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carreramay · 27 July 2014, 01:31 PM

I stopped by an AD in Scottsdale today and spent some time chatting and trying on some watches. I'm looking for my first Rolex. I currently have a Hamilton, Oris, and Tissot, so I'm looking to upgrade. The Rolex will probably see the most wrist time, but I'll still wear the others.

Prior to trying on, I was leaning towards the DJ II. But then I tried on the GMT and now I'm not so sure. One fine looking watch. I'm looking for some opinions from the fine folks on this forum. For the record, I'm a software engineer that dresses in Polo shirts in the summer, and long sleeve dress shirts in the winter. Rarely am I in a tie.

Thanks for any quips and qualms.

Mark

watchwatcher · 27 July 2014, 01:50 PM

Really like the blue dial DJII...of course how could you go wrong with that delicious GMT either...

Watchvirgin · 27 July 2014, 01:51 PM

GMT all the way!

FiftyTwoEighty · 27 July 2014, 01:58 PM

Your opinion is the only one that matters. Get the one that you can't stop thinking about.

Congrats in advance!

Wllnv19 · 27 July 2014, 02:00 PM

Of those three the GMT

eggplanty · 27 July 2014, 02:00 PM

I'd probably go for the gmt I think it looks better on your wrist.

Danny83 · 27 July 2014, 02:01 PM

Gmt for me did you try blnr ?

Tudor66 · 27 July 2014, 02:01 PM

All great watches. Since you asked, I would rank them in terms of my choices as:
1- GMT
2- Blue dial Datejust
3- Silver dial datejust

Good luck..,

eco8gator · 27 July 2014, 02:02 PM

Of the watches shown in the pics...

I like the GMT.

But, since your like the black bezel I would consider the SDc. With the GMT I would definitely lean towards the black and blue version...stunning.

Definitely stay with a sports watch since your so casually dressed at work... Your watch becomes significantly more versatile since it can go anywhere.

Clutch Cargo · 27 July 2014, 02:03 PM

Did they have a black/blue ceramic bezel GMT?

Andrés G · 27 July 2014, 02:07 PM

I really like that DJ II with the blue dial.

style88 · 27 July 2014, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carreramay

For the record, I'm a software engineer that dresses in Polo shirts in the summer, and long sleeve dress shirts in the winter. Rarely am I in a tie.

Thanks for any quips and qualms.

Mark

If it is your first rolex and assuming you are still young, I say go for the GMT. It reflects a more sporty personality, the GMT function may be useful in your work, and it's a great piece that goes well with most clothing.

luvsub · 27 July 2014, 02:17 PM

Gmt

Rolexpharm · 27 July 2014, 02:18 PM

If this is your first Rolex get the GMT and I would look at the BLNR. The DJII with the blue dial looks great too. I would opt for the sport watch as my first rolex though and would urge you to do the same

tkerrmd · 27 July 2014, 02:23 PM

All look great, GMT brings few more features with rotating bezel and additional hour hand

bearone2 · 27 July 2014, 02:28 PM

gmt

T01 · 27 July 2014, 02:28 PM

Gmt!

Ryuden · 27 July 2014, 02:40 PM

Of those 3, definitely the gmt...

If not, get a Submariner...most probably your Hamilton , Oris and Tissot are dress like watches , so a diver doesn't hurt...and since you are always in Polo and long sleeves shirt, the Sub will fit in nicely on all occasion.

DCgator · 27 July 2014, 02:49 PM

GMT-C hands down....

zama · 27 July 2014, 03:13 PM

GMT or blue faced DJ for mine and in that order.

Kyu · 27 July 2014, 03:16 PM

I've been buying everything blue dial this year, including today's.. So its gonna be a biased one

But I vote the blue sticks also

Its darker than that pic but its beautiful in light and stunning in dark as its a very dark sexy blue

phils · 27 July 2014, 03:29 PM

If you have need for different time zones get the GMTII.
But I really like the blue stick DJII.
Get the one that smiles at you the most.

ZROLEX · 27 July 2014, 03:32 PM

Hmmm, did anyone suggested GMT to you before? LOL

Of course get the one that speaks personally to you the most!!!! That DJ blue dial looks amazing as well! I would go with GMT

Hairdude1 · 27 July 2014, 03:46 PM

I say GMT however the DJII with blue dial is great as well

14060m · 27 July 2014, 03:51 PM

Gmt
Gmt
Gmt

Nidal · 27 July 2014, 03:51 PM

Whatever you like not others

Nidal

pfg1 · 27 July 2014, 04:03 PM

Smooth bezel = scratch magnet

Go for the GMT......

irish john · 27 July 2014, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tudor66

All great watches. Since you asked, I would rank them in terms of my choices as:
1- GMT
2- Blue dial Datejust
3- Silver dial datejust

Good luck..,

I agree

Bangel · 27 July 2014, 04:41 PM

Regardless of profession or dress sense, I think any Rolex (definitely the one's you mention anyway), is versatile enough to suit any occasion.

Take your time. Try them all on and then try them again.

I personally prefer the sports models (given my athletic nature?!

) so of those under consideration I would go for the GMT.

Good luck with your decision. Enjoy the chase and let us know which way you go.

lisalisa · 27 July 2014, 05:10 PM

Love the gmt on u

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27 July 2014, 01:31 PM	#1
carreramay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Phoenix Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 227	Stopped by my AD for first Rolex.... dilema I stopped by an AD in Scottsdale today and spent some time chatting and trying on some watches. I'm looking for my first Rolex. I currently have a Hamilton, Oris, and Tissot, so I'm looking to upgrade. The Rolex will probably see the most wrist time, but I'll still wear the others. Prior to trying on, I was leaning towards the DJ II. But then I tried on the GMT and now I'm not so sure. One fine looking watch. I'm looking for some opinions from the fine folks on this forum. For the record, I'm a software engineer that dresses in Polo shirts in the summer, and long sleeve dress shirts in the winter. Rarely am I in a tie. Thanks for any quips and qualms. Mark

27 July 2014, 01:58 PM	#4
FiftyTwoEighty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Woody Location: Surf City USA Watch: me live @the Beach Posts: 1,794	Your opinion is the only one that matters. Get the one that you can't stop thinking about. Congrats in advance! __________________ Some 4 digits, 5 digits, and 6 digits 2FA

27 July 2014, 02:01 PM	#8
Tudor66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Al Location: California, USA Watch: GMT- Pepsi Posts: 3,462	All great watches. Since you asked, I would rank them in terms of my choices as: 1- GMT 2- Blue dial Datejust 3- Silver dial datejust Good luck.., __________________ -NAWCC Member

27 July 2014, 03:13 PM	#20
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,808	GMT or blue faced DJ for mine and in that order. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

27 July 2014, 03:46 PM	#24
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I say GMT however the DJII with blue dial is great as well __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

27 July 2014, 01:50 PM	#2
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Really like the blue dial DJII...of course how could you go wrong with that delicious GMT either...

27 July 2014, 01:51 PM	#3
Watchvirgin Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Ash_Flash Location: Washington, DC Watch: AP Posts: 901	GMT all the way!

27 July 2014, 02:00 PM	#5
Wllnv19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Willie Location: Parkland,Fl. Posts: 4,829	Of those three the GMT

27 July 2014, 02:00 PM	#6
eggplanty "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: USA Posts: 24	I'd probably go for the gmt I think it looks better on your wrist.

27 July 2014, 02:01 PM	#7
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,312	Gmt for me did you try blnr ?

27 July 2014, 02:02 PM	#9
eco8gator "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Florida Watch: 5060/a Posts: 1,119	Of the watches shown in the pics... I like the GMT. But, since your like the black bezel I would consider the SDc. With the GMT I would definitely lean towards the black and blue version...stunning. Definitely stay with a sports watch since your so casually dressed at work... Your watch becomes significantly more versatile since it can go anywhere.

27 July 2014, 02:03 PM	#10
Clutch Cargo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Lynn Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 452	Did they have a black/blue ceramic bezel GMT?

27 July 2014, 02:07 PM	#11
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,392	I really like that DJ II with the blue dial.

27 July 2014, 02:17 PM	#13
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,222	Gmt

27 July 2014, 02:18 PM	#14
Rolexpharm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bensalem, Pa Posts: 638	If this is your first Rolex get the GMT and I would look at the BLNR. The DJII with the blue dial looks great too. I would opt for the sport watch as my first rolex though and would urge you to do the same

27 July 2014, 02:23 PM	#15
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	All look great, GMT brings few more features with rotating bezel and additional hour hand

27 July 2014, 02:28 PM	#16
bearone2 Banned Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Arizona Watch: 116713LN Posts: 402	gmt

27 July 2014, 02:28 PM	#17
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,490	Gmt!

27 July 2014, 02:40 PM	#18
Ryuden "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Miki Location: SG Posts: 1,575	Of those 3, definitely the gmt... If not, get a Submariner...most probably your Hamilton , Oris and Tissot are dress like watches , so a diver doesn't hurt...and since you are always in Polo and long sleeves shirt, the Sub will fit in nicely on all occasion.

27 July 2014, 02:49 PM	#19
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	GMT-C hands down....

27 July 2014, 03:16 PM	#21
Kyu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: yes.. it's Kyu Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex 116759SANR Posts: 1,499	I've been buying everything blue dial this year, including today's.. So its gonna be a biased one But I vote the blue sticks also Its darker than that pic but its beautiful in light and stunning in dark as its a very dark sexy blue

27 July 2014, 03:29 PM	#22
phils "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: philip Location: missouri Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 1,094	If you have need for different time zones get the GMTII. But I really like the blue stick DJII. Get the one that smiles at you the most.

27 July 2014, 03:32 PM	#23
ZROLEX Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: DC Posts: 469	Hmmm, did anyone suggested GMT to you before? LOL Of course get the one that speaks personally to you the most!!!! That DJ blue dial looks amazing as well! I would go with GMT

27 July 2014, 03:51 PM	#25
14060m "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Watch: 116610 , 16233 Posts: 1,802	Gmt Gmt Gmt __________________

27 July 2014, 03:51 PM	#26
Nidal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Watch: SubC LV Posts: 1,821	Whatever you like not others Nidal

27 July 2014, 04:03 PM	#27
pfg1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wisconsin Watch: 116622 YM Blue Posts: 505	Smooth bezel = scratch magnet Go for the GMT...... __________________ Life is filled with choices......and consequences! 2019 Sky-Dweller Giveaway 2019 GMT CHNR Giveaway 2019 DEEPSEA Giveaway 2018 Rolex Red SD43 Giveaway 2018 Bond Submariner Giveaway 2020 Rolex + Tudor GMT Giveaway 2020 Rolex Submariner Giveaway

27 July 2014, 04:41 PM	#29
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	Regardless of profession or dress sense, I think any Rolex (definitely the one's you mention anyway), is versatile enough to suit any occasion. Take your time. Try them all on and then try them again. I personally prefer the sports models (given my athletic nature?! ) so of those under consideration I would go for the GMT. Good luck with your decision. Enjoy the chase and let us know which way you go.

27 July 2014, 05:10 PM	#30
lisalisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: cali Posts: 484	Love the gmt on u Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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