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Degas · 4 November 2013, 06:25 PM

GMT all the way, it's the best daily wearer I have ever had.

Jake B · 4 November 2013, 06:53 PM

I really like Omega, and have quite a few, but the 8500 PO is just too thick for everyday wear if I had to choose one. If you're looking at one watch as an all-rounder and those are the only two choices, then go for the GMT (I'd personally go with the Blue/Black variant).

zama · 4 November 2013, 07:03 PM

G.M.T its dynamite and it'll win the fight!!!!!!

CWIN · 4 November 2013, 07:04 PM

Both great watches but if I could only have one I'd go with the GMT. For me, I had to have both.

travisb · 4 November 2013, 07:31 PM

GMT is more comfortable.

AK797 · 4 November 2013, 08:01 PM

The 8500 will probably be too thick and the old GMT maybe too small at a pure 40mm so the best choice might be the GMT ceramic which wears like a 42mm.

outlaw468 · 5 November 2013, 03:16 PM

GMT. The PO is a great watch but just too thick and heavy for a daily wearer.

landroverking · 5 November 2013, 09:32 PM

GMT but I would go vintage.

joe100 · 5 November 2013, 09:43 PM

GMT or Explorer

mjclark32 · 5 November 2013, 11:22 PM

Another GMT vote here

theken · 5 November 2013, 11:36 PM

I think you will love the GMTII reference 16710 for everyday use.

cgl86 · 5 November 2013, 11:57 PM

Rolex GMT offcourse!! (Y)

fliphandywork · 6 November 2013, 12:16 AM

GMT gets my vote,,, that's kind of obvious as this is a Rolex forum. I've got a Coke 16710, too.

brettpaul · 6 November 2013, 12:42 AM

GMT without question!

Ramiks · 6 November 2013, 02:14 AM

Get 16710.

Watchflair · 10 November 2013, 02:41 AM

Your call. Here's my daily wearer:

TimeOnMyHands · 10 November 2013, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aggiez28

Either is fine and it really comes down to personal preference

Agreed and I may I recommend the EXPII be considered...(not the new 42mm).

venom43 · 10 November 2013, 03:39 AM

VOTE: Gmt......of course I have the 42mm po, but the 2500 movement which isn't as thick/heavy as the new 8500 movement. Which feels perfect on my wrist. I work in a restaurant and run around all day so I wear the po more...it feels like it can take a beating more,which it does well....I wear the gmt on the Sundays and as my casual wearer. Which fits my wrist perfect and sits low also. People just know what a rolex is compared to an omega.

mjclark32 · 5 December 2013, 08:48 AM

GMT for me, especially if you travel. Looks great dressed up or down IMO.

ralfcom · 5 December 2013, 08:51 AM

I have owned the PO 3 hander and chrono, both are tooheavy for daily wear. I have a Pepsi GMT I use every day, nice and light, forget I'm wearing it sometimes.

One Ping Only · 5 December 2013, 08:56 AM

I have a PO GMT, and am on the hunt for a GMT, so I am no help. The PO is thick but I don't find it too heavy and cumbersome. Get the one you like best!

doubleroll · 5 December 2013, 09:02 AM

Both nice watches but neither for me as daily. To answer your question however, GMT...

miteemike3 · 5 December 2013, 09:11 AM

I think the GMT is a more versatile watch for everyday wear, and more comfortable. One thing to consider is weight and thickness. The PO 8500 is a great watch, but it's a beast of watch. It's quite thick and doesn't really fit well underneath your sleeves very easily whereas a GMT is lower profile and lighter. Whatever floats your boat, it's a Rolex forum so responses are likely going to be a little biased.

Have you considered a PO 2500? It's still hefty, but a little lighter and thinner than the current 8500s.

Racerdj · 5 December 2013, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eeh100773

It's a Rolex forum. GMT is going to be a popular answer (& is my answer as well!)
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My thoughts too

Arcoholic · 5 December 2013, 11:45 AM

The best daily you can get it the one you can see yourself dig dirt, ride bike, shower, shave and I guess you get the idea I find they are all great granted some blingier models depend on your daily environment.

zion_rasta · 5 December 2013, 11:55 AM

I have tried wearing many other watches and after a day or two I always come back to the GMT IIc

4 November 2013, 06:53 PM	#32
Jake B "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Gold Sub 116618LN Posts: 2,820	I really like Omega, and have quite a few, but the 8500 PO is just too thick for everyday wear if I had to choose one. If you're looking at one watch as an all-rounder and those are the only two choices, then go for the GMT (I'd personally go with the Blue/Black variant). __________________ Things are more like they are now than they ever were before.

4 November 2013, 07:03 PM	#33
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,808	G.M.T its dynamite and it'll win the fight!!!!!! __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

4 November 2013, 07:04 PM	#34
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	Both great watches but if I could only have one I'd go with the GMT. For me, I had to have both. __________________ *Instagram* @cwin

5 November 2013, 03:16 PM	#37
outlaw468 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Steve Location: Chicago Watch: Rolex and Omega Posts: 564	GMT. The PO is a great watch but just too thick and heavy for a daily wearer. __________________ Regards, Steve

5 November 2013, 09:43 PM	#39
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	GMT or Explorer __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

4 November 2013, 06:25 PM	#31
Degas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Middle Posts: 878	GMT all the way, it's the best daily wearer I have ever had.

4 November 2013, 07:31 PM	#35
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	GMT is more comfortable.

4 November 2013, 08:01 PM	#36
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	The 8500 will probably be too thick and the old GMT maybe too small at a pure 40mm so the best choice might be the GMT ceramic which wears like a 42mm.

5 November 2013, 09:32 PM	#38
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	GMT but I would go vintage.

5 November 2013, 11:22 PM	#40
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Another GMT vote here __________________

5 November 2013, 11:36 PM	#41
theken "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 3,417	I think you will love the GMTII reference 16710 for everyday use.

5 November 2013, 11:57 PM	#42
cgl86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Netherlands Posts: 18	Rolex GMT offcourse!! (Y)

6 November 2013, 12:16 AM	#43
fliphandywork "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Michigan Watch: Precision Posts: 435	GMT gets my vote,,, that's kind of obvious as this is a Rolex forum. I've got a Coke 16710, too.

6 November 2013, 12:42 AM	#44
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	GMT without question!

6 November 2013, 02:14 AM	#45
Ramiks "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Rami Location: Jordan Watch: Rolex and others Posts: 825	Get 16710.

10 November 2013, 02:41 AM	#46
Watchflair 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: Love em all Posts: 5,920	Your call. Here's my daily wearer: __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

10 November 2013, 03:39 AM	#48
venom43 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NOR-CAL Watch: Grail Daytona Posts: 1,306	VOTE: Gmt......of course I have the 42mm po, but the 2500 movement which isn't as thick/heavy as the new 8500 movement. Which feels perfect on my wrist. I work in a restaurant and run around all day so I wear the po more...it feels like it can take a beating more,which it does well....I wear the gmt on the Sundays and as my casual wearer. Which fits my wrist perfect and sits low also. People just know what a rolex is compared to an omega. __________________ ROLEX:(116200)SS DATEJUST,(216570)SS EXPLORER II "POLAR",(116518-0073)YG DAYTONA,(116718)YG GMT MASTER IIc,(16610)SS SUBMARINER 50th LV,(16623)TT YACHT-MASTER ~BREITLING:SUPER OCEAN 44 ~JLC:NAVY SEALs ~OMEGA:PLANET OCEAN "LIQUIDMETAL LE" & (2201.51),SPEEEDMASTER PRO "METEORITE DIAL",SEAMASTER PRO GMT "GREAT WHITE" ~TUDOR:BLACK BAY(R)

5 December 2013, 08:48 AM	#49
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	GMT for me, especially if you travel. Looks great dressed up or down IMO. __________________

5 December 2013, 08:51 AM	#50
ralfcom "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Ralf Location: FL. Watch: enthusiast Posts: 502	I have owned the PO 3 hander and chrono, both are tooheavy for daily wear. I have a Pepsi GMT I use every day, nice and light, forget I'm wearing it sometimes.

5 December 2013, 08:56 AM	#51
One Ping Only "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Ken Location: WI Watch: several Posts: 1,639	I have a PO GMT, and am on the hunt for a GMT, so I am no help. The PO is thick but I don't find it too heavy and cumbersome. Get the one you like best! __________________ I have far too many expensive hobbies to even consider another one.

5 December 2013, 09:02 AM	#52
doubleroll "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Victor Location: NY Watch: 116520 Posts: 773	Both nice watches but neither for me as daily. To answer your question however, GMT...

5 December 2013, 09:11 AM	#53
miteemike3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: (Rolex)³ Posts: 154	I think the GMT is a more versatile watch for everyday wear, and more comfortable. One thing to consider is weight and thickness. The PO 8500 is a great watch, but it's a beast of watch. It's quite thick and doesn't really fit well underneath your sleeves very easily whereas a GMT is lower profile and lighter. Whatever floats your boat, it's a Rolex forum so responses are likely going to be a little biased. Have you considered a PO 2500? It's still hefty, but a little lighter and thinner than the current 8500s.

5 December 2013, 11:45 AM	#55
Arcoholic "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 49	The best daily you can get it the one you can see yourself dig dirt, ride bike, shower, shave and I guess you get the idea I find they are all great granted some blingier models depend on your daily environment.

5 December 2013, 11:55 AM	#56
zion_rasta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: GMT II ceramic Posts: 1,590	I have tried wearing many other watches and after a day or two I always come back to the GMT IIc __________________ Sky Dweller WG 326139 GMT II 116710LN Submariner 1680 Sold - Daytona 116523; YM 116622; Datejust 16233

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