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NGB185 · 25 June 2013, 05:11 PM

Hello all...I'm just looking for some info/feedback on my SMP GMT white dial, known as the Great White. I bought it new in 2001 in Montreal and have kept it minty.

Is this a "rare" piece and if so why? I have no intention of selling b/c of sentimental value but I'd like to learn more about it, the lure, etc. I stumbled across the nickname on the net and now I'm curious. Do I have a gem here?

Thanks in advance for any info.

T. Ferguson · 25 June 2013, 05:30 PM

I don't know that I'd call it "rare" but they have been creeping up in price on the used market and seem a bit more sought after than the black dial anniversary model with the black/silver bezel. I believe there were fewer of the great whites produced.

NGB185 · 25 June 2013, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

I don't know that I'd call it "rare" but they have been creeping up in price on the used market and seem a bit more sought after than the black dial anniversary model with the black/silver bezel. I believe there were fewer of the great whites produced.

Thanks

asadtiger · 25 June 2013, 07:38 PM

it is not rare per se but it is rarer than the black dial model :) it is more sought after, though sadly used Omega prices are generally not too good so even sought after does not mean huge premiums...but I own its black dial brother, and I can tell you that you have a gem for sure. by far

it is one of the best ever daily wear as well as office watch :)

joe100 · 25 June 2013, 08:17 PM

Not rare but desirable as hell

NGB185 · 26 June 2013, 12:13 AM

Great info...thanks. Keep it coming please.

Ill post some pics soon...I ordered a colorful strap for it to get it back into the rotation.

casa · 17 July 2013, 03:45 PM

here's mine under a warm tropical sun - Not too many in this corner of the world - but I think most collectors here will prefer the polar exp2; nonetheless it is a beautiful watch.

joe100 · 17 July 2013, 08:18 PM

Excellent photo casa

NGB185 · 19 July 2013, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by casa

here's mine under a warm tropical sun - Not too many in this corner of the world - but I think most collectors here will prefer the polar exp2; nonetheless it is a beautiful watch.

Nice pic! I put mine on a Hirsch red alligator strap.

yessir69 · 20 July 2013, 04:38 AM

I think it's one of Omega's best watches.

NGB185 · 20 July 2013, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by yessir69

I think it's one of Omega's best watches.

No doubt!

honeybear · 23 August 2013, 09:13 AM

I wish they still produced it.

Docar · 23 August 2013, 09:58 AM

I've owned both the white and black dialed models.

Bought and sold both within a year of each other...Both within the past two years.

I purchased them for almost the same amount, and my experience when I sold them was that they brought within fifty dollars of each other in comparable condition.

joe100 · 23 August 2013, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by honeybear

I wish they still produced it.

Me too. The new PO GMT is a looker but at $8k sure isn't easy on the wallet. I liked omega before they went and jumped up the price bracket.

KBM · 10 September 2013, 12:26 PM

I think the dial is beautiful, but really dislike the bezel font. For some reason, it doesn't seem on par with the watches great quality and looks.

azguy · 11 September 2013, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by kauebm

I think the dial is beautiful, but really dislike the bezel font. For some reason, it doesn't seem on par with the watches great quality and looks.

I agree, but its gotta be easy to see

25 June 2013, 05:11 PM	#1
NGB185 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Nick Location: New Jersey Watch: 16610 Posts: 250	SMP GMT Great White Hello all...I'm just looking for some info/feedback on my SMP GMT white dial, known as the Great White. I bought it new in 2001 in Montreal and have kept it minty. Is this a "rare" piece and if so why? I have no intention of selling b/c of sentimental value but I'd like to learn more about it, the lure, etc. I stumbled across the nickname on the net and now I'm curious. Do I have a gem here? Thanks in advance for any info. __________________ 16610 :: 116520 :: 116500 :: 116610LV :: 116622 :: 126334 :: 116710LN :: 126710BLRO :: 116710BLNR Daytona Owners Thread lives here for over five years: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=301993

25 June 2013, 05:30 PM	#2
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	I don't know that I'd call it "rare" but they have been creeping up in price on the used market and seem a bit more sought after than the black dial anniversary model with the black/silver bezel. I believe there were fewer of the great whites produced. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

25 June 2013, 08:17 PM	#5
joe100 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,847	Not rare but desirable as hell __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 2705-

26 June 2013, 12:13 AM	#6
NGB185 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Nick Location: New Jersey Watch: 16610 Posts: 250	Great info...thanks. Keep it coming please. Ill post some pics soon...I ordered a colorful strap for it to get it back into the rotation. __________________ 16610 :: 116520 :: 116500 :: 116610LV :: 116622 :: 126334 :: 116710LN :: 126710BLRO :: 116710BLNR Daytona Owners Thread lives here for over five years: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=301993

17 July 2013, 08:18 PM	#8
joe100 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,847	Excellent photo casa __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 2705-

25 June 2013, 07:38 PM	#4
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	it is not rare per se but it is rarer than the black dial model :) it is more sought after, though sadly used Omega prices are generally not too good so even sought after does not mean huge premiums...but I own its black dial brother, and I can tell you that you have a gem for sure. by far it is one of the best ever daily wear as well as office watch :)

17 July 2013, 03:45 PM	#7
casa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Carlos Location: Manila Watch: 116610ln Posts: 94	here's mine under a warm tropical sun - Not too many in this corner of the world - but I think most collectors here will prefer the polar exp2; nonetheless it is a beautiful watch.

20 July 2013, 04:38 AM	#10
yessir69 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 3,307	I think it's one of Omega's best watches. Attached Images

23 August 2013, 09:13 AM	#12
honeybear "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Vacheron Overseas Posts: 297	I wish they still produced it. __________________ Patek Philippe Calatrava 5119J; Vacheron Constantin Overseas; Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso Duo; Rolex Submariner 114060; Baume and Mercier Hampton Annual Calendar; Tudor Heritage Black Bay.

23 August 2013, 09:58 AM	#13
Docar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA Posts: 157	I've owned both the white and black dialed models. Bought and sold both within a year of each other...Both within the past two years. I purchased them for almost the same amount, and my experience when I sold them was that they brought within fifty dollars of each other in comparable condition.

10 September 2013, 12:26 PM	#15
KBM 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,485	I think the dial is beautiful, but really dislike the bezel font. For some reason, it doesn't seem on par with the watches great quality and looks.

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