Pre Owned GMT or Datejust??

[tarmyjay]

Hi Guys

Just after your valued advice once again

I am looking to get another (less expensive) Rolex to wear day to day as in my job the watch can take a few knocks

I have seen a 2006 stainless steel Datejust (box no certificate) and a 1996 GMT 2 Bi Metal (with box and papers)

I really like the GMT, Should I be put off by the age of it and go with the newer Datejust?

Thanks in advance

[landroverking]

Is your GMT a 1675? They are classic. I have had two.
Next up will be a root beer. I do prefer SS for daily wear.

[azguy]

what kind of work do you do

What about a Sub 14040M

[Tan]

DJ is great for daily wear.

[tarmyjay]

The GMT I am looking at is a 16713 model

It's only the age that puts me off really, I don't know how much of a difference that makes

I work as an architect, so I am on building sites alot

My other watch I currently own is a stainless sub c, but I want to try and keep it immaculate... I love it

[kilyung]

16713 is great. Get it!

[wishywatchy]

Yep I vote the TT GMT! I wear mine 24/7 365 days a year!

[bulldogge]

I'm biased but....

[blama215]

my vote is for the tt GMT.

[ersing]

Datejust is the most comfortable Rolex i hace ever had (except my lovely 16570 polar):)

[jimisaint]

Gmt

[GermanyMatt]

Gmt

[Smaug]

I think you should go with a pre-1988 Datejust with the 3035 movement. These had acrylic crystals, which take knocks a LOT better than sapphire, which tends to shatter. The even older ones, with 1570 movements, were slower beat, and without quick-set date, but easier for non-Rolex watchmakers to work on.

With the money you saved on the watch, get it properly serviced.

[Oyster1982]

I m thinking a nice Datejust 16233

[improviz]

For everyday wear in terms of taking knocks, I'd think that the fluted 18K bezel on the DJ would be a bit more in harm's way than the GMT's aluminum insert (the surround is of course still 18K, but less of it ie exposed than on the DJ).

But an all-SS model would be better still, depending of course upon what sort of "knocks" you're needing it to withstand. 18K is far more scratch-prone, and the polished center links on the GMT (assuming an Oyster bracelet, but still holds true on a Jubilee) will show scratches more than will a brushed SS bracelet.

[wardman]

GMT would be my choice. DJ seems too dressy for your worksites IMO. Maybe a Pepsi or Coke model.

That said, a second Sub for work would be great!

[Johnn]

I built my small collection by starting with tt GMT on jubilee...then president...that would e my route...you will love the GMT it is simply ... Cool.

[versatile1]

got would be my choice, but age aside, which one has had a more recent service?

[ecsub44]

Originally Posted by tarmyjay

The GMT I am looking at is a 16713 model

It's only the age that puts me off really, I don't know how much of a difference that makes

I work as an architect, so I am on building sites alot

My other watch I currently own is a stainless sub c, but I want to try and keep it immaculate... I love it

Why buy a watch and not wear it?

You'd pay a lot less having your SubC serviced and polished/buffed as needed...rather than buying a whole separate watch to take the normal wear-and-tear.

Doesn't make sense to me.

...to answer your original question...get the Datejust. Not because of the age, though, just because it's a "cooler" watch.