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Greatyhope · 6 April 2012, 09:12 AM

Hey guys,

My first post!
Wanted to see if you guys could help me out.
I have to pick out my engagement gift from my girl

I really want the new Datejust II 2012 but my dealer told me it probably won't come out until end of this year

So it comes down to,
Sub date or GMT II

What do you guys think?

btw this will be my first Rolex!
Thanks!

kilyung · 6 April 2012, 09:16 AM

Either the SubC or GMTIIc are good choices. Comes down to taste.

goog53 · 6 April 2012, 09:17 AM

With this being your first Rolex make sure you love EVERYTHING about it. I am not trying to be a jerk but considering it is an engagement gift you will be stuck with it forever. Can't go wrong with a black sub. If you really want the DJ, holdout for that.

Congrats,

Mike G.

mjclark32 · 6 April 2012, 09:19 AM

Can't go wrong with a sub, date or no date

RRGHOST1 · 6 April 2012, 09:20 AM

I would still get the DJII.

gwalker · 6 April 2012, 09:24 AM

What do you wear daily? The sub is more casual DJ a little more dressy. Are you going oyster or super jubilee? What version of the DJII are you looking to get. I didnt pay any attention to the dials released this year. If its the one you want wait for it. Personally for first Rolex the SubC or GMTIIc would be my choice.

ManUtd · 6 April 2012, 09:26 AM

Go with the SubC.

InTime · 6 April 2012, 10:11 AM

be a man, wait it out. DJII

who said u have to get a gift now?

RX0-Unicorn · 6 April 2012, 10:28 AM

go with the SubC. You can wear it everyday.

My friend got her husband a SS Daytona Black dial for wedding gift.

SaddleSC · 6 April 2012, 10:30 AM

Sub C

azguy · 6 April 2012, 10:50 AM

If you travel the GMT, of you are a water guy the sub

Noriki · 6 April 2012, 11:20 AM

Since you want a datejust why not keep searching for it, you will enjoy that.

Tridor · 6 April 2012, 11:26 AM

Hold out for the DJII. Remember, this is a watch you will never, and I mean NEVER flip unless you're in dire financial straits. So, you've GOT to be happy and in LOVE with your choice (other than your fiance, of course). So, get what you really want and you'll be thrilled with it forever.

Greatyhope · 6 April 2012, 11:26 AM

Thanks for all the input guys!
I guess I can wait...until the new DJ II comes out...we'll see..If i can wait that long...haha

Currently I have a Mont Blanc Star and tag heuer carrera.

Arkhadas · 6 April 2012, 11:30 AM

I would get the SubC! Astonishing piece, a classic in every collection, and a historically symbolic watch that would pretty much suit an important life event.

Rollie2011 · 6 April 2012, 12:49 PM

You wont regret a Sub!

InTime · 7 April 2012, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greatyhope

Thanks for all the input guys!
I guess I can wait...until the new DJ II comes out...we'll see..If i can wait that long...haha

Currently I have a Mont Blanc Star and tag heuer carrera.

i'm sure u can wait. its just delaying gratification. we've all done this on a big purchase sometime in our lives. its a good habit too!

eag310 · 7 April 2012, 02:31 PM

Submariner = classic and iconic.

I like the GMT IIc however as a first Rolex and being a special gift occasion I suggest the Subariner, if you dont want to wait for the DJ II

Greatyhope · 7 April 2012, 03:06 PM

So this afternoon I went to the Rolex dealer on 53rd and Madison to try on the watches.
Apparently according to the sales guy this stores has the biggest selection in NYC.
I asked them about the new 2012 DJ II, they told me it's coming out in September.
I think I'll go with the Sub or GMT II.

Sub date or no date? The sales guy told me he loves the no date and told me the history of the watch hahaha

mbuckley · 7 April 2012, 03:42 PM

easy choice----sub no date

Joey_V · 7 April 2012, 04:32 PM

Sub Date... call it a day. This is your first Rolex... probably the most meaningful. Make it count.

GMTIIC as your #2.

Feras · 7 April 2012, 06:15 PM

The GMT2 imo is more of an egagement gift, the sub is something a guy would buy for him self to pamper hiself

travisb · 7 April 2012, 08:27 PM

If you can't hold out I'd go with a ceramic Sub.
Congrats on the engagement.

astrazen · 7 April 2012, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tridor

Hold out for the DJII. Remember, this is a watch you will never, and I mean NEVER flip unless you're in dire financial straits. So, you've GOT to be happy and in LOVE with your choice (other than your fiance, of course). So, get what you really want and you'll be thrilled with it forever.

Never say never lol

Trouble15 · 8 April 2012, 03:14 AM

Sub date & GMT II are both great watches, can't go wrong with either. However, I would have to agree with the others in saying wait & get the watch you really want. If you really want the DJII & settle on a Sub date or GMT II, you will always want the DJII. Might as well make your first Rolex, the one your future wife is buying for you the most special in my opinion.

kerytch · 8 April 2012, 08:42 AM

Gmt ii c

eddie_b · 8 April 2012, 09:21 AM

You can't go wrong with either one but my choice would be the GMT II C because everyone has a Sub and I really like that 2nd hour hand and it actually comes in handy for me.

Go to an AD and try both and see which one you like more.

exchange83 · 8 April 2012, 09:52 AM

Have had the GMT iic for quite a number of years now and still love it. The dial and ceramic bezel just look perfect together.

Andrés G · 8 April 2012, 10:02 AM

Can't go wrong with those two.

boogiebot · 8 April 2012, 10:16 AM

dude subc is amazing. if you own just one rolex that would be the one to have IMO

6 April 2012, 09:12 AM	#1
Greatyhope "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3	Engagement gift Hey guys, My first post! Wanted to see if you guys could help me out. I have to pick out my engagement gift from my girl I really want the new Datejust II 2012 but my dealer told me it probably won't come out until end of this year So it comes down to, Sub date or GMT II What do you guys think? btw this will be my first Rolex! Thanks!

6 April 2012, 09:17 AM	#3
goog53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Mike G Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex-Patek-AP Posts: 3,076	Hold out for the one you want. With this being your first Rolex make sure you love EVERYTHING about it. I am not trying to be a jerk but considering it is an engagement gift you will be stuck with it forever. Can't go wrong with a black sub. If you really want the DJ, holdout for that. Congrats, Mike G.

6 April 2012, 09:19 AM	#4
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Can't go wrong with a sub, date or no date __________________

6 April 2012, 10:30 AM	#10
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	Sub C __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

6 April 2012, 11:26 AM	#14
Greatyhope "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3	Thanks for all the input guys! I guess I can wait...until the new DJ II comes out...we'll see..If i can wait that long...haha Currently I have a Mont Blanc Star and tag heuer carrera. Attached Images

6 April 2012, 09:16 AM	#2
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Either the SubC or GMTIIc are good choices. Comes down to taste.

6 April 2012, 09:20 AM	#5
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	I would still get the DJII.

6 April 2012, 09:24 AM	#6
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	What do you wear daily? The sub is more casual DJ a little more dressy. Are you going oyster or super jubilee? What version of the DJII are you looking to get. I didnt pay any attention to the dials released this year. If its the one you want wait for it. Personally for first Rolex the SubC or GMTIIc would be my choice.

6 April 2012, 09:26 AM	#7
ManUtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,613	Go with the SubC.

6 April 2012, 10:11 AM	#8
InTime Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: BermudaAntarctica Posts: 892	be a man, wait it out. DJII who said u have to get a gift now?

6 April 2012, 10:28 AM	#9
RX0-Unicorn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Jimmy Location: Hong Kong, NYC Posts: 200	go with the SubC. You can wear it everyday. My friend got her husband a SS Daytona Black dial for wedding gift.

6 April 2012, 10:50 AM	#11
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	If you travel the GMT, of you are a water guy the sub

6 April 2012, 11:20 AM	#12
Noriki "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangkok Watch: Mix Posts: 253	Since you want a datejust why not keep searching for it, you will enjoy that.

6 April 2012, 11:26 AM	#13
Tridor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Ozone Watch: DD, DJ, SubC Date Posts: 1,666	Hold out for the DJII. Remember, this is a watch you will never, and I mean NEVER flip unless you're in dire financial straits. So, you've GOT to be happy and in LOVE with your choice (other than your fiance, of course). So, get what you really want and you'll be thrilled with it forever.

6 April 2012, 11:30 AM	#15
Arkhadas "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Monaco / Paris Posts: 8	I would get the SubC! Astonishing piece, a classic in every collection, and a historically symbolic watch that would pretty much suit an important life event.

6 April 2012, 12:49 PM	#16
Rollie2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: John Location: Palm Beach, FL Watch: Sub-C + Exp 42 Posts: 1,654	You wont regret a Sub! __________________ John Submariner C LN Explorer 42 Polar

7 April 2012, 02:31 PM	#18
eag310 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 58	Submariner = classic and iconic. I like the GMT IIc however as a first Rolex and being a special gift occasion I suggest the Subariner, if you dont want to wait for the DJ II __________________ "A wise man told me don't argue with fools, cause people from a distance can't tell who is who"

7 April 2012, 03:06 PM	#19
Greatyhope "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3	So this afternoon I went to the Rolex dealer on 53rd and Madison to try on the watches. Apparently according to the sales guy this stores has the biggest selection in NYC. I asked them about the new 2012 DJ II, they told me it's coming out in September. I think I'll go with the Sub or GMT II. Sub date or no date? The sales guy told me he loves the no date and told me the history of the watch hahaha

7 April 2012, 03:42 PM	#20
mbuckley "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: Norman, Oklahoma Watch: Exp II Posts: 616	easy choice----sub no date

7 April 2012, 04:32 PM	#21
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Sub Date... call it a day. This is your first Rolex... probably the most meaningful. Make it count. GMTIIC as your #2. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

7 April 2012, 06:15 PM	#22
Feras Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Feras Location: Bahrain Watch: Rolex,Tag Posts: 1,923	The GMT2 imo is more of an egagement gift, the sub is something a guy would buy for him self to pamper hiself

7 April 2012, 08:27 PM	#23
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	I know waiting can seem like an eternity.. If you can't hold out I'd go with a ceramic Sub. Congrats on the engagement.

8 April 2012, 03:14 AM	#25
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,884	Sub date & GMT II are both great watches, can't go wrong with either. However, I would have to agree with the others in saying wait & get the watch you really want. If you really want the DJII & settle on a Sub date or GMT II, you will always want the DJII. Might as well make your first Rolex, the one your future wife is buying for you the most special in my opinion.

8 April 2012, 08:42 AM	#26
kerytch "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ph Posts: 323	Gmt ii c

8 April 2012, 09:21 AM	#27
eddie_b 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Eddie Location: NE FL Watch: 126610LV Posts: 2,041	You can't go wrong with either one but my choice would be the GMT II C because everyone has a Sub and I really like that 2nd hour hand and it actually comes in handy for me. Go to an AD and try both and see which one you like more.

8 April 2012, 09:52 AM	#28
exchange83 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: New York Watch: Patek 5980r Posts: 489	Have had the GMT iic for quite a number of years now and still love it. The dial and ceramic bezel just look perfect together.

8 April 2012, 10:02 AM	#29
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,392	Can't go wrong with those two.

8 April 2012, 10:16 AM	#30
boogiebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: canada Watch: me post! Posts: 3,804	dude subc is amazing. if you own just one rolex that would be the one to have IMO

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