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GolfGuy · 29 July 2011, 10:49 PM

Dont want to beat this to death, but my new bride want to get me a gift and asked me which one I like better. Have been to the AD to see both, and each has its pros and cons... I like the SS because it can be worn with anything all the time, but the TT is a gorgeous watch in its own.... Thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

Dan2010 · 29 July 2011, 11:24 PM

SS works for me but you can't go wrong with either. Don't know if it matters to you and since you mentioned having a new bride, what color is your wedding band? If you have a yellow gold band, get the TT, if you have tungsten, silver, platinum colored band, get the SS.

Speed · 29 July 2011, 11:42 PM

Any other pros and cons??

Not a TT fan myself...I have the SS and love it!

Polemic · 30 July 2011, 12:09 AM

I would go for SS.

masterdinh · 30 July 2011, 12:27 AM

I have the SS and had the TT. I love my watch and miss the hell out of the TT. Get both. Only way you will be happy, trust me.

ManUtd · 30 July 2011, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan2010

SS works for me but you can't go wrong with either. Don't know if it matters to you and since you mentioned having a new bride, what color is your wedding band? If you have a yellow gold band, get the TT, if you have tungsten, silver, platinum colored band, get the SS.

Great suggestion matching it with the wedding band.

TimeOnHand · 30 July 2011, 12:48 AM

Out of all my GMTs this one gets the most wrist time...

dddrees · 30 July 2011, 03:58 AM

Either are great. I chose SS and reserved the TT for my DJII. Whatever works for you is what you should be most concerned with.

rabbithole88 · 30 July 2011, 04:18 AM

I bought the SS, but I am still looking at the TT. The gold & black bezel is a thing of beauty.

theironchef106 · 30 July 2011, 04:26 AM

SS is king. You can't go wrong with that

TSts · 30 July 2011, 04:29 AM

I like both, have your bride buy the SS model and you buy the TT model - problem solved!

JCB62 · 30 July 2011, 04:50 AM

go for the TT, it's a beauty~!

RRGHOST1 · 30 July 2011, 05:07 AM

I would pick the TT as i think they look great in any model but the TT GMT is a beaut.

kcmo · 30 July 2011, 05:30 AM

I prefer SS personally but the decision is yours!

roley4life · 30 July 2011, 05:30 AM

TT makes it much more classy. Ifyou decide later you are bored, a SS will be veryeasy to pick up.

ev8296 · 30 July 2011, 06:27 AM

i had both sold the ss and keeped the tt. like it better than the tt ceramic sub.

DiamondJack · 30 July 2011, 06:37 AM

I've got the TT and it's by far the most stand out watch in my modern collection.

Gets the most comments and really looks the business IMO.

But you need to do the wrist test and decide for yourself. All this choosing by consensus is pretty much a complete waste of time as they are both identical apart from the exterior visuals. And only you can decide on that.....

Great position to be in though

sir_wolf · 30 July 2011, 06:38 AM

I am in the same situation... sold my Explorer II and now
looking for new GMT-IIc. Price difference between SS and
TT is almost $3K but the TT has a stunning appearance
worth the money.
In my opinion it is an "emotional" thing...
I went to AD and put both watches on. The SS is georgeous
but the TT looks "richer" in a good way.
After wearing 6 years the SS EXP II my wife said that I am
now ready for the TT GMT-II.

London Gent · 30 July 2011, 07:58 AM

Go all gold or all steel....

sideslip · 30 July 2011, 09:02 AM

SS for me, but TT is also a beauty and sometimes it goes with the age and taste of the wearer. i chose SS because be it casual in shorts/ tshirt or heavy formal it blends in elegance.

Michael M. · 30 July 2011, 09:29 AM

SS for me, but either are good!!!!

chazha · 30 July 2011, 09:32 AM

TT looks insanely hot but the SS is just more versatile :)
Besides if you look at the second hand market the TT is almost at the same price level as a SS.. Thus the TT got a 'worse' resale value.

Perdu · 30 July 2011, 09:45 AM

I think the tt is one of the best looking watches and you can wear that with everything too.

ersnyder · 30 July 2011, 09:49 AM

TT is a great choice IMO!

tomallen · 30 July 2011, 10:01 AM

I have both. I have said this before, buy the best deal first then save for the other. You will not be satisfied with your first choice. You will crave the other. then there is the third and forth and .....

Annan · 30 July 2011, 11:12 AM

TT all day, everyday.......hope to get one myself someday.

Jinder · 30 July 2011, 11:37 AM

Tt

nch209 · 30 July 2011, 11:44 AM

You mentioned you have been to an AD to check each out- if you have a good reputation, see if you can wear one outside for a minute- that may help you significantly. Pictures and even in person aren't the same as outside.

That may not even be an option at your AD, but maybe worth a shot.

As for the one to get- only you can decide that!!! Better yet, let the better half decide!!!! Lol!

Nate

Christiaan · 30 July 2011, 12:31 PM

I've had both but miss the TT the most.

rkk208 · 30 July 2011, 02:28 PM

ss

29 July 2011, 10:49 PM	#1
GolfGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 230	GMT IIC - 116710 or 116713 Dont want to beat this to death, but my new bride want to get me a gift and asked me which one I like better. Have been to the AD to see both, and each has its pros and cons... I like the SS because it can be worn with anything all the time, but the TT is a gorgeous watch in its own.... Thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

30 July 2011, 12:48 AM	#7
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	Out of all my GMTs this one gets the most wrist time... __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

30 July 2011, 03:58 AM	#8
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Either are great. I chose SS and reserved the TT for my DJII. Whatever works for you is what you should be most concerned with. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

30 July 2011, 04:29 AM	#11
TSts "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: So-Cal USA Posts: 1,067	I like both, have your bride buy the SS model and you buy the TT model - problem solved! __________________ 116710LN 116300blro

30 July 2011, 04:50 AM	#12
JCB62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Jack Location: SE Michigan Watch: 1985 GMT Master SS Posts: 322	go for the TT, it's a beauty~! __________________ JCB62 Rolex GMT Master Pepsi 16750 SS Rolex Submariner 14060 No Date SS Tag Heuer Aquaracer 500M

29 July 2011, 11:24 PM	#2
Dan2010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Carolina Watch: Panerai 914 Posts: 6,540	SS works for me but you can't go wrong with either. Don't know if it matters to you and since you mentioned having a new bride, what color is your wedding band? If you have a yellow gold band, get the TT, if you have tungsten, silver, platinum colored band, get the SS.

29 July 2011, 11:42 PM	#3
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Any other pros and cons?? Not a TT fan myself...I have the SS and love it!

30 July 2011, 12:09 AM	#4
Polemic "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Turkey Watch: 116610 LN Posts: 356	I would go for SS.

30 July 2011, 12:27 AM	#5
masterdinh "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mexico Watch: 116610-LV Posts: 704	I have the SS and had the TT. I love my watch and miss the hell out of the TT. Get both. Only way you will be happy, trust me.

30 July 2011, 04:18 AM	#9
rabbithole88 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: SF & HK Watch: Submariner 116610v Posts: 258	I bought the SS, but I am still looking at the TT. The gold & black bezel is a thing of beauty.

30 July 2011, 04:26 AM	#10
theironchef106 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Ft Lauderdale, FL Watch: Day Date II Posts: 436	SS is king. You can't go wrong with that

30 July 2011, 05:07 AM	#13
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,991	I would pick the TT as i think they look great in any model but the TT GMT is a beaut.

30 July 2011, 05:30 AM	#14
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	I prefer SS personally but the decision is yours!

30 July 2011, 05:30 AM	#15
roley4life "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: ny Posts: 15	TT makes it much more classy. Ifyou decide later you are bored, a SS will be veryeasy to pick up.

30 July 2011, 06:27 AM	#16
ev8296 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: eduardo Location: new jersey Watch: 116610LV 126600 Posts: 254	i had both sold the ss and keeped the tt. like it better than the tt ceramic sub.

30 July 2011, 06:37 AM	#17
DiamondJack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Watch: Quite a few Posts: 4,315	I've got the TT and it's by far the most stand out watch in my modern collection. Gets the most comments and really looks the business IMO. But you need to do the wrist test and decide for yourself. All this choosing by consensus is pretty much a complete waste of time as they are both identical apart from the exterior visuals. And only you can decide on that..... Great position to be in though

30 July 2011, 06:38 AM	#18
sir_wolf "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 27	I am in the same situation... sold my Explorer II and now looking for new GMT-IIc. Price difference between SS and TT is almost $3K but the TT has a stunning appearance worth the money. In my opinion it is an "emotional" thing... I went to AD and put both watches on. The SS is georgeous but the TT looks "richer" in a good way. After wearing 6 years the SS EXP II my wife said that I am now ready for the TT GMT-II.

30 July 2011, 07:58 AM	#19
London Gent "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London Posts: 196	Go all gold or all steel....

30 July 2011, 09:02 AM	#20
sideslip "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: manila Watch: gmt1,gmt2css,expl2 Posts: 7	SS for me, but TT is also a beauty and sometimes it goes with the age and taste of the wearer. i chose SS because be it casual in shorts/ tshirt or heavy formal it blends in elegance.

30 July 2011, 09:29 AM	#21
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	SS for me, but either are good!!!!

30 July 2011, 09:32 AM	#22
chazha "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: ChairmanMao Location: NY, US Watch: mickey watch Posts: 837	TT looks insanely hot but the SS is just more versatile :) Besides if you look at the second hand market the TT is almost at the same price level as a SS.. Thus the TT got a 'worse' resale value. __________________ I am always single, even when I am married.

30 July 2011, 09:45 AM	#23
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	I think the tt is one of the best looking watches and you can wear that with everything too. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

30 July 2011, 09:49 AM	#24
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	TT is a great choice IMO!

30 July 2011, 10:01 AM	#25
tomallen 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Tom Location: Connecticut Watch: Rolex SubC,GMTIIC Posts: 966	I have both. I have said this before, buy the best deal first then save for the other. You will not be satisfied with your first choice. You will crave the other. then there is the third and forth and ..... __________________ Unless you are the lead dog the scenery never changes

30 July 2011, 11:12 AM	#26
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,180	TT all day, everyday.......hope to get one myself someday.

30 July 2011, 11:37 AM	#27
Jinder Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Jinder Location: Ontario Watch: 116713 Posts: 601	Tt

30 July 2011, 11:44 AM	#28
nch209 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Nathan Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 2,775	You mentioned you have been to an AD to check each out- if you have a good reputation, see if you can wear one outside for a minute- that may help you significantly. Pictures and even in person aren't the same as outside. That may not even be an option at your AD, but maybe worth a shot. As for the one to get- only you can decide that!!! Better yet, let the better half decide!!!! Lol! Nate __________________ nch209

30 July 2011, 12:31 PM	#29
Christiaan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Christiaan Location: Fort Mill, SC Watch: 67' Breitling Navi Posts: 1,617	I've had both but miss the TT the most. __________________ "Give me the luxuries of life and I will willingly do without the necessities" Frank Lloyd Wright. "For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been and there you will long to return." DaVinci

30 July 2011, 02:28 PM	#30
rkk208 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 122	ss

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