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Rolex time is money · 26 September 2012, 06:15 PM

Go with GMT man, Rolex in all glory but what do ya do with a watch? you are checking time with it, and with a GMT you can check up to 3 different times with so... GMT

travisb · 26 September 2012, 06:23 PM

Sub for me.
The GMT is a fine watch. 2nd time zone and PCLs look great .
Can't go wrong with either.
Also, don't take "investment" into your decision.

Doug T · 27 September 2012, 02:20 AM

I'm taking your advice--I'm just heading out the door to try the GMT and the Sub on to see how they feel. Maybe I'll bring one home, we'll see.!

Speed · 27 September 2012, 02:45 AM

Cool

Let us know what happens.

psd1966 · 27 September 2012, 05:28 AM

Doug - I have both and whilst the Sub c is a fantastic watch, the GMT has better wrist presence - and so if I were choosing only one, it would be the GMTc!!

However there will always be different opinions, as they have very different features, so the only way to know for sure, is try them on and see which one calls out to you - but you really cannot go wrong with either!!

Good luck, and I look forward to seeing the pics

gwalker · 27 September 2012, 05:41 AM

Go to an AD and try on both. I have a SubC but think the GMTIIc is the best all around watch Rolex makes. Price is basically the same. Just depends on which you like the most.

filfoster · 27 September 2012, 05:45 AM

Bought the 14060M no date and the GMT II c both new, in August. (No, I'm not a drug dealer, oil sheik, "baller" or crook-I traded for the Sub and got a small inheritance I spent part of on the GMT II).

I wear the Sub daily and love it, but if I had to rescue one from a burning building, I'd save the GMT II. RE the original post, more subs sold seems to equal better resale demand, according to my local AD.

Watchonisto · 27 September 2012, 07:22 AM

Sub

wgs · 27 September 2012, 08:10 AM

If you are basing it purely on aesthetics, I think the GMT IIC wins.. one of the best looking, if not THE best looking, Rolex watches available in my opinion.

If you are going for function or other reasons, then ????

Good luck with your decision!

wdb2 · 27 September 2012, 10:06 AM

Isn't the Submariner the "Flagship" of the Rolex line :)

honeybear · 27 September 2012, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wgs

If you are basing it purely on aesthetics, I think the GMT IIC wins.. one of the best looking, if not THE best looking, Rolex watches available in my opinion.

If you are going for function or other reasons, then ????

Good luck with your decision!

I think the aesthetic issue is arguable, I don't care for the busy bezel and polished center links of the GMT, but the GMT functionality is nice (although that is also available in the Explorer II).

polarinda · 27 September 2012, 11:05 AM

You can always brush the centre links of the GMT c.

dawgfan#1 · 27 September 2012, 12:52 PM

For me the sub wins in the ss model and the gmt wins in the tt and gold. The ss sub is probably the most copied watch for a reason. Its just classic. I am referring to the ceramic models by the way.

sea-dweller · 27 September 2012, 01:05 PM

These are both excellent watches. You will buy one and then buy the other.

East Bay Rider · 27 September 2012, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wdb2

Isn't the Submariner the "Flagship" of the Rolex line :)

No.

Doug T · 27 September 2012, 01:36 PM

Well I went in today and had a good look at both the GMT and the Sub. Tried them on a few times until I think they were getting a little tired of me. I think (?) the GMT is the winner but not by a whole lot. I really liked the fine adjusting feature on the Sub bracelet but I'm not sure that I'd make that much use of it. Both are exceptional units for sure. I may end up with both some day but for now we're mulling over the price. I have a well looked after Datejust model 16220 that was just serviced by Rolex 2 months ago that will be used as a trade. We're $500.00 apart and I'm not bending in this case. I want the deal at $4500 plus tax difference and he's at $5000. Am I being reasonable? We'll see what happens tomorrow.

Rolex time is money · 27 September 2012, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug T

Well I went in today and had a good look at both the GMT and the Sub. Tried them on a few times until I think they were getting a little tired of me. I think (?) the GMT is the winner but not by a whole lot. I really liked the fine adjusting feature on the Sub bracelet but I'm not sure that I'd make that much use of it. Both are exceptional units for sure. I may end up with both some day but for now we're mulling over the price. I have a well looked after Datejust model 16220 that was just serviced by Rolex 2 months ago that will be used as a trade. We're $500.00 apart and I'm not bending in this case. I want the deal at $4500 plus tax difference and he's at $5000. Am I being reasonable? We'll see what happens tomorrow.

Man we are in the same boat, I traded in my Datejust plus cash... but I "bended" in and is now wearing my GMT II :)

And ya made a good choice the GMT II is the way to go :P not that there is anything wrong with a Sub.

AH0RSEY · 27 September 2012, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by floater156

Consider the differences before you make your decisions:

GMT: polished center links, GMT function, ez-link clasp, bezel function tells 2nd/3rd time zones

Sub: brushed center links, glidelock clasp, bezel acts as a timer

I'd go with the GMT because I like the extra timezone function. However, I do prefer the glidlock clasp and brushed links of the sub. You can't go wrong w/ either. I suggest going to an AD multiple times to try them on and figure out which one appeals to you more. Don't rush into your decision, take your time so you choose the right one. In the end, they both will hold their value well and are priced similar so if you choose one now and want to switch to the other one later you can do it at a pretty even trade.

Could not have put it better myself really ( not that my opinion is gospel, but that's exactly what I was going to say

)

kbutler971 · 27 September 2012, 05:58 PM

I have (had) both a 116710 and 116610LV. Flipped the LV (still a drop dead fantastic piece) and brushed my GMT C bracelet. I don't dive but do use the GMT feature. Miss the green terribly (and the glide-lock clasp) but am totally satisfied with the GMT C. The triplock crown is an added plus, I'd wear it anywhere.

Vincent65 · 27 September 2012, 07:28 PM

get the one you want more!

Doug T · 28 September 2012, 12:51 AM

Just got a call from the AD I went to yesterday to try on the Sub as well as the GMT #116710 LN. My trade is a 13 year old Datejust 16220 in good shape. He offered the new GMT at $4750. difference on the GMT. Do you feel this is a good deal as you people know a lot more about pricing of Rolex than I do. Thanks for any help you can offer.

warren G. · 28 September 2012, 01:06 AM

Great choice on the GMT.

I went with the Sub-C at first. Then I traded if for a GMT-C, and I have no regrets. The GMT wears more comfortably on my wrist.

caryyee · 28 September 2012, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug T

Just got a call from the AD I went to yesterday to try on the Sub as well as the GMT #116710 LN. My trade is a 13 year old Datejust 16220 in good shape. He offered the new GMT at $4750. difference on the GMT. Do you feel this is a good deal as you people know a lot more about pricing of Rolex than I do. Thanks for any help you can offer.

I think that's is a decent trade value ... if your search for Datejust 16220 postings in the For Sale forum, you will see that TRF sellers are asking for $3k.

filfoster · 28 September 2012, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wdb2

Isn't the Submariner the "Flagship" of the Rolex line :)

++

Doug T · 28 September 2012, 07:37 AM

Went to the AD today and took the plunge. I decided on the GMT 116710 LN. I must have tried the Sub and the GMT on 10 times and looked at the features of each. Then it was almost a flip of the coin trying to decide but I think the GMT felt better on my arm. It felt more natural if that makes any sense. I'm not sure how to post a pix of it on this forum as I have never posted a picture on any forum before. If I can get a decent shot of it tonight and figure out the posting, I'll send one on. Thanks to all of you for your advice and comments. They were very helpful. This forum is a great wealth of knowledge for sure.

Dennis2005 · 28 September 2012, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tri-Tip

I got the Sub-C because I thought the bezel on the GMT was too busy and I didn't care for the PCL's.

x2

Roller07 · 28 September 2012, 08:05 AM

I don't always know what time it is

but when i do

it's on a Pepsi GMT II

stay thirsty my friends.

Rolex time is money · 28 September 2012, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug T

Went to the AD today and took the plunge. I decided on the GMT 116710 LN. I must have tried the Sub and the GMT on 10 times and looked at the features of each. Then it was almost a flip of the coin trying to decide but I think the GMT felt better on my arm. It felt more natural if that makes any sense. I'm not sure how to post a pix of it on this forum as I have never posted a picture on any forum before. If I can get a decent shot of it tonight and figure out the posting, I'll send one on. Thanks to all of you for your advice and comments. They were very helpful. This forum is a great wealth of knowledge for sure.

Ya feel that way cause the GMT II is more comfortable to wear to most people. Anyway, congrats on ya purchase man, its a world different between going from a Datejust to a GMT.

Doug T · 28 September 2012, 12:25 PM

Decision made! I picked up my new GMT today. Not the best of pictures but here it is!

warren G. · 28 September 2012, 01:01 PM

Awesome, welcome to the GMT-C club Doug!

27 September 2012, 05:28 AM	#35
psd1966 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: London Watch: Rolex...... Posts: 131	GMT or Sub Doug - I have both and whilst the Sub c is a fantastic watch, the GMT has better wrist presence - and so if I were choosing only one, it would be the GMTc!! However there will always be different opinions, as they have very different features, so the only way to know for sure, is try them on and see which one calls out to you - but you really cannot go wrong with either!! Good luck, and I look forward to seeing the pics

28 September 2012, 01:06 AM	#52
warren G. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Duy Location: New Orleans, LA Watch: Speedmaster 3861 Posts: 1,925	Great choice on the GMT. I went with the Sub-C at first. Then I traded if for a GMT-C, and I have no regrets. The GMT wears more comfortably on my wrist. __________________ De gustibus non est disputandum.

28 September 2012, 01:01 PM	#60
warren G. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Duy Location: New Orleans, LA Watch: Speedmaster 3861 Posts: 1,925	Awesome, welcome to the GMT-C club Doug! __________________ De gustibus non est disputandum.

26 September 2012, 06:15 PM	#31
Rolex time is money "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sweden Posts: 791	Go with GMT man, Rolex in all glory but what do ya do with a watch? you are checking time with it, and with a GMT you can check up to 3 different times with so... GMT

26 September 2012, 06:23 PM	#32
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,397	Sub for me. The GMT is a fine watch. 2nd time zone and PCLs look great . Can't go wrong with either. Also, don't take "investment" into your decision.

27 September 2012, 02:20 AM	#33
Doug T "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Doug Location: Anola, Manitoba Watch: GMT Master 11 Posts: 431	I'm taking your advice--I'm just heading out the door to try the GMT and the Sub on to see how they feel. Maybe I'll bring one home, we'll see.!

27 September 2012, 02:45 AM	#34
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Cool Let us know what happens.

27 September 2012, 05:41 AM	#36
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	Go to an AD and try on both. I have a SubC but think the GMTIIc is the best all around watch Rolex makes. Price is basically the same. Just depends on which you like the most.

27 September 2012, 05:45 AM	#37
filfoster "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Philip Foster Location: Cincinnati Watch: SubDate/GMTII/TTDJ Posts: 168	Bought the 14060M no date and the GMT II c both new, in August. (No, I'm not a drug dealer, oil sheik, "baller" or crook-I traded for the Sub and got a small inheritance I spent part of on the GMT II). I wear the Sub daily and love it, but if I had to rescue one from a burning building, I'd save the GMT II. RE the original post, more subs sold seems to equal better resale demand, according to my local AD.

27 September 2012, 07:22 AM	#38
Watchonisto Banned Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Alex Location: European Union Watch: AP, ROLEX, PP, PAM Posts: 4,344	Sub

27 September 2012, 08:10 AM	#39
wgs "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Watch: Panerai 000 Posts: 394	If you are basing it purely on aesthetics, I think the GMT IIC wins.. one of the best looking, if not THE best looking, Rolex watches available in my opinion. If you are going for function or other reasons, then ???? Good luck with your decision!

27 September 2012, 10:06 AM	#40
wdb2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Virginia Watch: TT Black Sub C Posts: 34	Isn't the Submariner the "Flagship" of the Rolex line :)

27 September 2012, 11:05 AM	#42
polarinda "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Trav Location: singapore Watch: it Posts: 2,316	You can always brush the centre links of the GMT c.

27 September 2012, 12:52 PM	#43
dawgfan#1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Wayne Location: GA U.S. Watch: tt gmt c Posts: 113	For me the sub wins in the ss model and the gmt wins in the tt and gold. The ss sub is probably the most copied watch for a reason. Its just classic. I am referring to the ceramic models by the way.

27 September 2012, 01:05 PM	#44
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	These are both excellent watches. You will buy one and then buy the other.

27 September 2012, 01:36 PM	#46
Doug T "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Doug Location: Anola, Manitoba Watch: GMT Master 11 Posts: 431	Well I went in today and had a good look at both the GMT and the Sub. Tried them on a few times until I think they were getting a little tired of me. I think (?) the GMT is the winner but not by a whole lot. I really liked the fine adjusting feature on the Sub bracelet but I'm not sure that I'd make that much use of it. Both are exceptional units for sure. I may end up with both some day but for now we're mulling over the price. I have a well looked after Datejust model 16220 that was just serviced by Rolex 2 months ago that will be used as a trade. We're $500.00 apart and I'm not bending in this case. I want the deal at $4500 plus tax difference and he's at $5000. Am I being reasonable? We'll see what happens tomorrow.

27 September 2012, 05:58 PM	#49
kbutler971 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: ing the Detectives Posts: 984	I have (had) both a 116710 and 116610LV. Flipped the LV (still a drop dead fantastic piece) and brushed my GMT C bracelet. I don't dive but do use the GMT feature. Miss the green terribly (and the glide-lock clasp) but am totally satisfied with the GMT C. The triplock crown is an added plus, I'd wear it anywhere.

27 September 2012, 07:28 PM	#50
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	get the one you want more!

28 September 2012, 12:51 AM	#51
Doug T "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Doug Location: Anola, Manitoba Watch: GMT Master 11 Posts: 431	Just got a call from the AD I went to yesterday to try on the Sub as well as the GMT #116710 LN. My trade is a 13 year old Datejust 16220 in good shape. He offered the new GMT at $4750. difference on the GMT. Do you feel this is a good deal as you people know a lot more about pricing of Rolex than I do. Thanks for any help you can offer.

28 September 2012, 07:37 AM	#55
Doug T "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Doug Location: Anola, Manitoba Watch: GMT Master 11 Posts: 431	Went to the AD today and took the plunge. I decided on the GMT 116710 LN. I must have tried the Sub and the GMT on 10 times and looked at the features of each. Then it was almost a flip of the coin trying to decide but I think the GMT felt better on my arm. It felt more natural if that makes any sense. I'm not sure how to post a pix of it on this forum as I have never posted a picture on any forum before. If I can get a decent shot of it tonight and figure out the posting, I'll send one on. Thanks to all of you for your advice and comments. They were very helpful. This forum is a great wealth of knowledge for sure.

28 September 2012, 08:05 AM	#57
Roller07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: GMT -5 Watch: HulkPepsiCoke Posts: 2,364	I don't always know what time it is but when i do it's on a Pepsi GMT II stay thirsty my friends.

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