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Old 5 July 2012, 09:59 AM   #1
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Need our help with my new Rolex

Dear all,
Just joined the Rolex Forum, and I am so glad to be here….
I am planning to have my first Rolex, however, I have Omega Planet Ocean, so I believe I don’t need another diver watch with black bazel (i.e. Submariner), yet I like the new GMT , so would highly appreciate your kind contribution and comment what Rolex to get
By the way below you may find my current collection
Breitling – Chronomat
Omega – Planet Ocean
Montblanc – Chrono Sport
Mido – Banroncilli
Mido – Moonphase
Tissot – PRS 516

My Wish list:
Rolex ??????
Breitling – Navitimer 01
Panerai – Luminar titanu
Jager lecoultre – Reverso
IWC – Big Pilot
Breguet – Marine Big date
Audemars Piguet – Royal Oak
Vacheron Constantin – Overseas
Patek Philippe – Nautilus
So thanks in advance and here are the photos of my current collection (downloaded not taken)
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Old 5 July 2012, 10:03 AM   #2
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Nice but time for a GMT.
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Old 5 July 2012, 10:06 AM   #3
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Welcome to forum and a GMT would make a great first Rolex!
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Old 5 July 2012, 10:07 AM   #4
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Bp or gmtiic IMO. Both are awesome pieses.
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Old 5 July 2012, 10:22 AM   #5
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GMTIIC would be a great choice.
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Old 5 July 2012, 10:24 AM   #6
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the GMT ceramic is an outstanding watch. it is probably the only watch a regret selling
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Old 5 July 2012, 10:25 AM   #7
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GMTIIC all the way! Great watch. It fits perfectly.
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Old 5 July 2012, 11:27 AM   #8
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thanks guys, yaa i do love the new GMT with those fat lugs, but i wish if i had it before the omega PO, i mean both have black dial, ceramic bezel, so for change what do you think about the Exp II with white dial or the new DJ II 41 MM ??
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Old 5 July 2012, 11:57 AM   #9
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Go with the flow. GMT all the way. It's a total winner.
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Old 5 July 2012, 12:09 PM   #10
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thanks guys, yaa i do love the new GMT with those fat lugs, but i wish if i had it before the omega PO, i mean both have black dial, ceramic bezel, so for change what do you think about the Exp II with white dial or the new DJ II 41 MM ??
True but they are very different watches to look at.
Dj II also good ( GMT is better) Exp II is also good ( GMT is better)
End of teh day have a look around try soem on and then go with the one that sings to you
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Old 5 July 2012, 12:18 PM   #11
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GMT is the way to go for a first Rolex. At least that's what I did.
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Old 5 July 2012, 02:01 PM   #12
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another vote for the GMTiic, excellent choice as first Rolex.
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Old 5 July 2012, 03:10 PM   #13
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Great post and nice collection. I'd love to see a photo of all your watches together to get an idea of the condition, any band differences, etc. of your specific watches. And maybe the wear marks of your particular watches would show us how hard/easy you are on your watches and, consequently, what watch the forum would recommend to you.
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Old 5 July 2012, 03:14 PM   #14
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Welcome to TRF! I does depend on what you prefer indeed but with all the choices you gave us when it comes to Rolex I think I would go with a GMT (probably a two-tone or all gold but that's just me). I prefer it to the Exp-II and although I like the Datejust I find 41 mm a tad too big for my taste.
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Old 5 July 2012, 03:24 PM   #16
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To me, the Planet Ocean and the GMT are significantly different enough to warrant purchasing the GMT if variety in your collection is your main criterion.
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I love the GMT. if only they made them with the blue lume they would be perfect!
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I'd go with the GMT based on your requirements of not having another dive watch.
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Gmt

Sounds like that's what you want. Don't worry about what else is in your collection.
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Old 5 July 2012, 07:19 PM   #20
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Try on a GMTIIC and an Explorer II 42mm Polar face to see what you think and which you prefer. Personally I think the ExpII!
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Welcome to TRF! You have a nice collection. I would have to agree with the other posters....GMTs are wonderful timepieces. Best of luck on your decision. Keep us posted.
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Old 6 July 2012, 12:16 AM   #22
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Old 6 July 2012, 08:03 AM   #23
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Thank you guys, I do appreciate your kind comments, You ROCK

However, today I went to Rolex store with my Omega PO, I tried the GMT ii, Exp ii 42mm, and DJ ii 41 mm, side by side with the PO

so after thorough comparison I decided the following:
The Oscar goes to. GMT Master ii SS
And with regards to the PO I will get a rubber strap for it

Any way, as I can’t get the GMT now and I have to wait for few months , I had to get a “small dose”, to get that watch fever down! so I added the following wonderful peace to my collection:
Hamilton Khaki – Pilot 46 MM
Again thank guys for the great comments and contribution
And will leave you with the photos, wish you will like it :
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Old 6 July 2012, 08:40 AM   #24
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The Omega you have is all matt, and I think a GMT would make you have a nice collection. The bracelet center has a glossy finish. I recommend the GMT II Ceramic. It has more complication than the Sub.
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