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shoppy · 30 January 2022, 06:59 AM

Been offered either the 126619LB Rolex Submariner WG with blue bezel or a 126719BLRO GMT white gold with blue dial; both are arriving this week and I need to pick one. Both on my wish lists I can always get the other later on. My initial thoughts are the GMT as it will finish of my GMT collection in all metals and this year looks set to be busy with traveling for myself.

The Sub I am debating as I am still tempted to go for full yellow gold with blue dial but have not seen it yet in person.

Just after thoughts from people who own both or either.

I already own other PM watches so am fully aware that the gold is soft and will mark and have learnt to live with this. This will be a daily wearer as I intend to wear my watches more this year and enjoy daily rather then have them stashed away.

This is also part of my long term plan to switch my daily wearers to Pm variants where feasible.

Some stock photos.

I have another TT submariner to pick up this week so makes not picking the sun this time easier.

Xtralarg · 30 January 2022, 07:00 AM

What else do you have in your collection?

JSolution · 30 January 2022, 07:02 AM

You have asked and answered your own question including the rationalisation here.

Congrats on the gmt

sj24k · 30 January 2022, 07:45 AM

of those two, it would definitely be the GMT for me. while the 126619 is certainly nice, i just think it pales in comparison to the original 116619. but can't really go wrong here. good luck and enjoy!

Harry-57 · 30 January 2022, 07:48 AM

That GMT is the dog's. I have the SS version and if my AD shoved that under my nose I would have great difficulty refusing.

Compared to the 11 series WG version, that 12 series WG sub just looks ordinary. But if you like it, that's all that matters.

Stan Cooper · 30 January 2022, 08:02 AM

This is a no brainer; the GMT!

Rado63 · 30 January 2022, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stan Cooper

This is a no brainer; the GMT!

+ 1 a no brainer.

joli160 · 30 January 2022, 12:26 PM

A chemically inert material makes a lot of sense in the marine environment. The best material for a diver is gold

HogwldFLTR · 30 January 2022, 08:04 AM

Both are great watches; I chose the GMT due to looks.

IR201 · 30 January 2022, 08:07 AM

I love the WG sub and actually prefer the SS Pepsi, so I opted sub. I have the Smurf btw which I also love but I've been drooling over the new model you've got here also.

HMHM · 30 January 2022, 08:18 AM

I would prefer the blue bezel Sub. Pepsi bezels are common these days due to the SS variant of the GMT. The blue bezel sub will always be a WG sub.

HL65 · 30 January 2022, 08:46 AM

WG Sub

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enjoythemusic · 30 January 2022, 09:00 AM

Blue dial all the way.

jed11 · 30 January 2022, 09:04 AM

GMT between these two…

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Oryz · 30 January 2022, 09:06 AM

I get the rationale but I’m team Sub! I don’t know PMs well, but never much liked the GMT on PCL Oyster.

MrMercedes · 30 January 2022, 09:17 AM

Sub!

Gerry62 · 30 January 2022, 09:33 AM

SUB White gold

Benzsiam · 30 January 2022, 10:26 AM

Both are gorgeous and not easy to get, take the one that you love the most, no wrong choice here.

MichelleP · 30 January 2022, 10:28 AM

My vote is GMT

Kevin of Larchmont · 30 January 2022, 10:37 AM

First world problems, bro. I’m in for the Sub.

Spurman · 30 January 2022, 10:42 AM

I vote for the gmt.

B2 Stealth · 30 January 2022, 10:46 AM

Love them both but I stand with Stan on this one! GMT!

Bxtek · 30 January 2022, 10:47 AM

My vote goes to the GMT. I love that blue dial! The GMT complication would also be a handy feature for me.

Jamam · 30 January 2022, 11:56 AM

Personally prefer the sub…which do you like???

horseco · 30 January 2022, 12:01 PM

The long clasp on the Sub is a deal breaker for me.

YoyoGift8 · 30 January 2022, 12:06 PM

I much prefer the GMT on this one, if it was the Smurf I’ll vote for that one instead.

Milibrk@ · 30 January 2022, 12:14 PM

Gmt

rmlovett1 · 30 January 2022, 12:15 PM

GMT for me between these two.

Ichiran · 30 January 2022, 12:50 PM

Sub

arcampado · 30 January 2022, 01:39 PM

It’s really a matter of personal preference. For me it’s the GMT no questions asked.

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Rolex Submariner	65	37.14%
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30 January 2022, 06:59 AM	#1
shoppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Watch: OP and daytona Posts: 1,783	Watch decisions Been offered either the 126619LB Rolex Submariner WG with blue bezel or a 126719BLRO GMT white gold with blue dial; both are arriving this week and I need to pick one. Both on my wish lists I can always get the other later on. My initial thoughts are the GMT as it will finish of my GMT collection in all metals and this year looks set to be busy with traveling for myself. The Sub I am debating as I am still tempted to go for full yellow gold with blue dial but have not seen it yet in person. Just after thoughts from people who own both or either. I already own other PM watches so am fully aware that the gold is soft and will mark and have learnt to live with this. This will be a daily wearer as I intend to wear my watches more this year and enjoy daily rather then have them stashed away. This is also part of my long term plan to switch my daily wearers to Pm variants where feasible. Some stock photos. I have another TT submariner to pick up this week so makes not picking the sun this time easier. __________________ My family are my life and spirit and strength... Rolex daytona, YMs, OPs Z blue, subs, GMTs, Daydates, Omega Snoopy, chornomaster, apollo 8, ATs, POs, PP, JLC, VC, Swatch ,Casio, Timex.

30 January 2022, 08:02 AM	#6
Stan Cooper 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Stan Cooper Location: Sonoma County, CA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 2,888	This is a no brainer; the GMT! __________________ ♛16710 GMT-Master II, ♛1915 Rolex WW1 Trench Watch, Zelos Thresher 500m GMT Meteorite, Zelos Swordfish 40 200m Ti Blood Moon Meteorite, Hamilton Pilot Chronograph, Ball Roadmaster Pilot GMT COSC Chronometer, Zelos Mako 300M Traveler GMT Meteorite, Seiko SSC813 quartz solar powered chronograph It's weird being the same age as old people. - Stan

30 January 2022, 12:26 PM	#8
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,758	A chemically inert material makes a lot of sense in the marine environment. The best material for a diver is gold Attached Images __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

30 January 2022, 08:04 AM	#9
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: 33,693	Both are great watches; I chose the GMT due to looks. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

30 January 2022, 07:00 AM	#2
Xtralarg "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: London/Dubai Posts: 713	What else do you have in your collection?

30 January 2022, 07:02 AM	#3
JSolution "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Jay Location: England Watch: SkyD Posts: 6,398	You have asked and answered your own question including the rationalisation here. Congrats on the gmt

30 January 2022, 07:45 AM	#4
sj24k "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: GMT-07:00 Posts: 897	of those two, it would definitely be the GMT for me. while the 126619 is certainly nice, i just think it pales in comparison to the original 116619. but can't really go wrong here. good luck and enjoy!

30 January 2022, 07:48 AM	#5
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,670	That GMT is the dog's. I have the SS version and if my AD shoved that under my nose I would have great difficulty refusing. Compared to the 11 series WG version, that 12 series WG sub just looks ordinary. But if you like it, that's all that matters.

30 January 2022, 08:07 AM	#10
IR201 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: New York Posts: 2,100	I love the WG sub and actually prefer the SS Pepsi, so I opted sub. I have the Smurf btw which I also love but I've been drooling over the new model you've got here also.

30 January 2022, 08:18 AM	#11
HMHM "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: HM Location: 🇲🇾 Posts: 2,477	I would prefer the blue bezel Sub. Pepsi bezels are common these days due to the SS variant of the GMT. The blue bezel sub will always be a WG sub.

30 January 2022, 08:46 AM	#12
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	WG Sub __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

30 January 2022, 09:00 AM	#13
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,171	Blue dial all the way. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

30 January 2022, 09:04 AM	#14
jed11 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: West Side Posts: 2,718	GMT between these two… Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 January 2022, 09:06 AM	#15
Oryz "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: SoCal Watch: 16570 Posts: 75	I get the rationale but I’m team Sub! I don’t know PMs well, but never much liked the GMT on PCL Oyster.

30 January 2022, 09:17 AM	#16
MrMercedes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: David Location: here and there Watch: too many! Posts: 3,588	Sub!

30 January 2022, 09:33 AM	#17
Gerry62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italy EU Watch: Rolex Panerai Posts: 7,502	SUB White gold

30 January 2022, 10:26 AM	#18
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,002	Both are gorgeous and not easy to get, take the one that you love the most, no wrong choice here.

30 January 2022, 10:28 AM	#19
MichelleP "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bay Area Watch: DD 40RG Olive dial Posts: 4,640	My vote is GMT

30 January 2022, 10:37 AM	#20
Kevin of Larchmont 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: The Ice House Watch: Ingersoll Mickey Posts: 3,393	First world problems, bro. I’m in for the Sub.

30 January 2022, 10:42 AM	#21
Spurman "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Singapore Posts: 198	I vote for the gmt.

30 January 2022, 10:46 AM	#22
B2 Stealth "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,716	Love them both but I stand with Stan on this one! GMT!

30 January 2022, 10:47 AM	#23
Bxtek "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CA Posts: 2,636	My vote goes to the GMT. I love that blue dial! The GMT complication would also be a handy feature for me.

30 January 2022, 11:56 AM	#24
Jamam "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: USA Posts: 39	Personally prefer the sub…which do you like???

30 January 2022, 12:01 PM	#25
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,426	The long clasp on the Sub is a deal breaker for me.

30 January 2022, 12:06 PM	#26
YoyoGift8 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: MNL/Henderson NV Watch: Rolex Posts: 976	I much prefer the GMT on this one, if it was the Smurf I’ll vote for that one instead.

30 January 2022, 12:14 PM	#27
Milibrk@ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Earth Posts: 155	Gmt

30 January 2022, 12:15 PM	#28
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	GMT for me between these two.

30 January 2022, 12:50 PM	#29
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Near beach Watch: PB1967 Posts: 8,165	Sub

30 January 2022, 01:39 PM	#30
arcampado "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Andrew Location: USA Watch: Too many Posts: 2,397	It’s really a matter of personal preference. For me it’s the GMT no questions asked.

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