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27 September 2013, 04:05 AM | #1 |
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GMT II Black/Blue OR Deepsea
Traditionally, I've been no major fan of modern Rolexes, with the exception of the Deepsea, which I've been thinking about getting.
But, today, got to try the Deepsea next to the new Black/Blue GMT. And I have to say, as much as I've generally hated the polished center links, new rolex styling, all that, I loved the new GMT. Torn between the two of them. Thoughts? |
27 September 2013, 04:25 AM | #2 |
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Blnr gmt!
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27 September 2013, 04:27 AM | #3 |
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I like the new BLNR GMT alot and have it on my short list
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27 September 2013, 04:28 AM | #4 |
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GMT is a better bet as an 'only watch' IMHO, DSSD is a great 2nd or 3rd.....mine is my weekend and vacation watch
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GMT, for one thing I'd use the gmt hand... and it looks great.
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27 September 2013, 04:31 AM | #6 |
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I was wearing the Deepsea until I put the new GMT BLNR on today. Love my DSSD, but love this one more. I was like you... not a fan of PCL on GMTs but this one makes the blue pop in a great way. Both great watches, but I'm afraid the DSSD is going to sit in the safe deposit for awhile :). Good luck with your decision.
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27 September 2013, 04:33 AM | #7 |
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yikes, at opposing ends of a scale on this one. way too different for a toss up.
do you need a GMT function, do you fancy the new bezel, do you want something that can dress up or down, the latest and greatest..... or do you like big watches, something that screams awesome - has presence, engineering wizbang features, no cyclops, an incredible diver.... only you can choose what you want. only one.....I'd take the BLNR for my needs. |
27 September 2013, 04:35 AM | #8 |
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BLNR for me.
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27 September 2013, 05:09 AM | #9 |
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Dssd
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27 September 2013, 05:10 AM | #10 |
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Both great, but BLNR for me.
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27 September 2013, 05:28 AM | #11 |
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Bruiser GMT is my choice!
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27 September 2013, 05:35 AM | #12 |
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GMT LN for me
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27 September 2013, 05:41 AM | #13 |
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They are both very nice, I just picked this up, and love it!
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27 September 2013, 05:47 AM | #14 |
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Really like the BLNR but waiting for prices to come down. Expect it to happen early next year.
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27 September 2013, 05:52 AM | #15 |
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27 September 2013, 06:00 AM | #16 |
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Another 'artful' DeepSea shot !!
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27 September 2013, 06:44 AM | #17 |
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27 September 2013, 07:44 AM | #20 |
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DSSD for sure
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27 September 2013, 08:03 AM | #21 |
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Dssd
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1) PCLs are an issue for me - I scratch polished surfaces by breathing on them - I knew that this would drive me nuts on the GMT 2)I was able to get a substantial discount on the DSSD - from a value perspective, the DSSD is a lot of watch for the money 3)The DSSD is not for everyone - it's a relative rarity and I like that. 4)I believe it is one of the most technologically advanced watches Rolex makes - with it's depth rating, history, design and unique place in the Rolex line-up, I believe the DSSD is more horologically significant than the BLNR. Obviously, this is an opinion. 5)I have a feeling that Rolex will eventually stop making the DSSD at some point 5)Finally - the DSSD was just so impressive in the flesh that I couldn't resist. |
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27 September 2013, 09:09 AM | #25 |
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I have both and enjoy wearing them equally. So it's a tie.
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27 September 2013, 09:18 AM | #26 |
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Since everyone is sharing the Deepsea, I share the BLNR.......that would be my choice
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27 September 2013, 09:27 AM | #27 |
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Both! ;)
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27 September 2013, 09:28 AM | #28 |
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27 September 2013, 09:33 AM | #29 |
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Both a great choice- but the GMT wins for me. Just a fantastic all round watch
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27 September 2013, 09:37 AM | #30 |
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GMT all day, anyday!
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