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Old 23 July 2014, 08:44 PM   #31
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Had I been the first to respond to this thread I would have quoted odds at 80% saying your first watch should be the GMT, given its versatility. It is also likely to hold its value better assuming you intended to buy both new. Like some if it was 10K of my money I would buy a classic used Pepsi GMT and add a classic used 36mm DJ. You will get lots of good ideas on this forum, no rush to make a decision plenty of DJII and BLNR new around, tend to agree the DJ not DJII is the current classic look.
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Old 23 July 2014, 08:50 PM   #32
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i love the dj2 with slate dial and plan on making it my next watch but i already own 2 sport rolexes. so if this is going to be your only watch then i would go with the gmt


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Old 23 July 2014, 08:53 PM   #33
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Welcome and there is no wrong answer here with these two models. Go with the one that YOU think looks the best on your wrist. If it were me, the GMT would be my choice.
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Old 26 July 2014, 08:37 AM   #34
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Slate TT dj2 for me!! Gotta see this one in the metal, excuse poor pic
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Old 26 July 2014, 09:01 AM   #35
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That is a tough choice. If only one could be chosen, I would go with the TT DJ II with the slate green roman dial. The DJ II is more versatile in my opinion and if you wear a suit, it goes very nicely with that. Not to take anything away from the BLNR (I own one along with the TT DJ II mentioned above), but it is more of a sportier watch. It can be worn with suits (wearing the BLNR as I type this), but the DJ II just looks better with formal wear and can be worn casually with jeans and a t-shirt.

Another thing to consider is your lifestyle. If it involves a lot of travel and less formal attire for work, then perhaps the BLNR is a better choice for you. You can do no wrong with either choice and each is a supreme upgrade from a Timex.
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Old 26 July 2014, 09:12 AM   #36
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I went to AD today. Bought a new SS GMT. I tried on the new DD and I really think its lost all its previous generations elegance. For me it was an instant decision. GMT.
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Old 26 July 2014, 10:35 AM   #37
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I have my eyes on the GMT II BLNR and Datejust II two-tone slate dial with green markers. My last watch was a Timex, so this is a bit of an upgrade.

I like the GMT because its sporty, I can wear it at work, on the weekends, and can pass it off as a sporty watch and not as a rolex.

However the Datejust II has caught my eye because it is the classic rolex look and the fluted bezel makes it look elegant. I also like the green markers because that makes it unique.

If anyone has chosen between the two models, I know they are very different watches, please let me know what helped you make your decision. Also let me know what else I should be considering.
Everyone of us that has bought either one of these two watches has chosen it over the other, LOL. As far as the DJII, the fluted bezel is classic DJ, but it's not anymore classic Rolex than the GMT, imho.

While both can be dressed up or down, The BLNR is the more versatile. But I'd be more inclined towards the DJII if I was in a suit five days a week.

I'd go with the BLNR - even if I was set on a two tone anything I'd get the 116713. Gorgeous piece.
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Old 26 July 2014, 11:28 AM   #38
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I was thinking DJII or GMT IIc black and gold. So I got a president on a strap and a GMT 16710. Best of both worlds -- a bit better for insurance too since you two near 5k items versus one ~10k which you have to declare and insure separately at higher cost (at least when I ran the numbers).
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Old 26 July 2014, 11:33 AM   #39
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Old 26 July 2014, 11:37 AM   #40
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Old 26 July 2014, 12:05 PM   #41
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I have both and I might be in the minority but I prefer the DJII.


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Old 26 July 2014, 12:59 PM   #42
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I love both the BLNR (have one) and the slate TT DJII (want one bad). Toss a coin!





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Old 26 July 2014, 05:19 PM   #43
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I made the same decision a while back.

Honestly the gmt blnr won out easily. Wear them and you will see. The ad sales guy was even saying they had best before I came in to see the blnr or if I was to choose it over the djii.

Gmt can work with everything. The pcl work great. And strap options help. Wait till tomorrow and I'll post some strap options up there.
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Old 26 July 2014, 07:25 PM   #44
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First get the BLNR and add a 36mm DJ later.
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Old 26 July 2014, 07:29 PM   #45
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Old 21 December 2014, 07:46 AM   #46
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Going through the same decision myself. I am leaning towards the date just II black stick dial!
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Old 21 December 2014, 07:51 AM   #47
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Old 21 December 2014, 07:59 AM   #48
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I love both and want both. Either one you choose now means your going to choose and the next. I'd start off with the gmt
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Old 21 December 2014, 08:00 AM   #49
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GMT, your name is Jetsetter... multiple time zones anyone haha
But honestly I just love the look of the GMT and the function
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Old 21 December 2014, 11:27 AM   #50
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If you ask this type of question on this forum, you almost always are going to get an overwhelming response for the sports model. No surprise, they're functional, versatile, and look like a million bucks in all sorts of different situations.

That said, the watch business is purely subjective and it's all about what YOU like...if the DJII sings to you...well, you know what to do...
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Old 21 December 2014, 11:29 AM   #51
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Old 21 December 2014, 11:35 AM   #52
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Better get a gmt II. A DJ II is kinda big and the added size is really stupid. At least the gmt II has second time zone. DJ should be the original ones, 36mm. The DJII looks like a tudor date.
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Old 21 December 2014, 12:28 PM   #53
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In my best kung foo voice, the answer you seek lies in the "handle" you give yourself grasshopper. Definitely a GMT for a jetsetter.
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Old 21 December 2014, 12:50 PM   #54
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I have both and I might be in the minority but I prefer the DJII.


From these superb pics does it really matter which you pick?
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Old 21 December 2014, 01:03 PM   #55
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I would go for the GMT: I have the Explorer II and DateJust II and the time on my wrist is 9:1 for the Explorer.
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Old 21 December 2014, 01:06 PM   #56
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If concerned the DJ2 is too dressy, consider the smooth bezel version. Sportier look but still classic and has PCL's to dress it up. More versatile. Bottom line...pick any of them and you'll be thrilled. No mistakes to be made here.
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Old 21 December 2014, 01:14 PM   #57
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Better get a gmt II. A DJ II is kinda big and the added size is really stupid. At least the gmt II has second time zone. DJ should be the original ones, 36mm. The DJII looks like a tudor date.
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