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SoftwareDrone · 29 April 2011, 03:14 AM

I'm considering a GMTIIc.
When you look at your watch to get the time, do you find the "second" hour hand to be obtrusive? Do you have to look twice, or do some mental deciphering to "tune out" the other hour hand?
Thanks.

Naples09 · 29 April 2011, 03:16 AM

Nope. Only look or see the 2nd hour hand when I need to use it. Being that its green, it doesn't stand out like the regular hour and minute hand.

CashGap · 29 April 2011, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Naples09

Nope. Only look or see the 2nd hour hand when I need to use it. Being that its green, it doesn't stand out like the regular hour and minute hand.

This. The green is great for the 24 hour hand.

Slightly off topic, the green font for the title of the watch is nearly invisible, I wish that was slightly more prominent!!!

hsfrank · 29 April 2011, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Naples09

Nope. Only look or see the 2nd hour hand when I need to use it. Being that its green, it doesn't stand out like the regular hour and minute hand.

x2

SoftwareDrone · 29 April 2011, 03:55 AM

PCL = Polished Center Links?

Naples09 · 29 April 2011, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by SoftwareDrone

PCL = Polished Center Links?

Yes.

DCgator · 30 April 2011, 03:35 AM

I own five GMT watches as I travel a lot and having that 24-hour hand helps in determining what time I can call family or work in the US.

If you have not decided which watch to buy (SubC or GMTIIc), I vote for the GMTIIc in SS or TT.

SaddleSC · 29 April 2011, 03:18 AM

I have owned the GMTIIC and currently own an Explorer II Polar and don't find the 24 hour hand the least bit distracting. In fact, I have to really focus to read the 24 hour time, because all I see when I glance at my watch are the standard 12 hour hands.

cedargrove · 29 April 2011, 03:18 AM

No issues. The green blends into the face, but easy enough to see if you're looking for it.

KKB · 29 April 2011, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by cedargrove

No issues. The green blends into the face, but easy enough to see if you're looking for it.

I don't notice the 24 hour hand unless I'm looking for it. It's dark and needle thin, so it just blends right in. The second hand even stands out more than the 24 hour hand.

Brushpup · 29 April 2011, 03:19 AM

It was really odd for me. I didn't even see it most of the time, Seems incredible, but true...always puzzled me.

Dr. Robert · 29 April 2011, 03:21 AM

I'd be more worried about the PCLs blinding me when worn in sunlight.

SoftwareDrone · 29 April 2011, 03:31 AM

Thanks guys, this really helps!
What's a PCL?

jamesbondOO7 · 29 April 2011, 03:33 AM

It seems that on the GMT IIc you cannot see the green hand anyway....
Well, on the pictures, I can barely see it. Why did they make it green??

Watch Professor · 29 April 2011, 03:59 AM

No problem.

slcbbrown · 29 April 2011, 04:00 AM

My first was a rootbeer, and I never had a problem with the extra hand. Although I always liked the Rolex-GMT movement, I probably used twice in 30 years.

SoftwareDrone · 29 April 2011, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by slcbbrown

My first was a rootbeer, and I never had a problem with the extra hand. Although I always liked the Rolex-GMT movement, I probably used twice in 30 years.

I hear you. I probably wouldn't use it much except when I was in Southeast Asia or something. It's just that the bezel totally does it for me. Very cool! The bezel on the Sub looks anemic in comparison now.

johnnyc · 29 April 2011, 04:04 AM

obtrusive - no - sometimes it is the only hand i look at for quick time check

SoftwareDrone · 29 April 2011, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by johnnyc

obtrusive - no - sometimes it is the only hand i look at for quick time check

How does that work?

Chris B · 29 April 2011, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SoftwareDrone

How does that work?

Maybe the 24hr hand is set to local time also?

lhanddds · 29 April 2011, 04:36 AM

Have 3 different GMTs, no problem.

pyxis · 29 April 2011, 04:39 AM

Most people when they look at their watch, they don't see any of the hands at all! The next time you see someone glance at their watch, ask them for the time, and they'll look at their watch again!

Chris B · 29 April 2011, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by pyxis

Most people when they look at their watch, they don't see any of the hands at all! The next time you see someone glance at their watch, ask them for the time, and they'll look at their watch again!

True,... very true

threemonkeys · 29 April 2011, 04:41 AM

Not at all. I just automatically tune out the green hand.

mpkRolex · 29 April 2011, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SoftwareDrone

I'm considering a GMTIIc.
When you look at your watch to get the time, do you find the "second" hour hand to be obtrusive? Do you have to look twice, or do some mental deciphering to "tune out" the other hour hand?
Thanks.

Very valid question. I had the same before I got mine. Within a week you know what you are looking at so no abtrusion

xelor63 · 29 April 2011, 05:01 AM

Even with a green date no problem.

XELOR

landroverking · 29 April 2011, 05:02 AM

Never a problem.

mpkRolex · 29 April 2011, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoftwareDrone

I'm considering a GMTIIc.
When you look at your watch to get the time, do you find the "second" hour hand to be obtrusive? Do you have to look twice, or do some mental deciphering to "tune out" the other hour hand?
Thanks.

Just curious.

How do your watches get stolen. I thought San Jose "silicon valley" should be a safe place

SoftwareDrone · 29 April 2011, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mpkRolex

Just curious.

How do your watches get stolen. I thought San Jose "silicon valley" should be a safe place

The lady who lives across the street said she has seen zero problems in the 41 years she has lived there - until two weeks ago when her home was burglarized and they took her safe. A week later I was hit. The cops said there have been a rash of recent robberies in the area. A crew they think.

SoftwareDrone · 29 April 2011, 09:29 AM

I may as well post this question in this thread (as opposed to starting another): GMTIIc or Two Tone Blue Sub C ?? Pros and Cons?

Any tips from you experienced guys would be very appreciated.
I have to make a decision soon - I feel naked now without a watch!!

29 April 2011, 03:14 AM	#1
SoftwareDrone "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: San Jose, CA Watch: <-- likes to Posts: 506	Question for GMT owners I'm considering a GMTIIc. When you look at your watch to get the time, do you find the "second" hour hand to be obtrusive? Do you have to look twice, or do some mental deciphering to "tune out" the other hour hand? Thanks. __________________ :-) Mike Rolex Submariner (Blue V, YG) Breitling Navitimer (Black SS) Rolex Daytona (Black V SS) Rolex GMTII Ceramic (Black V SS, Sold) Rolex Daytona (White Random SS, Sold) Girard Perregaux 8020 Ferrari (Yellow)

29 April 2011, 03:55 AM	#5
SoftwareDrone "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: San Jose, CA Watch: <-- likes to Posts: 506	PCL = Polished Center Links? __________________ :-) Mike Rolex Submariner (Blue V, YG) Breitling Navitimer (Black SS) Rolex Daytona (Black V SS) Rolex GMTII Ceramic (Black V SS, Sold) Rolex Daytona (White Random SS, Sold) Girard Perregaux 8020 Ferrari (Yellow)

29 April 2011, 03:18 AM	#8
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	I have owned the GMTIIC and currently own an Explorer II Polar and don't find the 24 hour hand the least bit distracting. In fact, I have to really focus to read the 24 hour time, because all I see when I glance at my watch are the standard 12 hour hands. __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

29 April 2011, 03:19 AM	#11
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	It was really odd for me. I didn't even see it most of the time, Seems incredible, but true...always puzzled me. __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

29 April 2011, 03:21 AM	#12
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,280	I'd be more worried about the PCLs blinding me when worn in sunlight. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

29 April 2011, 03:16 AM	#2
Naples09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Naples, FL Posts: 1,795	Nope. Only look or see the 2nd hour hand when I need to use it. Being that its green, it doesn't stand out like the regular hour and minute hand.

30 April 2011, 03:35 AM	#7
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	I own five GMT watches as I travel a lot and having that 24-hour hand helps in determining what time I can call family or work in the US. If you have not decided which watch to buy (SubC or GMTIIc), I vote for the GMTIIc in SS or TT.

29 April 2011, 03:18 AM	#9
cedargrove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Canada Watch: Milgauss, GMT IIc Posts: 3,013	No issues. The green blends into the face, but easy enough to see if you're looking for it.

29 April 2011, 03:31 AM	#13
SoftwareDrone "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: San Jose, CA Watch: <-- likes to Posts: 506	Thanks guys, this really helps! What's a PCL? __________________ :-) Mike Rolex Submariner (Blue V, YG) Breitling Navitimer (Black SS) Rolex Daytona (Black V SS) Rolex GMTII Ceramic (Black V SS, Sold) Rolex Daytona (White Random SS, Sold) Girard Perregaux 8020 Ferrari (Yellow)

29 April 2011, 03:33 AM	#14
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 4,081	It seems that on the GMT IIc you cannot see the green hand anyway.... Well, on the pictures, I can barely see it. Why did they make it green?? __________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛

29 April 2011, 03:59 AM	#15
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	No problem. __________________

29 April 2011, 04:00 AM	#16
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	My first was a rootbeer, and I never had a problem with the extra hand. Although I always liked the Rolex-GMT movement, I probably used twice in 30 years.

29 April 2011, 04:04 AM	#18
johnnyc Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: florida Posts: 67	obtrusive - no - sometimes it is the only hand i look at for quick time check

29 April 2011, 04:36 AM	#21
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	Have 3 different GMTs, no problem.

29 April 2011, 04:39 AM	#22
pyxis "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: William Tan Location: Malaysia Watch: GMT IIc SS Posts: 191	Most people when they look at their watch, they don't see any of the hands at all! The next time you see someone glance at their watch, ask them for the time, and they'll look at their watch again!

29 April 2011, 04:41 AM	#24
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	Not at all. I just automatically tune out the green hand.

29 April 2011, 05:01 AM	#26
xelor63 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: netherlands Posts: 3,703	Even with a green date no problem. XELOR

29 April 2011, 05:02 AM	#27
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Never a problem.

29 April 2011, 09:29 AM	#30
SoftwareDrone "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: San Jose, CA Watch: <-- likes to Posts: 506	I may as well post this question in this thread (as opposed to starting another): GMTIIc or Two Tone Blue Sub C ?? Pros and Cons? Any tips from you experienced guys would be very appreciated. I have to make a decision soon - I feel naked now without a watch!! __________________ :-) Mike Rolex Submariner (Blue V, YG) Breitling Navitimer (Black SS) Rolex Daytona (Black V SS) Rolex GMTII Ceramic (Black V SS, Sold) Rolex Daytona (White Random SS, Sold) Girard Perregaux 8020 Ferrari (Yellow)

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