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slim · 19 January 2007, 03:40 PM

If it was your first rolex purchase. Which would you get? A SD or a GMT? Vote now!

tonelar · 19 January 2007, 04:08 PM

If for some reason Rolex maxi dials and BIG cases the SS GMT, the current model will one day be pretty desireable. I actually like the size of the current SS GMT over the TT and Gold Anniversary specials.

I have a harder time with these as I don't know who the new buyer is...

However... the SD is my fave Rolex.

slim · 19 January 2007, 04:10 PM

A friend of mine is interested in either or. He doesnt want a sub because his boss wears one. So he asked me for advice. I wanna see whats more popular!

henry2703 · 19 January 2007, 04:12 PM

well.. if he doesn't want a sub, because his boss wears one... shouldn't he be looking at the GMT? Because wearing the SD, people might still mistook it for the same watch....

JJ Irani · 19 January 2007, 04:14 PM

Since I don't really need the timezone and prefer the TRIPLOCK crown and longer clasp, I voted SD!!

astcell · 19 January 2007, 04:27 PM

These were the very two I was undecided on. I opted for the GMT because I actually do need the extra time zone, and the SD was just a tad too big on my wrist.

Little did I know I would buy a second GMT, this time a TT, only a few months later.

Flyjet601 · 19 January 2007, 06:01 PM

Look at my profile pic for my decision

leopardprey · 19 January 2007, 07:27 PM

If he dives, get the SD. If he travels internationally, or has relatives living overseas get the GMT.

djemmtee · 19 January 2007, 07:34 PM

cant go wrong with either, but i voted GMT cause of the extra hand....

roadcarver · 19 January 2007, 08:09 PM

You have to ask yourself the question what you'll use the watch for. Do you travel a lot or need to be mindful of another time zone? If so, I would go for the GMT.

If you need extra ruggedness, dive a lot or just being a desk diver, and prefer a clean look sans the cyclops, then the SD is the watch for you.

I don't think it matters whether the boss has one or not. What are you gonna do if your grail watch was the sub, and someone else that you know has it? Will you let that stop you?

slim · 19 January 2007, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadcarver

You have to ask yourself the question what you'll use the watch for. Do you travel a lot or need to be mindful of another time zone? If so, I would go for the GMT.

If you need extra ruggedness, dive a lot or just being a desk diver, and prefer a clean look sans the cyclops, then the SD is the watch for you.

I don't think it matters whether the boss has one or not. What are you gonna do if your grail watch was the sub, and someone else that you know has it? Will you let that stop you?

I definetly agree, but my friend asked me this question. Thats why i passed it along to you guys to see the popularity betweent he two. I told him to go for a SUB! Were all tied up, whose gonna win!

mike · 19 January 2007, 10:51 PM

I said GMT. It was my first and has always been my favorite.
Remember the look can always be changed.

sheldonsmith · 19 January 2007, 11:23 PM

Start with the GMT then move to the SD... See my comparison at the link in my sig file...

-Sheldon

Dan Pierce · 19 January 2007, 11:23 PM

Both are great but the GMT is more versatile.
dP

miner · 19 January 2007, 08:10 PM

I have both, bought the GMT 10 years ago 2nd hand because I couldn't afford the sd. Last year finally got the sd, my grail and hence it gets my vote. Having said that I will never part with the GMT, love it to bits and wear it when ever I travel overseas.

My next Rolex will be the new ss GMT when it comes out, best of both worlds.

President · 20 January 2007, 12:03 AM

GMT is purdifull

watchdawg · 20 January 2007, 01:50 AM

GMT for me.

ginzo · 20 January 2007, 05:03 AM

I have a bias but I think GMT is a better 1st Rolex.

charles · 20 January 2007, 05:08 AM

I just went thru that...SD for me! :)

tonelar · 20 January 2007, 05:35 AM

That's one of the best things about these watches... you almost can't make a wrong move...

JJ Irani · 20 January 2007, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonelar

That's one of the best things about these watches... you almost can't make a wrong move...

Very true.....but in all honesty, I'd make the 16610 SS Sub-date my very FIRST Rolex.

JJ

President · 20 January 2007, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonelar

That's one of the best things about these watches... you almost can't make a wrong move...

What if you're a man and you buy the womens one?

JJ Irani · 20 January 2007, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by President

What if you're a man and you buy the womens one?

And why are you being a tosser and asking stupid questions?

fat-sam · 20 January 2007, 05:55 AM

i went for the SD- however i cant wait for the new SS GMT when/if it ever surfaces, never been a fan of GMTs whereas subs and SDs i think look nicer(i love the minute marker on the bezel with the lume....

but there is something about the new GMTs that i love- mainly the ceramic bezel but laso the whole new look

Rockrolex · 20 January 2007, 06:06 AM

For me there's no question it would be the GMT. The SD is too plain and bulky for my taste. The red 4th hand, black bezel and cyclops make the GMT the best.

JJ Irani · 20 January 2007, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

For me there's no question it would be the GMT. The SD is too plain and bulky for my taste. The red 4th hand, black bezel and cyclops make the GMT the best.

After knowing you for more than three years now, why doesn't that reply surprise me, Ed?

Rockrolex · 20 January 2007, 06:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

After knowing you for more than three years now, why doesn't that reply surprise me, Ed?

Is that all it's been? I thought it was more like forever and a day that I've had to put up with your sheep shagging, flipping and Blue pics.

JJ Irani · 20 January 2007, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Is that all it's been? I thought it was more like forever and a day that I've had to put up with your sheep shagging, flipping and Blue pics.

WOW! That just shows how long we've loved each other!!

Rockrolex · 20 January 2007, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

WOW! That just shows how long we've loved each other!!

RRRRRIIIIIIGGGGGHHHHHTTTTT.

BHE · 20 January 2007, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

For me there's no question it would be the GMT.... The red 4th hand, black bezel and cyclops make the GMT the best.

I voted for the GMT for the same reasons.

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19 January 2007, 03:40 PM	#1
slim "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: los angeles/SD Watch: RG DD,SD43,Pam104 Posts: 385	Sea Dweller or SS GMT? If it was your first rolex purchase. Which would you get? A SD or a GMT? Vote now!

19 January 2007, 04:08 PM	#2
tonelar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Tony Location: san francisco Watch: Seadweller Posts: 1,368	If for some reason Rolex maxi dials and BIG cases the SS GMT, the current model will one day be pretty desireable. I actually like the size of the current SS GMT over the TT and Gold Anniversary specials. I have a harder time with these as I don't know who the new buyer is... However... the SD is my fave Rolex. __________________ It's a rarity that something popular is actually right... Wear 'em with PRIDE, y'all.

19 January 2007, 04:12 PM	#4
henry2703 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: too far from HK Posts: 129	well.. if he doesn't want a sub, because his boss wears one... shouldn't he be looking at the GMT? Because wearing the SD, people might still mistook it for the same watch.... __________________ If your friend is using numerous strokes to get his ball out of the bunker, don't stand around him and count his strokes.... It's justifiable Homicide.

19 January 2007, 04:14 PM	#5
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Since I don't really need the timezone and prefer the TRIPLOCK crown and longer clasp, I voted SD!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

19 January 2007, 04:10 PM	#3
slim "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: los angeles/SD Watch: RG DD,SD43,Pam104 Posts: 385	A friend of mine is interested in either or. He doesnt want a sub because his boss wears one. So he asked me for advice. I wanna see whats more popular!

19 January 2007, 04:27 PM	#6
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	These were the very two I was undecided on. I opted for the GMT because I actually do need the extra time zone, and the SD was just a tad too big on my wrist. Little did I know I would buy a second GMT, this time a TT, only a few months later.

19 January 2007, 06:01 PM	#7
Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	Look at my profile pic for my decision

19 January 2007, 07:27 PM	#8
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	If he dives, get the SD. If he travels internationally, or has relatives living overseas get the GMT.

19 January 2007, 07:34 PM	#9
djemmtee "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Mike Location: Tustin Watch: LV Sub Posts: 1,940	cant go wrong with either, but i voted GMT cause of the extra hand.... __________________ 116610 LN 116713 LN Instagram: rolexfan69

19 January 2007, 08:09 PM	#10
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	You have to ask yourself the question what you'll use the watch for. Do you travel a lot or need to be mindful of another time zone? If so, I would go for the GMT. If you need extra ruggedness, dive a lot or just being a desk diver, and prefer a clean look sans the cyclops, then the SD is the watch for you. I don't think it matters whether the boss has one or not. What are you gonna do if your grail watch was the sub, and someone else that you know has it? Will you let that stop you? __________________ I'm just a cook...

19 January 2007, 10:51 PM	#12
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I said GMT. It was my first and has always been my favorite. Remember the look can always be changed.

19 January 2007, 11:23 PM	#13
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,815	Both... Start with the GMT then move to the SD... See my comparison at the link in my sig file... -Sheldon __________________

19 January 2007, 11:23 PM	#14
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Both are great but the GMT is more versatile. dP

19 January 2007, 08:10 PM	#15
miner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,294	I have both, bought the GMT 10 years ago 2nd hand because I couldn't afford the sd. Last year finally got the sd, my grail and hence it gets my vote. Having said that I will never part with the GMT, love it to bits and wear it when ever I travel overseas. My next Rolex will be the new ss GMT when it comes out, best of both worlds.

20 January 2007, 12:03 AM	#16
President Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: M.Thatcher MP Location: Le Locle Watch: Bear Grylls Posts: 2,913	GMT is purdifull

20 January 2007, 01:50 AM	#17
watchdawg "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Vic Location: Colorado/UAE Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 494	GMT for me.

20 January 2007, 05:03 AM	#18
ginzo Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Boston, MA Watch: GMT/1675 Exp/1016 Posts: 196	I have a bias but I think GMT is a better 1st Rolex.

20 January 2007, 05:08 AM	#19
charles Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NC Posts: 445	I just went thru that...SD for me! :)

20 January 2007, 05:35 AM	#20
tonelar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Tony Location: san francisco Watch: Seadweller Posts: 1,368	That's one of the best things about these watches... you almost can't make a wrong move... __________________ It's a rarity that something popular is actually right... Wear 'em with PRIDE, y'all.

20 January 2007, 05:55 AM	#24
fat-sam "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Manuel_Winde Location: London N1- UK Watch: Reverso Duoface Posts: 578	i went for the SD- however i cant wait for the new SS GMT when/if it ever surfaces, never been a fan of GMTs whereas subs and SDs i think look nicer(i love the minute marker on the bezel with the lume.... but there is something about the new GMTs that i love- mainly the ceramic bezel but laso the whole new look __________________ This confession has meant nothing

20 January 2007, 06:06 AM	#25
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,969	For me there's no question it would be the GMT. The SD is too plain and bulky for my taste. The red 4th hand, black bezel and cyclops make the GMT the best. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

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