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JeffCT · 29 February 2016, 08:52 AM

I am interested in either a Gold/Steel GMT Master II with black dial

or

GMT Master II - BLNR

Current Collection
- Rolex Explorer I (from 1998) 36MM
- Patek 5167A

Please help me choose.

Al1969 · 29 February 2016, 09:01 AM

Go with the BLNR.

JeffCT · 29 February 2016, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al1969

Go with the BLNR.

Why? Help me understand your recommendation...

sensui · 29 February 2016, 09:51 AM

Blnr...not a fan of gold and it's propensity for scratches.

McLovin · 29 February 2016, 10:00 AM

TT GMT is one of the best.

hoanghung45 · 29 February 2016, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffCT

Why? Help me understand your recommendation...

looks like you found your answer. My recommendation is to go to an AD and try them

WatchinMD · 29 February 2016, 10:12 AM

Different looks. The BLNR is great but you have to decide which one you like best

Lucky777 · 29 February 2016, 10:46 AM

Gotta try them on. I'm a big fan of the TT and the BLNR. They're two totally different looks check them out and let us know what you think

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beer · 29 February 2016, 10:46 AM

depends on why you are considering the GMT

if it appeals primarily for its looks, rather than the GMT function, i would go with TT, seeing as you already have 2 steel pieces - imo unless you needed the GMT function the other pieces (in paticular the patek) would win a lot of wrist time over another SS Rolex

if you are buying it for the GMT function on the other hand becomes more difficult, both are fine choices and would be perfect additions to the collection

RichM · 29 February 2016, 11:12 AM

I'm with beer on this one. With two SS watches already, I'd be going TT.

Check out the TT Sub in blue.

AK797 · 29 February 2016, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich Mickol

I'm with beer on this one. With two SS watches already, I'd be going TT.

Check out the TT Sub in blue.

s14roller · 29 February 2016, 11:56 AM

So on a GMT, I prefer the BLNR. If you said 116613LB sunburst, then I'd go with that.

AK1984 · 29 February 2016, 11:57 AM

I dont do anything half ass.... So for me its full steel or full gold

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Danny83 · 29 February 2016, 12:02 PM

Blnr

Gnomon · 29 February 2016, 12:05 PM

I vote for TT too. It's a very different look to the two under the radar watches you own now without being too in-your-face.

Just beware that PM lust is a slippery slope. It starts out small and innocuous. Like TT GMTs!

airchitect · 29 February 2016, 12:44 PM

BLNR is rather boring to me....yet every time I try on a tt.... It's friggin love

Ed99 · 29 February 2016, 12:49 PM

If you have SS and want to add some bling to your collection I go two tone.

sickened1 · 29 February 2016, 01:08 PM

Personally I'm not much of a fan of TT so BLNR for me.

fskywalker · 29 February 2016, 01:10 PM

TT GMT gets another vote!

Muzz · 29 February 2016, 01:20 PM

The TT will have a slight advantage with wrist presence. I would try them both on prior to making a deal on either one. If the prices are close then I would lean towards the TT as you already have the SS slot covered.

Boaters · 29 February 2016, 01:23 PM

BLNR you will love it

WS9D · 29 February 2016, 01:31 PM

If hold off for the 2016 root beer Basel release!! Lol k dreaming

ltmgeller · 29 February 2016, 01:37 PM

I'd wait till Basel before making any decisions.

Colin10101 · 29 February 2016, 02:09 PM

Tt > blnr imo

albmich · 29 February 2016, 02:22 PM

TT blue. Gold just went up in value by 20% too (not that there's a ton of gold in the watch). But it's an excellent iconic piece and very versatile with other metals on your outfit (brass, gold blazer buttons, etc)

busytimmy · 29 February 2016, 02:28 PM

Based on what you have so far, I would suggest the TT GMT.

Ruud Van Driver · 29 February 2016, 04:36 PM

I would go BLNR because I don't wear yellow gold very well. Try both and see which sings to you

29 February 2016, 08:52 AM	#1
JeffCT "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: CT Posts: 13	Need Advice (Steel or Steel/Gold)... I am interested in either a Gold/Steel GMT Master II with black dial or GMT Master II - BLNR Current Collection - Rolex Explorer I (from 1998) 36MM - Patek 5167A Please help me choose.

29 February 2016, 09:01 AM	#2
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,638	Go with the BLNR. __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

29 February 2016, 10:46 AM	#9
beer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Watch Dealer atm! Watch: all Posts: 2,800	depends on why you are considering the GMT if it appeals primarily for its looks, rather than the GMT function, i would go with TT, seeing as you already have 2 steel pieces - imo unless you needed the GMT function the other pieces (in paticular the patek) would win a lot of wrist time over another SS Rolex if you are buying it for the GMT function on the other hand becomes more difficult, both are fine choices and would be perfect additions to the collection __________________

29 February 2016, 11:12 AM	#10
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,615	I'm with beer on this one. With two SS watches already, I'd be going TT. Check out the TT Sub in blue. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

29 February 2016, 12:05 PM	#15
Gnomon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Hong Kong Watch: 214270 Posts: 256	I vote for TT too. It's a very different look to the two under the radar watches you own now without being too in-your-face. Just beware that PM lust is a slippery slope. It starts out small and innocuous. Like TT GMTs! __________________ “Wit, you know, is the unexpected copulation of ideas…” (Samuel Johnson)

29 February 2016, 09:51 AM	#4
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,437	Blnr...not a fan of gold and it's propensity for scratches.

29 February 2016, 10:00 AM	#5
McLovin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Watch: SubC Posts: 1,014	TT GMT is one of the best.

29 February 2016, 10:12 AM	#7
WatchinMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Larry Location: Maryland Watch: Saxonia Moonphase Posts: 3,428	Different looks. The BLNR is great but you have to decide which one you like best

29 February 2016, 10:46 AM	#8
Lucky777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: NJ Watch: Rolex 16610 Posts: 2,160	Gotta try them on. I'm a big fan of the TT and the BLNR. They're two totally different looks check them out and let us know what you think Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

29 February 2016, 11:56 AM	#12
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,257	So on a GMT, I prefer the BLNR. If you said 116613LB sunburst, then I'd go with that.

29 February 2016, 11:57 AM	#13
AK1984 Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Hickory Posts: 243	I dont do anything half ass.... So for me its full steel or full gold Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 February 2016, 12:02 PM	#14
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,302	Blnr

29 February 2016, 12:44 PM	#16
airchitect "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KY Watch: A few..... Posts: 3,796	BLNR is rather boring to me....yet every time I try on a tt.... It's friggin love

29 February 2016, 12:49 PM	#17
Ed99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Toronto MapleLeaf Watch: Submariner Posts: 235	If you have SS and want to add some bling to your collection I go two tone.

29 February 2016, 01:08 PM	#18
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,050	Personally I'm not much of a fan of TT so BLNR for me.

29 February 2016, 01:10 PM	#19
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,158	TT GMT gets another vote! __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

29 February 2016, 01:20 PM	#20
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	The TT will have a slight advantage with wrist presence. I would try them both on prior to making a deal on either one. If the prices are close then I would lean towards the TT as you already have the SS slot covered.

29 February 2016, 01:23 PM	#21
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	BLNR you will love it

29 February 2016, 01:31 PM	#22
WS9D "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Steve Location: Shasta Watch: es..More Watches! Posts: 2,414	If hold off for the 2016 root beer Basel release!! Lol k dreaming

29 February 2016, 01:37 PM	#23
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,502	I'd wait till Basel before making any decisions.

29 February 2016, 02:09 PM	#24
Colin10101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Colin Location: Toronto Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,336	Tt > blnr imo __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 "Z" Serial COKE Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea *BLACK*

29 February 2016, 02:22 PM	#25
albmich "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: WI Watch: SD4k Posts: 1,333	TT blue. Gold just went up in value by 20% too (not that there's a ton of gold in the watch). But it's an excellent iconic piece and very versatile with other metals on your outfit (brass, gold blazer buttons, etc)

29 February 2016, 02:28 PM	#26
busytimmy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 3,745	Based on what you have so far, I would suggest the TT GMT.

29 February 2016, 04:36 PM	#27
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	I would go BLNR because I don't wear yellow gold very well. Try both and see which sings to you __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

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