The greatest Rolex rivalry: Sub vs. GMT

[AndyK]

I love them both. I've owned 3 of each.


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[hdrazor251]

Originally Posted by Matt C

Both beautiful heavy hitters in the Rolex line-up, while the Sub is more versatile, the GMT functionality edges out its older sibling IMO.

How is this so?

[DJ TT 2002]

Both!!!!

[Hairdude1]

Both are great, I prefer the GMT to a sub. I like have the different time zones on my wrist

[Showcase]

There's no comparison, both watches complement each other imo.

[jjnd08]

I agree with your reply, Thomas. I'm strongly considering picking up a coke on jubilee bracelet.

[WWC]

Clearly the gmt has the function advantage over the sub but the sub is classic and nothing beats it. On top of that the green made me pull the trigger over the blnr


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[rmurphy]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

thought provoking and insightful as always Thomas!

You show my two favorite examples of both so even harder

I think the direct comparison to be fair would be SS vs SS

For the one and only person in this "battle" I have always chosen the SS GMT

I give one to my junior surgeons at the three year mark. None of them are really watch guys so trying to start them off right

I go GMT because has an extra function and still can really do anything the sub can. Also I like the bezel better


BTW what amazing pic of your amazing watches !!!

I love your reply doc and I think the giving of them to your junior surgeons is a wonderful idea. Great mentorship..... Certainly


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[thomaspp]

Originally Posted by AndyK

I love them both. I've owned 3 of each.


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Very nice! Don't own any anymore!? Best

Originally Posted by DJ TT 2002

Both!!!!

Haha.. Always the right answer on these boards!

Originally Posted by Hairdude1

Both are great, I prefer the GMT to a sub. I like have the different time zones on my wrist

Yeah! You are too good for a sub in any case! AP diver fills your diving watch needs!

Originally Posted by Showcase

There's no comparison, both watches complement each other imo.

Cheers! Agree my friend

Originally Posted by jjnd08

I agree with your reply, Thomas. I'm strongly considering picking up a coke on jubilee bracelet.

Thanks buddy! That would be a nice addition and Good little brother to your Daytona!

Originally Posted by WWC

Clearly the gmt has the function advantage over the sub but the sub is classic and nothing beats it. On top of that the green made me pull the trigger over the blnr


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Nice! Enjoy that hulk!

Originally Posted by rmurphy

I love your reply doc and I think the giving of them to your junior surgeons is a wonderful idea. Great mentorship..... Certainly


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Agree! Tom's the man! And not only because he wears a platinum watch (though that's half of it!)... Ha

[rmurphy]

Originally Posted by thomaspp

Very nice! Don't own any anymore!? Best




Haha.. Always the right answer on these boards!




Yeah! You are too good for a sub in any case! AP diver fills your diving watch needs!




Cheers! Agree my friend




Thanks buddy! That would be a nice addition and Good little brother to your Daytona!




Nice! Enjoy that hulk!




Agree! Tom's the man! And not only because he wears a platinum watch (though that's half of it!)... Ha

Yeah no shit! Ahhhh Platinum ... LOL


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[427shark]

Gmt-c was my first Rolex, I liked it but didn't love it so I wound up selling it. I later got the sub-c which for me is a keeper. I like the added heft, full satin links, clasp, and bezel of the sub over the gmt. I also feel the sub is one of the most iconic sport/tool/men's watches period end of story.

[AndyK]

Originally Posted by thomaspp

Very nice! Don't own any anymore!? Best

I currently have 2 Subs (116610 and 14060) and a 16710. I'm on my 2nd time around with the 16710 and the 14060. Thinking of adding a 116710BLNR too or maybe selling the whole collection to find a ceramic BLRO. I need an intervention!


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[GoingPlaces]

GMT is clearly the more versatile of the two, unless you diving to greater depths, the GMT has it all.

[Matt C]

Originally Posted by hdrazor251

How is this so?

IDK, It sounded good at the time. Personally I prefer the GMT to the Sub but I love and have owned both.

[arguetaoscar]

Personally I prefer the GMT, I travel way more than dive!


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[inLine4]

Torn between the two. So I got both.

[T. Ferguson]

I get the premise of this thread that there is a rivalry between these two models mainly based on posts by some members who prefer one over the other. But to some extent it seems to me that this premise is contingent on seeing these watches as somehow an either/or thing, as though they are two mutually exclusive takes on the same watch. But to me they are completely different, so I have no problem owning both.

Not sure that I agree that the Sub has a "richer" history seeing as the Blancpain 50 Fathoms predates it. On the other hand, the GMT function of the 24 hour hand with the rotating bezel was first created and designed by Rolex.

While I have both, I am admittedly partial to the GMT. It has what has been officially designated (by me) the coolest complication ever designed into a wristwatch.

All that said, rather than rivals I see them as brothers from the same family. Of course on occasion brothers do fight.

[Time Collector]

I love them both!

[RolexPrince]

I love both watches, but as for choosing one I would go with the GMT.
I've always loved the Sub, I became a big James Bond nut in my pre-teens and have been wanting one since then. But when it comes down to choosing one, the GMT is so much more functional. To me it's like a Sub with more features I can actually use. I love that the GMT has the EasyLink, 24 hour hand, etc.

[iWally]

Great picture buddy!

The WG Sub gets my vote as its just a super cool watch! Looks like steel to normal people but its WG hahahaha which is just awesome! AND the blue really suits the sub IMO!

The YG-GMT on the other hand is also amazing due to the sheer wrist presence it must have and the added benefit of the GMT hand.

Both are faultless but the WG sub takes my vote this time around :)

[regnant]

GMT II namely BLNR

[kilyung]

Shocking that I haven't responded to this thread sooner! What can I say but... I wish these came in platinum but WG + YG will do for now.

[AJMarcus]

And I just dig them each too much to choose.

[AJMarcus]

Or this....,

[thomaspp]

Originally Posted by 427shark

Gmt-c was my first Rolex, I liked it but didn't love it so I wound up selling it. I later got the sub-c which for me is a keeper. I like the added heft, full satin links, clasp, and bezel of the sub over the gmt. I also feel the sub is one of the most iconic sport/tool/men's watches period end of story.

Thanks for your comment! The sub is a beast of a watch, no doubt. Be well.

Originally Posted by AndyK

I currently have 2 Subs (116610 and 14060) and a 16710. I'm on my 2nd time around with the 16710 and the 14060. Thinking of adding a 116710BLNR too or maybe selling the whole collection to find a ceramic BLRO. I need an intervention!



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Hahaha... It never ends man. Cheers buddy.

Originally Posted by GoingPlaces

GMT is clearly the more versatile of the two, unless you diving to greater depths, the GMT has it all.

Yup. Agreed my friend. Have a great evening!

Originally Posted by Matt C

IDK, It sounded good at the time. Personally I prefer the GMT to the Sub but I love and have owned both.

Yeah.... Hard for me not to own both. I owned the sub in SS and now both in gold! Cheers

Originally Posted by arguetaoscar

Personally I prefer the GMT, I travel way more than dive!


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I hear you! I have never gone diving (yet have 4 dive watches!!! Haha). Best

Originally Posted by inLine4

Torn between the two. So I got both.

Beautiful! Cheers!

Originally Posted by regnant

GMT II namely BLNR

Thanks! Gorgeous two tone bezel!

Originally Posted by kilyung

Shocking that I haven't responded to this thread sooner! What can I say but... I wish these came in platinum but WG + YG will do for now.

Thanks Mike! Platinum huh?? I thought you were addicted to GOLD! But I do love your platinum DDII. Be well bud.

Originally Posted by AJMarcus

And I just dig them each too much to choose.

Very nice!

Originally Posted by AJMarcus

Or this....,

Love it! Cheers my friend.

[onlysteel]

well the sub came out first and set the standard for sports watch design. Sub will always be a little more in demand than the gmt just like the Mercedes name had an upper hand on the BMW name ...

[JohnBaker3]

I love them both equally....therefore it is a tie and I now have BOTH!

Then, throw in the beauty of vintage, and life is VERY good!

[zama]

I NEED BOTH, I ONLY HAVE THE SUB, THIS THREAD MAY HAVE PUSHED ME OVER THE EDGE TO ADD A GMT SOONER THAN LATER.

For me it is more like Federer and Nadal, Federer history style (James bond overtones) understated, uber cool = SUB. Nadal, has won on every surface tough reliable, delivers and versatile = GMT

Either way absolute classics.......

[barad55]

Originally Posted by lmcgbaj

Beautiful watches Thomas.

The right answer is both of course.

nice combo!

[CWIN]

It doesn't get much better than that duo Thomas

I myself wouldn't be able to decide on just one so the only possible answer for me is to have both. I currently have a Sub and I'm looking at adding a GMT again.


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