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22 July 2013, 11:59 AM | #1 |
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Better Everyday Watch: Sub vs. GMT
Which do you think is a better Rolex Everyday Sports Watch?
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24 July 2013, 11:54 AM | #2 |
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Sub for me
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24 July 2013, 12:17 PM | #3 |
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Gmt
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24 July 2013, 12:33 PM | #4 |
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24 July 2013, 04:03 PM | #5 |
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I don't think you could go wrong either way. And I'm not only saying that because they are the only two that I own, haha. Both look good wether you're in shorts and a tshirt, or in a suit. Great for any occasion.
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24 July 2013, 08:32 PM | #6 |
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If I could only have one, it'd be a GMT.
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24 July 2013, 09:08 PM | #7 |
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GMTc! :)
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24 July 2013, 09:22 PM | #8 |
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I prefer GMT and if you travel a lot no question GMT makes more. Sense
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24 July 2013, 09:31 PM | #9 |
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After wearing my sub for over two and a half years, I'd have to agree
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25 July 2013, 12:01 AM | #10 |
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I don't travel that much so my choice is a sub..
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25 July 2013, 06:28 AM | #11 |
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GMT, more practical IMO.
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25 July 2013, 07:30 AM | #12 |
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Here's my answer.
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25 July 2013, 08:32 AM | #13 |
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25 July 2013, 08:40 AM | #14 |
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Sub for me, but that's because timing with the rotating bezel is a more useful function in my daily life.
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25 July 2013, 08:43 AM | #15 |
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Functionality- got to be gmt
Preference on looks, heritage etc. SUB |
3 August 2013, 02:40 AM | #16 |
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sub-c ND for me
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3 August 2013, 03:25 AM | #17 |
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GMT for me. Just a little less ubiquitous.
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3 August 2013, 03:40 AM | #18 |
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I have both. The GMT gets more wrist time. To me functionally the GMT is more versatile as an everyday watch. The GMT bezel can operate as an ET bezel like the Sub for most purposes, plus the TZ feature comes in handy for more than just when you travel (making phone calls to other TZs, knowing the time at the corporate office, tracking another TZ for a sporting event that you want to catch, tracking the time where a family member or friend is). And the 24 hour hand makes it a little easier to use as a compass.
That said, if the function is not that important and you are talking the ceramic models then depending on your lifestyle the brushed CLs on the Sub may make it the better alternative. Also the Sub's adjustability may be better suited if your wrist size is subject to changes and the easylink doesn't quite accommodate this. IMHO, of course. YMMV.
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3 August 2013, 04:09 AM | #19 |
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My response is based on a GMT2c vs. SubC, not a GMT/GMT2.
If it's your only watch daily wearer kind of thing, I would highly suggest Sub. While I think it boils down to personal taste, and even though I don't exactly freak out with scratches on my Rolexes, the GMT2c has the PCL bracelet which shows wear much more easily compared with the brushed bracelet of the SubC. My father's GMT2c looks like it has been through hell and back (which I applaud him for, its his daily wearer that he wears without any concern) while my GMT2 which is older looks much newer, just because of his PCL bracelet. The brushed look hides wear and tear much better IMO. |
3 August 2013, 04:26 AM | #20 |
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Sub c nodate for me!
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3 August 2013, 04:38 AM | #21 |
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sub timer can be used every day in every timezone + diving.
gmt fourth hand will not be as useful and versatile for most.
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3 August 2013, 03:44 PM | #22 |
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Depends on your use and likes, since both are great iconic Rolex designs. If you travel or like extra complications then the GMT will be the better choice. The sub is a good choice for its ruggedness and more waterproofing. I wear a Sub-c everyday since getting it over a month ago. The GMT Master II will be my second Rolex in the future (after understanding the GMT complication).
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3 August 2013, 07:26 PM | #23 |
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4 August 2013, 02:56 AM | #24 |
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I also own both, but the GMT definitely gets more wrist time than the Sub.
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4 August 2013, 01:09 PM | #25 |
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5 August 2013, 12:28 PM | #26 |
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I would say the sub, but it you want to take it to the next level go with the sea dweller 16600. Best watch I have ever put on.
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5 August 2013, 12:58 PM | #27 |
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My choice if I had to choose one would be a SubC date.
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8 August 2013, 04:43 AM | #28 |
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Sub C. Period.
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8 August 2013, 04:47 AM | #29 |
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Sub for me.
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8 August 2013, 03:40 PM | #30 |
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GMT Master for me!!
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