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DadsWatch72 · 29 July 2009, 12:03 AM

What is the attraction to the GMT. I know they have a big following but I am trying to understand where it comes from. Its not a dive watch. Its not a fancy Day Date Presidential. To me its something in between and I can't put my finger on why its so sought after.

Rockrolex · 29 July 2009, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by DadsWatch72

What is the attraction to the GMT. I know they have a big following but I am trying to understand where it comes from. Its not a dive watch. Its not a fancy Day Date Presidential. To me its something in between and I can't put my finger on why its so sought after.

It's the classic travel watch with a lot of history behind it. Designed by Rolex for Pan Am flight crews when Juan Trippe was head of Pan Am. It can do everything the Sub can do and more.

This should help. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ht=Juan+Trippe

karmatp · 29 July 2009, 12:19 AM

It is a classic tool watch with a strong history that is now a icon. Lets also not forget how fantastic they look on your wrist.

Rockrolex · 29 July 2009, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by karmatp

It is a classic tool watch with a strong history that is now a icon. Lets also not forget how fantastic they look on your wrist.

I can get behind that.

bodybump · 29 July 2009, 12:21 AM

i agree..i would go for a GMT than the sub....but thats just me..

sexner · 29 July 2009, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by bodybump

i agree..i would go for a GMT than the sub....but thats just me..

I would have to agree with Oscar.

I have owned two of each and prefer the GMT over the Submariner.

Safe for all water sports, robust, ability to monitor 2-3 timezones and a very beautiful timepiece.

And now the Cerachrom bezel insert doesn't fade like the red and blue used to on the painted aluminum one.

If Rolex perfects the red and blue ceramic - look out!

Dan Pierce · 29 July 2009, 01:01 AM

Agree with all of the above.

Don't get me wrong the Sub is a great watch and a true classic. But the GMT will dive deeper than most wearers would ever venture and provides extra timezones to boot. Add to that the bezel and bracelet options and you have the most versatile Rolex ever.

dP

36475koz · 29 July 2009, 01:31 AM

Mr Sandman · 29 July 2009, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 36475koz

And he is ????????

DadsWatch72 · 29 July 2009, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 36475koz

Thats all you had to say. If its good enough for Major General Yeager
then its got my

Thanks for the info guys.

jdc · 29 July 2009, 12:38 AM

a Rolex that has a rich and long history

http://doubleredseadweller.com/gmt.htm
http://doubleredseadweller.com/gmt_transition.htm

kcmo · 29 July 2009, 12:58 AM

There's just something about the GMT....great history too!

sea-dweller · 29 July 2009, 01:00 AM

It's the historical aspect (aviation related) that I like most about the GMT. It is also extremely useful when crossing many timezones from international travel. It's an iconic watch !

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Originally Posted by kcmo

There's just something about the GMT....great history too!

2th Dr · 29 July 2009, 01:46 AM

I can't put my finger on it....

So I just strap it to my wrist!

DadsWatch72 · 29 July 2009, 02:24 AM

Would having a GMT signed by Chuck himself be worth something to you?

http://www.chuckyeager.com/RightStuf...sonalitems.htm

sexner · 29 July 2009, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DadsWatch72

Would having a GMT signed by Chuck himself be worth something to you?

http://www.chuckyeager.com/RightStuf...sonalitems.htm

No, not really.

DadsWatch72 · 29 July 2009, 07:06 AM

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No, not really.

Thats cuz your Canadian.

36475koz · 29 July 2009, 02:26 AM

Sure, but then I couldn't wear it.

DadsWatch72 · 29 July 2009, 02:39 AM

I wrote them a request. They simply replied......."No, thank you."

DadsWatch72 · 29 July 2009, 07:10 AM

sexner. Now I get how you can track 2 time zones but you said "2-3 time zones". I don't get how you do 3. Maybe you use the 24 hour hand for one, the regular hands for another while keeping track of the time zone your in with clocks around you other than your watch. Right?

Dan Pierce · 29 July 2009, 07:19 AM

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sexner. Now I get how you can track 2 time zones but you said "2-3 time zones". I don't get how you do 3. Maybe you use the 24 hour hand for one, the regular hands for another while keeping track of the time zone your in with clocks around you other than your watch. Right?

12 hour hand for local time, 24 hour hand for a 2nd timezone, and rotating the bezel to quickly calculate a 3rd timezone.

dP

Cato · 29 July 2009, 08:38 AM

Well, wouldn't you want to fancy yourself and "International Man of Mystery?"

DadsWatch72 · 29 July 2009, 08:14 AM

Do all models have the cyclops?

snow_rocks · 29 July 2009, 08:27 AM

Honor Blackman wore a Ref. 6542 in a bond film, 'Goldfinger', 1964.

The name of Honor's character in 'Goldfinger' is ...

Anybody know?

valentine · 29 July 2009, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by snow_rocks

Honor Blackman wore a Ref. 6542 in a bond film, 'Goldfinger', 1964.

The name of Honor's character in 'Goldfinger' is ...

Anybody know?

pussy galore, dude!

Dan Pierce · 29 July 2009, 08:36 AM

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pussy galore, dude!

Bingo!

dP

DadsWatch72 · 29 July 2009, 08:42 AM

Bond wore a GMT?

valentine · 29 July 2009, 08:44 AM

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Bond wore a GMT?

no. bond wore a sub..and now an omega

......blackman "pussy galore" wore a GMT

DadsWatch72 · 29 July 2009, 08:47 AM

"and now an omega

"

But I like Omega's.

valentine · 29 July 2009, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DadsWatch72

"and now an omega

"

But I like Omega's.

omegas are great, man....i was referring to the whole bond thing...going against the original bond wearing his sub....and now switching to omega...its all about money.

29 July 2009, 12:03 AM	#1
DadsWatch72 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: DRSD 1665 #3551XXX Posts: 2,401	GMT Lore What is the attraction to the GMT. I know they have a big following but I am trying to understand where it comes from. Its not a dive watch. Its not a fancy Day Date Presidential. To me its something in between and I can't put my finger on why its so sought after.

29 July 2009, 12:19 AM	#3
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	It is a classic tool watch with a strong history that is now a icon. Lets also not forget how fantastic they look on your wrist. __________________ My grails:

29 July 2009, 12:21 AM	#5
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	i agree..i would go for a GMT than the sub....but thats just me.. __________________

29 July 2009, 01:01 AM	#7
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Agree with all of the above. Don't get me wrong the Sub is a great watch and a true classic. But the GMT will dive deeper than most wearers would ever venture and provides extra timezones to boot. Add to that the bezel and bracelet options and you have the most versatile Rolex ever. 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

29 July 2009, 01:31 AM	#8
36475koz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Bill Location: Chicago, USA Posts: 193	Here's why: Attached Images

29 July 2009, 12:38 AM	#11
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	a Rolex that has a rich and long history http://doubleredseadweller.com/gmt.htm http://doubleredseadweller.com/gmt_transition.htm

29 July 2009, 12:58 AM	#12
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	There's just something about the GMT....great history too!

29 July 2009, 01:46 AM	#14
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	I can't put my finger on it.... So I just strap it to my wrist!

29 July 2009, 02:24 AM	#15
DadsWatch72 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: DRSD 1665 #3551XXX Posts: 2,401	Would having a GMT signed by Chuck himself be worth something to you? http://www.chuckyeager.com/RightStuf...sonalitems.htm Last edited by DadsWatch72; 29 July 2009 at 02:25 AM.. Reason: adding a link

29 July 2009, 02:26 AM	#18
36475koz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Bill Location: Chicago, USA Posts: 193	Sure, but then I couldn't wear it.

29 July 2009, 02:39 AM	#19
DadsWatch72 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: DRSD 1665 #3551XXX Posts: 2,401	I wrote them a request. They simply replied......."No, thank you."

29 July 2009, 07:10 AM	#20
DadsWatch72 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: DRSD 1665 #3551XXX Posts: 2,401	Time Zone sexner. Now I get how you can track 2 time zones but you said "2-3 time zones". I don't get how you do 3. Maybe you use the 24 hour hand for one, the regular hands for another while keeping track of the time zone your in with clocks around you other than your watch. Right?

29 July 2009, 08:38 AM	#22
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	Well, wouldn't you want to fancy yourself and "International Man of Mystery?"

29 July 2009, 08:14 AM	#23
DadsWatch72 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: DRSD 1665 #3551XXX Posts: 2,401	Do all models have the cyclops?

29 July 2009, 08:27 AM	#24
snow_rocks Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: At what TIME?!!! Watch: the SKY tonite! Posts: 3,225	Honor Blackman wore a Ref. 6542 in a bond film, 'Goldfinger', 1964. The name of Honor's character in 'Goldfinger' is ... Anybody know?

29 July 2009, 08:42 AM	#27
DadsWatch72 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: DRSD 1665 #3551XXX Posts: 2,401	Bond wore a GMT?

29 July 2009, 08:47 AM	#29
DadsWatch72 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: DRSD 1665 #3551XXX Posts: 2,401	"and now an omega " But I like Omega's.

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