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Sandman · 2 March 2007, 12:35 PM

Newbie-never owned a Rolex-always wanted one. Been visiting forum as a
guest for some time and love it! My obsession has peaked and I'm ready to drop the hammer. Originally after the SS Sub Date 16610, but got sidetracked on the SS GMT II. Now the talk of the new and improved SS GMT II rumored to be coming later this year. Can't decide. Not a diver, and actually would use the 24 hour hand on the GMT. Guess I may have answered my own question, but I keep going back to the classic Sub.
If I were to pick the GMT, should I wait for the new one? Help!!!!

Alcan · 2 March 2007, 01:38 PM

Hi Sandman, welcome aboard.

Try on the Sub and GMT II, and buy the one that sings to you the loudest and sweetest. You'll know it when it happens.

WERNERTURNER · 2 March 2007, 01:47 PM

Welcome. I have the GMT and I love it. I use the third hand when I travel...it really comes in handy! They look similar so it's a toss-up. You can go 330ft under water with the GMT so that is not an issue! Good luck and post pics when you get it.

Sandman · 2 March 2007, 01:56 PM

Thanks, guys. Good advice. I can't wait to go shopping.
Don't think I can wait for the new SS GMT. Probably will be hard to
get and $$ initially.

JJ Irani · 2 March 2007, 02:14 PM

Hi and welcome to TRF. If you can afford the new GMT it's worth it!!

Good luck - JJ

Uncle-AJ · 2 March 2007, 03:22 PM

Hello Sandman and welcome to TRF. Like JJ says, if you can afford to wait for the new GMT, do it.

Solo118 · 2 March 2007, 03:30 PM

If you dont need the GMT, I would buy JJ's sub! Mint mint at 4k you cant go wrong!

greenfan · 2 March 2007, 08:24 PM

GMT II is a great choice. You can´t go wrong with it !

And welcome to the forum.....

mike · 2 March 2007, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandman

Newbie-never owned a Rolex-always wanted one. Been visiting forum as a
guest for some time and love it! My obsession has peaked and I'm ready to drop the hammer. Originally after the SS Sub Date 16610, but got sidetracked on the SS GMT II. Now the talk of the new and improved SS GMT II rumored to be coming later this year. Can't decide. Not a diver, and actually would use the 24 hour hand on the GMT. Guess I may have answered my own question, but I keep going back to the classic Sub.
If I were to pick the GMT, should I wait for the new one? Help!!!!

Welcome!

Well both are great watches and will give you a lifetime of use. It really depends on which "sings" to you and what functions you want.
The GMT will be fine in the water as deep as you are likely to go. It's my favorite.

Now having said that, a couple things to consider.
If Rolex introduces a new SS version of the GMT this year, rumor is it will only come with the black ceramic bezel. The current version gives you the option of changing the color of the insert if you so desire. Secondly, the new version uses 24 clicks as opposed to 120 used on the available GMT II. To me this MAY be a little less flexible when used as a timing feature, but as yet I've not had a chance to "play" with the newer bezel in depth.
The maxi-dial of the new version is a GREAT improvement!!

The case of the new model is thicker, something to consider if you want a watch with a slimmer profile.
Also, even if the new model comes out (SS version) it's going to be a while before it hits the ADs.
Honestly which ever way you go, you'll have an awesome piece that will give you a lot of pride!

padi56 · 2 March 2007, 09:11 PM

Great post Mike and agree with all you have said welcome to TRF Sandman. Both watches you like are for sale in our sales forum and from reliable sources.

nko51 · 3 March 2007, 12:12 AM

Buy both, and quit mentally torturing yourself. Once you buy the first one, you'll be back for more anyway. Welcome, and Enjoy!

Sandman · 3 March 2007, 12:57 AM

Thanks, guys. I knew that I liked this forum. Don't know anything about the sales forum--will check it out.

Alex Stylianou · 3 March 2007, 02:05 AM

Welcome To TRF. I am Alex , the youngest watch entusiast . I am 13

Alex Stylianou · 3 March 2007, 02:07 AM

By The way I don't just look
I own

Stussy Luminox Limited
Rolex Date
Omega Speedy Pro
Seiko 5m62
Seiko SQ 50
Casio G shock
Citizen Calibre 5700
Citizen Nighthawk

Ok I had my moment. Go ahead and call me a tosser

Solo118 · 3 March 2007, 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adstylianou

By The way I don't just look
I own

Stussy Luminox Limited
Rolex Date
Omega Speedy Pro
Seiko 5m62
Seiko SQ 50
Casio G shock
Citizen Calibre 5700
Citizen Nighthawk

Ok I had my moment. Go ahead and call me a tosser

Your too young to be a tosser, Maybe in a couple of years

You do have a nice set of watches... I commend that its nice to see a collector starting at such a young age

Alex Stylianou · 3 March 2007, 04:37 AM

[quote=Solo118;186923]Your too young to be a tosser, Maybe in a couple of years

You Don't know !!!

2 March 2007, 12:35 PM	#1
Sandman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Indiana Watch: SS Sub/Date Posts: 5	New Member Newbie-never owned a Rolex-always wanted one. Been visiting forum as a guest for some time and love it! My obsession has peaked and I'm ready to drop the hammer. Originally after the SS Sub Date 16610, but got sidetracked on the SS GMT II. Now the talk of the new and improved SS GMT II rumored to be coming later this year. Can't decide. Not a diver, and actually would use the 24 hour hand on the GMT. Guess I may have answered my own question, but I keep going back to the classic Sub. If I were to pick the GMT, should I wait for the new one? Help!!!!

2 March 2007, 01:38 PM	#2
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Hi Sandman, welcome aboard. Try on the Sub and GMT II, and buy the one that sings to you the loudest and sweetest. You'll know it when it happens. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

2 March 2007, 02:14 PM	#5
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Hi and welcome to TRF. If you can afford the new GMT it's worth it!! Good luck - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

2 March 2007, 03:22 PM	#6
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Hello Sandman and welcome to TRF. Like JJ says, if you can afford to wait for the new GMT, do it. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

2 March 2007, 08:24 PM	#8
greenfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: George Location: Athens Greece Watch: GMT II 16710 Coke Posts: 1,046	GMT II is a great choice. You can´t go wrong with it ! And welcome to the forum..... __________________ $C:\Documents and Settings\George.HOME\My Documents\My Pictures\Rolex$

2 March 2007, 01:47 PM	#3
WERNERTURNER Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: DAVE Location: LONG ISLAND, NY Watch: GMT MASTER II Posts: 106	Welcome. I have the GMT and I love it. I use the third hand when I travel...it really comes in handy! They look similar so it's a toss-up. You can go 330ft under water with the GMT so that is not an issue! Good luck and post pics when you get it.

2 March 2007, 01:56 PM	#4
Sandman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Indiana Watch: SS Sub/Date Posts: 5	Thanks, guys. Good advice. I can't wait to go shopping. Don't think I can wait for the new SS GMT. Probably will be hard to get and $$ initially.

2 March 2007, 03:30 PM	#7
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,092	If you dont need the GMT, I would buy JJ's sub! Mint mint at 4k you cant go wrong!

2 March 2007, 09:11 PM	#10
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	Great post Mike and agree with all you have said welcome to TRF Sandman. Both watches you like are for sale in our sales forum and from reliable sources. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

3 March 2007, 12:12 AM	#11
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	Buy both, and quit mentally torturing yourself. Once you buy the first one, you'll be back for more anyway. Welcome, and Enjoy! __________________

3 March 2007, 12:57 AM	#12
Sandman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Indiana Watch: SS Sub/Date Posts: 5	Thanks, guys. I knew that I liked this forum. Don't know anything about the sales forum--will check it out.

3 March 2007, 02:05 AM	#13
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	Welcome To TRF. I am Alex , the youngest watch entusiast . I am 13

3 March 2007, 02:07 AM	#14
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	By The way I don't just look I own Stussy Luminox Limited Rolex Date Omega Speedy Pro Seiko 5m62 Seiko SQ 50 Casio G shock Citizen Calibre 5700 Citizen Nighthawk Ok I had my moment. Go ahead and call me a tosser

3 March 2007, 04:37 AM	#16
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	[quote=Solo118;186923]Your too young to be a tosser, Maybe in a couple of years You Don't know !!!

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