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AK797 · 29 January 2013, 01:01 AM

Im looking at buying a TT Rolex and was initially thinking of the GMTc TT as its a pilots watch and better lends itself to gold than a diver, but after trying on this and the black Subc TT I am now torn as they both look great. So which would you choose, putting function aside as I wont use either watch's functions very often, and which watch just simply appeals to you more.

kilyung · 29 January 2013, 01:05 AM

I'm a bigger GMT fan but between these I'd pick the Sub TT. The pearl adds an extra little bling to it and the more black color on the bezel helps to better anchor the steel and gold tones. In all gold or steel, I'd have voted GMT.

dawgfan#1 · 29 January 2013, 01:10 AM

I owned a black tt subc and traded it for the tt gmtc. Before the ceramic models came out the sub would have won. But the gmtc wins hands down for ne. Awesome looking watch!!!

mjclark32 · 29 January 2013, 01:26 AM

quite similar, but I'm a sub guy. Naturally I voted for the sub

Ravager135 · 29 January 2013, 01:35 AM

The GMTIIC does lend itself better to two tone. That said, the green hand and writing seem to get lost and the overall look of the watch is confused for me. I prefer the GMTIIC in SS or pure 18K.

My father owns the black dial Submariner in two tone and it looks really sharp in person. It gets my vote by a narrow margin.

AK797 · 29 January 2013, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

I'm a bigger GMT fan but between these I'd pick the Sub TT. The pearl adds an extra little bling to it and the more black color on the bezel helps to better anchor the steel and gold tones. In all gold or steel, I'd have voted GMT.

Thats interesting Mike and I do agree with you about GMT for full gold tho for me Subc for ss, but its this TT that is really making me think, but happily no wrong answer here tho.

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Originally Posted by dawgfan#1

I owned a black tt subc and traded it for the tt gmtc. Before the ceramic models came out the sub would have won. But the gmtc wins hands down for ne. Awesome looking watch!!!

Can I ask why you traded them and what looks better to you on the GMTC, I presume the larger bezel numbers on the C?

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjclark32

quite similar, but I'm a sub guy. Naturally I voted for the sub

Im a sub guy too which is why altho the GMTC might make more sense in TT, Im still really drawn to the Subc TT.

RRGHOST1 · 29 January 2013, 01:48 AM

No wrong answer as said, but in TT SubC i would prefer the Blue,in black i would pick the GMTc.

Roller07 · 29 January 2013, 01:59 AM

GMT-IIc between those two.

Now, if the TT sub had the blue dial, I would have picked it.

AK797 · 29 January 2013, 02:13 AM

Cheers guys, and I do like the Bluesy TT more than the old black TT but for the ceramics the flat blue dial is not so appealing to me so has to be black for me.

slm9555 · 29 January 2013, 02:17 AM

I would go for the Sub C TT, I think it has a cleaner / simple look and you mentioned you wouldn't really be using the GMT function... Plus with the Sub you get the guidelock clasp for easy size adjustments.

Watch Professor · 29 January 2013, 02:17 AM

GMT IIC looks better than the Sub in TT.

Jsan20 · 29 January 2013, 02:24 AM

I like the sub

HRV · 29 January 2013, 02:39 AM

between those 2 the SUB

dawgfan#1 · 29 January 2013, 02:44 AM

Not sure i can put my finger on it. I definitely think the green hand makes it pop! Also the large numbers. Now in the ss watch im sub all the way!!

MY-WATCH · 29 January 2013, 02:57 AM

Black and ceramic + tt = GMT

sea-dweller · 29 January 2013, 02:58 AM

Sub, for me

Lucky777 · 29 January 2013, 04:09 AM

GMTIIC when comparing the two pictures.

Lion · 29 January 2013, 04:18 AM

I prefer the GMT over the Sub...so it received my vote. Maybe you should/could flip a coin and who ever wins 2 out of 3...is the one to go with!!!

Take it easy.....Leo

McLovin · 29 January 2013, 04:33 AM

I actually asked the same question last spring:

http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=229085

I ended up going against the poll results and chose the TT SubC. I don't regret the decision at all. (1) The SubC's glidelock clasp is fantastic. My watch always fits perfectly despite temperature changes, with but a quick adjustment. (2) I prefer a toned-down SS watch for my travels, rather than a TT. I have a SS JLC GMT for that purpose. (3) IMO, the Sub just looks better. It is an icon for a reason, right? But really, both are great and you can't go wrong with either.

AK797 · 29 January 2013, 05:12 AM

Thanks McLovin for the link and kudos to you for going against the poll! Looks alot closer this time round so far...

AK797 · 29 January 2013, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lion

I prefer the GMT over the Sub...so it received my vote. Maybe you should/could flip a coin and who ever wins 2 out of 3...is the one to go with!!!

Take it easy.....Leo

Mate if I didnt have this forum to bounce ideas off you know this is what Id probably do... and knowing me right in front of the AD, proper Gangsta style!

Zhanger · 29 January 2013, 05:58 AM

GMT's bezel is too busy. Sub pops more.

nick c · 29 January 2013, 06:25 AM

GMT 2 TT

connorperson · 29 January 2013, 06:27 AM

this is an excellent question and really tough choice

something I have been struggling with recently as well

but im leaning GMT --the dual time function is the deciding factor

gwozhog · 29 January 2013, 06:31 AM

The extra time zone seems like a hassle unless you travel. Also the triple lock crown seems like a better design too. I vote sub.

Matt_Regan · 29 January 2013, 07:02 AM

The gold colour of the numbers on the GMT bezel looks a little flat compared to the Sub... Might be the GMT is a real life shot & Sub is a computer graphic image???

afc1 · 29 January 2013, 07:17 AM

It's a tough choice, and I don't think you can go wrong with either. However, I'd pick the Sub. I think the design is slightly more classic and simple (in a good way) and if you are not going to use the GMT function I don't think it's worth having the extra hand. If you don't wear it every day and don't keep it on a winder, I find Rolex watches with the GMT hand to be slightly annoying to set. Not a big deal at all, but worth mentioning.

Cru Jones · 29 January 2013, 07:18 AM

There is no wrong answer, so, I make it easy on myself: SS or WG? Sub. TT or full YG? GMTII.

Lagunatic · 29 January 2013, 07:20 AM

SubC TT

AK797 · 29 January 2013, 08:58 AM

Almost a dead heat so far, surprised its not like the 2 to 1 of the previous poll.

View Poll Results: SubC TT V GMTC TT
SubC TT	70	46.67%
GMTC TT	80	53.33%
Voters: 150. You may not vote on this poll

29 January 2013, 01:26 AM	#4
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	quite similar, but I'm a sub guy. Naturally I voted for the sub __________________

29 January 2013, 01:48 AM	#7
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	No wrong answer as said, but in TT SubC i would prefer the Blue,in black i would pick the GMTc. __________________ RRGHOST1

29 January 2013, 02:17 AM	#11
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	GMT IIC looks better than the Sub in TT. __________________

29 January 2013, 04:18 AM	#18
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I prefer the GMT over the Sub...so it received my vote. Maybe you should/could flip a coin and who ever wins 2 out of 3...is the one to go with!!! Take it easy.....Leo __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

29 January 2013, 01:01 AM	#1
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	SubC TT v GMTC TT Im looking at buying a TT Rolex and was initially thinking of the GMTc TT as its a pilots watch and better lends itself to gold than a diver, but after trying on this and the black Subc TT I am now torn as they both look great. So which would you choose, putting function aside as I wont use either watch's functions very often, and which watch just simply appeals to you more.

29 January 2013, 01:05 AM	#2
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I'm a bigger GMT fan but between these I'd pick the Sub TT. The pearl adds an extra little bling to it and the more black color on the bezel helps to better anchor the steel and gold tones. In all gold or steel, I'd have voted GMT.

29 January 2013, 01:10 AM	#3
dawgfan#1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Wayne Location: GA U.S. Watch: tt gmt c Posts: 113	I owned a black tt subc and traded it for the tt gmtc. Before the ceramic models came out the sub would have won. But the gmtc wins hands down for ne. Awesome looking watch!!!

29 January 2013, 01:35 AM	#5
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,224	The GMTIIC does lend itself better to two tone. That said, the green hand and writing seem to get lost and the overall look of the watch is confused for me. I prefer the GMTIIC in SS or pure 18K. My father owns the black dial Submariner in two tone and it looks really sharp in person. It gets my vote by a narrow margin.

29 January 2013, 01:59 AM	#8
Roller07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: GMT -5 Watch: HulkPepsiCoke Posts: 2,364	GMT-IIc between those two. Now, if the TT sub had the blue dial, I would have picked it.

29 January 2013, 02:13 AM	#9
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Cheers guys, and I do like the Bluesy TT more than the old black TT but for the ceramics the flat blue dial is not so appealing to me so has to be black for me.

29 January 2013, 02:17 AM	#10
slm9555 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 617	I would go for the Sub C TT, I think it has a cleaner / simple look and you mentioned you wouldn't really be using the GMT function... Plus with the Sub you get the guidelock clasp for easy size adjustments.

29 January 2013, 02:24 AM	#12
Jsan20 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: James Location: Michigan Watch: 116613LB Posts: 861	I like the sub

29 January 2013, 02:39 AM	#13
HRV "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Andrew Location: johannesburg Watch: ROLEX Posts: 4,407	between those 2 the SUB

29 January 2013, 02:44 AM	#14
dawgfan#1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Wayne Location: GA U.S. Watch: tt gmt c Posts: 113	Not sure i can put my finger on it. I definitely think the green hand makes it pop! Also the large numbers. Now in the ss watch im sub all the way!!

29 January 2013, 02:57 AM	#15
MY-WATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sala hu din Location: N/A Posts: 1,782	Black and ceramic + tt = GMT

29 January 2013, 02:58 AM	#16
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Sub, for me

29 January 2013, 04:09 AM	#17
Lucky777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: NJ Watch: Rolex 16610 Posts: 2,160	GMTIIC when comparing the two pictures.

29 January 2013, 04:33 AM	#19
McLovin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Watch: SubC Posts: 1,014	I actually asked the same question last spring: http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=229085 I ended up going against the poll results and chose the TT SubC. I don't regret the decision at all. (1) The SubC's glidelock clasp is fantastic. My watch always fits perfectly despite temperature changes, with but a quick adjustment. (2) I prefer a toned-down SS watch for my travels, rather than a TT. I have a SS JLC GMT for that purpose. (3) IMO, the Sub just looks better. It is an icon for a reason, right? But really, both are great and you can't go wrong with either.

29 January 2013, 05:12 AM	#20
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Thanks McLovin for the link and kudos to you for going against the poll! Looks alot closer this time round so far...

29 January 2013, 05:58 AM	#22
Zhanger "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 14060M Submariner Posts: 104	GMT's bezel is too busy. Sub pops more.

29 January 2013, 06:25 AM	#23
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	GMT 2 TT

29 January 2013, 06:27 AM	#24
connorperson "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Connor Location: USA Watch: 214270 Posts: 132	this is an excellent question and really tough choice something I have been struggling with recently as well but im leaning GMT --the dual time function is the deciding factor

29 January 2013, 06:31 AM	#25
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,894	The extra time zone seems like a hassle unless you travel. Also the triple lock crown seems like a better design too. I vote sub. __________________ I once dated a girl in high school and her dad told me I would never amount to anything. He was right

29 January 2013, 07:02 AM	#26
Matt_Regan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Matt Location: Berlin, Germany Watch: 116610LN Posts: 294	The gold colour of the numbers on the GMT bezel looks a little flat compared to the Sub... Might be the GMT is a real life shot & Sub is a computer graphic image???

29 January 2013, 07:17 AM	#27
afc1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Boston Posts: 1,848	It's a tough choice, and I don't think you can go wrong with either. However, I'd pick the Sub. I think the design is slightly more classic and simple (in a good way) and if you are not going to use the GMT function I don't think it's worth having the extra hand. If you don't wear it every day and don't keep it on a winder, I find Rolex watches with the GMT hand to be slightly annoying to set. Not a big deal at all, but worth mentioning. __________________ afc1 Watch Collection: Rolex and AP

29 January 2013, 07:18 AM	#28
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	There is no wrong answer, so, I make it easy on myself: SS or WG? Sub. TT or full YG? GMTII.

29 January 2013, 07:20 AM	#29
Lagunatic Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Ron Location: Laguna Niguel, Ca Watch: Rolex 116613LN Posts: 1,724	SubC TT

29 January 2013, 08:58 AM	#30
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Almost a dead heat so far, surprised its not like the 2 to 1 of the previous poll.

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