GMT Master I or II?

[HogwldFLTR]

Fond of mine on the standard oyster bracelet. Currently at Rik's for a service.

[Starbucksboss]

Every time I see the classic and ceramic side by side its the classic I think just...looks nicer.

[Onikage]

Originally Posted by ltmgeller

You can't go wrong with either, but why not go for both? I have grown so fond of the GMT I can't stop acquiring them. My advise would be to pick up an a metal bezeled Sapphire GMT or GMT II with all 3 inserts and the new BLNR. You will then have all your SS GMT needs met.

GMT President very cool! Now thats something I've only heard of but never seen.

[springbar]

All this talk of maxi-dials and cases and clasps and lug holes implies that you don't really mean "GMT-Master I or II?" but "GMT-Master... ceramic or not?"

The GMT-Master II came out in 1983.

[Onikage]

Non-ceramic II without holes for me - Comprises classic with modern perfectly imo, and coupled with all the bracelet and bezel options it's probably the best watch in the world.

[TotalReturn]

A Series SEL w lugs. I think this is an iconic watch- true to its character and history as an pioneer of the two time zone international tool watch. I do not like the new ceramic and the PCL of the 116710 and I feel like it has strayed far from its roots- unlike the new SubC which did not. The versatility of the 16710 is a major plus. Plus I do love the bezel flexibility.


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[jimmyh]

gmt 2

[DreambreaX]

New > old

[rolex_DateJust]

I love having the maxi case and maxi dial but I I'd go with old school master I.

[jujin]

That pepsi tho...

[Rolex77]

i like the old one. The new one is bulky. For me the old one has better proportion

[jshepard]

I prefer the GMT-II, non-ceramic version, over the GMT-I. That independent hour hand makes it easier to set the time.


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[SeaAndSky]

I like them all but prefer the - II Cs.
- Better bracelet
- Better bezel (subjective of course)
- Improved (very slightly) movement
- EasyLink
- And better proportioned to my eye with the new case

[lamnyc]

I like the new up grade myself.

[HogwldFLTR]

You guys are killing me with mine at the spa in FL visiting Rikki. I can't wait to get it back on my wrist.

[astro98]

Blnr for sure clean dark style quiet not loud

[porschedude]

I prefer the 2, tougher

[anothernewphone]

Love the new ones, prefer the old ones. I see the new ones and I think "damn, that's gorgeous!" ... then I see the old ones and think "that's perfect."

[roklee]

Bnlr

[postalworker]

Blnr

[slim4511]

Blnr

[Dan Pierce]

16710.
dP

[Im Lauf der Zeit]

Originally Posted by G Francis

1999 "A" series " Swiss" only dial with luminnova as opposed to super luminnova. Choice of oyster lock or jubilee bracelets. Came with black or Pepsi bezel. IMO (after 30 Years + of collecting) the most underpriced, hard wearing Rolex sports watch out there,

+1. And if you're looking for the GMT 2's 3185 movement function (jump hour hand) consider the Explorer 2, another hard-wearing sports watch.

[FiftyTwoEighty]

I have been drooling for a GMT II since 1983 -- I was 13. I can remember trying it on at Changi Airport, before flying back to the States. For decades, every time I went back, I would stop in to look, but never buy...

I really think it will be the next one...

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Loevhagen

Which one do you prefer and why - if any?

I like the "old stuff" (plexi, etc) - but also like the idea of all new and more "robust".

I like them put together.

[jwill051]

Prefer the 16710, just sayin

[SeaAndSky]

When I see the BLNR next to an older BLRO I am convinced that something I wrote awhile ago is true. The BLNR will be the most sought after GMT of all time.

[Jake B]

Originally Posted by Gerardus

Like them all :)

Yeah, man...Love is all you need.

[Loevhagen]

Originally Posted by AK797

I like them put together.

I would lie if I said that hash´t crossed my mind. Selling all Rolexes, etc - and buy the BLRO. I have a feeling that I probably would have had regrets after a while. Who "needs" just one watch.