ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

FlyingMoose · 10 October 2009, 07:27 AM

I've been wondering if I should get a current sub or wait for the new one. Most of the features are easy to see in pictures, but I'm curious whether people find the new version of the case (on the GMT2c) more or less comfortable than the sub.

Thanks.

JPS · 10 October 2009, 07:30 AM

I find the new style GMT IIc design with the new clasp and fit, alot more comfortable than the traditional flip-lock.

Dan Pierce · 10 October 2009, 07:55 AM

Once it's on your wrist I think you would be hard pressed to feel any difference in comfort.
dP

jameshe · 10 October 2009, 07:56 AM

i tried one on, and in comparison to my SD (thicker, raised case of course) was absolute BLISS in terms of comfort. No comparison IMO. Amazing!

mattyb65 · 10 October 2009, 11:00 AM

I have the M series SS Submariner and yesterday I tried on the 18k/SS Sub with the ceramic bezel. You probably won't notice too much of a difference on your wrist to be honest, comfort-wise. But the ceramic bezel and the new clasp look so awesome to me. If you're planning on buying the sub new, and if you have the patience (not to mention the probably extra grand for the upgrades) I think the ceramic bezel would be worth the wait.

You should check out the Deepsea to get a feel if you like the black ceramic bezel as it's pretty close to what the sub would look like.

ingoodtime · 10 October 2009, 11:30 AM

I absolutely love my GMT IIc with the black dial and black ceramic bezel. The watch looks amazing. I have an F series TT sub also and both are comfortable. I might say my F series sub is a little more comfortable. But, nothing that stops me from wearing my GMT.

JBat · 10 October 2009, 11:59 AM

I think the GMTIIc rides a little lower on my wrist (caseback sticks out less), but my Sub is lighter overall. They are both comfortable, in slightly different ways. I'm not sure if the new Sub and the GMTIIc will wear the same due to the Sub's greater depth rating.

Rebel1 · 10 October 2009, 12:11 PM

I own both, and from my perspective there is no contest. The new one is more comfortable.

sakuraba · 10 October 2009, 12:16 PM

I've tried on the new TT sub, and really can't tell the difference, comfortwise, on my wrist compared to my 16610. But it sure looked prettier!

The GMT Kid · 10 October 2009, 12:23 PM

The ceramic bezel on my DSSD is amazing. It makes the painted bezel on my GMTII look a lot less wonderful than it used to.

I would wait for the ceramic bezel.

mike · 10 October 2009, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Once it's on your wrist I think you would be hard pressed to feel any difference in comfort.
dP

X2.

The IIc is a bit heavier, but I fine both very comfortable.

10 October 2009, 07:27 AM	#1
FlyingMoose "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York, USA Posts: 502	Old or new design more comfortable... I've been wondering if I should get a current sub or wait for the new one. Most of the features are easy to see in pictures, but I'm curious whether people find the new version of the case (on the GMT2c) more or less comfortable than the sub. Thanks.

10 October 2009, 07:55 AM	#3
Dan Pierce "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,347	Once it's on your wrist I think you would be hard pressed to feel any difference in comfort. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

10 October 2009, 12:16 PM	#9
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	I've tried on the new TT sub, and really can't tell the difference, comfortwise, on my wrist compared to my 16610. But it sure looked prettier! __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

10 October 2009, 07:30 AM	#2
JPS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Jonathan Location: UK Watch: 116500 White&Black Posts: 1,369	I find the new style GMT IIc design with the new clasp and fit, alot more comfortable than the traditional flip-lock.

10 October 2009, 07:56 AM	#4
jameshe "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: AP ROC, SkyDweller Posts: 812	i tried one on, and in comparison to my SD (thicker, raised case of course) was absolute BLISS in terms of comfort. No comparison IMO. Amazing!

10 October 2009, 11:00 AM	#5
mattyb65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Boston Watch: Rolex Sub-C Posts: 130	I have the M series SS Submariner and yesterday I tried on the 18k/SS Sub with the ceramic bezel. You probably won't notice too much of a difference on your wrist to be honest, comfort-wise. But the ceramic bezel and the new clasp look so awesome to me. If you're planning on buying the sub new, and if you have the patience (not to mention the probably extra grand for the upgrades) I think the ceramic bezel would be worth the wait. You should check out the Deepsea to get a feel if you like the black ceramic bezel as it's pretty close to what the sub would look like.

10 October 2009, 11:30 AM	#6
ingoodtime "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,834	I absolutely love my GMT IIc with the black dial and black ceramic bezel. The watch looks amazing. I have an F series TT sub also and both are comfortable. I might say my F series sub is a little more comfortable. But, nothing that stops me from wearing my GMT.

10 October 2009, 11:59 AM	#7
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	I think the GMTIIc rides a little lower on my wrist (caseback sticks out less), but my Sub is lighter overall. They are both comfortable, in slightly different ways. I'm not sure if the new Sub and the GMTIIc will wear the same due to the Sub's greater depth rating.

10 October 2009, 12:11 PM	#8
Rebel1 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Dennis Location: Vancouver, BC Watch: SS Daytona - White Posts: 99	I own both, and from my perspective there is no contest. The new one is more comfortable.

10 October 2009, 12:23 PM	#10
The GMT Kid Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: S.F. Peninsula Watch: what you say! Posts: 815	The ceramic bezel on my DSSD is amazing. It makes the painted bezel on my GMTII look a lot less wonderful than it used to. I would wait for the ceramic bezel.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)