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advocatia · 4 August 2007, 09:38 AM

What is it about the new 50th GMT II that "makes" the watch so cool?

The bracelet and clasp? No. A big improvement the clasp is and the solid links as well. The polished center links give the watch more of an eye catching look. But thats not it.

The green 24 hr hand and writing? Nah, Can barely see it. Same for the ROLEXROLEXROLEX. Very subtle.

The new movement? Conceptually nice but no big deal. The larger winding crown? Nah. The case? Nope, not the case.

The maxi dial? Also nice but already accustomed to it on my YM.

IMHO it is the BEZEL. The bezel gives the watch not only a larger look but sets it apart from the rest of the Rolex line. Theres a lusture to it that is hard to describe. I have been getting looks like "what is that?" Then people look closely and ask about it and have been very complimentary. The way in which the bezel blends in with the dial is really quite remarkable.

Rolex got it right with this one.

BiG JeEzY · 4 August 2007, 09:56 AM

I can see why you would say the bezel and I agree with you to a large extent. The bezel does set the GMT apart from the other models and it definitely makes the watch appear larger than the others as well. I looks larger because of the larger numerals on the bezel. The ceramic material also has very nice shine properties to it. Just go out under the sun and shine it on the ceramic and wow is that thing shiny.

I think what makes the GMT so cool though is not just the bezel. In my opinion, what makes it cool is EVERYTHING you described. The bezel, the movement, case, crown, bracelet, and maxi dial. All of those make it cool! Well maybe not the green 24 hour hand but its definitely growing on me. I still miss the red 24 hour hand on the GMT.

mike · 4 August 2007, 10:01 AM

Well said Gentlemen!

ROLEXAHOLIC · 4 August 2007, 10:09 AM

It's nice and all, but it can't compare to bluesy IMO

Mrdi · 4 August 2007, 10:11 AM

Yup

rocastro71 · 4 August 2007, 10:41 AM

I definitely agree with you......

Andad · 4 August 2007, 11:35 AM

Just having read this, I will wear TT today.

Robb · 4 August 2007, 01:56 PM

Andad · 4 August 2007, 02:22 PM

Verrrrrry nice Robb.

bayhillrolex · 4 August 2007, 02:38 PM

Can someone post a photo on wrist but not so much of a close-up so I can get a feel for how it looks from afar.
I'm considering buying a Rolex and I'm trying to find a nice all around watch (sporty and dressy).

Right now I have it narrowed down to:

a) Date-Just - SS with black dial, white gold bezel and the new heavy jubilee band.
b) SS GMT II

mike · 4 August 2007, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bayhillrolex

Can someone post a photo on wrist but not so much of a close-up so I can get a feel for how it looks from afar.
I'm considering buying a Rolex and I'm trying to find a nice all around watch (sporty and dressy).

Right now I have it narrowed down to:

a) Date-Just - SS with black dial, white gold bezel and the new heavy jubilee band.
b) SS GMT II

Not the best, but.....

bayhillrolex · 5 August 2007, 01:17 AM

Thanks Mike !!

JJ Irani · 4 August 2007, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by advocatia

What is it about the new 50th GMT II that "makes" the watch so cool?

The bracelet and clasp? No. A big improvement the clasp is and the solid links as well. The polished center links give the watch more of an eye catching look. But thats not it.

The green 24 hr hand and writing? Nah, Can barely see it. Same for the ROLEXROLEXROLEX. Very subtle.

The new movement? Conceptually nice but no big deal. The larger winding crown? Nah. The case? Nope, not the case.

The maxi dial? Also nice but already accustomed to it on my YM.

IMHO it is the BEZEL. The bezel gives the watch not only a larger look but sets it apart from the rest of the Rolex line. Theres a lusture to it that is hard to describe. I have been getting looks like "what is that?" Then people look closely and ask about it and have been very complimentary. The way in which the bezel blends in with the dial is really quite remarkable.

Rolex got it right with this one.

Having read your post, Andy.....I'm so glad some of my "poetism" has rubbed off on you!!

Enjoy that watch, buddy.....it's a superb work of art!!

Flyjet601 · 4 August 2007, 03:30 PM

The bezel certainly is a work of art.

SPACE-DWELLER · 4 August 2007, 05:50 PM

If I were to buy another Rolex, it probably would be the new SS GMT II.

advocatia · 5 August 2007, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Having read your post, Andy.....I'm so glad some of my "poetism" has rubbed off on you!!

Enjoy that watch, buddy.....it's a superb work of art!!

Honestly, I thought while writing this that it sounded a bit like one of your posts. And thank you.

I have said it before, I was never a big GMT fan. I am also not a person who has to have the latest and greatest or hard to get item. This watch sold itself. It is the Rolex sport watch of the future.

Welshwatchman · 4 August 2007, 10:45 PM

The new GMT has been a great success from an engineering, visual and commercial point of view.

Any new Sub design will have to include new features to surpass the GMT with its better functionality.

triton · 4 August 2007, 11:03 PM

what sets this piece different from the rest is the rotating bezel. it is so much smoother.

Chris B · 5 August 2007, 04:30 AM

SS TT or YG thats a magnificent timepiece

Rubenonfire · 5 August 2007, 04:46 AM

It's really cool-looking in SS, and while I like it more every day the bezel is still one of those things that gets to me...I think it's overkill and a little too crowded. It feels like a run-on sentence.

advocatia · 5 August 2007, 05:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rubenonfire

It's really cool-looking in SS, and while I like it more every day the bezel is still one of those things that gets to me...I think it's overkill and a little too crowded. It feels like a run-on sentence.

You have to see it in person. Rolex promo photos make the ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX look huge and in reality, its barely perceptable. Same for the green.

Reserve judgement until you see one in person.

JJ Irani · 5 August 2007, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by advocatia

You have to see it in person. Rolex promo photos make the ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX look huge and in reality, its barely perceptable. Same for the green.

Reserve judgement until you see one in person.

Agreed....the chapter ring inscription is quite subtle!!

Rubenonfire · 5 August 2007, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by advocatia

You have to see it in person. Rolex promo photos make the ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX look huge and in reality, its barely perceptable. Same for the green.

Reserve judgement until you see one in person.

Not the chapter ring, guys...the bezel.

It feels to me that the numbers are all huddled together too closely.
The chapter ring actually doesn't bother me at all...I think that's kinda cool.

JJ Irani · 5 August 2007, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rubenonfire

Not the chapter ring, guys...the bezel.

It feels to me that the numbers are all huddled together too closely.

What's wrong with a little cuddlin', huddling' and lovin', tosser?

John Ireland · 5 August 2007, 05:50 AM

gone the other direction ala the Turnograph. 38mm+ watches are rapidly becoming last year's SUV. Nobody needs three tons of 4 wheel traction to hang out on Rodeo Dr. And nobody needs a watch good to 4000' depth since the person wearing it would be crushed to the size of a shrimp. And if they were inside a submersible, they wouldn't need it either. The whole watch world is starting to look like Elvis in the seventies and Cher in the ninties.

advocatia · 5 August 2007, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Ireland

gone the other direction ala the Turnograph. 38mm+ watches are rapidly becoming last year's SUV. Nobody needs three tons of 4 wheel traction to hang out on Rodeo Dr. And nobody needs a watch good to 4000' depth since the person wearing it would be crushed to the size of a shrimp. And if they were inside a submersible, they wouldn't need it either. The whole watch world is starting to look like Elvis in the seventies and Cher in the ninties.

Respectfully, I disagree. The new Turnograph is a dud. Dealer's cases are full of them. Panerai, Breitling (all large cases) are hot. The 4000 depth rating on the SD is pure marketing. We know that. But that is old news. Most SD's never see anything beyond the 6' section of the swimming pool.

I don't speak for anyone else, but for me, anything smaller than 40mm looks small on my wrist. People are living longer, and growing larger. It's a natural progression. 60 years ago men wore 34mm watches. Now ladies sport Daytonas. It is what it is.

4 August 2007, 09:38 AM	#1
advocatia Banned Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Andy Location: Florida USA Watch: PAM 422 GMTIIC Posts: 868	I figured it out. What is it about the new 50th GMT II that "makes" the watch so cool? The bracelet and clasp? No. A big improvement the clasp is and the solid links as well. The polished center links give the watch more of an eye catching look. But thats not it. The green 24 hr hand and writing? Nah, Can barely see it. Same for the ROLEXROLEXROLEX. Very subtle. The new movement? Conceptually nice but no big deal. The larger winding crown? Nah. The case? Nope, not the case. The maxi dial? Also nice but already accustomed to it on my YM. IMHO it is the BEZEL. The bezel gives the watch not only a larger look but sets it apart from the rest of the Rolex line. Theres a lusture to it that is hard to describe. I have been getting looks like "what is that?" Then people look closely and ask about it and have been very complimentary. The way in which the bezel blends in with the dial is really quite remarkable. Rolex got it right with this one.

4 August 2007, 09:56 AM	#2
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	I can see why you would say the bezel and I agree with you to a large extent. The bezel does set the GMT apart from the other models and it definitely makes the watch appear larger than the others as well. I looks larger because of the larger numerals on the bezel. The ceramic material also has very nice shine properties to it. Just go out under the sun and shine it on the ceramic and wow is that thing shiny. I think what makes the GMT so cool though is not just the bezel. In my opinion, what makes it cool is EVERYTHING you described. The bezel, the movement, case, crown, bracelet, and maxi dial. All of those make it cool! Well maybe not the green 24 hour hand but its definitely growing on me. I still miss the red 24 hour hand on the GMT. __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

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Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	Verrrrrry nice Robb. __________________ E

4 August 2007, 10:01 AM	#3
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Well said Gentlemen!

4 August 2007, 10:09 AM	#4
ROLEXAHOLIC Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: usa Watch: 116528 Posts: 376	It's nice and all, but it can't compare to bluesy IMO

4 August 2007, 10:11 AM	#5
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	Yup

4 August 2007, 10:41 AM	#6
rocastro71 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Watch: GMT II MAXI SS Posts: 50	I definitely agree with you......

4 August 2007, 02:38 PM	#10
bayhillrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: C-rad Location: Louisiana Watch: YM116655 EverRose Posts: 308	Can someone post a photo on wrist but not so much of a close-up so I can get a feel for how it looks from afar. I'm considering buying a Rolex and I'm trying to find a nice all around watch (sporty and dressy). Right now I have it narrowed down to: a) Date-Just - SS with black dial, white gold bezel and the new heavy jubilee band. b) SS GMT II

5 August 2007, 01:17 AM	#12
bayhillrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: C-rad Location: Louisiana Watch: YM116655 EverRose Posts: 308	Thanks Mike !!

4 August 2007, 03:30 PM	#14
Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	The bezel certainly is a work of art. __________________ I used to be indecisive, now I'm not sure

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SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	If I were to buy another Rolex, it probably would be the new SS GMT II. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

4 August 2007, 10:45 PM	#17
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	The new GMT has been a great success from an engineering, visual and commercial point of view. Any new Sub design will have to include new features to surpass the GMT with its better functionality. __________________ ..33

4 August 2007, 11:03 PM	#18
triton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 156	what sets this piece different from the rest is the rotating bezel. it is so much smoother.

5 August 2007, 04:30 AM	#19
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	SS TT or YG thats a magnificent timepiece

5 August 2007, 04:46 AM	#20
Rubenonfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Ruben Location: Orange County Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,317	It's really cool-looking in SS, and while I like it more every day the bezel is still one of those things that gets to me...I think it's overkill and a little too crowded. It feels like a run-on sentence. __________________ Throw your Rollies in the sky, wave 'em side to side, now keep your hands high.

5 August 2007, 05:50 AM	#25
John Ireland "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 191	Too Big. They should have gone the other direction ala the Turnograph. 38mm+ watches are rapidly becoming last year's SUV. Nobody needs three tons of 4 wheel traction to hang out on Rodeo Dr. And nobody needs a watch good to 4000' depth since the person wearing it would be crushed to the size of a shrimp. And if they were inside a submersible, they wouldn't need it either. The whole watch world is starting to look like Elvis in the seventies and Cher in the ninties.

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