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WCCPHD · 1 May 2012, 08:14 AM

I went through the same process about a year ago. Went back and forth between the GMT and Day Date for several months. I even looked at the DD II, but felt the bezel was out of proportion. I decided on the GMT and never looked back. It helped that I had a two tone Date Just and decided the Day Date was just too similar in size and the way it wears.

Zed Homme · 1 May 2012, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

I would go GMT vs. DD with the Oyster bracelet. If you go DD--get the President band.

Agreed, but even then I'd opt for the gmt2c

Bangel · 1 May 2012, 08:27 AM

I voted DD, but now I'm leaning towards the GMT IIc! I guess that means I can relate to your dilemma. Either would be fantastic.

Justjosh · 1 May 2012, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

I would go GMT vs. DD with the Oyster bracelet. If you go DD--get the President band.

This all the way. Don't buy a DD with an Oyster

MYK · 1 May 2012, 08:30 AM

GMT with the green dial!

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petee1997 · 1 May 2012, 08:33 AM

I think a yellow gold watch is a dress watch and that makes the DD the best choice.

psv · 1 May 2012, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drockadam

Go for the Day-Date! All though, the picture that you posted of a DD, has a 18K Oyster Bracelet, and not the President bracelet.

Here's a picture of the Day-Date with the correct "President" bracelet.

Oh yes, that photo is much more appropriate. President bracelet is definitely the way to go on a Day-Date.

newrolexman · 1 May 2012, 08:42 AM

The best of both worlds:

and as a tool watch:

psv · 1 May 2012, 08:43 AM

I have to say, not being a huge fan of the bulkier sport Rolex cases but I think for some reason, they work really well on the hold models. And let's face it, the green dial GMT 116718 is one of the coolest gold sport watches ever made! :-)

Photo cred: Jake's Rolex blog (downsized a bit)

CBG · 1 May 2012, 08:46 AM

Go GMT.....and have it fully polished! (I am dead serious).

In any case, whatever you decide will will a great choice.

kilyung · 1 May 2012, 09:33 AM

mvmbles · 1 May 2012, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwalker

GMTIIc in YG Green dial. The best looking YG watch Rolex makes IMHO.

Absolute stunner

Between regular GMTIIc and DD, I would go Day Date on President bracelet.

Solo118 · 1 May 2012, 09:49 AM

Love the GMT! Especially with green dial

A.J.R. · 1 May 2012, 09:53 AM

Ddii >yg gmt > 36mm dd

sleddog · 1 May 2012, 10:00 AM

Black dial GMTIIc would be my choice Patrick..

It's such a striking watch, and has the extra feature of the second timezone....Sooooo handy to have when traveling or syncing with family in another part of the world!

Htab · 1 May 2012, 10:27 AM

I have both. But would say go with the gmt 2 with green dial.

psv · 1 May 2012, 10:48 AM

Dam', this is an attractive watch!

Photo cred: TRF and TZ fellow posters

Oh well, you can see where this is leaning....

john333 · 1 May 2012, 11:00 AM

I much prefer sporty styled watches over dressy ones. GMT for me by a large margin...it is absolutely stunning.

dalip · 1 May 2012, 11:06 AM

Looks like you've made up your mind Partick......and I'd heartily agree

sleddog · 1 May 2012, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalip

Looks like you've made up your mind Partick......and I'd heartily agree

Great choice IMO...Which dial is the question?

ydna808 · 1 May 2012, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drockadam

Go for the Day-Date! All though, the picture that you posted of a DD, has a 18K Oyster Bracelet, and not the President bracelet.

Here's a picture of the Day-Date with the correct "President" bracelet.

Yes this be the one I voted for

DoxaDavid · 1 May 2012, 11:50 AM

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!

DoxaDavid · 1 May 2012, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

. And let's face it, the green dial GMT 116718 is one of the coolest gold sport watches ever made! :-)

Photo cred: Jake's Rolex blog (downsized a bit)

I am in agreement with you on that!

tkerrmd · 1 May 2012, 12:05 PM

Gmt!!!

rodrob59 · 1 May 2012, 12:18 PM

I'd have to say a DD smooth bezel with President bracelet and white Roman dial. My current grail. But you'll know the one once it's on your wrist.

Rolesor · 1 May 2012, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcmo

DD is a classic in it's own right.....a legend. I'd go that route!

Tough call but I agree

Good luck!!

globalmedia33 · 1 May 2012, 12:23 PM

YG GMTIIc for me.

floater156 · 1 May 2012, 12:24 PM

40mm > 36mm more gold!

ingoodtime · 1 May 2012, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwalker

GMTIIc in YG Green dial. The best looking YG watch Rolex makes IMHO.

Agreed!!!!!!!!! That's my dream watch....

MortgageGuy · 1 May 2012, 12:53 PM

NO question the GMT for me, had one and flipped it but it certainly was a beauty

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, 08:14 AM	#31
WCCPHD "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Bill Location: Apex, NC Watch: GMT II C 116718 Posts: 44	Gmt ii c I went through the same process about a year ago. Went back and forth between the GMT and Day Date for several months. I even looked at the DD II, but felt the bezel was out of proportion. I decided on the GMT and never looked back. It helped that I had a two tone Date Just and decided the Day Date was just too similar in size and the way it wears. __________________ _______________________ Date Just 16013 GMT II C 116718

1 May 2012, 09:53 AM	#44
A.J.R. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: AJ Location: Oregon Watch: SUBC, DJII Posts: 1,827	Ddii >yg gmt > 36mm dd __________________

1 May 2012, 10:00 AM	#45
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	Black dial GMTIIc would be my choice Patrick.. It's such a striking watch, and has the extra feature of the second timezone....Sooooo handy to have when traveling or syncing with family in another part of the world! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

1 May 2012, 11:06 AM	#49
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Looks like you've made up your mind Partick......and I'd heartily agree __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

1 May 2012, 08:27 AM	#33
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	I voted DD, but now I'm leaning towards the GMT IIc! I guess that means I can relate to your dilemma. Either would be fantastic.

1 May 2012, 08:30 AM	#35
MYK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Mohammed Location: Kuwait Watch: @kuwaitinglist Posts: 1,622	GMT with the green dial! Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2

1 May 2012, 08:33 AM	#36
petee1997 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 100	I think a yellow gold watch is a dress watch and that makes the DD the best choice.

1 May 2012, 08:42 AM	#38
newrolexman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: FL Posts: 1,081	The best of both worlds: and as a tool watch:

1 May 2012, 08:43 AM	#39
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	I have to say, not being a huge fan of the bulkier sport Rolex cases but I think for some reason, they work really well on the hold models. And let's face it, the green dial GMT 116718 is one of the coolest gold sport watches ever made! :-) Photo cred: Jake's Rolex blog (downsized a bit)

1 May 2012, 08:46 AM	#40
CBG "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: Europe Watch: GMTIIc SS Posts: 59	Go GMT.....and have it fully polished! (I am dead serious). In any case, whatever you decide will will a great choice.

1 May 2012, 09:33 AM	#41
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940

1 May 2012, 09:49 AM	#43
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,092	Love the GMT! Especially with green dial

1 May 2012, 10:27 AM	#46
Htab 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Dad Location: USA Watch: To many Posts: 1,389	I have both. But would say go with the gmt 2 with green dial.

1 May 2012, 10:48 AM	#47
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Dam', this is an attractive watch! Photo cred: TRF and TZ fellow posters Oh well, you can see where this is leaning....

1 May 2012, 11:00 AM	#48
john333 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gotham Posts: 1,274	I much prefer sporty styled watches over dressy ones. GMT for me by a large margin...it is absolutely stunning.

1 May 2012, 11:50 AM	#52
DoxaDavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Minneapolis, Mn Posts: 3,271	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! __________________ DOXA-AFICIONADO "It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues. " Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865

1 May 2012, 12:05 PM	#54
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Gmt!!!

1 May 2012, 12:18 PM	#55
rodrob59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Rod Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: YG DD 18238 Posts: 1,540	I'd have to say a DD smooth bezel with President bracelet and white Roman dial. My current grail. But you'll know the one once it's on your wrist. __________________ I ask you to judge me by the enemies I have made. -Franklin D. Roosevelt

1 May 2012, 12:23 PM	#57
globalmedia33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Thien Location: Frisco,TX/Saigon Watch: All Rolex Posts: 2,754	YG GMTIIc for me. __________________ Sub. 5513 116710LN 116610LV “I THINK PERFECTION IS UGLY. SOMEWHERE IN THE THINGS HUMANS MAKE, I WANT TO SEE SCARS, FAILURE, DISORDER AND DISTORTION" - YOHJI YAMAMOTO

1 May 2012, 12:24 PM	#58
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	40mm > 36mm more gold! __________________ Lead by example through production.

1 May 2012, 12:53 PM	#60
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	NO question the GMT for me, had one and flipped it but it certainly was a beauty __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

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