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Pete · 4 January 2007, 05:20 AM

OK....i kno i have been postin alot but i feel as if i have lost my way. I am thinking of selling the sub as you kno....i got an offer for a red/black GMT2 plus cash. the GMT seems so much more versatile and still gives me the oyster i love and a date. any opinions?

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Pete

JJ Irani · 4 January 2007, 05:25 AM

I voted you hang on to your Sub for the time being, but if the cash offer on the GMT-II is really very good and if the condition of the GMT-II is mint, then go for it!!

In all fairness, the GMT-II is a more practical watch, especially if you're a regular traveller.

Good luck either way.

Cheers - JJ

Dan Pierce · 4 January 2007, 05:28 AM

I voted for the GMT II. More versatile. Both are winners though.

dP

4 January 2007, 05:34 AM

Pete, I say stick to the Sub. It's a classic.

kakalika · 4 January 2007, 06:26 AM

Which one smiles at you? Do you need to dive to 300 meters or do you need to tell the time in another country or time zone?

rolexfan21 · 4 January 2007, 06:31 AM

that's pretty tough... I would honestly do it... depending how much cash and how good of a condition the watch is in.... the reason is I could always just sell the watch if I felt i needed a new one. I would think of it this way... If I could easily get 4500$ CAN (your price) for a GMT II + CASH then I say go for it... worse comes to worse you'll break even no? AND it is a nice watch still!

charles · 4 January 2007, 05:34 AM

Unless you travel it seems like a toss up...go with the one that you prefer to wear! Personally I'd take the GMT.

Alcan · 4 January 2007, 07:21 AM

I voted for the Sub. The GMT is a versatile watch with the 24 hour hand and bezel intechange options, but when you get to the short strokes the Sub is the quintessential Rolex.

mike · 4 January 2007, 07:30 AM

Jeez....

Ok, I went with the GMT because of versatility. If at some point you want the all black look you can always get an insert.

C.J. · 4 January 2007, 07:51 AM

I've had both. Actually, I sold the red/black GMT for a 16610. The practicality is pretty much a non-issue IMO, unless you're an avid traveler. It comes down to which one smiles at you the most

President · 4 January 2007, 08:25 AM

I voted GMT

AJC · 4 January 2007, 08:32 AM

Very hard call.Both watches are great but it really depends on the deal.If you were not losing on the Sub and the GMT was in good nick there would be no reason not to.

Obviously you have researched your needs and wants and both will do the job.The advantage of the GMT is the different bezel inserts available which will give you 3 looks from one watch.

The only other deciding factor would be what accessories come with the GMT.that being paperwork etc.

Good luck.

roadcarver · 4 January 2007, 08:48 AM

Keep the sub Pete. It works well for you now. How often do you use the second time zone?

Solo118 · 4 January 2007, 10:11 AM

depends on how much cash... but if you think your better off with the GMT (on looks alone if you dont use the 2nd time zone hand) then why not treat yourself?

Arid · 4 January 2007, 10:19 AM

Prince Tudor · 4 January 2007, 11:26 AM

I would say keep the Sub. It's a classic that will never go out of style.
Don't get me wrong though, the GMT 2 is a beautiful watch with versatility.

ezmoney46 · 4 January 2007, 11:29 AM

Personnally, I'm all about the subs. However, I'm also a money man. So if it's a decision based on money you can always go back to a sub if the GMT doesen't smile as much. You can't go wrong with either one. But in my experience I think the Sub is sought after a little more than the GMT. Just my 2 cents.

Thx,

Steve

jimbones43 · 4 January 2007, 11:34 AM

I chose the Submariner only because I travel infrequently and love the all black styling and water resistance of the Sub. I'm sure the WR of the GMT would be fine for my water activities but I just didn't need the GMT funtion. However, I also really like the black/red GMT but in the end went Sub. If you travel much especially for business then maybe, for you, the GMT is better suited. Good luck in your final decision.

Cheers,
JimC

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4 January 2007, 05:20 AM	#1
Pete "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Pete Location: Guelph Watch: 16610/216570 Posts: 678	need some insight.... OK....i kno i have been postin alot but i feel as if i have lost my way. I am thinking of selling the sub as you kno....i got an offer for a red/black GMT2 plus cash. the GMT seems so much more versatile and still gives me the oyster i love and a date. any opinions? OR Pete __________________ Pete - Guelph ON - 16610 D / 216570 Member #745 RIP JJ "Always in our hearts, and on our wrists" "I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul" Last edited by Pete; 4 January 2007 at 05:23 AM.. Reason: pics!

4 January 2007, 05:25 AM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	I voted you hang on to your Sub for the time being, but if the cash offer on the GMT-II is really very good and if the condition of the GMT-II is mint, then go for it!! In all fairness, the GMT-II is a more practical watch, especially if you're a regular traveller. Good luck either way. Cheers - JJ __________________ 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!!

4 January 2007, 06:26 AM	#5
kakalika "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Minnesota, USA Watch: SS Sub-Date Posts: 505	Which one smiles at you? Do you need to dive to 300 meters or do you need to tell the time in another country or time zone? __________________ I thought I was mistaken, but then I realized I was wrong.

4 January 2007, 07:51 AM	#10
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	I've had both. Actually, I sold the red/black GMT for a 16610. The practicality is pretty much a non-issue IMO, unless you're an avid traveler. It comes down to which one smiles at you the most __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

4 January 2007, 05:28 AM	#3
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	I voted for the GMT II. More versatile. Both are winners though. dP

4 January 2007, 05:34 AM	#4
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Pete, I say stick to the Sub. It's a classic.

4 January 2007, 06:31 AM	#6
rolexfan21 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto Watch: 16610 Posts: 379	that's pretty tough... I would honestly do it... depending how much cash and how good of a condition the watch is in.... the reason is I could always just sell the watch if I felt i needed a new one. I would think of it this way... If I could easily get 4500$ CAN (your price) for a GMT II + CASH then I say go for it... worse comes to worse you'll break even no? AND it is a nice watch still!

4 January 2007, 05:34 AM	#7
charles Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NC Posts: 445	Unless you travel it seems like a toss up...go with the one that you prefer to wear! Personally I'd take the GMT.

4 January 2007, 07:21 AM	#8
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	I voted for the Sub. The GMT is a versatile watch with the 24 hour hand and bezel intechange options, but when you get to the short strokes the Sub is the quintessential Rolex.

4 January 2007, 07:30 AM	#9
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Jeez.... Ok, I went with the GMT because of versatility. If at some point you want the all black look you can always get an insert.

4 January 2007, 08:25 AM	#11
President Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: M.Thatcher MP Location: Le Locle Watch: Bear Grylls Posts: 2,913	I voted GMT

4 January 2007, 08:32 AM	#12
AJC Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,878	Very hard call.Both watches are great but it really depends on the deal.If you were not losing on the Sub and the GMT was in good nick there would be no reason not to. Obviously you have researched your needs and wants and both will do the job.The advantage of the GMT is the different bezel inserts available which will give you 3 looks from one watch. The only other deciding factor would be what accessories come with the GMT.that being paperwork etc. Good luck.

4 January 2007, 08:48 AM	#13
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Keep the sub Pete. It works well for you now. How often do you use the second time zone? __________________ I'm just a cook...

4 January 2007, 10:11 AM	#14
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,091	depends on how much cash... but if you think your better off with the GMT (on looks alone if you dont use the 2nd time zone hand) then why not treat yourself?

4 January 2007, 10:19 AM	#15
Arid "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Smiths Falls Posts: 336	GMT for me.

4 January 2007, 11:26 AM	#16
Prince Tudor "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Lucas Location: Canada Watch: Rolex and Tudor Posts: 726	I would say keep the Sub. It's a classic that will never go out of style. Don't get me wrong though, the GMT 2 is a beautiful watch with versatility.

4 January 2007, 11:29 AM	#17
ezmoney46 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: steve Location: florida Watch: several Posts: 711	Personnally, I'm all about the subs. However, I'm also a money man. So if it's a decision based on money you can always go back to a sub if the GMT doesen't smile as much. You can't go wrong with either one. But in my experience I think the Sub is sought after a little more than the GMT. Just my 2 cents. Thx, Steve

4 January 2007, 11:34 AM	#18
jimbones43 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Jim Location: Earth Posts: 1,067	Pete, I can tell you what I did >>>>> I chose the Submariner only because I travel infrequently and love the all black styling and water resistance of the Sub. I'm sure the WR of the GMT would be fine for my water activities but I just didn't need the GMT funtion. However, I also really like the black/red GMT but in the end went Sub. If you travel much especially for business then maybe, for you, the GMT is better suited. Good luck in your final decision. Cheers, JimC

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