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Old 7 August 2008, 04:35 AM   #1
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which one should i choose? LV or GMT Master II

I only budget to get the LV or GMT Master II, which one should i choose?
Which is has good resel value?
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Old 7 August 2008, 04:37 AM   #2
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get the one YOU like best. put them on YOUR wrist and see which one smiles back at you.

both are excellent choices.
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Old 7 August 2008, 04:37 AM   #3
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Those both have immaculate resale value right now, so no worries. Buy the one you like the most is the best answer here.

You talking about the aluminum bezel or the ceramic bezel gmt ii?
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Old 7 August 2008, 04:46 AM   #4
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Pease give comment by the photos

Pease give comment by the photos! Thank yous
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Old 7 August 2008, 04:46 AM   #5
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LV is such an eye catcher. Go for it!
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Old 7 August 2008, 04:58 AM   #6
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If you want more attention, the LV is the winner there.

If you want the newer options with the bracelet, supercase and ceramics, the GMT IIc is the winner there.

They are both Maxi-Dials
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Old 7 August 2008, 05:05 AM   #7
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The LV is just to bling JMO
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Old 7 August 2008, 05:23 AM   #8
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they're both great watches, albeit for different reasons. which do you like? that's the one you should get.
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Old 7 August 2008, 05:28 AM   #9
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If you're torn then I'd decide based on functionality. Time zones (traveler) or water proof (diver/swimmer).

Other than that....do you like the green bezel and classic Rolex lines or do you like the new style.

I'd choose the GMT based on my functional needs, but you do have a dilemna
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Old 7 August 2008, 06:01 AM   #10
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Put a gun to my head & I'd choose the GMT, your choice but there is no wrong answer
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Old 7 August 2008, 06:41 AM   #11
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get the one YOU like best. put them on YOUR wrist and see which one smiles back at you.

both are excellent choices.
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Don't shell out 5 or 6 grand on a watch that others choose...get it for you!

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Old 7 August 2008, 06:42 AM   #12
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The LV is just to bling JMO
Fraser....it goes really well with my eyeshadow!!!!!!!!!

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Old 7 August 2008, 07:02 AM   #13
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Don't know why but I LOVE the Previous Version of the GMT-MASTER II. LOL.

But the green on the LV really stands out. But then for people who do not know Rolex would think it some sort of fake for being green.
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QUOTE=LKNGOOD;699476]But then for people who do not know Rolex would think it some sort of fake for being green.[/QUOTE]

Get it all the time dood!

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Old 7 August 2008, 07:09 AM   #15
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GMT all the way
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Old 7 August 2008, 07:36 AM   #16
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I would go for the GMT.
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Old 7 August 2008, 10:23 AM   #17
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Old 7 August 2008, 10:28 AM   #18
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How many places can you kiss a Frog?

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Old 7 August 2008, 10:31 AM   #19
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I wouldn't buy based on resale value. Both are great watches. Buy the one you think looks best.
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Old 7 August 2008, 10:44 AM   #20
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I hate these choosing games!!!! Get one now...which ever one smiles at cha the most.....then save up for the other one. That's what I've done..and it works well! Both are great watches..and with the exception of the green accents....they are both Very different watches!
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Old 7 August 2008, 11:17 AM   #21
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I'll go with u on this one, the 116710LN didnt appeal to me. If i were to choose between the, i'll take the LV and swap the green bezel for a black one.

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Don't know why but I LOVE the Previous Version of the GMT-MASTER II. LOL.

But the green on the LV really stands out. But then for people who do not know Rolex would think it some sort of fake for being green.
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Old 7 August 2008, 11:23 AM   #22
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GMT, really could not wear a green bezeled watch every day.
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Old 7 August 2008, 03:52 PM   #23
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Pease give comment by the photos! Thank yous
Now you put the two together, I like the look of LV on you better.
did you already buy it??
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You choose which one feels best.
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Old 7 August 2008, 05:18 PM   #26
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GO ahead with GMT II c .
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Old 8 August 2008, 05:57 AM   #27
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The choice is yours and yours alone. If it were me I'd opt for the LV.
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QUOTE=LKNGOOD;699476]But then for people who do not know Rolex would think it some sort of fake for being green.
Get it all the time dood!

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That´s the main reason why I like the LV more. With all the kidnappings in my country, if you don´t know Rolex has produced a 50th anniversary Rolex, you would think the LV is a fake. Nobody is interested in my LV unless he knows Rolex indeed made a Submariner with a green bezel.
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Old 8 August 2008, 07:03 AM   #29
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On those 2 comparison shots, the LV just looks cleaner and stands out more for me.
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