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HogwldFLTR · 6 June 2014, 12:41 PM

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

Starbucksboss · 6 June 2014, 12:44 PM

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

Onikage · 6 June 2014, 12:57 PM

Quote:

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 · 6 June 2014, 01:09 PM

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 · 6 June 2014, 01:17 PM

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 · 6 June 2014, 02:34 PM

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 · 6 June 2014, 02:40 PM

gmt 2

DreambreaX · 6 June 2014, 03:11 PM

New > old

rolex_DateJust · 6 June 2014, 03:17 PM

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

jujin · 6 June 2014, 03:22 PM

That pepsi tho...

Rolex77 · 6 June 2014, 05:33 PM

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

jshepard · 9 June 2014, 09:26 AM

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 · 9 June 2014, 10:51 AM

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 · 9 June 2014, 01:04 PM

I like the new up grade myself.

HogwldFLTR · 9 June 2014, 01:34 PM

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 · 9 June 2014, 01:48 PM

Blnr for sure clean dark style quiet not loud

porschedude · 9 June 2014, 01:54 PM

I prefer the 2, tougher

anothernewphone · 9 June 2014, 01:56 PM

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 · 9 June 2014, 03:52 PM

Bnlr

postalworker · 9 June 2014, 04:09 PM

Blnr

slim4511 · 10 June 2014, 12:12 AM

Blnr

Dan Pierce · 10 June 2014, 12:18 AM

16710.
dP

Im Lauf der Zeit · 10 June 2014, 12:34 AM

Quote:

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 · 10 June 2014, 01:29 AM

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 · 10 June 2014, 03:06 AM

Quote:

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 · 10 June 2014, 03:36 AM

Prefer the 16710, just sayin

SeaAndSky · 10 June 2014, 04:08 AM

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 · 10 June 2014, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerardus

Like them all :)

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

Loevhagen · 10 June 2014, 05:39 AM

Quote:

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.

6 June 2014, 12:41 PM	#31
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,697	Fond of mine on the standard oyster bracelet. Currently at Rik's for a service. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

6 June 2014, 01:09 PM	#34
springbar "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bay Area, Ca Watch: 116400GV Posts: 834	I think there's considerable confusion here 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.

6 June 2014, 01:17 PM	#35
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	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. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

9 June 2014, 01:34 PM	#45
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,697	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. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

10 June 2014, 12:12 AM	#51
slim4511 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Detroit Posts: 484	Blnr __________________ GMT IIc, Exp II, Speedy Pro If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.

6 June 2014, 12:44 PM	#32
Starbucksboss Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Reno Posts: 1,028	Every time I see the classic and ceramic side by side its the classic I think just...looks nicer.

6 June 2014, 02:34 PM	#36
TotalReturn Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Detroit Watch: 16710 GMTII A SEL Posts: 49	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. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

6 June 2014, 02:40 PM	#37
jimmyh Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: virginia Posts: 30	gmt 2

6 June 2014, 03:11 PM	#38
DreambreaX Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rolex Estate Posts: 1,304	New > old

6 June 2014, 03:17 PM	#39
rolex_DateJust 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Sergio Location: Miami, FL Watch: Yes please! Posts: 1,781	I love having the maxi case and maxi dial but I I'd go with old school master I.

6 June 2014, 03:22 PM	#40
jujin "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 307	That pepsi tho...

6 June 2014, 05:33 PM	#41
Rolex77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Indra Location: Jakarta Watch: ROLEXes, OMEGAs Posts: 154	i like the old one. The new one is bulky. For me the old one has better proportion

9 June 2014, 09:26 AM	#42
jshepard "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA Watch: GMTII Posts: 1,180	I prefer the GMT-II, non-ceramic version, over the GMT-I. That independent hour hand makes it easier to set the time. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

9 June 2014, 10:51 AM	#43
SeaAndSky "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wild Blue Yonder Watch: 116710 LN Posts: 1,613	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

9 June 2014, 01:04 PM	#44
lamnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nyc Posts: 1,762	I like the new up grade myself.

9 June 2014, 01:48 PM	#46
astro98 Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: USA Watch: Sub No Date Posts: 278	Blnr for sure clean dark style quiet not loud

9 June 2014, 01:54 PM	#47
porschedude "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Watch: 116610LV Posts: 1,207	I prefer the 2, tougher

9 June 2014, 01:56 PM	#48
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	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."

9 June 2014, 03:52 PM	#49
roklee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: canada Watch: rolex explorer ii Posts: 493	Bnlr

9 June 2014, 04:09 PM	#50
postalworker Banned Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: California Watch: 116618LN Posts: 566	Blnr

10 June 2014, 12:18 AM	#52
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	16710. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

10 June 2014, 01:29 AM	#54
FiftyTwoEighty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Woody Location: Surf City USA Watch: me live @the Beach Posts: 1,794	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... __________________ Some 4 digits, 5 digits, and 6 digits 2FA

10 June 2014, 03:36 AM	#56
jwill051 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jim Location: Maine & Florida Watch: 16710,116619 Posts: 540	Prefer the 16710, just sayin

10 June 2014, 04:08 AM	#57
SeaAndSky "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wild Blue Yonder Watch: 116710 LN Posts: 1,613	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.

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