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Solo118 · 20 February 2007, 11:01 AM

SS models of course... And before any discounts

$5175 for the sub $5075 for the GMT... I just never understood why

I would guess the GMT feature would cost a bit more. I then thought perhaps the Sub can be submerged in water deeper than a GMT?
If my speculations are correct and the two watches are identical (except for the 4th hand) Then why should someone be charged more for a Sub?

Then again Im still learning all of the details of these fine fine watches, And my curiousity is really getting to me

mrbieler · 20 February 2007, 11:10 AM

I'm thinking it's mostly because Rolex sells a lot more Sub's then GMT's and there isn't much reason to discount something when it's hot.

mike · 20 February 2007, 11:13 AM

My guess is it's the bracelet and clasp. I thought there was about a $100 difference between the two.

JJ Irani · 20 February 2007, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mike

My guess is it's the bracelet and clasp. I thought there was about a $100 difference between the two.

That and the powerful TRIPLOCK crown!!

Blown Wide Open · 20 February 2007, 02:15 PM

I'm going to go with supply and demand on this one.

PAtrick

Mr. K · 20 February 2007, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Blown Wide Open

I'm going to go with supply and demand on this one.

PAtrick

Um.... I will agree with this.

padi56 · 20 February 2007, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Blown Wide Open

I'm going to go with supply and demand on this one.

PAtrick

Got to agree just they sell a lot more Subs than GMTS more Subs more profit its that simple.Looking at a old brochure from the 80s now this is a strange one,the O/Q £992 the DJ £840,AirKing £555, Daytona 6263/5 only £882 a very poor seller at the time,how things have changed over a few years.The GMT 11 Master £998,Sub date £1012 Explorer 11 £954 and the SD £1161 so though the years there has always been this price difference Sub/GMT.

WERNERTURNER · 20 February 2007, 02:17 PM

Well...the Sub has the triplock but the GMT has the third hand so that evens out. I'm gonna agree with Mike that it's the bracelet/clasp/diver's extension

G&T Master · 20 February 2007, 06:39 PM

Popularity has it's price.

nko51 · 20 February 2007, 10:59 PM

I think it's because the Sub's outsell the GMT's.

aawong · 21 February 2007, 01:56 AM

It seems to me that used prices of GMT's are a lot lower? If you have a say GMT in same condition and same year compared to a sub what would be the difference in used price? Given papers boxes condition everything is the same? Say for a older 1990's or a 2000's model?

ohlins · 21 February 2007, 02:14 AM

plain and simple.....higher demand = higher selling price...even though the list prices are the same for 16710 and 16610...at S$7444

stocks for 16610 move fast....much much faster than for the gmt 2...

Solo118 · 21 February 2007, 04:01 AM

To me they are still not different enough to demand a higher price, If I was in the market for a SS Rolex sport model I would go with the GMT (and save some cash while im there)

not to mention I also like that red hand! But if I were getting a TT sport model, It would be a hard hard choice btwn the GMT TT and the blue Sub

20 February 2007, 11:01 AM	#1
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,091	Why does GMT retail LOWER than a Sub? SS models of course... And before any discounts $5175 for the sub $5075 for the GMT... I just never understood why I would guess the GMT feature would cost a bit more. I then thought perhaps the Sub can be submerged in water deeper than a GMT? If my speculations are correct and the two watches are identical (except for the 4th hand) Then why should someone be charged more for a Sub? Then again Im still learning all of the details of these fine fine watches, And my curiousity is really getting to me

20 February 2007, 11:10 AM	#2
mrbieler "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Lost Angeles Watch: all about acrylic Posts: 683	I'm thinking it's mostly because Rolex sells a lot more Sub's then GMT's and there isn't much reason to discount something when it's hot. __________________ - Jeff Cursimus Cum Forfex

20 February 2007, 02:15 PM	#5
Blown Wide Open "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Patrick Location: Pennsylvania Watch: All with a crown. Posts: 504	I'm going to go with supply and demand on this one. PAtrick __________________ "I wouldn't be part of any club that would have me as a member." Instagram: El_Diablo_Rosso

20 February 2007, 10:59 PM	#10
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	I think it's because the Sub's outsell the GMT's. __________________

21 February 2007, 02:14 AM	#12
ohlins "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,213	plain and simple.....higher demand = higher selling price...even though the list prices are the same for 16710 and 16610...at S$7444 stocks for 16610 move fast....much much faster than for the gmt 2... __________________ the hype is true. a crown for every achievement. visit my audio and watch blog & how to use the rolex comfort link?

20 February 2007, 11:13 AM	#3
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	My guess is it's the bracelet and clasp. I thought there was about a $100 difference between the two.

20 February 2007, 02:17 PM	#8
WERNERTURNER Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: DAVE Location: LONG ISLAND, NY Watch: GMT MASTER II Posts: 106	Well...the Sub has the triplock but the GMT has the third hand so that evens out. I'm gonna agree with Mike that it's the bracelet/clasp/diver's extension

20 February 2007, 06:39 PM	#9
G&T Master Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 60	Popularity has it's price.

21 February 2007, 01:56 AM	#11
aawong "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 135	It seems to me that used prices of GMT's are a lot lower? If you have a say GMT in same condition and same year compared to a sub what would be the difference in used price? Given papers boxes condition everything is the same? Say for a older 1990's or a 2000's model?

21 February 2007, 04:01 AM	#13
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,091	To me they are still not different enough to demand a higher price, If I was in the market for a SS Rolex sport model I would go with the GMT (and save some cash while im there) not to mention I also like that red hand! But if I were getting a TT sport model, It would be a hard hard choice btwn the GMT TT and the blue Sub

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