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4 November 2013, 06:25 PM | #31 |
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GMT all the way, it's the best daily wearer I have ever had.
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4 November 2013, 06:53 PM | #32 |
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I really like Omega, and have quite a few, but the 8500 PO is just too thick for everyday wear if I had to choose one. If you're looking at one watch as an all-rounder and those are the only two choices, then go for the GMT (I'd personally go with the Blue/Black variant).
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4 November 2013, 07:03 PM | #33 |
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G.M.T its dynamite and it'll win the fight!!!!!!
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Both great watches but if I could only have one I'd go with the GMT. For me, I had to have both.
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GMT is more comfortable.
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4 November 2013, 08:01 PM | #36 |
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The 8500 will probably be too thick and the old GMT maybe too small at a pure 40mm so the best choice might be the GMT ceramic which wears like a 42mm.
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5 November 2013, 03:16 PM | #37 |
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GMT. The PO is a great watch but just too thick and heavy for a daily wearer.
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5 November 2013, 09:32 PM | #38 |
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GMT but I would go vintage.
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5 November 2013, 09:43 PM | #39 |
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GMT or Explorer
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5 November 2013, 11:22 PM | #40 |
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Another GMT vote here
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5 November 2013, 11:36 PM | #41 |
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I think you will love the GMTII reference 16710 for everyday use.
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5 November 2013, 11:57 PM | #42 |
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Rolex GMT offcourse!! (Y)
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6 November 2013, 12:16 AM | #43 |
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GMT gets my vote,,, that's kind of obvious as this is a Rolex forum. I've got a Coke 16710, too.
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6 November 2013, 12:42 AM | #44 |
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GMT without question!
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6 November 2013, 02:14 AM | #45 |
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Get 16710.
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10 November 2013, 02:41 AM | #46 |
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Your call. Here's my daily wearer:
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10 November 2013, 03:39 AM | #48 |
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VOTE: Gmt......of course I have the 42mm po, but the 2500 movement which isn't as thick/heavy as the new 8500 movement. Which feels perfect on my wrist. I work in a restaurant and run around all day so I wear the po more...it feels like it can take a beating more,which it does well....I wear the gmt on the Sundays and as my casual wearer. Which fits my wrist perfect and sits low also. People just know what a rolex is compared to an omega.
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5 December 2013, 08:48 AM | #49 |
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GMT for me, especially if you travel. Looks great dressed up or down IMO.
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5 December 2013, 08:51 AM | #50 |
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I have owned the PO 3 hander and chrono, both are tooheavy for daily wear. I have a Pepsi GMT I use every day, nice and light, forget I'm wearing it sometimes.
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5 December 2013, 08:56 AM | #51 |
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I have a PO GMT, and am on the hunt for a GMT, so I am no help. The PO is thick but I don't find it too heavy and cumbersome. Get the one you like best!
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5 December 2013, 09:02 AM | #52 |
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Both nice watches but neither for me as daily. To answer your question however, GMT...
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5 December 2013, 09:11 AM | #53 |
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I think the GMT is a more versatile watch for everyday wear, and more comfortable. One thing to consider is weight and thickness. The PO 8500 is a great watch, but it's a beast of watch. It's quite thick and doesn't really fit well underneath your sleeves very easily whereas a GMT is lower profile and lighter. Whatever floats your boat, it's a Rolex forum so responses are likely going to be a little biased.
Have you considered a PO 2500? It's still hefty, but a little lighter and thinner than the current 8500s. |
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5 December 2013, 11:45 AM | #55 |
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The best daily you can get it the one you can see yourself dig dirt, ride bike, shower, shave and I guess you get the idea I find they are all great granted some blingier models depend on your daily environment.
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5 December 2013, 11:55 AM | #56 |
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I have tried wearing many other watches and after a day or two I always come back to the GMT IIc
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