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aandrianto · 1 May 2012, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a.j.r.

ddii >yg gmt > 36mm dd

x2

MK25toLife · 1 May 2012, 01:35 PM

116718 black dial easy

gwalker · 1 May 2012, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoxaDavid

DD is to small unless you are thinking about a DD II but even still, GMTIIc all the way.

Oh, and I am biased to the green dialed one!

Photos borrowed... From my iPad!

If this doesn't do it for you then you must not have a pulse. David those pics are so amazing!!!!!! What a peice.

caryyee · 1 May 2012, 03:10 PM

If you already have a sporty watch (ie a SS Sub or GMT), then I'd go for a Day-date.

TSW · 1 May 2012, 03:42 PM

Of these two..GMT if it would be a DD on president and fluted bezel a completely different story

johnbeth · 1 May 2012, 04:34 PM

Voted GMT.

Gaijin · 1 May 2012, 08:00 PM

I voted GMT II C. However if you had made it a DD II I would have voted for that.

Throttle · 1 May 2012, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

I'm getting closer to pull the trigger on one of these puppies. I only want one gold watch in the collection so there will have to be a choice.

The 116718 GMT is so wonderfully sporty and with a great weight/heft on the wrist, but the DD President, especially with a silver stick dial IMO, is so classy and one that you wear wear to anything.

What say you?

i have both
you mean they are sold seperately?

Throttle · 1 May 2012, 08:22 PM

another shot.....to convince you to buy both

cocopeep · 1 May 2012, 08:38 PM

I bet that GMT in gold is going to be heavy! I have to go with DD, save the sport watches for the steel version.

SALTY · 1 May 2012, 08:40 PM

The "correct" President bracelet is, of course, bark; but putting that small detail aside, the DD "President" is the the Rolex for dress and while there may be some friendly disagreement, the GMT/ Sub is/are the sport models which come into their own in SS.

DoxaDavid · 2 May 2012, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cocopeep

I bet that GMT in gold is going to be heavy! I have to go with DD, save the sport watches for the steel version.

Ohhh it is and feels WONDERFUL!

Look, to the OP... Do you dress more formal or casual on a daily basis? For me, I am not a suit and tie guy nor nead to in my profession so while a YG GMT can dress up very well, I preferred the sporty look and size of a GMT to wear on a regular basis verses the smaller more dressy DD. If I wore a suit to work, I might have made a different choice but for me it was no contest.

psv · 2 May 2012, 12:48 AM

I'm in the high-tech/software game, no tie needed so I can certainly do a sporty watch.

My main issue with any gold watch is that the DC area is a conservative place dress-wise. It is not Miami, LA or NYC where you can easily get away with a gold watch. But I'm working on overcoming that hesitation, hence I'm trying to narrow down my choices.

And yes again, the DD would certainly be on President bracelet! :-)

Like To Watch · 2 May 2012, 01:06 AM

I like both of them.

Still.........

:think ing:

iLLGT2 · 2 May 2012, 01:44 AM

Gmt for me!!

FremStar · 2 May 2012, 02:32 AM

I had to try on the Anniversary green dial the other day to ensure that I was not missing out on anything and although supreme, I still

the green date wheel on the black dial! Good luck again Pat

FeelingTheBlues · 2 May 2012, 02:34 AM

My today's mood tells me to go with the GMT-IIc!

mtrunner · 2 May 2012, 02:47 AM

Hands down GMTIIc. I am starting to become more partial to the green dial as well. It is just stunning with the green dial.

Mac-Apple · 2 May 2012, 03:42 AM

Gmt all day long!!!! That watch makes me thirsty.

HauteHorlogerie · 2 May 2012, 03:48 AM

116718!!

DoxaDavid · 2 May 2012, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

I'm in the high-tech/software game, no tie needed so I can certainly do a sporty watch.

My main issue with any gold watch is that the DC area is a conservative place dress-wise. It is not Miami, LA or NYC where you can easily get away with a gold watch. But I'm working on overcoming that hesitation, hence I'm trying to narrow down my choices.

And yes again, the DD would certainly be on President bracelet! :-)

If you went preowned, you could get a TT GMTIIc which is a nice compromise with moderate flash for daily work wear then will have enough $$$$ to get a nice preowned DD as well for after work or weekends!

There you go, problem solved!

DoxaDavid · 2 May 2012, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

I'm in the high-tech/software game, no tie needed so I can certainly do a sporty watch.

My main issue with any gold watch is that the DC area is a conservative place dress-wise. It is not Miami, LA or NYC where you can easily get away with a gold watch. But I'm working on overcoming that hesitation, hence I'm trying to narrow down my choices.

And yes again, the DD would certainly be on President bracelet! :-)

And p.s.

I live in the Midwest which is fairly conservative as well and I have never had an issue wearing an all YG watch but I understand your trepidation.

Paladin · 2 May 2012, 09:29 AM

Gotta be the quintessential day-date. A basic staple in every gentlemans watch/Rolex collection.

While the gold GMT is a spectacular watch and I try not to look at the too long here in the forums ( trying to avoid needing to buy one), the classic GMT will always be cased in stainless steel. Own the classics....go with the day-date!

psv · 2 May 2012, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoxaDavid

If you went preowned, you could get a TT GMTIIc which is a nice compromise with moderate flash for daily work wear then will have enough $$$$ to get a nice preowned DD as well for after work or weekends!

There you go, problem solved!

There is that option too! :-)

psv · 2 May 2012, 09:40 AM

I'm not sure I agree that "sport Rolex" need to be stainless steel. I think a diving tool like a Submariner, while striking in 18K is perhaps best true to its heritage by being in stainless steel, but a GMT is more of a travelers/pilot watch - I don't see any problem with adding a bit of gold to that design brief.

Rolex Explorer? There never has been a gold one, never will be! :-)

FremStar · 2 May 2012, 09:40 AM

zeuloa · 2 May 2012, 10:21 AM

GMT II.... You can always get the Day-Date in platinum later on!

Robert2254 · 2 May 2012, 11:36 AM

Gold gmtII with green dial! Maybe my frail watch now. The "marky mark" I call it in honour of walhburg the only celeb I've seen rocking it.
Go for that reference....btw what's the going rate of the gold GMT?

Gerardus · 2 May 2012, 11:50 AM

DD for me.

z32turbo · 2 May 2012, 12:06 PM

I'd get the DD but with pres band.

View Poll Results: Which YG Rolex?
Rolex GMTIIC 116718 in yellow gold	104	57.46%
Rolex Day-Day President in yellow gold	77	42.54%
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1 May 2012, 03:42 PM	#65
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Of these two..GMT if it would be a DD on president and fluted bezel a completely different story __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

1 May 2012, 08:40 PM	#71
SALTY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,500	The "correct" President bracelet is, of course, bark; but putting that small detail aside, the DD "President" is the the Rolex for dress and while there may be some friendly disagreement, the GMT/ Sub is/are the sport models which come into their own in SS. __________________ Time and tide wait for no man.

2 May 2012, 01:06 AM	#74
Like To Watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 1,196	I like both of them. Still.........:think ing:

2 May 2012, 02:32 AM	#76
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	I had to try on the Anniversary green dial the other day to ensure that I was not missing out on anything and although supreme, I still the green date wheel on the black dial! Good luck again Pat Attached Images __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

1 May 2012, 01:35 PM	#62
MK25toLife "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 262	116718 black dial easy

1 May 2012, 03:10 PM	#64
caryyee "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: A Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,180	If you already have a sporty watch (ie a SS Sub or GMT), then I'd go for a Day-date.

1 May 2012, 04:34 PM	#66
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Voted GMT.

1 May 2012, 08:00 PM	#67
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	I voted GMT II C. However if you had made it a DD II I would have voted for that.

1 May 2012, 08:22 PM	#69
Throttle "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Singapore Posts: 170	another shot.....to convince you to buy both

1 May 2012, 08:38 PM	#70
cocopeep "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: PA Watch: DJ 116234 Posts: 510	I bet that GMT in gold is going to be heavy! I have to go with DD, save the sport watches for the steel version.

2 May 2012, 12:48 AM	#73
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	I'm in the high-tech/software game, no tie needed so I can certainly do a sporty watch. My main issue with any gold watch is that the DC area is a conservative place dress-wise. It is not Miami, LA or NYC where you can easily get away with a gold watch. But I'm working on overcoming that hesitation, hence I'm trying to narrow down my choices. And yes again, the DD would certainly be on President bracelet! :-)

2 May 2012, 01:44 AM	#75
iLLGT2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Martin Location: NY And FLA Watch: AP ROO Blue Scuba Posts: 2,695	Gmt for me!!

2 May 2012, 02:34 AM	#77
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	My today's mood tells me to go with the GMT-IIc! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

2 May 2012, 02:47 AM	#78
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	Hands down GMTIIc. I am starting to become more partial to the green dial as well. It is just stunning with the green dial.

2 May 2012, 03:42 AM	#79
Mac-Apple Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Mike Location: Connecticut Watch: AP Diver Posts: 642	Gmt all day long!!!! That watch makes me thirsty.

2 May 2012, 03:48 AM	#80
HauteHorlogerie Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: My house Watch: 519LN \| 64A Posts: 1,241	116718!!

2 May 2012, 09:29 AM	#83
Paladin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: So. California Posts: 1,232	Gotta be the quintessential day-date. A basic staple in every gentlemans watch/Rolex collection. While the gold GMT is a spectacular watch and I try not to look at the too long here in the forums ( trying to avoid needing to buy one), the classic GMT will always be cased in stainless steel. Own the classics....go with the day-date! __________________ 1601, 1675/3, 16753, 16750, 16750, 16700, 16610, 18238

2 May 2012, 09:40 AM	#85
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	I'm not sure I agree that "sport Rolex" need to be stainless steel. I think a diving tool like a Submariner, while striking in 18K is perhaps best true to its heritage by being in stainless steel, but a GMT is more of a travelers/pilot watch - I don't see any problem with adding a bit of gold to that design brief. Rolex Explorer? There never has been a gold one, never will be! :-)

2 May 2012, 09:40 AM	#86
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Attached Images __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

2 May 2012, 10:21 AM	#87
zeuloa "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Jose Location: Here Watch: SEA-DWELLER Posts: 2,232	GMT II.... You can always get the Day-Date in platinum later on!

2 May 2012, 11:36 AM	#88
Robert2254 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: toronto Posts: 24	Gold gmtII with green dial! Maybe my frail watch now. The "marky mark" I call it in honour of walhburg the only celeb I've seen rocking it. Go for that reference....btw what's the going rate of the gold GMT?

2 May 2012, 11:50 AM	#89
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,145	DD for me. __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

2 May 2012, 12:06 PM	#90
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	I'd get the DD but with pres band. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

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