezel looks too cluttered. It's all Sub for me.
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23 March 2012, 01:14 AM
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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.
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23 March 2012, 01:15 AM
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23 March 2012, 01:20 AM
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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. 
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23 March 2012, 01:21 AM
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Same here, both is the way to go, however, I favor the GMT range simply for the extra complication!
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23 March 2012, 01:32 AM
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To me, it should be more about functionality than looks, the sub and GMT are very differant watches IMHO.........
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23 March 2012, 01:41 AM
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It sounds to me like the only logical solution is to own BOTH.
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23 March 2012, 01:43 AM
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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! |
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23 March 2012, 01:49 AM
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 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.
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23 March 2012, 01:57 AM
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I prefer the GMTIIC over the SubC. I like the PCLs and the green hour hand.
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23 March 2012, 02:07 AM
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23 March 2012, 02:12 AM
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23 March 2012, 02:13 AM
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I have both but wear the GMT the most.
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23 March 2012, 02:14 AM
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23 March 2012, 02:15 AM
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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
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23 March 2012, 02:20 AM
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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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23 March 2012, 02:23 AM
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 To me, a tool watch should look/function like a tool watch. IMHO ceramics don't make the best tool watches. The ceramics (DSSD, GMTIIc and SubC) are too bling/flashy, heavy, oversized, and less rugged than their predecessors to be proper tool watches - that's why I got mine in untoolish gold. SD, Sub, GMTii, Exp2... now those are tool watches.  Quote:
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