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Old 29 July 2009, 12:03 AM   #1
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What is the attraction to the GMT. I know they have a big following but I am trying to understand where it comes from. Its not a dive watch. Its not a fancy Day Date Presidential. To me its something in between and I can't put my finger on why its so sought after.
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Old 29 July 2009, 12:08 AM   #2
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What is the attraction to the GMT. I know they have a big following but I am trying to understand where it comes from. Its not a dive watch. Its not a fancy Day Date Presidential. To me its something in between and I can't put my finger on why its so sought after.
It's the classic travel watch with a lot of history behind it. Designed by Rolex for Pan Am flight crews when Juan Trippe was head of Pan Am. It can do everything the Sub can do and more.

This should help. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ht=Juan+Trippe
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Old 29 July 2009, 12:19 AM   #3
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It is a classic tool watch with a strong history that is now a icon. Lets also not forget how fantastic they look on your wrist.
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Old 29 July 2009, 12:21 AM   #4
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i agree..i would go for a GMT than the sub....but thats just me..
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Old 29 July 2009, 12:38 AM   #5
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a Rolex that has a rich and long history

http://doubleredseadweller.com/gmt.htm
http://doubleredseadweller.com/gmt_transition.htm
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Old 29 July 2009, 12:41 AM   #6
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It is a classic tool watch with a strong history that is now a icon. Lets also not forget how fantastic they look on your wrist.
I can get behind that.

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Old 29 July 2009, 12:48 AM   #7
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i agree..i would go for a GMT than the sub....but thats just me..
I would have to agree with Oscar.

I have owned two of each and prefer the GMT over the Submariner.

Safe for all water sports, robust, ability to monitor 2-3 timezones and a very beautiful timepiece.

And now the Cerachrom bezel insert doesn't fade like the red and blue used to on the painted aluminum one.

If Rolex perfects the red and blue ceramic - look out!
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Old 29 July 2009, 12:58 AM   #8
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There's just something about the GMT....great history too!
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Old 29 July 2009, 01:00 AM   #9
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It's the historical aspect (aviation related) that I like most about the GMT. It is also extremely useful when crossing many timezones from international travel. It's an iconic watch !


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Old 29 July 2009, 01:01 AM   #10
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Agree with all of the above. Don't get me wrong the Sub is a great watch and a true classic. But the GMT will dive deeper than most wearers would ever venture and provides extra timezones to boot. Add to that the bezel and bracelet options and you have the most versatile Rolex ever.
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Old 29 July 2009, 01:31 AM   #11
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Old 29 July 2009, 01:46 AM   #12
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I can't put my finger on it.... So I just strap it to my wrist!
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Old 29 July 2009, 02:13 AM   #13
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Old 29 July 2009, 02:19 AM   #14
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Thats all you had to say. If its good enough for Major General Yeager
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Thanks for the info guys.
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Old 29 July 2009, 02:24 AM   #15
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Would having a GMT signed by Chuck himself be worth something to you?

http://www.chuckyeager.com/RightStuf...sonalitems.htm

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Old 29 July 2009, 02:26 AM   #16
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Sure, but then I couldn't wear it.
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Old 29 July 2009, 02:39 AM   #17
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I wrote them a request. They simply replied......."No, thank you."
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Old 29 July 2009, 05:02 AM   #18
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Would having a GMT signed by Chuck himself be worth something to you?

http://www.chuckyeager.com/RightStuf...sonalitems.htm
No, not really.
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Old 29 July 2009, 07:06 AM   #19
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Thats cuz your Canadian.
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Old 29 July 2009, 07:10 AM   #20
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Time Zone

sexner. Now I get how you can track 2 time zones but you said "2-3 time zones". I don't get how you do 3. Maybe you use the 24 hour hand for one, the regular hands for another while keeping track of the time zone your in with clocks around you other than your watch. Right?
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Old 29 July 2009, 07:19 AM   #21
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sexner. Now I get how you can track 2 time zones but you said "2-3 time zones". I don't get how you do 3. Maybe you use the 24 hour hand for one, the regular hands for another while keeping track of the time zone your in with clocks around you other than your watch. Right?
12 hour hand for local time, 24 hour hand for a 2nd timezone, and rotating the bezel to quickly calculate a 3rd timezone.
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Old 29 July 2009, 08:14 AM   #22
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Old 29 July 2009, 08:27 AM   #23
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Honor Blackman wore a Ref. 6542 in a bond film, 'Goldfinger', 1964.

The name of Honor's character in 'Goldfinger' is ...

Anybody know?
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Old 29 July 2009, 08:33 AM   #24
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Honor Blackman wore a Ref. 6542 in a bond film, 'Goldfinger', 1964.

The name of Honor's character in 'Goldfinger' is ...

Anybody know?
pussy galore, dude!
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Old 29 July 2009, 08:36 AM   #25
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pussy galore, dude!
Bingo!
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Old 29 July 2009, 08:38 AM   #26
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Old 29 July 2009, 08:42 AM   #27
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Bond wore a GMT?
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Old 29 July 2009, 08:44 AM   #28
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no. bond wore a sub..and now an omega......blackman "pussy galore" wore a GMT
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Old 29 July 2009, 08:47 AM   #29
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"and now an omega "

But I like Omega's.
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