Poll: Which do you like best: "old" GMT, or "New GMT"?

[mike]

Originally Posted by Chris B

Love my B /R GMT but the more you guys keep posting pics of "The New Kid" the more I'm sure that I'm gonna want one soon.



PS Great pics guys

RED/BLACK is good!

[Arturo]

They are all so nice. Like comparing a beautiful petite blond bombshell to a tall glass of water Asian beauty. Having both would be nice, but sometimes one at a time is the best we can do.

[Oyster Lover]

The poll numbers are close! It's not helping me decide whether to buy the new one or not!

I just splurged on two extra bezel inserts for my Pepsi GMT (from an AD no less, for a ridiculously low price - go figure...). It didn't make me feel better, and I need to satisfy my Rolex cravings! Oh, if only my Christmas bonus were to come in July!

[Sam]

Nothing really against the newer 116710 GMT, but there's not one thing about it that I like better than the older 16710 GMT. If there was no predecessor, then the new GMT would do just fine. But.....the 16710 is more true to the original 1675 GMT. I don't really like the larger case, polished center links, ceramic bezel, green 24 hour hand, etc.

You can pick up a new (or near new) 16710 for $4.0K. Take the extra $2.5K and buy yourself another watch.

[billykmd]

My vote is the New TT GMT. I haven't seen the new SS GMT, but I've been impressed with the photos. The TT isn't that "bling" like the YG and is a good balance between class and function. Not too much of a big fan of the old Pepsi GMT personally...

[USMCsilver]

Originally Posted by Oyster Lover

I just splurged on two extra bezel inserts for my Pepsi GMT (from an AD no less, for a ridiculously low price - go figure...)

Can those be put in by an amateur? Or is it best accomplished by an AD?

Originally Posted by Sam

You can pick up a new (or near new) 16710 for $4.0K. Take the extra $2.5K and buy yourself another watch.

You'd only have $2k left. Price is $5950 (or .25, don't recall).

[fire-ballz]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Imho, the older GMT will never go out of style. I've not had the opportunity to handle the newer version. No question the solid center links, milled clasp, ceramic bezel, and movement are nice upgrades.
However, the classic GMT still has it's advantages. 120 click bezel w/ interchangeable inserts, brushed center linls, interchangeable bracelets, and last but not least............RED 24 hour hand!
I hope to have the newer GMT II someday. Until then this classic will do just fine.
dP

Hi Dan,

Where did you purchase that jubilee bracelet for your pepsi? I want to do that to my GMT.

[Atl]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Get the new one, my friend. Go FUTURISTIC!! Some day all Rollies will be made this way!!

You were supposed to be my ally as to the flaws of this watch!!
The new ss GMT II is all wrong! What happened JJ ???

[Oyster Lover]

Originally Posted by USMCsilver

Can those be put in by an amateur? Or is it best accomplished by an AD?

I think an amateur can put them in - there's a tutorial somewhere on TRF on how to do that! Personally, I'd just take it to an AD and have them do it - I think most would do it for nothing to curry favor with you!

[tonelar]

the classics will always be lovely... i've seen the new GMT II in person and it's definitely a nice watch... just not to my liking... i'd spend the money on a TT Sub before buying a new TT GMT.

[Solar]

I own a Pepsi GMT 16710 Z series.

I really like the points that Dan Pierce made. I agree that the new GMT has a better clasp, no doubt at all, and the new Parachrom blue hairspring is more anti-magnetic. Not sure what other differences represent an improvement in the movement; both are COSC, n'est-ce-pas?.

I personally find the bezel font on the new GMTs too large for my liking, but that's just me.

You really have to look at them side by side and decide if the price difference is worth it. I got a substantial discount on my GMT and I doubt if I could get a discount on a new GMT. The polished centre links would begin to bother me in short order as well. That said, the day may well arrive where I'm writing an enthusiastic review of a new GMT.........

The new GMT is undoubtably a beautiful and either GMT (old or new) would be a great addition to any collection.

When spending this kind of $$, you should really make a decision based on what you want and can afford. Take advice but in the end make your mind up from your own gut feeling, live with the decision an week, and if you still feel the same way 7 days later, chances are you won't be flipping your watch in 6 months.....

Just my opinion. Best of luck in your choice.

Regards,

Chris

[nko51]

I like the "new" GMT better

[Dan Pierce]

[QUOTE][Hi Dan,

Where did you purchase that jubilee bracelet for your pepsi? I want to do that to my GMT.
/QUOTE]

FB,
I found the jubilee for sale on Timezone.com from someone I was familiar with so I knew it was authentic. Right place, right time. They're hard to find and rarely come up for sale. I've heard it is possible to get one from an AD although I can't confirm that. If so, it could cost up to $700.00.
Good luck,
dP