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sgucla · 25 June 2015, 02:20 PM

Thinking of buying a date just II or the Blue face GMT for my hubby's 40th bday. Can't decide, what's a better watch, a better value, and will hold it's value better? Any help is greatly appreciated!!

Hairdude1 · 25 June 2015, 02:22 PM

What is he into? Travel or more leisure?

Old Expat Beast · 25 June 2015, 02:23 PM

Let him choose. Nothing worse than having to go through life feeling compelled to wear a watch that you don't like. (Ok, there's lots of things worse, but this one is right up there).

sgucla · 25 June 2015, 02:28 PM

He likes chilling but also is into gym. I know he would go crazy for either but from a more " practical" standpoint lol what's a better buy?

Old Expat Beast · 25 June 2015, 02:31 PM

The GMT will "hold its value" better, but as a 40th birthday gift, he's not likely to ever sell it is he?

rollee1 · 25 June 2015, 02:35 PM

What watch is blue face GMT?

sickened1 · 25 June 2015, 02:35 PM

Take him to an AD and let him choose? Casually open a magazine with that one particular watch (a Rolex ad) in it and ask tell him that you think it looks nice and ask him what he thinks? Subtle hints, etc.

KBM · 25 June 2015, 02:36 PM

GMT is definitely more sporty, if that's his style.

sgucla · 25 June 2015, 02:42 PM

No he would never sell it but it would make me feel better if it held it's value. My Rolex is a ladies datejust and I would never sell it due to scentimental value but I cringe when I think of its resale value now.

I know he likes both as we have had this discussion. They are both gorgeous but I am leaning towards the GMT!

toneafficianado · 25 June 2015, 02:45 PM

Let him choose! He will have definite opinions for sure if he is a watch fan.
Fantastic present to get anyone..he's a lucky guy.

Mr. K · 25 June 2015, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Let him choose. Nothing worse than having to go through life feeling compelled to wear a watch that you don't like. (Ok, there's lots of things worse, but this one is right up there).

Agreed

Subjeff · 25 June 2015, 02:51 PM

I want to be your hubby!

Jk. I vote for the GMT. I think it's a more diverse watch.

Saoirse32 · 25 June 2015, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Let him choose. Nothing worse than having to go through life feeling compelled to wear a watch that you don't like. (Ok, there's lots of things worse, but this one is right up there).

^^^^ no doubt, sound advice.

sgucla · 25 June 2015, 02:59 PM

You gentlemen are class acts!! Thanks :)

Danny83 · 25 June 2015, 03:02 PM

I think he would like the GMT more.

DocHorton · 25 June 2015, 03:12 PM

GMT no doubt. Looks good dressed up or dressed down and I think it's the better looking watch as well.

T. Ferguson · 25 June 2015, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rollee1

What watch is blue face GMT?

I have no idea. Perhaps we're talking about the BLNR?

BNA/LION · 25 June 2015, 03:20 PM

Maybe get him the GMT and let him know that he is welcome to look at other ones at your AD and exchange it if one really sings to him. Assure him it would not bother you, you just want him to be happy... He will eat it up! You will have a very happy man!

Great gift from an Awesome Wife!

Bangel · 25 June 2015, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Let him choose. Nothing worse than having to go through life feeling compelled to wear a watch that you don't like. (Ok, there's lots of things worse, but this one is right up there).

Sage like advice from Adam again.

wdin · 25 June 2015, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Let him choose. Nothing worse than having to go through life feeling compelled to wear a watch that you don't like. (Ok, there's lots of things worse, but this one is right up there).

Again, I'm with Adam. Really, there's nothing wrong for (us guys) to know what our presents would be as long as it's a gift from someone who mattered to us. We are cool not getting any "surprises" though the "surprise" itself is getting a gift that one has always wanted.

So, really, let him choose.

Btw, awesome gift and classy act. And congrats to him on his 40th!

mschafer · 25 June 2015, 03:57 PM

I always like a GMT, manly, worldly, tool watch, a bit like the iconic Sub with it's cyclops, just a other usability. Maybe you can talk to the AD and you can present the GNT BLNR and if he hates it, the DJ is available without any issues from them. Personally, i think the DJ II with 42mm wears bit big, which might be great once i'm older and have a hard time seeing, hopefully not at 40...Great gift and thanks for enabling the hubby, whatever you do, he'll love it.

Joearch · 25 June 2015, 04:24 PM

Gmt

njbeizai · 25 June 2015, 04:29 PM

domed bezel datejust II maybe, it could be the best of both worlds.

happy early birthday to him

luvsub · 25 June 2015, 04:35 PM

I vote gmt.

rollee1 · 25 June 2015, 04:37 PM

Assuming the GMT is the BLNR.
Imagine if I am the hubby, then it is the GMT.

Between the DJII and GMT there is no one better watch.
GMT is better value because of the added functions of dual time and unidirectional bezel.
Both watches hold their value, but from my experience the GMT is much easier or flip.

GB-man · 25 June 2015, 06:16 PM

I'd prefer the GMT

Trailblazer · 25 June 2015, 06:20 PM

For a young lad @ 40, the GMT pls...lol

zama · 25 June 2015, 08:01 PM

GMT for sure

travisb · 25 June 2015, 11:17 PM

Depends on his style. I've always preferred sport models (GMT).
Take him for a trip to the AD and let him choose. Would be enjoyable for the both of you.

sgucla · 25 June 2015, 11:20 PM

Yes sorry the GMT is the BLNR

25 June 2015, 02:20 PM	#1
sgucla "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Rolex please!!!!! Posts: 158	Poll: what would you rather get as a gift Thinking of buying a date just II or the Blue face GMT for my hubby's 40th bday. Can't decide, what's a better watch, a better value, and will hold it's value better? Any help is greatly appreciated!!

25 June 2015, 02:22 PM	#2
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	What is he into? Travel or more leisure? __________________ 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

25 June 2015, 02:35 PM	#6
rollee1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Rollee Location: Boston Watch: it watching me Posts: 1,945	What watch is blue face GMT? __________________ Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted

25 June 2015, 03:20 PM	#18
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,659	Maybe get him the GMT and let him know that he is welcome to look at other ones at your AD and exchange it if one really sings to him. Assure him it would not bother you, you just want him to be happy... He will eat it up! You will have a very happy man! Great gift from an Awesome Wife! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

25 June 2015, 04:29 PM	#23
njbeizai "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 216	domed bezel datejust II maybe, it could be the best of both worlds. happy early birthday to him __________________ Rolex 116710LN To whom much is given, much is tested.

25 June 2015, 02:23 PM	#3
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	Let him choose. Nothing worse than having to go through life feeling compelled to wear a watch that you don't like. (Ok, there's lots of things worse, but this one is right up there).

25 June 2015, 02:28 PM	#4
sgucla "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Rolex please!!!!! Posts: 158	He likes chilling but also is into gym. I know he would go crazy for either but from a more " practical" standpoint lol what's a better buy?

25 June 2015, 02:31 PM	#5
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	The GMT will "hold its value" better, but as a 40th birthday gift, he's not likely to ever sell it is he?

25 June 2015, 02:35 PM	#7
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,054	Take him to an AD and let him choose? Casually open a magazine with that one particular watch (a Rolex ad) in it and ask tell him that you think it looks nice and ask him what he thinks? Subtle hints, etc.

25 June 2015, 02:36 PM	#8
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	GMT is definitely more sporty, if that's his style.

25 June 2015, 02:42 PM	#9
sgucla "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Rolex please!!!!! Posts: 158	No he would never sell it but it would make me feel better if it held it's value. My Rolex is a ladies datejust and I would never sell it due to scentimental value but I cringe when I think of its resale value now. I know he likes both as we have had this discussion. They are both gorgeous but I am leaning towards the GMT!

25 June 2015, 02:45 PM	#10
toneafficianado 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Alan Location: Australia Posts: 2,204	Let him choose! He will have definite opinions for sure if he is a watch fan. Fantastic present to get anyone..he's a lucky guy.

25 June 2015, 02:51 PM	#12
Subjeff "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: california Posts: 164	I want to be your hubby! Jk. I vote for the GMT. I think it's a more diverse watch.

25 June 2015, 02:59 PM	#14
sgucla "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Rolex please!!!!! Posts: 158	You gentlemen are class acts!! Thanks :)

25 June 2015, 03:02 PM	#15
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,314	I think he would like the GMT more.

25 June 2015, 03:12 PM	#16
DocHorton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: God Bless Texas Watch: Smurf, DD40, SkyD. Posts: 1,517	GMT no doubt. Looks good dressed up or dressed down and I think it's the better looking watch as well.

25 June 2015, 03:57 PM	#21
mschafer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New York Posts: 976	I always like a GMT, manly, worldly, tool watch, a bit like the iconic Sub with it's cyclops, just a other usability. Maybe you can talk to the AD and you can present the GNT BLNR and if he hates it, the DJ is available without any issues from them. Personally, i think the DJ II with 42mm wears bit big, which might be great once i'm older and have a hard time seeing, hopefully not at 40...Great gift and thanks for enabling the hubby, whatever you do, he'll love it.

25 June 2015, 04:24 PM	#22
Joearch 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,853	Gmt

25 June 2015, 04:35 PM	#24
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,222	I vote gmt.

25 June 2015, 04:37 PM	#25
rollee1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Rollee Location: Boston Watch: it watching me Posts: 1,945	Assuming the GMT is the BLNR. Imagine if I am the hubby, then it is the GMT. Between the DJII and GMT there is no one better watch. GMT is better value because of the added functions of dual time and unidirectional bezel. Both watches hold their value, but from my experience the GMT is much easier or flip. __________________ Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted

25 June 2015, 06:16 PM	#26
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	I'd prefer the GMT

25 June 2015, 06:20 PM	#27
Trailblazer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Cab Location: A small world Watch: es Posts: 776	For a young lad @ 40, the GMT pls...lol

25 June 2015, 08:01 PM	#28
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,808	GMT for sure __________________ 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

25 June 2015, 11:17 PM	#29
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Depends on his style. I've always preferred sport models (GMT). Take him for a trip to the AD and let him choose. Would be enjoyable for the both of you.

25 June 2015, 11:20 PM	#30
sgucla "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Rolex please!!!!! Posts: 158	Yes sorry the GMT is the BLNR

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