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Dan Pierce · 13 July 2011, 10:32 PM

Hard to believe GMT owners are just now finding out about this amazingly useful feature offered by the rotating bezel.

dP

Rockrolex · 13 July 2011, 10:36 PM

Once in a while. Usually to time when the parking meter is about to expire.

shat · 13 July 2011, 10:50 PM

Yes, great for timing steaks on the grill.

Dan2010 · 13 July 2011, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Hard to believe GMT owners are just now finding out about this amazingly useful feature offered by the rotating bezel.

dP

I had a feeling that alot of people didn't use this nice little feature on the GMT. I think everyone is conditioned to think the Sub or Daytona are the only watches that can time things.

One of the many reasons I have been convinced the GMT is the best watch Rolex makes.

Dan Pierce · 13 July 2011, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan2010

I had a feeling that alot of people didn't use this nice little feature on the GMT. I think everyone is conditioned to think the Sub or Daytona are the only watches that can time things.

One of the many reasons I have been convinced the GMT is the best watch Rolex makes.

Dan,
We are on the same page, my friend.

The rotating bezel ain't rocket surgery.

dP

Zed Homme · 14 July 2011, 12:04 AM

The gmt really is useful in so many ways. I'm glad you finally "discovered" it...

tkc324 · 14 July 2011, 12:43 AM

I use it sometimes, pretty convenient. Although the sub, daytona, and ym are much more accurate in that regard.

ayres · 14 July 2011, 01:02 AM

gmt users should also be aware that the bi-colored bezel provides a quick visual reference for fifteen minute and thirty minute lapses - as is the case when i run.

Dan2010 · 14 July 2011, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by tkc324

I use it sometimes, pretty convenient. Although the sub, daytona, and ym are much more accurate in that regard.

True, but the GMT is close enough for government work!

rolio · 14 July 2011, 03:54 AM

Never.

JCB62 · 14 July 2011, 04:30 AM

only for the last 26 year.........

Dan2010 · 14 July 2011, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by JCB62

only for the last 26 year.........

Just took my boat out with the wife, daughter and dog too. Great looking Pepsi!

viper548 · 14 July 2011, 01:30 PM

No but I use the bezel all the time for switching time zones.

DCgator · 14 July 2011, 01:45 PM

Sometimes.

RedwinGV · 17 July 2011, 11:13 AM

Of course, why wouldn't I? Actually I use it more than I thought I might. Even on the IIC it's still accurate enough.

ryan_m · 17 July 2011, 11:16 AM

I use it when i order pizza and usually come back exactly 15 minutes after I order. LOL

wyattearp · 17 July 2011, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JCB62

only for the last 26 year.........

X2 that was me today, but with pepsi's rival. Aka coke.

jdc · 17 July 2011, 08:12 PM

Very often, if you have a feature why not use it

Andad · 17 July 2011, 08:15 PM

I'm not sure what you mean. Can you explain it in more detail?

Dan2010 · 17 July 2011, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

I'm not sure what you mean. Can you explain it in more detail?

Line up the triangle as close to the minute hand as possible. Then measure elasped time on the watch. That simple. Obviously, on the Sub you do the same thing but measure elasped time on the bezel, not the watch.

Or if you know you need to do something in 20 minutes, you can put the triangle 20 minutes ahead of the current time. When the minute hand reaches the triangle, you know it's time to do whatever you need to do.

Works great though not as precise as the Sub since the triangle only has 24 positions on the GMTIIC. However, if you need THAT much precision then you probably need a Daytona.......

Dweller of the Sea · 17 July 2011, 11:12 PM

I use it sometimes.
Its too unprecise for minutes, like previous mentioned eggs and tea, but when I start an 1 hour laundry, parking etc, its just fine.

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RedwinGV "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: Northville, MI,US Watch: Smstr 600m BigBlue Posts: 412	Of course, why wouldn't I? Actually I use it more than I thought I might. Even on the IIC it's still accurate enough. __________________ RedwinGV

13 July 2011, 10:50 PM	#33
shat "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Florida USA Posts: 26	Yes, great for timing steaks on the grill.

14 July 2011, 12:04 AM	#36
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	The gmt really is useful in so many ways. I'm glad you finally "discovered" it...

14 July 2011, 12:43 AM	#37
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	I use it sometimes, pretty convenient. Although the sub, daytona, and ym are much more accurate in that regard.

14 July 2011, 01:02 AM	#38
ayres "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: honolulu Watch: whatever runs Posts: 551	gmt users should also be aware that the bi-colored bezel provides a quick visual reference for fifteen minute and thirty minute lapses - as is the case when i run.

14 July 2011, 01:30 PM	#43
viper548 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: TX Posts: 18	No but I use the bezel all the time for switching time zones.

14 July 2011, 01:45 PM	#44
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Sometimes.

17 July 2011, 11:16 AM	#46
ryan_m "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Ryan Location: Toronto Watch: Rolex 116710 Posts: 198	I use it when i order pizza and usually come back exactly 15 minutes after I order. LOL

17 July 2011, 08:12 PM	#48
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	Very often, if you have a feature why not use it

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Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,528	I'm not sure what you mean. Can you explain it in more detail? __________________ E

17 July 2011, 11:12 PM	#51
Dweller of the Sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: EU Watch: ing TRF Posts: 576	I use it sometimes. Its too unprecise for minutes, like previous mentioned eggs and tea, but when I start an 1 hour laundry, parking etc, its just fine.

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