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Old 24 August 2010, 02:14 AM   #1
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You owner of the GMT2c..

If you need to say something not good about the watch, what would it be?

Im getting myself a new watch in 2 days i think...And its in this order right now:

GMT2c
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Old 24 August 2010, 02:21 AM   #2
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I love my GMT-C, it's perfect. No complaints. I love the "easy link" system in the bracelet. You wont regret it.

Now about the Milgauss, I had one of those too, and I found the lack of date feature bothered me, as did the lightning bolt hand (it looks trendy). It has a GREAT weight to it, feels nice on the wrist.

Wait for the new EXP II next year!
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Old 24 August 2010, 02:29 AM   #3
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I love my GMT-C, it's perfect. No complaints. I love the "easy link" system in the bracelet. You wont regret it.

Now about the Milgauss, I had one of those too, and I found the lack of date feature bothered me, as did the lightning bolt hand (it looks trendy). It has a GREAT weight to it, feels nice on the wrist.

Wait for the new EXP II next year!
Thank you for great answer! Thats exactly what i was thinking. The milgauss is "cool" and feels young..but i guess i want to keep my watch for many years and to be able to wear it when being older(26today).

GMT has the clasp i want, and its a perfect daily beater.

It has date which is the only thing i miss on my Daytona.

And..its ceramic which is really nice..
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Old 24 August 2010, 02:34 AM   #4
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I own GMT2C TT, it just looks fantastic thats easier to read at quick glance than sub date.
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Old 24 August 2010, 02:38 AM   #5
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awesome i love mine!







id definitely choose it over the Milgauss and the Exp, my consideration if i was buying one today would be between the GMT-C and the Sub-C
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Old 24 August 2010, 02:51 AM   #6
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I love my GMT-C, it's perfect. No complaints. I love the "easy link" system in the bracelet. You wont regret it.

Now about the Milgauss, I had one of those too, and I found the lack of date feature bothered me, as did the lightning bolt hand (it looks trendy). It has a GREAT weight to it, feels nice on the wrist.

Wait for the new EXP II next year!
Same here. I love my 2c and it will be with me for a long time. The GV will be going to a new home soon.
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Old 24 August 2010, 05:57 AM   #7
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I love my IIc. Beautiful and functional. Mine keeps time better than 2 seconds per month. I hate to take it off, even to wear my DJ or my Omega Seamaster Professional (both of which I love too).

The only things bad I can say are 2 problems reported here on TRF:

$1,000 plus to replace the ceramic bezel insert if it shatters

The uncommon problem of the welded parts in the clasp failing.
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Old 24 August 2010, 02:44 AM   #8
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The GMTII C is a great watch. I did not mind the polished center links till recently as for me, it is a little too flashy and really easy to scratch. The watch stands out a bit for my taste but many people enjoy that part. Overall it's an amazing watch and the movement is spot on as mine deviates +2/24hrs. Go try it on and if it sings to you then buy it but to me based on your list, the GMT is the clear front runner. GL!
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Old 24 August 2010, 02:47 AM   #9
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there are a couple of things i do not like about the GMTIIC

- finger print on the ceramic bezel insert
- scratch on PCL

other than that, it is an awesome watch
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Old 24 August 2010, 06:20 AM   #10
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Old 24 August 2010, 06:20 AM   #11
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I love mine!!!! May be my fav of all of my pieces, omegas and breitling included!
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Old 24 August 2010, 06:23 AM   #12
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No complaints here.
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Old 24 August 2010, 06:46 AM   #13
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dont really have to worry about the bezel because it's so rare and the other stuff really depends on how u take care of your watch
i wear it everyday
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Old 24 August 2010, 06:49 AM   #14
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I love my GMTIIC......it's a better buy than the SubC, IMHO.
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Old 24 August 2010, 07:21 AM   #15
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II C is a fantastic watch. Accurate to 1 sec./day. Though they tend to scratch, I love the look of the polished center links. It dresses up the watch.






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Old 24 August 2010, 07:49 AM   #16
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I simply Luv my GMTIIC as well. I have had mine since May this year and it's my daily wearer.
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Old 24 August 2010, 07:51 AM   #17
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IIc . . . . don't like the polished center links. I had mine buffed out in 10 minutes.

Otherwise, it's a great watch. Great fit, solid feeling, outstanding bracelet.

You can't go wrong.
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Old 24 August 2010, 08:07 AM   #18
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What I don't like:
  • PCLs
  • green 24hr hand
  • ceramic bezel too vulnerable to damage
  • cluttered dial
What I do like:
  • Easylink
  • AR coating under the Cyclops
I'm just glad I was able to reacquire the Explorer II I flipped for the GMT. When the GMT returns from RSC-Dallas, it's outta here.

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Old 24 August 2010, 09:51 AM   #19
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Yes I have a GMT2C and it's a keeper. Had it a year and love it still more than any other watch I own. Feel wrong when I don't have it on. Immaculate time piece.

I can't think of any issues or things I'd change.
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Old 24 August 2010, 10:12 AM   #20
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Things I would not be wild about: A green GMT hand.
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Old 24 August 2010, 10:12 AM   #21
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I love mine. Even the PCL may get scratched, it is a really nice fit with the ceramic bezel.
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Old 24 August 2010, 10:37 AM   #22
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Things I don't like? I can't think of any. Sorry.
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Old 24 August 2010, 09:03 PM   #23
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Things I don't like? I can't think of any. Sorry.
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Old 24 August 2010, 10:39 AM   #24
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I could do without the PCL's...

You would face that in the Milgauss as well, I worry a lot less when I'm wearing the ExpII.
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Old 24 August 2010, 11:27 AM   #25
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I like everything about it.
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Old 24 August 2010, 05:45 PM   #26
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its a good semi formal to formal watch

for casual id go for different one
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Old 24 August 2010, 06:00 PM   #27
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I've owned one in the past, and have to say it is a very special watch No complaints this end, sold for the sole reason of needing the cash to purchase a flat
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Old 24 August 2010, 08:43 PM   #28
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Old 24 August 2010, 10:22 PM   #29
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Make sure you try them all on in person and wear them for a little while if possible. You have to really like the maxi dial and squared lugs on the iic to be happy with it. eii polar is a much mellower watch than the other two but has same 3186 movement without squared case and huge dial and bezel numbers. But I don't think you go wrong with any of those choices!
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Old 24 August 2010, 11:28 PM   #30
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PCLs are a problem but you already have a Daytona so you know that, I woud also wait for the new ExpII.
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