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sharpmind · 4 November 2013, 10:43 AM

Hello all. Been doing a lot of reading and wanted some opinions on a comparison between an older Rolex GMT II and a Omega PO 8500 (42mm). Hope this wasn't discussed in previous posts. Looking for an everyday wearer. It seems both these models are of comparable prices.
Is a new model PO better choice than a used GMT?

Not looking at value retention...
and yes, I do know which forum I posted this on :)

Thank you.

Rolexitis · 4 November 2013, 10:47 AM

I would choose the GMT

Laszlo · 4 November 2013, 10:51 AM

GMT for me as well.

sea-dweller · 4 November 2013, 10:56 AM

Another vote for the GMT.

Aggiez28 · 4 November 2013, 10:58 AM

Either is fine and it really comes down to personal prefference

TimeOnMyHands · 10 November 2013, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aggiez28

Either is fine and it really comes down to personal preference

Agreed and I may I recommend the EXPII be considered...(not the new 42mm).

Chainring · 4 November 2013, 11:05 AM

GMT for me but both nice.

Jack T · 4 November 2013, 11:05 AM

To me, neither is an ideal daily wearer. I own the PO 2500 in a 42mm case, and it is already a substantial watch, beautiful but too hefty for me on a daily basis, in the office, etc. The PO 8500 has even more heft, is taller due to the new movement, and heavier. A great watch, dial and bracelet, and aesthetically I find my PO as appealing as any dive watch out there, but it am not a Big Watch guy, and the Planet Oceans are big.

The GMT is more appropriately sized, not nearly as hefty, could be a daily wearer, but the PCL's give it just a smidge too much glitz for me. Of the two, the GMT is better, but I recently acquired what I consider the most versatile watch in the Rolex line up.

jvo300 · 4 November 2013, 11:12 AM

I say GMT. The 8500 is just too heavy and thick.

AF_Rob · 4 November 2013, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jvo300

I say GMT. The 8500 is just too heavy and thick.

This...I would try them both on if you can. I think you may find that the Omega PO 8500 is a little on the heavy side to be a daily wearer. To me, the GMT wins out.

eeh100773 · 4 November 2013, 11:12 AM

It's a Rolex forum. GMT is going to be a popular answer (& is my answer as well!)

Good luck on your search.

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cop414 · 4 November 2013, 11:14 AM

I'd choose the GMT as the 8500 PO just seems like it would be way too thick.

Racerdj · 5 December 2013, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eeh100773

It's a Rolex forum. GMT is going to be a popular answer (& is my answer as well!)
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My thoughts too

WhatTheDeuce · 4 November 2013, 11:33 AM

GMT makes a great daily wear piece.

Mystro · 4 November 2013, 11:34 AM

Both are equally a good choice. You ask on a Rolex forum, your gonna get a Rolex answer.

Sergi0 · 4 November 2013, 11:34 AM

Best thing to do is to try these watches on. The PO 8500 is pretty hefty in person and tall. It takes some time to get used to the weight and it could be a daily wearer but its hard to put it under a dress shirt.
The GMT is a good option

yessir69 · 4 November 2013, 12:13 PM

PO with the 2500 movement.

sharpmind · 4 November 2013, 12:25 PM

Wow...thank you for all the replies. I believe I am on the same page as most of you. Now to find the right one.

Osbong · 4 November 2013, 12:40 PM

Gmt all the way

Hairdude1 · 4 November 2013, 12:38 PM

I say GMT

boywondergq1 · 4 November 2013, 12:39 PM

GMT, the PO is too heavy for daily wear.

viper9669 · 4 November 2013, 01:09 PM

Gmt II ceramic is comfortable, imo.

elcompa · 4 November 2013, 01:14 PM

G....M....T....BABY!!!!!! All day!

FTX I · 4 November 2013, 01:14 PM

Gmt

knguyenk · 4 November 2013, 01:34 PM

Practicality wise (by case dimensions), the GMT will be the lighter/smaller choice for everyday wear. Personal preference for me would be the PO 8500 (or 2500) for sure; I actually find the size of the PO 8500 as the perfect size for substance while remaining practical.

Best recommendation is to go out and try them on, feel the weight on your wrist and see what you think will work with you. Either choice will be a win win imo.

up2nogood · 4 November 2013, 01:34 PM

GMT
I say that as a 45mm PO 2500 owner, I find the 8500 too thick.
I have as many Omega watches as I do Rolex, so it ain't a brand thing.

rolio · 4 November 2013, 01:42 PM

GMT

DCgator · 4 November 2013, 02:04 PM

To the OP - you say older GMT II versus the PO 8500 in 42mm. It really is a matter of personal preference. Either watch will be a good daily wearer imo. The "thick or heavy" comments re the PO is subjective. Not everyone has those complaints. Get the one that sings to you the most. There are most likely no GMTII you can try on at a Rolex AD but an Omega AD will have the PO you're interested in to try on.

You might consider the GMT-C as well for a daily wearer. Happy hunting!!

second time · 4 November 2013, 03:13 PM

116710 LN is my daily wearer, love it!

Bangel · 4 November 2013, 03:59 PM

Both good, but I'd prefer to have the GMT.

4 November 2013, 10:43 AM	#1
sharpmind "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NY Posts: 98	Daily Wearer Hello all. Been doing a lot of reading and wanted some opinions on a comparison between an older Rolex GMT II and a Omega PO 8500 (42mm). Hope this wasn't discussed in previous posts. Looking for an everyday wearer. It seems both these models are of comparable prices. Is a new model PO better choice than a used GMT? Not looking at value retention... and yes, I do know which forum I posted this on :) Thank you.

4 November 2013, 10:47 AM	#2
Rolexitis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Earth Watch: 114060 Posts: 3,203	I would choose the GMT __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

4 November 2013, 11:05 AM	#8
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	To me, neither is an ideal daily wearer. I own the PO 2500 in a 42mm case, and it is already a substantial watch, beautiful but too hefty for me on a daily basis, in the office, etc. The PO 8500 has even more heft, is taller due to the new movement, and heavier. A great watch, dial and bracelet, and aesthetically I find my PO as appealing as any dive watch out there, but it am not a Big Watch guy, and the Planet Oceans are big. The GMT is more appropriately sized, not nearly as hefty, could be a daily wearer, but the PCL's give it just a smidge too much glitz for me. Of the two, the GMT is better, but I recently acquired what I consider the most versatile watch in the Rolex line up. Attached Images __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

4 November 2013, 11:12 AM	#11
eeh100773 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: "Fast" Eddie Location: Asbury Park NJ Watch: 14060 T Series '96 Posts: 1,482	It's a Rolex forum. GMT is going to be a popular answer (& is my answer as well!) Good luck on your search. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @clocksontherocks

4 November 2013, 11:14 AM	#12
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,258	I'd choose the GMT as the 8500 PO just seems like it would be way too thick. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

4 November 2013, 10:51 AM	#3
Laszlo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,868	GMT for me as well.

4 November 2013, 10:56 AM	#4
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Another vote for the GMT.

4 November 2013, 10:58 AM	#5
Aggiez28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Brook Location: Texas Posts: 178	Either is fine and it really comes down to personal prefference

4 November 2013, 11:05 AM	#7
Chainring "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Grand Junction CO Watch: A few, not enough. Posts: 1,725	GMT for me but both nice.

4 November 2013, 11:12 AM	#9
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	I say GMT. The 8500 is just too heavy and thick.

4 November 2013, 11:33 AM	#14
WhatTheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Kyung Location: Anywhere? Watch: cha want... Posts: 4,488	GMT makes a great daily wear piece.

4 November 2013, 11:34 AM	#15
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,514	Both are equally a good choice. You ask on a Rolex forum, your gonna get a Rolex answer. __________________

4 November 2013, 11:34 AM	#16
Sergi0 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 3	Best thing to do is to try these watches on. The PO 8500 is pretty hefty in person and tall. It takes some time to get used to the weight and it could be a daily wearer but its hard to put it under a dress shirt. The GMT is a good option

4 November 2013, 12:13 PM	#17
yessir69 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 3,289	PO with the 2500 movement.

4 November 2013, 12:25 PM	#18
sharpmind "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NY Posts: 98	Wow...thank you for all the replies. I believe I am on the same page as most of you. Now to find the right one.

4 November 2013, 12:40 PM	#19
Osbong "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Makatiyi Location: California Watch: Rolex, Omega Posts: 220	Gmt all the way

4 November 2013, 12:38 PM	#20
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I say GMT

4 November 2013, 12:39 PM	#21
boywondergq1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 792	GMT, the PO is too heavy for daily wear. __________________ "Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes." - Oscar Wilde

4 November 2013, 01:09 PM	#22
viper9669 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: SIN Watch: Rolex Posts: 5,066	Gmt II ceramic is comfortable, imo.

4 November 2013, 01:14 PM	#23
elcompa "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Carolina Watch: DD 118206 Posts: 1,858	G....M....T....BABY!!!!!! All day!

4 November 2013, 01:14 PM	#24
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Gmt

4 November 2013, 01:34 PM	#25
knguyenk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 49	Practicality wise (by case dimensions), the GMT will be the lighter/smaller choice for everyday wear. Personal preference for me would be the PO 8500 (or 2500) for sure; I actually find the size of the PO 8500 as the perfect size for substance while remaining practical. Best recommendation is to go out and try them on, feel the weight on your wrist and see what you think will work with you. Either choice will be a win win imo.

4 November 2013, 01:34 PM	#26
up2nogood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 1,944	GMT I say that as a 45mm PO 2500 owner, I find the 8500 too thick. I have as many Omega watches as I do Rolex, so it ain't a brand thing.

4 November 2013, 01:42 PM	#27
rolio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: justRay Location: Back2California Watch: Birdies Posts: 1,921	GMT __________________ JJ "Tranquil? Just wait till I get started!! LOL! LOL!" --JJ Rolex~By way of an extraordinary life, and all the simple pleasures it has to offer~

4 November 2013, 02:04 PM	#28
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	To the OP - you say older GMT II versus the PO 8500 in 42mm. It really is a matter of personal preference. Either watch will be a good daily wearer imo. The "thick or heavy" comments re the PO is subjective. Not everyone has those complaints. Get the one that sings to you the most. There are most likely no GMTII you can try on at a Rolex AD but an Omega AD will have the PO you're interested in to try on. You might consider the GMT-C as well for a daily wearer. Happy hunting!!

4 November 2013, 03:13 PM	#29
second time "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Here Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 363	116710 LN is my daily wearer, love it!

4 November 2013, 03:59 PM	#30
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	Both good, but I'd prefer to have the GMT.

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