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jetsetter19 · 23 July 2014, 05:41 AM

I have my eyes on the GMT II BLNR and Datejust II two-tone slate dial with green markers. My last watch was a Timex, so this is a bit of an upgrade.

I like the GMT because its sporty, I can wear it at work, on the weekends, and can pass it off as a sporty watch and not as a rolex.

However the Datejust II has caught my eye because it is the classic rolex look and the fluted bezel makes it look elegant. I also like the green markers because that makes it unique.

If anyone has chosen between the two models, I know they are very different watches, please let me know what helped you make your decision. Also let me know what else I should be considering.

Brandon(phila) · 23 July 2014, 06:15 AM

The GMT is a better all occasion watch. Goes with Shorts / T-shirt as well as dress cloths...

The TT DJ is beautiful (and unique) I used to have a TT with Black /Gold Romans, but I found it a little too dressy for everyday.

That is just my opinion you should buy what you like.
You need to try both on...don't go by pics, try them on, walk around the store for a while.

Either way...you will have a great watch

red98a4ss · 23 July 2014, 06:18 AM

See if you can find this watch pre owned for a good deal. I have tried on every Rolex, but I keep coming back to this one.

red98a4ss · 23 July 2014, 06:19 AM

This one looks sporty and dressy imo.

landroverking · 23 July 2014, 06:24 AM

Any GMT is a classic,as is the DJ(36mm), right now IMO the DJII is not yet reached that level.

Jack T · 23 July 2014, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red98a4ss

This one looks sporty and dressy imo.

That...is one nice watch.

AK797 · 23 July 2014, 08:12 AM

I would take the BLNR first, the DJ2 second.

bp1000 · 23 July 2014, 08:17 AM

My gmt gets a lot more wear than my DJ.

Appreciate the DJ is smaller than the dj2 but fluted bezel and crisp dial do make it very dressy, mine has super jubilee too but I imagine the PCLs on the dj2 give a similar dressy look.

Gmt m2 also incredibly versatile, pepsi bezel is incredible and looks good with jubilee too.

Urosfan · 23 July 2014, 08:31 AM

Both great choices no wrong choice pick what sings to you more

thsiao · 23 July 2014, 08:41 AM

GMT gets my vote. More versatile.

Chelseafan · 23 July 2014, 08:54 AM

GmT...lots

jjnd08 · 23 July 2014, 11:14 AM

Tough choice. Try them on yet? DJII you mentioned was my favorite in pics, and even in the display case. When I tried it on, it did nothing for me though. It was such a let down.

Boothroyd · 23 July 2014, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack T

That...is one nice watch.

Agree! A beauty!

luvsub · 23 July 2014, 11:48 AM

Gmt.

floater156 · 23 July 2014, 12:03 PM

GMT. More sporty

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samsam · 23 July 2014, 12:11 PM

I have both (not a TT though) and would recommend the GMTIIc as a first watch. Maybe sometime later you can add the DJII. The GMTIIc is a better daily watch IMO.

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bearone2 · 23 July 2014, 12:17 PM

gmt

tkerrmd · 23 July 2014, 12:18 PM

Love them both but if only one...GMT

mschafer · 23 July 2014, 12:18 PM

I love the GMTc, period. Great complication, very usefull and versatile. It looks upscale enough for evening and tool watch for everyday wear. Personally, I prefer the LN for its simplicity, but either way the GMT stands out in a masculine way.

HogwldFLTR · 23 July 2014, 12:23 PM

I'd get an older GMT Pepsi or the DJII prior to the BLNR personally.

Rolexpharm · 23 July 2014, 12:29 PM

I would go with the DJII because it is more versatile. You can wear it to formal or casual occasions

soho · 23 July 2014, 12:34 PM

GMT. Much more understated than the DJII you are looking at, and yet still makes a statement.

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jetsetter19 · 23 July 2014, 03:20 PM

Thanks for all the responses. Quite touching. Will go try them on tomorrow and see which once fits best

Firex · 23 July 2014, 04:08 PM

GMT. Better all round watch IMO.

T01 · 23 July 2014, 04:41 PM

Gmt!

Rogdogg · 23 July 2014, 05:23 PM

GMT for me, especially if it is going to be your only one

red98a4ss · 23 July 2014, 05:28 PM

Mr DateJust · 23 July 2014, 07:35 PM

Out of these two I would go GMT. If it was between the 36mm DJ and the GMT much harder choice for me. Much prefer the classic DJ to the newer model.

roklee · 23 July 2014, 07:39 PM

Dj

sideysid · 23 July 2014, 08:19 PM

I'll be watching this thread with interest as I am in the exact same position between these two watches (and also the 116334 diamond rhodium dial).

Im 33 so am thinking that the TT DJII may be more for an older man.

23 July 2014, 05:41 AM	#1
jetsetter19 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: MSP, USA Watch: 116710 BLNR Rolex Posts: 143	Advice Needed: Help me choose between GMT II and Datejust II I have my eyes on the GMT II BLNR and Datejust II two-tone slate dial with green markers. My last watch was a Timex, so this is a bit of an upgrade. I like the GMT because its sporty, I can wear it at work, on the weekends, and can pass it off as a sporty watch and not as a rolex. However the Datejust II has caught my eye because it is the classic rolex look and the fluted bezel makes it look elegant. I also like the green markers because that makes it unique. If anyone has chosen between the two models, I know they are very different watches, please let me know what helped you make your decision. Also let me know what else I should be considering.

23 July 2014, 08:41 AM	#10
thsiao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,248	GMT gets my vote. More versatile. __________________ Instagram @lifeofawis www.lifeofawis.com

23 July 2014, 12:03 PM	#15
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	GMT. More sporty Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk __________________ Lead by example through production.

23 July 2014, 12:23 PM	#20
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,695	I'd get an older GMT Pepsi or the DJII prior to the BLNR personally. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

23 July 2014, 06:15 AM	#2
Brandon(phila) "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Brandon Location: Phila burbs Watch: DSSD Posts: 755	The GMT is a better all occasion watch. Goes with Shorts / T-shirt as well as dress cloths... The TT DJ is beautiful (and unique) I used to have a TT with Black /Gold Romans, but I found it a little too dressy for everyday. That is just my opinion you should buy what you like. You need to try both on...don't go by pics, try them on, walk around the store for a while. Either way...you will have a great watch

23 July 2014, 06:18 AM	#3
red98a4ss "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Robert Schultz Location: alberta Posts: 361	See if you can find this watch pre owned for a good deal. I have tried on every Rolex, but I keep coming back to this one.

23 July 2014, 06:19 AM	#4
red98a4ss "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Robert Schultz Location: alberta Posts: 361	This one looks sporty and dressy imo.

23 July 2014, 06:24 AM	#5
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Any GMT is a classic,as is the DJ(36mm), right now IMO the DJII is not yet reached that level.

23 July 2014, 08:12 AM	#7
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I would take the BLNR first, the DJ2 second.

23 July 2014, 08:17 AM	#8
bp1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 4,975	My gmt gets a lot more wear than my DJ. Appreciate the DJ is smaller than the dj2 but fluted bezel and crisp dial do make it very dressy, mine has super jubilee too but I imagine the PCLs on the dj2 give a similar dressy look. Gmt m2 also incredibly versatile, pepsi bezel is incredible and looks good with jubilee too.

23 July 2014, 08:31 AM	#9
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Both great choices no wrong choice pick what sings to you more

23 July 2014, 08:54 AM	#11
Chelseafan Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: London Posts: 542	GmT...lots

23 July 2014, 11:14 AM	#12
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	Tough choice. Try them on yet? DJII you mentioned was my favorite in pics, and even in the display case. When I tried it on, it did nothing for me though. It was such a let down.

23 July 2014, 11:48 AM	#14
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,222	Gmt.

23 July 2014, 12:11 PM	#16
samsam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 2,826	I have both (not a TT though) and would recommend the GMTIIc as a first watch. Maybe sometime later you can add the DJII. The GMTIIc is a better daily watch IMO. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 July 2014, 12:17 PM	#17
bearone2 Banned Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Arizona Watch: 116713LN Posts: 402	gmt

23 July 2014, 12:18 PM	#18
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Love them both but if only one...GMT

23 July 2014, 12:18 PM	#19
mschafer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New York Posts: 976	I love the GMTc, period. Great complication, very usefull and versatile. It looks upscale enough for evening and tool watch for everyday wear. Personally, I prefer the LN for its simplicity, but either way the GMT stands out in a masculine way.

23 July 2014, 12:29 PM	#21
Rolexpharm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bensalem, Pa Posts: 638	I would go with the DJII because it is more versatile. You can wear it to formal or casual occasions

23 July 2014, 12:34 PM	#22
soho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: Varies Posts: 2,057	GMT. Much more understated than the DJII you are looking at, and yet still makes a statement. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 July 2014, 03:20 PM	#23
jetsetter19 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: MSP, USA Watch: 116710 BLNR Rolex Posts: 143	Thanks for all the responses. Quite touching. Will go try them on tomorrow and see which once fits best

23 July 2014, 04:08 PM	#24
Firex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 94	GMT. Better all round watch IMO.

23 July 2014, 04:41 PM	#25
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,490	Gmt!

23 July 2014, 05:23 PM	#26
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	GMT for me, especially if it is going to be your only one

23 July 2014, 05:28 PM	#27
red98a4ss "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Robert Schultz Location: alberta Posts: 361

23 July 2014, 07:35 PM	#28
Mr DateJust "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Glasgow, UK Watch: 16570 Posts: 909	Out of these two I would go GMT. If it was between the 36mm DJ and the GMT much harder choice for me. Much prefer the classic DJ to the newer model.

23 July 2014, 07:39 PM	#29
roklee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: canada Watch: rolex explorer ii Posts: 493	Dj

23 July 2014, 08:19 PM	#30
sideysid "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: London Posts: 3	I'll be watching this thread with interest as I am in the exact same position between these two watches (and also the 116334 diamond rhodium dial). Im 33 so am thinking that the TT DJII may be more for an older man.

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