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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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This should help. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ht=Juan+Trippe
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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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i agree..i would go for a GMT than the sub....but thats just me..
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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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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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There's just something about the GMT....great history too!
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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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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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I can't put my finger on it.... So I just strap it to my wrist!
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Would having a GMT signed by Chuck himself be worth something to you?
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Sure, but then I couldn't wear it.
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I wrote them a request. They simply replied......."No, thank you."
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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?
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Do all models have the cyclops?
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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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Well, wouldn't you want to fancy yourself and "International Man of Mystery?"
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Bond wore a GMT?
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"and now an omega "
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