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JJ Irani · 4 May 2006, 04:58 AM

Hi guys,

Rolex now have THREE maxi dial models - the LV Sub, YM and now the new GMT-II. Which one do you think looks the best and the one you like? Vote with comments please.

Thanks - JJ

PS: I think at present the YM looks best; but the GMT-II in SS and the maxi dial would be a real cracker!!

Goodwatch · 4 May 2006, 05:30 AM

As I'm not a fan of the YM and still have to get used to the GMT, (although I like the vintage brown) I voted for the LV

4 May 2006, 05:44 AM

YM all the way, baby!

Mrdi · 4 May 2006, 06:17 AM

Post the pics together

worktolivelife · 4 May 2006, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Mrdi

Post the pics together

Only gotta YM, and that's how I voted, Like the LV but I'M fitting the black bezal, GMT! never really liked that Xtra hand!!![albeit with the new case, maxi dial and solid bracelet/clasp ] waiting for the new TT blue SUB with the new upgrades !!!!, [ Trade rumour has it, IT WILL BE NEXT!]

steve

mailman · 4 May 2006, 08:06 AM

Hands down the YM

D4UK · 4 May 2006, 09:18 AM

even tho I love the YM it's gotta be the LV as I picked mine up last week...

Rto · 4 May 2006, 11:08 AM

I voted LV, even having a YM (that is a stunning as well).

Clifton · 4 May 2006, 11:28 AM

LV Sub cause any sub needs big lumi.

s7horton · 4 May 2006, 01:02 PM

Gotta go with the YM. Saw the LV in person, and thought the maxi really didn't fit the sub character.

newtamparealestate · 4 May 2006, 01:06 PM

I voted for the YM also. I like the dial ALOT. Its going to be my purchase in a few days if I decide between that and a TT Sub with Serti dia.

Spencer · 4 May 2006, 01:36 PM

YM here

mike · 4 May 2006, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clifton

LV Sub cause any sub needs big lumi.

Exactly!

Manatee · 4 May 2006, 02:08 PM

I voted for the new GMT. I really like the new movement and the new bezel. I like the look, and superior glow, of the maxi dials. The YM (steel) is my most-worn watch, but the Sub get plenty of days too. I'm looking to getting the new TT GMT.

C.J. · 4 May 2006, 02:13 PM

edt

maverick · 4 May 2006, 03:32 PM

YM, the only real choice.

maverick

JJ Irani · 4 May 2006, 05:07 PM

Thanks for the responses, guys....we have a tie between the LV and YM.

RobDad · 4 May 2006, 08:21 PM

I voted YM - it was designed with the maxi-dial in mind, on the sub it's an afterthought.

Every time I see an LV, which I agree is a handsome watch, the maxi-dial somehow looks fake to me, as I'm so used to the regular one

Quick question though - are the luminous dots on the Maxi-dials the same size as the old tritium dots on eg the 5513? - maybe the white gold edges on the regular sub dials mean the actual luminous portions shrunk, but have now been restored nearer the 'original' size?

JJ Irani · 5 May 2006, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobDad

I voted YM - it was designed with the maxi-dial in mind, on the sub it's an afterthought.

Every time I see an LV, which I agree is a handsome watch, the maxi-dial somehow looks fake to me, as I'm so used to the regular one

Quick question though - are the luminous dots on the Maxi-dials the same size as the old tritium dots on eg the 5513? - maybe the white gold edges on the regular sub dials mean the actual luminous portions shrunk, but have now been restored nearer the 'original' size?

Good question, Rob....I would think YES....the dots on the present maxi-dial do appear to be the same size as the old dots, but could appear a wee bit smaller due to the WG surrounds.

JJ

mike · 5 May 2006, 04:44 AM

Well, you be the judge.

JJ Irani · 5 May 2006, 04:53 AM

Thanks, Mike...easy comparison now...virtually the same if you ask me!

RobDad · 5 May 2006, 07:58 PM

Okay, JJ - looks like our 16610's aren't the 'classic' subs we thought they were - gotta flip them for LV's and change the bezels to black

Islander · 6 May 2006, 02:35 AM

LV for me: no surprises there I suppose

That comparison pic above is lovely (and very interesting). The maxi dial looks soooooo right now.... like the Sub has always been maxi (and it was good before!)

The large minute hand just aids the clarity

mbogo · 6 May 2006, 11:16 PM

YachtMaster!

I dislike the green bezel of the LV, and the green-dial of the GMT II.

George

JJ Irani · 7 May 2006, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbogo

YachtMaster!

I dislike the green bezel of the LV, and the green-dial of the GMT II.

George

So let's say you dislike GREEN!!

Islander · 7 May 2006, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

So let's say you dislike GREEN!!

Run that past us again JJ. Are you implying that someone on this forum does not like green

(Why we don't know

)

mbogo · 8 May 2006, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

So let's say you dislike GREEN!!

As far as watches are concerend, yes, you could say that.

The black-dialed GMT II with the green lettering doesn't turn my stomach TOO badly, but I'd like it better if the letter were white.

George

D4UK · 8 May 2006, 01:34 AM

I agree the lettering's a little awry in green (though it follows in the footsteps of the likes of the 'Red' Submariner
and I actually think the green 4th hand is a nice subtle touch and especially on an all gold watch is better than a red hand would have been. IMO.

padi56 · 8 May 2006, 01:43 AM

Well my vote goes to the new GMT.

Prince · 8 May 2006, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Well my vote goes to the new GMT.

I have to agree with padi on this one!

View Poll Results: My preference goes out to the...
LV Sub	69	36.13%
YM	29	15.18%
new GMT-II	93	48.69%
Voters: 191. You may not vote on this poll

4 May 2006, 04:58 AM	#1
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	3 maxis from Rolex...which one's your favourite? Hi guys, Rolex now have THREE maxi dial models - the LV Sub, YM and now the new GMT-II. Which one do you think looks the best and the one you like? Vote with comments please. Thanks - JJ PS: I think at present the YM looks best; but the GMT-II in SS and the maxi dial would be a real cracker!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

4 May 2006, 05:30 AM	#2
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	As I'm not a fan of the YM and still have to get used to the GMT, (although I like the vintage brown) I voted for the LV __________________ Member# 127

4 May 2006, 08:06 AM	#6
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Hands down the YM __________________ JJ

4 May 2006, 01:36 PM	#12
Spencer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: US Posts: 1,338	YM here __________________ I'm a perpetual kind of guy Resident Audemars Piguet Fanatic

4 May 2006, 05:44 AM	#3
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	YM all the way, baby!

4 May 2006, 06:17 AM	#4
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	Post the pics together

4 May 2006, 09:18 AM	#7
D4UK Banned Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA Watch: TT SUB LV GMTII Posts: 527	even tho I love the YM it's gotta be the LV as I picked mine up last week...

4 May 2006, 11:08 AM	#8
Rto "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Renato T. Location: Sunny Florida Watch: FPJ-AP-PP-Rolex Posts: 538	I voted LV, even having a YM (that is a stunning as well).

4 May 2006, 11:28 AM	#9
Clifton Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 148	LV Sub cause any sub needs big lumi.

4 May 2006, 01:02 PM	#10
s7horton "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Seth Location: Grand Rapids, MI Watch: 16613LB, 126610….. Posts: 995	Gotta go with the YM. Saw the LV in person, and thought the maxi really didn't fit the sub character.

4 May 2006, 01:06 PM	#11
newtamparealestate "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Sean Location: Wake Forest, NC Watch: GMT II C Posts: 309	I voted for the YM also. I like the dial ALOT. Its going to be my purchase in a few days if I decide between that and a TT Sub with Serti dia.

4 May 2006, 02:08 PM	#14
Manatee Banned Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington DC Are Posts: 677	I voted for the new GMT. I really like the new movement and the new bezel. I like the look, and superior glow, of the maxi dials. The YM (steel) is my most-worn watch, but the Sub get plenty of days too. I'm looking to getting the new TT GMT.

4 May 2006, 02:13 PM	#15
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	edt __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there Last edited by C.J.; 25 May 2006 at 03:48 AM..

4 May 2006, 03:32 PM	#16
maverick Banned Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: maverick Location: Prescott Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,180	YM, the only real choice. maverick

4 May 2006, 05:07 PM	#17
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Thanks for the responses, guys....we have a tie between the LV and YM. __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

4 May 2006, 08:21 PM	#18
RobDad Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Rob Dadd Location: London Posts: 134	I voted YM - it was designed with the maxi-dial in mind, on the sub it's an afterthought. Every time I see an LV, which I agree is a handsome watch, the maxi-dial somehow looks fake to me, as I'm so used to the regular one Quick question though - are the luminous dots on the Maxi-dials the same size as the old tritium dots on eg the 5513? - maybe the white gold edges on the regular sub dials mean the actual luminous portions shrunk, but have now been restored nearer the 'original' size?

5 May 2006, 04:44 AM	#20
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Well, you be the judge.

5 May 2006, 04:53 AM	#21
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Thanks, Mike...easy comparison now...virtually the same if you ask me! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

5 May 2006, 07:58 PM	#22
RobDad Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Rob Dadd Location: London Posts: 134	Thanks Mike...... Okay, JJ - looks like our 16610's aren't the 'classic' subs we thought they were - gotta flip them for LV's and change the bezels to black

6 May 2006, 02:35 AM	#23
Islander Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: England Posts: 285	LV for me: no surprises there I suppose That comparison pic above is lovely (and very interesting). The maxi dial looks soooooo right now.... like the Sub has always been maxi (and it was good before!) The large minute hand just aids the clarity

6 May 2006, 11:16 PM	#24
mbogo Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 124	YachtMaster! I dislike the green bezel of the LV, and the green-dial of the GMT II. George

8 May 2006, 01:34 AM	#28
D4UK Banned Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA Watch: TT SUB LV GMTII Posts: 527	I agree the lettering's a little awry in green (though it follows in the footsteps of the likes of the 'Red' Submariner and I actually think the green 4th hand is a nice subtle touch and especially on an all gold watch is better than a red hand would have been. IMO.

8 May 2006, 01:43 AM	#29
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,060	Well my vote goes to the new GMT. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

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