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21 May 2016, 06:34 AM
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Down to Three Choices - Thoughts?
Hi all you terrific people! 2016 has been a terrific year, and I'm looking to get my first Rolex. I was hoping to get your thoughts on the following watches, as I think I'd be happy with any of them. They are all pre-owned, but totally unworn (still in plastic, no scuffs, marks or swirls anywhere).
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21 May 2016, 06:38 AM
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The GMTII would be my choice, but that's me, you may have different tastes.
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21 May 2016, 06:41 AM
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21 May 2016, 06:44 AM
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The GMT is a great all around watch and I think it looks better than the TT Sub LN. You also get the GMT function. However, if it were the TT ceramic Sub LB, then that would be a difficult choice for me.
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21 May 2016, 06:46 AM
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21 May 2016, 06:48 AM
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21 May 2016, 06:44 AM
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No bad choice, for me it's between the sub and the gmt, I would go sub as I find the dial too busy on the GMT especially in the yellow gold, but they are all beautiful. Good luck and post pics when you are done!
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21 May 2016, 06:51 AM
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TT Sub LN, in my opinion.
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21 May 2016, 06:58 AM
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gmt for me obviously
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21 May 2016, 06:59 AM
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LB for me.
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21 May 2016, 07:04 AM
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GMT would be my choice.
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21 May 2016, 07:25 AM
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TT Sub LN if it was my choice. Although you will not be disappointed with any of them.
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21 May 2016, 07:48 AM
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All great choices. Tough decision.
But for me personally, I'd go with the GMT for the added functionally of having 2 time zones...should you need it. |
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21 May 2016, 07:57 AM
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I agree with Eric, Larry and Roger, I'd go for the 116713LB first otherwise GMTc.
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21 May 2016, 08:01 AM
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Gmt
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21 May 2016, 08:03 AM
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The GMT looks like the best price of the three, and it would be my first choice regardless.
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21 May 2016, 08:24 AM
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I would go for the totally unworn 16613.
Not so easy to get by... Sent from someone else |
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21 May 2016, 08:47 AM
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21 May 2016, 09:07 AM
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21 May 2016, 08:28 PM
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21 May 2016, 08:39 PM
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116713 for me as well.
I prefer the newer cases and other changes on the ceramic models. Plus you get the useful GMT function. |
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21 May 2016, 08:41 AM
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I can really see your dilemma !!!
 All three beautiful references ... Even though you don't have the 116613LB Ceramic in the mix like others have mentioned ... IMPO I would still go for the 16613LB... If it's in pristine condition as stated that would be my choice .... The value on that reference will only go up as a bonus and I'm at Sucker for that blue dial ... Something about gold and blue together ... 
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21 May 2016, 09:22 AM
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Chalk up another vote for the GMTII
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21 May 2016, 09:24 AM
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21 May 2016, 09:36 AM
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TT Submariner 116613LN ! Looks great.
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21 May 2016, 09:40 AM
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116613ln
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21 May 2016, 09:45 AM
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TT Submariner 116613LN gets my vote. Can't go wrong with a Sub!!
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21 May 2016, 10:59 AM
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I'd like to thank everyone for their responses, they've definitely been very helpful. I'll have to do a little more thought on whether I want the 5-digit Bluesy or the GMTII!
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21 May 2016, 11:53 AM
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I am in agreement with Eric here..GMT IIC..better bracelet than 5 digit Bluesy though I agree its dial is gorgeous. GMT is a perfect "only' Rolex
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21 May 2016, 12:19 PM
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Real Name: Mr. Hsu
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Ln sub!!
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