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humvee · 1 November 2011, 11:37 PM

I totally love the look of the gmt2c, but I do not travel. And If I do, it is only within USA so I can add subtract hours without issues. I feel guilty buying a watch whose part of functionality I will not use or care to use and the green hand will always remind me of it.

But then again:
1) 99.99% do not dive with their subs so is buying a sub a waste too? No
2) 99.99% of Daytona owners do not know how to use their bezel -- so is that a waste too? No
3) One guy here uses his sub to time how long it takes his spaghetti to cook -- so is
that a waste too --HELL YES IT IS! It is a downright insult!!

Anyone here feels guilty owning a GMT2C and being totally ignorant about the green hand???

Is not using a watch's functionality mean you wasted part of your$$$?

sherwin · 1 November 2011, 11:40 PM

you've pretty much answered your own question.

azguy · 1 November 2011, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by sherwin

you've pretty much answered your own question.

This

dddrees · 2 November 2011, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by sherwin

you've pretty much answered your own question.

x2

Rags · 1 November 2011, 11:40 PM

If you like it buy it. I don't dive but I'm saving for a sub.

Feras · 3 November 2011, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Rags

If you like it buy it. I don't dive but I'm saving for a sub.

X2

rr-nyc · 1 November 2011, 11:42 PM

You have a humvee to drive around the paved streets of LA and you're worried about not using a green hour hand for its intended purpose?

humvee · 1 November 2011, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by rr-nyc

You have a humvee to drive around the paved streets of LA and you're worried about not using a green hour hand for its intended purpose?

You know, that's a good one..you got me there..very clever!!

smallcandle · 2 November 2011, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by rr-nyc

You have a humvee to drive around the paved streets of LA and you're worried about not using a green hour hand for its intended purpose?

The perfect reply! You are now my new best friend!

Singslinger · 2 November 2011, 12:24 AM

You forgot to mention Explorer II owners who don't explore caves...

humvee · 2 November 2011, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Singslinger

You forgot to mention Explorer II owners who don't explore caves...

but they do explore restaurants & nightclubs!

gqllc · 3 November 2011, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Singslinger

You forgot to mention Explorer II owners who don't explore caves...

What about Datejust for those that do not date?

SWIMPRUF · 2 November 2011, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by rr-nyc

You have a humvee to drive around the paved streets of LA and you're worried about not using a green hour hand for its intended purpose?

Tudor66 · 2 November 2011, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by rr-nyc

You have a humvee to drive around the paved streets of LA and you're worried about not using a green hour hand for its intended purpose?

My neighbor has a 600 horsepower BMW M5, but the speed limit is 65mph...
I don't dive below 20 feet, and I will leave my sub at home on the days I do hit the ocean...

Dilemma · 3 November 2011, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by rr-nyc

You have a humvee to drive around the paved streets of LA and you're worried about not using a green hour hand for its intended purpose?

Outstanding. Didn't they fold up their tents and go home? The urban warriors all moved to Jeep.

You never know when you might need rock climbing capability or 20" ground clearance in LA.

humvee · 3 November 2011, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Dilemma

Outstanding. Didn't they fold up their tents and go home? The urban warriors all moved to Jeep.

You never know when you might need rock climbing capability or 20" ground clearance in LA.

Mostly required for armor protection when I travel downtown

topgear · 1 November 2011, 11:47 PM

if you like it, able to afford it, go for it.

I know of someone who wears a deepsea who does know how to swim.

Like To Watch · 1 November 2011, 11:53 PM

You could always have it removed.

Mickey® · 1 November 2011, 11:55 PM

I am not sure if you just debated yourself and WON or LOSS!!!

humvee · 1 November 2011, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Mickey®

I am not sure if you just debated yourself and WON or LOSS!!!

I should not have stopped taking my medications

esm · 1 November 2011, 11:59 PM

Really?!? Then again, why spend thousands on a watch when a Casio or iPhone can tell you the time. They have built in alarm, so that is an added bonus

Chris B · 2 November 2011, 12:15 AM

Its a great watch, get it.

As for justifying the 24 hr hand time-zone thing, don't sweat it as none of us can, cos lets be honest its just simple arithmetic that a 10 yr old could do

Chris B · 2 November 2011, 12:15 AM

Double post, sorry guys

mjclark32 · 2 November 2011, 12:36 AM

I think the GMTIIc is a gorgeous piece. That's reason enough in my book.

Keeperoftime · 2 November 2011, 12:37 AM

Purchase one because you love it and it has the potential to serve you in more ways than you need.

chicfarmer1 · 2 November 2011, 12:58 AM

No, it is not.
You have to become a pilot. Or at least get a pilot outfit, with cap.

kcmo · 2 November 2011, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by chicfarmer1

No, it is not.
You have to become a pilot. Or at least get a pilot outfit, with cap.

I absolutely agree....

Dr. Robert · 2 November 2011, 02:36 AM

It's o.k. to buy a GMT IIC.

TimingsEverything · 2 November 2011, 01:07 AM

Or just use the feature to figure out the time for calls to people in other time zones. You do have friends or business acquaintances in other time zones, don't you? Yes, you can do the math, but it's handier to just read a dial ( or bezel). Besides, it's a beautiful piece of all mechanical equipment in a silicon chip age with a bit of history to its development. And you can even take it swimming!

steve burns · 2 November 2011, 02:30 AM

When you buy it, the AD makes you fill out a card which depending on your answers, will prequalify you to be able to buy it. If you cant prove you travel alot, you wont be able to buy the GMT.

1 November 2011, 11:37 PM	#1
humvee Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 451	OK to buy GMT IIC, even though I do not travel? I totally love the look of the gmt2c, but I do not travel. And If I do, it is only within USA so I can add subtract hours without issues. I feel guilty buying a watch whose part of functionality I will not use or care to use and the green hand will always remind me of it. But then again: 1) 99.99% do not dive with their subs so is buying a sub a waste too? No 2) 99.99% of Daytona owners do not know how to use their bezel -- so is that a waste too? No 3) One guy here uses his sub to time how long it takes his spaghetti to cook -- so is that a waste too --HELL YES IT IS! It is a downright insult!! Anyone here feels guilty owning a GMT2C and being totally ignorant about the green hand??? Is not using a watch's functionality mean you wasted part of your$$$?

1 November 2011, 11:40 PM	#2
sherwin "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Perth/Singapore Posts: 1,764	you've pretty much answered your own question. __________________ Want to Buy:SS GMT black;116509 WG Daytona Metrorite

1 November 2011, 11:40 PM	#5
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	If you like it buy it. I don't dive but I'm saving for a sub. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

2 November 2011, 12:36 AM	#24
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	I think the GMTIIc is a gorgeous piece. That's reason enough in my book. __________________

2 November 2011, 12:37 AM	#25
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	Purchase one because you love it and it has the potential to serve you in more ways than you need. __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

1 November 2011, 11:42 PM	#7
rr-nyc Liar & Ratbag Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: NYC / Miami Beach Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 5,344	You have a humvee to drive around the paved streets of LA and you're worried about not using a green hour hand for its intended purpose?

2 November 2011, 12:24 AM	#10
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	You forgot to mention Explorer II owners who don't explore caves...

1 November 2011, 11:47 PM	#17
topgear "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Middle East Watch: 116710 LN, PAM390 Posts: 887	if you like it, able to afford it, go for it. I know of someone who wears a deepsea who does know how to swim.

1 November 2011, 11:53 PM	#18
Like To Watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 1,196	You could always have it removed.

1 November 2011, 11:55 PM	#19
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	I am not sure if you just debated yourself and WON or LOSS!!!

1 November 2011, 11:59 PM	#21
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Really?!? Then again, why spend thousands on a watch when a Casio or iPhone can tell you the time. They have built in alarm, so that is an added bonus

2 November 2011, 12:15 AM	#22
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Its a great watch, get it. As for justifying the 24 hr hand time-zone thing, don't sweat it as none of us can, cos lets be honest its just simple arithmetic that a 10 yr old could do

2 November 2011, 12:58 AM	#26
chicfarmer1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: J Location: USA Midwest Watch: Midsize Datejust Posts: 2,611	No, it is not. You have to become a pilot. Or at least get a pilot outfit, with cap.

2 November 2011, 02:36 AM	#28
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,285	It's o.k. to buy a GMT IIC. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

2 November 2011, 01:07 AM	#29
TimingsEverything "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Silicon Valley Watch: Daytona Posts: 179	Or just use the feature to figure out the time for calls to people in other time zones. You do have friends or business acquaintances in other time zones, don't you? Yes, you can do the math, but it's handier to just read a dial ( or bezel). Besides, it's a beautiful piece of all mechanical equipment in a silicon chip age with a bit of history to its development. And you can even take it swimming! __________________ "Every Rolex is made for greatness. The GMT-Master, introduced in 1955, was developed in collaboration with Pan Am to meet the needs of their international pilots. The GMT-Master II has proven to be even more invaluable as it features a rotatable 24-hour graduated bezel that allows those who travel the world to read three different time zones." Rolex.com

2 November 2011, 02:30 AM	#30
steve burns Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Atlanta Posts: 28	When you buy it, the AD makes you fill out a card which depending on your answers, will prequalify you to be able to buy it. If you cant prove you travel alot, you wont be able to buy the GMT.

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