GMT IIc TT VS Submariner TT ... Opinion pls

[K-R]

Hi all, I need your opinion about this two because I am going to buy one soon. Which one you rather go with? GMT IIc TT or Submariner TT? Why GMT IIc TT is more expensive than the Submariner TT? Is that because of the quality? Or ... Can anyone give me suggestion? Thanks ...

[Tools]

These two watches seem to cause some indecision for more than a few members.

The price difference probably stems from the extra complication in tlhe GMTc movement but most likely from the ceramic bezel and the "newer" design. There is absolutely no quality difference.

To me it's a matter of personal taste. The GMT has the latest "block" case and a machined clasp rather than the narrower tapered lugs and traditional clasp of the Sub.

For me, it's the block case that turns me off of the GMT and nothing else..

I would always go for the traditional TT Sub......make mine Black please.

[kcmo]

TT Sub for me too!

[GoldenBear]

TT Blue Sub for me, they got it perfect. However, if they had a TT Blue GMT, I'd consider it.

[astcell]

Originally Posted by Tools

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For me, it's the block case that turns me off of the GMT and nothing else..

And that is EXACTLY what I love about the TT GMT II!!!!

[Trurolexer]

WELCOME TO TRF, K-R!!!

Hope you enjoy your stay here!!!
SUBMARINER tt BLUESY!!!
BTW are you Indonesian, Bro?

[HDHNTER]

TT Blue Sub without question.

[Bassplayer]

I went through the same thing - took me about a month to finally decide on the TT Blue Sub. There is something about that Blue Dial...

[wrxsti]

tt sub, i just dont like the ceramic bezel and big font on the gmt IIc bezel. It reminds me of the formula tag.

[SPACE-DWELLER]

I'd go for the classic TT Blue Sub Date!

[daytona_mania]

TT sub date - Black please!

[cr1ckett]

TT Blue Sub all the way.

[sea-dweller]

TT Sub in blue for me.

[dotcomakazee]

Forgive me, I'm new. What does "TT" mean?

[astcell]

SG= Solid Gold

TT = Two Tone

SS = Stainless Steel

[dotcomakazee]

Originally Posted by astcell

SG= Solid Gold

TT = Two Tone

SS = Stainless Steel

*curtsy*

[topcat30093]

I have never been a fan of a TT watch.
That is until I saw the GMT IIc
Then I changed my mind, it is a real beautiful looking watch, especially with the ceramic bezel
Neil - OYSTERMANN has got a one and its looks great.
Now over to you Neil, for the photos!!!!

[Steven79]

Bluesy all the way. i do like the TT gmt, BUT the sub is an icon.

[blackeagle]

I think it depends on what you are using the watch for. I use mine for multi-time zones daily. The accuracy of the current GMTIIc is better than the current sub. IMO blue watches look great on the girls at the beach and no one else.

[toph]

GMT II C- it looks immense!!

[rescue7]

Originally Posted by blackeagle

I think it depends on what you are using the watch for. I use mine for multi-time zones daily. The accuracy of the current GMTIIc is better than the current sub. IMO blue watches look great on the girls at the beach and no one else.

Personally I like the TT GMT IIc, I own one and it doesn't look blocky.

But isn't Rolex super casing all the new Subs.
Starting with the solid gold models, as per what was presented in Basel 2008.

The ceramic bezel is what sold me on one.

[Steven79]

Originally Posted by blackeagle

IMO blue watches look great on the girls at the beach and no one else.

Wow, never heard that before. I think the bluesy is incredibly masculine.

Oh well, I guess my blue polos, dress shirts, and car belong on a woman too.

[BigHat]

Hard one here -- both awesome watches.

I have a SG Sub Bluesy and a TT GMT-IIC. I'd give a nod to the GMT. I really like the second TZ and if you travel a lot that's a nice feature.
Both bracelets are nice, but the GMT-IIC bracelet is clearly better made and the half link adjustment is a very nice feature. If you buy TT, you get solid gold center links in the GMT, but hollow gold links on the current TT Sub. The ceramic bezel is expensive to replace if broken, but it very solid and good looking. Of course, the asthetics are a personnel issue, some find the GMT-IIC bezels "oversized" or dislike the resulting color of the gold vaporized onto the black ceramic. I find it to be fine.
You can't go wrong with either movement, but the GMT-IIC is based on the Sub and has improvements that are planned for the new Subs such as the Parachrom spring.

If you fall for the great blue dial and bezel on the Sub no one could fault you. It will likely take a few years before the Sub-II is offered in TT/ SS, but the new SG models introduced this year seem to have a less attractive color in the ceramic bezel.

Regarding price. I think both are roughly the same if you talk apples and apples. If you go with an all gold Sub and an all gold GMT-IIC, the price difference is $300. You get a lot of improvements--improvements already identified as coming to the new Subs-- in the GMT-IIC for a small amt of money.

[BigHat]

Originally Posted by blackeagle

. IMO blue watches look great on the girls at the beach and no one else.

Congrats, you just dissed the most desired men's watch in the Rolex line-up. Yea, dark Navy blue is very fem.

[tamuaggie82]

Originally Posted by wrxsti

tt sub, i just dont like the ceramic bezel and big font on the gmt IIc bezel. It reminds me of the formula tag.

To each his own, that's exactly what I love about my TT GMT IIc. The ceramic bezel is a thing of beauty.

In the end, you can't go wrong either way.

Robert

[Terry Newton]

Here you go. Here's living proof that inquiring minds will always go with the TT GMT IIc:



You can't go wrong with either but I love my TT GMT.

Terry Newton

[crayfish]

I'm going through the same dilemma.

Great photo of the GMT IIc. On the dial it says "Date" - does the date adjust for short months automatically, or is it like the Oyster Perpetual Date (that I own) that does not adjust on its own?

Is there no choice in font on the ceramic bezel?

[BigHat]

Originally Posted by crayfish

I'm going through the same dilemma.

Great photo of the GMT IIc. On the dial it says "Date" - does the date adjust for short months automatically, or is it like the Oyster Perpetual Date (that I own) that does not adjust on its own?

Is there no choice in font on the ceramic bezel?

31 days in every month with this watch. You need to adjust it - not a perpetual.

The bezel font is NOT an option. Buy SS and get plat on black. Buy TT or SG and get gold on black.

[HDHNTER]

Originally Posted by blackeagle

I think it depends on what you are using the watch for. I use mine for multi-time zones daily. The accuracy of the current GMTIIc is better than the current sub. IMO blue watches look great on the girls at the beach and no one else.

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, ludicrous or not, lol.
Accuracy wise, little bit of a stretch there wouldn't you say.
My TT Blue Sub is just as accurate as my 3186, of course I don't check it against the atomic clock as I lay out on the beach, lmao.

Here's a little girly watch pic for you feminine types, lol

[kradcliffe]

My wife has a black Sub TT and I have the GMT IIC TT. She still admires mine! Trust me, go with the GMT, it is stunning!!!!!!! Have to see to believe it! The bezel and lower profile crystal make a world of difference. The face just seems cleaner. Plus, the contrast of white rather than gold writing on the face. Take my word!!!! My two cents.....