Which one is a better daily?

[DC116710LN]

I wore a GMT as my daily for 10 years. It filled every need

[Mr. K]

Sub for me

[10klakes]

I have both; short answer is sub. The GMT on the sub bracelet makes it a tie. If you like a colorful bezel, obviously the GMT. If it’s a one-and-done choice, a black dial black faced watch will do it all, but is not as suited for dress attire. I’ve never liked PCLs, so I modify that (bracelet swaps) which changes the comparison.

[Spoonage]

I have both a Sub and GMT. I wear the GMT more often than the Sub. I prefer the functionality and the looks of the bezel of the GMT (BLNR).

[usmc_k9_vet]

I’ve got a Sub, but once I get a GMT I plan to wear one on each wrist. In the office I plan to frequently rotate my body 180 degrees to ensure everyone gets a proper look at each of them. I’ll also be sure to wear short sleeves and bring each hand up to my chin from time-to-time as if I am deeply thinking about something, but I won’t be.


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[Blanch]

I have a Submariner 114060 No Date and a GMT 126710 BLRO Pepsi. I wear the GMT way more than the Submariner; which I tend to save for extreme casual days, chore days, adventure days, and days by the pool or beach.

For me, the Submariner is strictly a tool watch... and I treat it as such. The GMT is a more special piece and much more enjoyable than the standard "run of the mill" Submariner.

That being said, the Rolex I wear most often overall is my Day-Date 40 #228238: yellow gold, fluted bezel, black dial, with diamond markers.

[SS Oyster]

Submariner!


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[the dark knight]

GMT for me. Just visually more interesting and I find the GMT function useful.

In the 5 digit days I chose the Sub primarily because it's a bit more subdued and less noticeable. Unfortunately these days anyone that notices and recognizes a GMT as a Rolex will definitely notice and recognize a Sub. And non-watch people will also notice a Sub due to the ceramic bezel, so I can no longer really call a Sub under the radar or subdued. So if I'm going to wear an obvious Rolex, rather wear the one I like better.

[Nav01L]

I've been rediscovering my GMT as a daily, but then again, it's an all black bezel one, so less obtrusive than the more vivid options.

[Gva1985]

Sub is thicker, better for weekends

[cdm765]

The reality is both are incredible one and only watches that you can wear for 30+ years daily and they’ll still look amazing.

We all just have an illness and focus on minute details that others don’t.

[HogwldFLTR]

Prefer Sub as I don’t like setting the date on the GMT. If an only then no issue.

[tifosi]

I think they are both the same when it comes to daily wear.

[Boopie]

My husband found his 16710 GMT to be far more comfortable to wear than the equivalent 5-digit Sub. The Sub was a little thicker. No opinion on the modern 6 digit versions.

[jimcarver]

Just wear whichever, whenever.

[the dark knight]

Originally Posted by Boopie

My husband found his 16710 GMT to be far more comfortable to wear than the equivalent 5-digit Sub. The Sub was a little thicker. No opinion on the modern 6 digit versions.

I think the Glidelock closed the gap. I remember in the 5-digit days the GMT seemed to be the choice for comfort by a clear margin.

[the dark knight]

I can't think of a single situation outside of their stated literal functions (Diving, time zone jumping) where one would be more appropriate/better than the other.

If a Sub would fit the situation, the GMT will. If the Sub won't, then hard to imagine a GMT pulling it off. I think it's that simple.

[Beto737]

Because of the brushed bracelet, superior water resistance, ability to time or countdown events-schedules, and glide lock goodness, the Sub wins in my book as a better everyday piece.

[OG1982]

OP, I am with you. Sub over GMT everyday for me if wearing daily.

I never daily'd my GMT on Jubilee when I had it, too flashy for daily use. I used to daily my Sub but recently bought a 36mm Explorer which for me is the perfect daily watch.

Unlike most Rolex wearers, I don’t like bringing attention to myself or the watch I am wearing.

[Serangoon]

Gmt

[B2 Stealth]

GMT on jubilee shows no scratches. I prefer GMT over Sub overall. My Sub was daily until I gave it to wife. Now Polar ExII is my daily and BLRO for my airline trips. If a one watch guy easily the BLRO.

[Ferrari308]

I have a bunch of watches - don't even know how many - honestly.

I pick my watch mostly based on what I am wearing that day. I go through many of my watches just on a rotation. I am just as likely to wear my Daytona as I am a Swatch. I would gladly wear either a Sub or a GMT as my daily just as well.

You can't go wrong with either choice.


PDG

[Seddyspaghetti]

Sub for me

[rmlovett1]

Either is fine IMO

[zjd168]

sub unless the GMT is jubilee bracelet

[HHIslander]

5 digits, GMT because of versatility. 6, sub because no PCLs.

[jb335]

There are strong arguments for both.

The Sub is a tank and has the glide-lock but the GMT has the more useful movement, jumping hour hand, ability to go backwards on date wheel etc.


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[cdm765]

If I had both, I would daily the sub. If I had to choose one, I’d take GMT every time. I know that is a tad confusing…

[Pinchy]

Have both. Easily the Sub.

[JRell]

Had both - sub a better daily IMO.