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kyledrum2002 · 1 February 2014, 12:00 PM

I put off making the decision one more day. I had narrowed my search down to a DJII and GMT. I then decided on the GMT. I had my AD to order a GMT because they had no stock. When I show up to get it, I couldn't commit because I tried on a Submariner again, it threw me off making me think I was making a wrong decision and that I should be getting the Sub. I'm going tomorrow and pulling the trigger. Whatever feels right is what I'm buying. My wife is going with me to help. I wear business dress 5 days per week. That's what made me think the GMT would be better because it's a touch dressier.

I know this topic is wore out on this forum, but any advice is appreciated. Anyone wear a Sub or GMT with a suit?

waQstar · 1 February 2014, 12:07 PM

your mind will be compltely lost if you keep trying a diff watch every time you go pickup the one you ordered, but since you asked GMT all the way :)

FTX I · 1 February 2014, 12:09 PM

Sub

jjnd08 · 1 February 2014, 12:22 PM

Put on all 3 and pull the trigger. One will sing to you more. You can always pick up another later.

ttomczak · 1 February 2014, 12:23 PM

In the end, it's the GMT...

mruhland31 · 1 February 2014, 12:22 PM

I wear my Sub with a suit all the time. Maybe this will help...I grew up loving the ocean. Then I learned to scuba dive which I greatly enjoyed and I've owned a boat. Dive watches have always been a major interest to me so I bought a Sub C and love it every day. Now my brother is a lawyer who travels all the time. I mean all of the time. He of course went with GMT and loves it. Does either theme sing to you like this? If not just go with which one seems to fit your fancy best and you'll be happy. Remember that there are no bad decisions. They're all Rolexes and great watches. Good luck

kyledrum2002 · 1 February 2014, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mruhland31

I wear my Sub with a suit all the time. Maybe this will help...I grew up loving the ocean. Then I learned to scuba dive which I greatly enjoyed and I've owned a boat. Dive watches have always been a major interest to me so I bought a Sub C and love it every day. Now my brother is a lawyer who travels all the time. I mean all of the time. He of course went with GMT and loves it. Does either theme sing to you like this? If not just go with which one seems to fit your fancy best and you'll be happy. Remember that there are no bad decisions. They're all Rolexes and great watches. Good luck

Great way to look at it. Thanks.

aprasert · 1 February 2014, 12:27 PM

Gmt is more versatile and has a useful complication

Hairdude1 · 1 February 2014, 12:28 PM

I say GMT

SohAIS · 1 February 2014, 12:36 PM

I say GMT since you wear a suit all the time.

KINGROLESAR · 1 February 2014, 12:37 PM

Business dress 5 day a week = DJll. Would you actually use the GMT function for business? If not = DJll.

Sunny Arizona · 1 February 2014, 12:38 PM

Submariner

Laszlo · 1 February 2014, 12:37 PM

Gmt II

hhcave · 1 February 2014, 12:41 PM

I prefer the DJ 2 for office attire!

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sportsmaven20 · 1 February 2014, 12:44 PM

Tough decision as you've narrowed your choice down to 3 fantastic watches...the reality is you're in a no lose situation and the beauty of it all is that you can still get the other 2 over time, as they all are current models.

Go with your gut and don't stress it...your wife will help you with your decision. Make sure you post a wrist shot of the watch you choose!

Investr · 1 February 2014, 12:54 PM

I have all 3 models you are considering and I wear suits 5 days a week. So, listen up.... Sub needs to be out if your goal is a dressier watch. Sorry! It is a great all around but ever 26 year old lawyer has one. So GMT or DJII- that's a little trickier, what dial are you considering for the DJII? I'd guess that black Romans or the white sticks since they are both so versatile. Also which GMT, the all black or BLNR?

1proscoe · 1 February 2014, 12:59 PM

I have all of the above (black sub, gmt iic, and dj ii blue roman fluted) and they all go well with a suit.

You can't go wrong at all but the gmt and dj ii are my preferred suit watches. I think the PCL's really help.

kyledrum2002 · 1 February 2014, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Investr

I have all 3 models you are considering and I wear suits 5 days a week. So, listen up.... Sub needs to be out if your goal is a dressier watch. Sorry! It is a great all around but ever 26 year old lawyer has one. So GMT or DJII- that's a little trickier, what dial are you considering for the DJII? I'd guess that black Romans or the white sticks since they are both so versatile. Also which GMT, the all black or BLNR?

Thank you. I was choosing between the grey dial with Romans on DJII and black ss GMT.

swils8610 · 1 February 2014, 12:58 PM

I've had both....go with the GMT.

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mruhland31 · 1 February 2014, 01:07 PM

IMHO my Sub looks amazing with a suit. It also looks great with a t shirt.

FremStar · 1 February 2014, 01:10 PM

Here are some additional comparison pics...

The bracelet on the Submariner is the best, however, the complication on the GMT is very useful...

jjnd08 · 1 February 2014, 01:30 PM

One more for you.

Laszlo · 1 February 2014, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FremStar

Here are some additional comparison pics...

The bracelet on the Submariner is the best, however, the complication on the GMT is very useful...

RNS510 · 2 February 2014, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FremStar

Here are some additional comparison pics...

The bracelet on the Submariner is the best, however, the complication on the GMT is very useful...

Generally speaking, you want to be careful about following fashion advice from a fellow who wears spider cufflinks.

RNS510 · 3 February 2014, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by FremStar

Here are some additional comparison pics...

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Gesundheit!

Dispensed · 1 February 2014, 01:32 PM

Be sure to post once you made a decision! Gmt and Subc are beautiful choices. I'm a Subc :)

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up2nogood · 1 February 2014, 03:12 PM

No doubt it's a tough choice. You'll have to test drive at the AD and go with the one that grabs you the most.

Old Expat Beast · 1 February 2014, 04:13 PM

Unless you frequently need to know the time in other time zones, the GMT function is not as useful as the timer bezel on the Sub, IMO.

HogwldFLTR · 1 February 2014, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Unless you frequently need to know the time in other time zones, the GMT function is not as useful as the timer bezel on the Sub, IMO.

There's always a voice of reason. Watches should be functional and although collections are wonderful it seems strange to buy a watch which is highly specialized with a totally unneeded function. But what do I know?

T. Ferguson · 1 February 2014, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Unless you frequently need to know the time in other time zones, the GMT function is not as useful as the timer bezel on the Sub, IMO.

I disagree. The GMT bezel can easily be used to time most things to within 1.25 minutes. But the diving bezel has no ability to track time zones. So the GMT bezel gives you both and the Sub does not.

1 February 2014, 12:00 PM	#1
kyledrum2002 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Kyle Location: NC Watch: DJ41 White Romans Posts: 414	Losing my MIND.... I put off making the decision one more day. I had narrowed my search down to a DJII and GMT. I then decided on the GMT. I had my AD to order a GMT because they had no stock. When I show up to get it, I couldn't commit because I tried on a Submariner again, it threw me off making me think I was making a wrong decision and that I should be getting the Sub. I'm going tomorrow and pulling the trigger. Whatever feels right is what I'm buying. My wife is going with me to help. I wear business dress 5 days per week. That's what made me think the GMT would be better because it's a touch dressier. I know this topic is wore out on this forum, but any advice is appreciated. Anyone wear a Sub or GMT with a suit?

1 February 2014, 12:07 PM	#2
waQstar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Walter A. Location: Sunny California Watch: 16760 Posts: 2,629	your mind will be compltely lost if you keep trying a diff watch every time you go pickup the one you ordered, but since you asked GMT all the way :) __________________ Our shadows taller than our soul........

1 February 2014, 12:23 PM	#5
ttomczak 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Thomas Location: North Carolina Watch: The Beach Posts: 3,434	In the end, it's the GMT... __________________ If you wind it, it tells pretty good time (Paul Newman)

1 February 2014, 12:37 PM	#11
KINGROLESAR "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Drew Location: PHILADELPHIA Watch: CROWN MARKED Posts: 2,158	Business dress 5 day a week = DJll. Would you actually use the GMT function for business? If not = DJll. __________________ "Raise your glass high, those here for those not with but a sigh; for enjoy each day, it comes but once, then quickly to the past as it must" - King Rolesar 03

1 February 2014, 12:37 PM	#13
Laszlo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,868	Gmt II __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

1 February 2014, 12:09 PM	#3
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Sub

1 February 2014, 12:22 PM	#4
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	Put on all 3 and pull the trigger. One will sing to you more. You can always pick up another later.

1 February 2014, 12:22 PM	#6
mruhland31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Santa Clarita CA Posts: 1,028	I wear my Sub with a suit all the time. Maybe this will help...I grew up loving the ocean. Then I learned to scuba dive which I greatly enjoyed and I've owned a boat. Dive watches have always been a major interest to me so I bought a Sub C and love it every day. Now my brother is a lawyer who travels all the time. I mean all of the time. He of course went with GMT and loves it. Does either theme sing to you like this? If not just go with which one seems to fit your fancy best and you'll be happy. Remember that there are no bad decisions. They're all Rolexes and great watches. Good luck

1 February 2014, 12:27 PM	#8
aprasert "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 184	Gmt is more versatile and has a useful complication

1 February 2014, 12:28 PM	#9
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I say GMT

1 February 2014, 12:36 PM	#10
SohAIS ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Aamir Location: Atlanta, Georgia Watch: Patek, Rolex Posts: 34,536	I say GMT since you wear a suit all the time.

1 February 2014, 12:38 PM	#12
Sunny Arizona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Brad Location: Colorado Watch: 16613 Posts: 1,263	Submariner

1 February 2014, 12:41 PM	#14
hhcave "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: HC Location: London, UK Watch: Sea-Dweller 4000 Posts: 186	I prefer the DJ 2 for office attire! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 February 2014, 12:44 PM	#15
sportsmaven20 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Randy Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,925	Tough decision as you've narrowed your choice down to 3 fantastic watches...the reality is you're in a no lose situation and the beauty of it all is that you can still get the other 2 over time, as they all are current models. Go with your gut and don't stress it...your wife will help you with your decision. Make sure you post a wrist shot of the watch you choose!

1 February 2014, 12:54 PM	#16
Investr Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: LSU Watch: Constantly changes Posts: 3,815	I have all 3 models you are considering and I wear suits 5 days a week. So, listen up.... Sub needs to be out if your goal is a dressier watch. Sorry! It is a great all around but ever 26 year old lawyer has one. So GMT or DJII- that's a little trickier, what dial are you considering for the DJII? I'd guess that black Romans or the white sticks since they are both so versatile. Also which GMT, the all black or BLNR?

1 February 2014, 12:59 PM	#17
1proscoe Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: ND Watch: GMTIIc Posts: 220	I have all of the above (black sub, gmt iic, and dj ii blue roman fluted) and they all go well with a suit. You can't go wrong at all but the gmt and dj ii are my preferred suit watches. I think the PCL's really help.

1 February 2014, 12:58 PM	#19
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,210	I've had both....go with the GMT. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

1 February 2014, 01:07 PM	#20
mruhland31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Santa Clarita CA Posts: 1,028	My Sub in a suit IMHO my Sub looks amazing with a suit. It also looks great with a t shirt. Attached Images

1 February 2014, 01:10 PM	#21
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Here are some additional comparison pics... The bracelet on the Submariner is the best, however, the complication on the GMT is very useful... __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

1 February 2014, 01:30 PM	#22
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	One more for you. Attached Images

1 February 2014, 01:32 PM	#26
Dispensed "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: California Watch: 114060 Subc Posts: 58	Be sure to post once you made a decision! Gmt and Subc are beautiful choices. I'm a Subc :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 February 2014, 03:12 PM	#27
up2nogood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 1,944	No doubt it's a tough choice. You'll have to test drive at the AD and go with the one that grabs you the most.

1 February 2014, 04:13 PM	#28
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	Unless you frequently need to know the time in other time zones, the GMT function is not as useful as the timer bezel on the Sub, IMO. __________________ _______________________

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