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Snowdog · 18 April 2011, 03:49 AM

moderator, i got my last post deleted. i think because i edited it too much?
sorry for that.

so why is the sub more money than the gmt? does it have a better movement???

The GMT Master · 18 April 2011, 03:51 AM

It has a more complex bracelet (Glidelock clasp), and has a more robust caseback to help it cope with high pressure underwater. The movement in the GMT IIc would arguably be better, at least in my opinion. There isn't much in it, though, I think the Sub retails for £70 more than the GMT IIC, so it's swings and roundabouts really

Grumpy Badger · 18 April 2011, 03:52 AM

By v sub do you mean the all green LV?

If so, it is more expensive because the dial is made of gold.

Snowdog · 18 April 2011, 03:54 AM

sorry for the confusion
i mean v serial...same age watches
black dials

The GMT Master · 18 April 2011, 04:01 AM

If we're talking about pre-owned watches, then the Sub will be more expensive as it's only been available since September, the GMT has been available to the market since 2007. The Sub is still experiencing its initial demand spike, and that will take some time to calm down. Remember also that there have been V serial watches from as early as late 2008, another example of why the serial number system is a very poor way to date a watch's manufacture

SaddleSC · 18 April 2011, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snowdog

sorry for the confusion
i mean v serial...same age watches
black dials

I have owned both and can say (with confidence) that the price difference is most likely attributable to the fact that the Sub C is just soooo darn awesome!!!

mpkRolex · 18 April 2011, 04:26 AM

because the SubC is still on its honeymoon..eventually the reality will hit soon

Tools · 18 April 2011, 04:32 AM

Historically, The Sub has always sold for more than the GMT.. This only changed recently when the GMT went ceramic first, but with the ceramic Sub now on par again, it has moved back into where it has always been in the line-up..

Prices are generally going to be based on supply/demand. The Sub is more popular, it can command a higher price.....

ElPrimero · 18 April 2011, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

By v sub do you mean the all green LV?

If so, it is more expensive because the dial is made of gold.

Is the dial not just coated (PVD)??

Grumpy Badger · 18 April 2011, 04:45 AM

Sorry, should have phrased it as being more expensive due to the addition of gold...

Watch Professor · 18 April 2011, 06:18 AM

It came out later that the GMT IIC.

thewatchguy93 · 18 April 2011, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElPrimero

Is the dial not just coated (PVD)??

no, its solid "Green/Gold"

Dino

Grumpy Badger · 18 April 2011, 07:13 AM

Reminds me of a Blackadder sketch...

"I hold I'm my hand... My mortal hand... A nugget... Of purest GREEN!"

18 April 2011, 03:49 AM	#1
Snowdog Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Watch: 116613LN Sub Posts: 137	novice question...why is the v sub more than the gmtIIc? moderator, i got my last post deleted. i think because i edited it too much? sorry for that. so why is the sub more money than the gmt? does it have a better movement???

18 April 2011, 03:52 AM	#3
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	By v sub do you mean the all green LV? If so, it is more expensive because the dial is made of gold. __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

18 April 2011, 04:26 AM	#7
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18 April 2011, 04:32 AM	#8
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	Historically, The Sub has always sold for more than the GMT.. This only changed recently when the GMT went ceramic first, but with the ceramic Sub now on par again, it has moved back into where it has always been in the line-up.. Prices are generally going to be based on supply/demand. The Sub is more popular, it can command a higher price..... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

18 April 2011, 04:45 AM	#10
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Sorry, should have phrased it as being more expensive due to the addition of gold... __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

18 April 2011, 03:51 AM	#2
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	It has a more complex bracelet (Glidelock clasp), and has a more robust caseback to help it cope with high pressure underwater. The movement in the GMT IIc would arguably be better, at least in my opinion. There isn't much in it, though, I think the Sub retails for £70 more than the GMT IIC, so it's swings and roundabouts really

18 April 2011, 03:54 AM	#4
Snowdog Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Watch: 116613LN Sub Posts: 137	sorry for the confusion i mean v serial...same age watches black dials

18 April 2011, 04:01 AM	#5
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	If we're talking about pre-owned watches, then the Sub will be more expensive as it's only been available since September, the GMT has been available to the market since 2007. The Sub is still experiencing its initial demand spike, and that will take some time to calm down. Remember also that there have been V serial watches from as early as late 2008, another example of why the serial number system is a very poor way to date a watch's manufacture

18 April 2011, 06:18 AM	#11
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	It came out later that the GMT IIC. __________________

18 April 2011, 07:13 AM	#13
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Reminds me of a Blackadder sketch... "I hold I'm my hand... My mortal hand... A nugget... Of purest GREEN!" __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

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