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wrandyrice · 10 June 2009, 07:31 AM

I'm so close to pulling the trigger on my first Rolex. Want to be smart about my "first".

Really like the looks of the GMT and the Submariner and have a hard time telling the difference between the two. I imagine they are glaring and I'm just missing it. Any suggestions/strong advocates one way or another?

In the stainless steel models is there much difference between how they hold their value?

Thanks all,

Randy

scottschoe · 10 June 2009, 07:32 AM

Are we comparing the Sub to the IIC or the original II?

diablojota · 10 June 2009, 07:35 AM

THey'll hold their values about the same (GMT IIc and the Sub Date).

You really can't go wrong with either one, although I do like the update bracelet on the GMT and the supercase. Although I would brush out the center links.

SUBlime · 10 June 2009, 07:41 AM

Since you're torn on the aesthetics of the watches, we'll have to lobby for utility as the tie-breaker. Which function will you use more? The 300m/1000ft. water resistance of the Sub. vs. the 100m/300 ft. water resistance of the GMT is largely irrelevant, even for diving (yes, I've taken my Sub. diving). So what's left is the bezel function. Would you use the elapsed time bezel on the Sub. for anything? Diving, cooking, timing runs, etc., or would you use the multi-time zone tracking capability of a GMT? I think that to purchase a watch for it's resale is the wrong reason, get it because you WANT it. That being said, they both ought to maintain their value well.

zak98 · 10 June 2009, 07:48 AM

sub would be my choice. classic rolex and great way to start collection. IMO

drtooth73 · 10 June 2009, 07:56 AM

I prefer the Sub to the GMT (owner of both). To me GMT is too busy, too many numbers on the bezel, and an extra hand that I dont use.
Valuewise: typically watches with more complications are more valuable, such as Pateks with complications appreciate a great deal. However, Rolex Sub is superb watch and will keep its value, especially if you buy pre-owned.

Tools · 10 June 2009, 08:08 AM

If you want to be "really smart" about your first Rolex purchase, then you should get the one that you want to put on your wrist every morning for the rest of your life..

Don't listen to what a bunch of biased Forum junkies say.......

mike · 10 June 2009, 08:38 AM

Both references have their champions. Buy the one that hits your chords.

Atl · 10 June 2009, 09:23 AM

I have both, so in my mind it's a tie. The extra hand on the GMT I use when I travel, the Sub, when I dive. At work, either one.
You might be able to get the Sub at a nice discount, and it might be harder to get a new GMTc at a discount.

Or, do what I did and get both!!

allanofcalifornia · 10 June 2009, 09:44 AM

Go with the sub, it's a classic!

Allan

SSD · 10 June 2009, 09:47 AM

Sub! Before it gets changes made forever!

10 June 2009, 07:31 AM	#1
wrandyrice "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 15	SO Close . . . suggestions re: GMT v Sub I'm so close to pulling the trigger on my first Rolex. Want to be smart about my "first". Really like the looks of the GMT and the Submariner and have a hard time telling the difference between the two. I imagine they are glaring and I'm just missing it. Any suggestions/strong advocates one way or another? In the stainless steel models is there much difference between how they hold their value? Thanks all, Randy

10 June 2009, 07:32 AM	#2
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	Are we comparing the Sub to the IIC or the original II? __________________ __________________

10 June 2009, 07:35 AM	#3
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	THey'll hold their values about the same (GMT IIc and the Sub Date). You really can't go wrong with either one, although I do like the update bracelet on the GMT and the supercase. Although I would brush out the center links. __________________ RTFT - Read The Friggin' Thread FcB

10 June 2009, 07:48 AM	#5
zak98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TN Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,166	sub would be my choice. classic rolex and great way to start collection. IMO __________________ Z- Submariner; P- Airking; R- DateJust; M- GMTII; C0 - Milgauss GV Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 46 Omega Speedmaster Racing Panerai PAM390

10 June 2009, 08:08 AM	#7
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	If you want to be "really smart" about your first Rolex purchase, then you should get the one that you want to put on your wrist every morning for the rest of your life.. Don't listen to what a bunch of biased Forum junkies say....... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

10 June 2009, 07:41 AM	#4
SUBlime Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Falls Church, Va. Watch: 16610 Posts: 42	Since you're torn on the aesthetics of the watches, we'll have to lobby for utility as the tie-breaker. Which function will you use more? The 300m/1000ft. water resistance of the Sub. vs. the 100m/300 ft. water resistance of the GMT is largely irrelevant, even for diving (yes, I've taken my Sub. diving). So what's left is the bezel function. Would you use the elapsed time bezel on the Sub. for anything? Diving, cooking, timing runs, etc., or would you use the multi-time zone tracking capability of a GMT? I think that to purchase a watch for it's resale is the wrong reason, get it because you WANT it. That being said, they both ought to maintain their value well.

10 June 2009, 07:56 AM	#6
drtooth73 Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: W. Stutman Location: Motor City Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 2,223	I prefer the Sub to the GMT (owner of both). To me GMT is too busy, too many numbers on the bezel, and an extra hand that I dont use. Valuewise: typically watches with more complications are more valuable, such as Pateks with complications appreciate a great deal. However, Rolex Sub is superb watch and will keep its value, especially if you buy pre-owned.

10 June 2009, 08:38 AM	#8
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Both references have their champions. Buy the one that hits your chords.

10 June 2009, 09:23 AM	#9
Atl Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: David Location: Sandy Springs, Ga Watch: GMT II, new Subbie Posts: 937	I have both, so in my mind it's a tie. The extra hand on the GMT I use when I travel, the Sub, when I dive. At work, either one. You might be able to get the Sub at a nice discount, and it might be harder to get a new GMTc at a discount. Or, do what I did and get both!!

10 June 2009, 09:44 AM	#10
allanofcalifornia "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: California Posts: 3,210	Go with the sub, it's a classic! Allan

10 June 2009, 09:47 AM	#11
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	Sub! Before it gets changes made forever! __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

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