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alphamale2012 · 22 January 2009, 01:20 AM

I just got back from Iraq for a short break so went to greys market in London and tried a 2003 sub date and GMT coke 2008. This is the 1st time ever that I tried a Rolex on. I was thinking about getting a sub for the past 3 month ever since I joined this forum and was very excited. They both looked rather small and fragile maybe due to the fact that my normal going out watch is a 50mm U-boat. Both watches looked amazing and I know tomo I'm gone go back and get 1 but which? The asking price for sub is 2750 sterling and the GMT coke was few hundreds more. Do I get the 2003 sub date and then wait for ceramic TT gmt to come out or get the coke and get the ceramic sub date when that comes out?

Dan Pierce · 22 January 2009, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by alphamale2012

I just got back from Iraq for a short break so went to greys market in London and tried a 2003 sub date and GMT coke 2008. This is the 1st time ever that I tried a Rolex on. I was thinking about getting a sub for the past 3 month ever since I joined this forum and was very excited. They both looked rather small and fragile maybe due to the fact that my normal going out watch is a 50mm U-boat. Both watches looked amazing and I know tomo I'm gone go back and get 1 but which? The asking price for sub is 2750 sterling and the GMT coke was few hundreds more. Do I get the 2003 sub date and then wait for ceramic TT gmt to come out or get the coke and get the ceramic sub date when that comes out?

Glad you made it back safe and sound. My answer? COKE baby.

dP

bodybump · 22 January 2009, 01:24 AM

Welcome home soldier!!!

anyway why would you get an 03 sub date?? there are newer models that came out already...i woud go for somthing with a date..or wait for the gmt II c...i think you will be needing a date on your job....

alphamale2012 · 22 January 2009, 01:29 AM

The gmt coke is a 2008 but the only sub I could find 2nd hand was a 2003 sub date. To be honest I rather not buy brand new as I'm taking it away with me. I'm only in London for a week so need to get it before I head back to the desert. I did see a gmt II c but Not to keen on colour.

buz-lh · 22 January 2009, 02:08 AM

Go for the 16710. You can pick a sub up later and with your travels I think it would be of more use to you.

kcmo · 22 January 2009, 02:11 AM

GMT II 16710! Very versatile and practical! I'm a huge sub fan too so would recommend you grab one in the future if you can!

Chris B · 22 January 2009, 02:21 AM

IMO no question get the 16710 while you can, you'll only regret it later down the line

valentine · 22 January 2009, 03:15 AM

Get what you love! you certainly DESERVE it. thanks for all that you do, my friend! and best of luck when you head back. You will certainly be in my prayers. come back home safe!

Quicksilver · 22 January 2009, 03:26 AM

Welcome home Alphamale

I would go for the Sub Date now because it's the definitive Rolex and the re-designed Sub does not, to my eyes, look anything like a classic Sub. Then get the new GMTIIc when (hopefuly) it comes out.

If you do it the other way around - great, you can't loose realy.

Good luck and safe return.

alphamale2012 · 22 January 2009, 03:56 AM

I must say that coke looked real good and its a 2008 model. So right now I'm leaning toward that 1. Will take my lady along so she can see which looks better

miked · 22 January 2009, 04:07 AM

Did you try on the gmt-c? A bit more $ but after the u-boat it would not feel as small as the coke. either way though

alphamale2012 · 22 January 2009, 04:14 AM

If it was blk with red dial then i would of thought about it but the green doesnt do much 4 me. Looks like a very well made watch tho

cody p · 22 January 2009, 04:33 AM

i'd go with the sub: triplock crown, thicker/more water resistant case, bullet proof calibre 3135. unless you really need the gmt function.

alphamale2012 · 22 January 2009, 04:39 AM

the only sub i could find was a 2003 model so thinking of waiting to get a updated sub when it comes out and go for coke now

CPTL · 22 January 2009, 05:05 AM

Get the GMT. It will do all the Sub can and more, and will be a lot more comfortable on those hot, sandy desert days.

While you're at it, you might think about picking up a black NATO strap from Timefactors. Perfect combination for the desert.

PeterT · 22 January 2009, 05:17 AM

I have the black and red GMT, also from 2008. These are much harder to get hold of than the Sub so I would get one of these. They still make the Sub but the last GMTs ran out at the start of 2008 in the UK.

PeterT

alphamale2012 · 22 January 2009, 05:20 AM

CPTL funny u said that as I already ordered a blk nato strap.

Peter I agree I see pepsi often but coke is rather rare from what I seen on buy/sale section here

PeterT · 22 January 2009, 05:22 AM

Also most of the watches sold on here are from the USA and you can get stung for import duty.

PeterT

moby33 · 22 January 2009, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by alphamale2012

They both looked rather small and fragile maybe due to the fact that my normal going out watch is a 50mm U-boat.

Don't worry about the size...I had the same reaction at first, but eventually you'll learn that their size is fine and has a much more sophisticated feel/look than any 50mm watch. Also, you'll find they are much more versatile for both sport & formal settings.

I love the look of the Coke (very Magnum P.I.), but my only complaint w/ the GMT's is the fact that the bezel does not have a lumed pearl. I use the hell out of the Subs bezel for timing things (even in low light/dark settings). Something to think about. Good luck & thanks for serving. Cheers.

Mrdi · 22 January 2009, 06:18 AM

Coke

alphamale2012 · 23 January 2009, 01:59 AM

Just put a deposit for the coke. what movemnt is gmt 2008 coke? and is £2900 too cheap for it?

Starwalker · 23 January 2009, 03:47 AM

COKE!!! or GMT-IIC or EXPLORER II.....

22 January 2009, 01:20 AM	#1
alphamale2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Posts: 1,305	1st ever try I just got back from Iraq for a short break so went to greys market in London and tried a 2003 sub date and GMT coke 2008. This is the 1st time ever that I tried a Rolex on. I was thinking about getting a sub for the past 3 month ever since I joined this forum and was very excited. They both looked rather small and fragile maybe due to the fact that my normal going out watch is a 50mm U-boat. Both watches looked amazing and I know tomo I'm gone go back and get 1 but which? The asking price for sub is 2750 sterling and the GMT coke was few hundreds more. Do I get the 2003 sub date and then wait for ceramic TT gmt to come out or get the coke and get the ceramic sub date when that comes out?

22 January 2009, 01:24 AM	#3
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	Welcome home soldier!!! anyway why would you get an 03 sub date?? there are newer models that came out already...i woud go for somthing with a date..or wait for the gmt II c...i think you will be needing a date on your job.... __________________

22 January 2009, 02:08 AM	#5
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Go for the 16710. You can pick a sub up later and with your travels I think it would be of more use to you. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

22 January 2009, 03:26 AM	#9
Quicksilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: David Location: London+Guangzhou Watch: ing watches Posts: 2,603	Welcome home Alphamale I would go for the Sub Date now because it's the definitive Rolex and the re-designed Sub does not, to my eyes, look anything like a classic Sub. Then get the new GMTIIc when (hopefuly) it comes out. If you do it the other way around - great, you can't loose realy. Good luck and safe return. __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 116600, GMT Master II 16710 (Pepsi) and 116710 BLNR, Daytona 116500LN, Submariner 14060M.

22 January 2009, 05:05 AM	#15
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	Get the GMT. It will do all the Sub can and more, and will be a lot more comfortable on those hot, sandy desert days. While you're at it, you might think about picking up a black NATO strap from Timefactors. Perfect combination for the desert. __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

22 January 2009, 01:29 AM	#4
alphamale2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Posts: 1,305	The gmt coke is a 2008 but the only sub I could find 2nd hand was a 2003 sub date. To be honest I rather not buy brand new as I'm taking it away with me. I'm only in London for a week so need to get it before I head back to the desert. I did see a gmt II c but Not to keen on colour.

22 January 2009, 02:11 AM	#6
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	GMT II 16710! Very versatile and practical! I'm a huge sub fan too so would recommend you grab one in the future if you can!

22 January 2009, 02:21 AM	#7
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	IMO no question get the 16710 while you can, you'll only regret it later down the line

22 January 2009, 03:15 AM	#8
valentine Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Justin Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: TT Diamond DJ Posts: 2,809	Get what you love! you certainly DESERVE it. thanks for all that you do, my friend! and best of luck when you head back. You will certainly be in my prayers. come back home safe!

22 January 2009, 03:56 AM	#10
alphamale2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Posts: 1,305	I must say that coke looked real good and its a 2008 model. So right now I'm leaning toward that 1. Will take my lady along so she can see which looks better

22 January 2009, 04:07 AM	#11
miked "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Connecticut Watch: speedy, po,rlx gmt Posts: 236	Did you try on the gmt-c? A bit more $ but after the u-boat it would not feel as small as the coke. either way though

22 January 2009, 04:14 AM	#12
alphamale2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Posts: 1,305	If it was blk with red dial then i would of thought about it but the green doesnt do much 4 me. Looks like a very well made watch tho

22 January 2009, 04:33 AM	#13
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	i'd go with the sub: triplock crown, thicker/more water resistant case, bullet proof calibre 3135. unless you really need the gmt function.

22 January 2009, 04:39 AM	#14
alphamale2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Posts: 1,305	the only sub i could find was a 2003 model so thinking of waiting to get a updated sub when it comes out and go for coke now

22 January 2009, 05:17 AM	#16
PeterT "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: England Watch: 16613 16710 16600 Posts: 1,021	I have the black and red GMT, also from 2008. These are much harder to get hold of than the Sub so I would get one of these. They still make the Sub but the last GMTs ran out at the start of 2008 in the UK. PeterT

22 January 2009, 05:20 AM	#17
alphamale2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Posts: 1,305	CPTL funny u said that as I already ordered a blk nato strap. Peter I agree I see pepsi often but coke is rather rare from what I seen on buy/sale section here

22 January 2009, 05:22 AM	#18
PeterT "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: England Watch: 16613 16710 16600 Posts: 1,021	Also most of the watches sold on here are from the USA and you can get stung for import duty. PeterT

22 January 2009, 06:18 AM	#20
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	Coke

23 January 2009, 01:59 AM	#21
alphamale2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Posts: 1,305	Just put a deposit for the coke. what movemnt is gmt 2008 coke? and is £2900 too cheap for it?

23 January 2009, 03:47 AM	#22
Starwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: aroundtheworld Watch: SS Daytona - BLACK Posts: 2,261	COKE!!! or GMT-IIC or EXPLORER II.....

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