Fear of missing out - GMT Master II

[enicar]

What I like about the current generation of the GMT Master II are the moderate dimensions. I fear Rolex might increase the size anytime - from 40 to 41 - like they did with the submariner. (fractions of mm count by the way). That's why I am considering getting a two tone CHNR instead of a BLRO. It is much more realistic to get sooner than later from an AD (yes it's more expensive too than a SS GMT) than a BLRO. No, I don't want to buy later from a grey market dealer. Anyone else afraid of missing out for that matter?

[garyk]

Originally Posted by enicar

What I like about the current generation of the GMT Master II are the moderate dimensions. I fear Rolex might increase the size anytime - from 40 to 41 - like they did with the submariner. (fractions of mm count by the way). That's why I am considering getting a two tone CHNR instead of a BLRO. It is much more realistic to get sooner than later from an AD (yes it's more expensive too than a SS GMT) than a BLRO. No, I don't want to buy later from a grey market dealer. Anyone else afraid of missing out for that matter?

Nice post, I was so in this position waiting years for my BLNR and I would have taken just about any form of it as long as it was on a jubilee. The AD thankfully came through recently! The current dimensions are really great imo…




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[Mystro]

Originally Posted by garyk

Nice post, I was so in this position waiting years for my BLNR and I would have taken just about any form of it as long as it was on a jubilee. The AD thankfully came through recently! The current dimensions are really great imo…

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^^^The best in the GMT lineup from all the ones I have owned. BLNR/jubilee is perfection.

I give my reasons here….Warning: graphic and gratuitous BLNR photos:
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=932464

[garyk]

Originally Posted by Mystro

^^^The best in the GMT lineup from all the ones I have owned. BLNR/jubilee is perfection.

I give my reasons here….Warning: graphic and gratuitous BLNR photos:
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=932464

[espanol]

Current dimensions are indeed great. ADs are in the business to sell watches, so as for what you'd like.

Changes could come to the GMT line, as this next year will be an anniversary year.

[espanol]

Current dimensions are indeed great. ADs are in the business to sell watches, so as for what you'd like.

Changes could come to the GMT line, as this next year will be an anniversary year.

[bmwsubmariner]

It seems that to get a BLRO from an AD, you need to have some decent spend history.
If you don't have decent spend, I would recommend the CHNR.
In my case, since I'm specific on what I want, I would buy gray, but I know you said you don't want to do that.
I would consider a BLNR from an AD too, but that also may take time to get.

[Bazil]

I think the GMT Master II is perfect sizing, I don’t feel they would change it, I certainly wouldn’t take a model I didn’t want in case they changed the size to 41mm, and if they did I’d say the newer model would command a higher price and desire being new.

[Bazil]

[madsitalia]

Originally Posted by Bazil

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[Sephiroth]

Silly reason to forgo the one you want. Don’t settle

[brandrea]

I like the current GMT as well, but IMHO it isn’t visually all that much different than the Sub41 from a size standpoint. There are subtle differences sure, (caseback and bracelet/clasp) that make them wear differently of course.

I own both the 114060 and 124060 and I honestly don’t notice much a difference on the wrist from a visual standpoint.

I’m sure when they update the GMT line it will be a very similar wearing/visual experience. Nothing like the leap from pre-ceramic to ceramic

[Bozzie1982]

You convincing us or yourself to buy a watch that isn't your first choice 😂😂

Don't settle for anything other than the one you want. Just costs more in the long run.....

[enicar]

Originally Posted by Bozzie1982

You convincing us or yourself to buy a watch that isn't your first choice 😂😂

Don't settle for anything other than the one you want. Just costs more in the long run.....

I might prefer the current CHNR over a future BLRO that is slightly larger...

[Harry-57]

I loved my TT CHNR. The colours and textures combine into something really outstanding. I later got a SS BLRO and didn't wear the TT CHNR any more. It just seemed too elaborate compared with the BLRO, which I came to much prefer. Nothing wrong with the CHNR. Each to our own.

[B2 Stealth]

Rolex please increase the size of the GMT to 42mm!

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by B2 Stealth

Rolex please increase the size of the GMT to 42mm!

Rolex, please don’t dare increase the size of the GMT to 42mm!

Kat


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[garyk]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

Rolex, please don’t dare increase the size of the GMT to 42mm!

Kat


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Haha, could not have said it better!!

[prnceofpersia23]

Originally Posted by B2 Stealth

Rolex please increase the size of the GMT to 42mm!

Explorer? SkyD?

Come on man let us little wrists have a 40mm GMT.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by enicar

What I like about the current generation of the GMT Master II are the moderate dimensions. I fear Rolex might increase the size anytime - from 40 to 41 - like they did with the submariner. (fractions of mm count by the way). That's why I am considering getting a two tone CHNR instead of a BLRO. It is much more realistic to get sooner than later from an AD (yes it's more expensive too than a SS GMT) than a BLRO. No, I don't want to buy later from a grey market dealer. Anyone else afraid of missing out for that matter?

Never been afraid of missing out on any watch no matter the size,but once in Red sea after a long dive, at 5m doing a final safety stop. I was hit quite hard on my back air tanks by a large shark now that did make me afraid.

[gamingdoctor]

Originally Posted by padi56

Never been afraid of missing out on any watch no matter the size,but once in Red sea after a long dive, at 5m doing a final safety stop. I was hit quite hard on my back air tanks by a large shark now that did make me afraid.

[Roddypeepa]

Settling for second best ALWAYS ends up costing more down the line.

But I don’t agree that any changes to case size will be a big deal. The new sub is indistinguishable from the older ceramic at more than about an arms length away. At least to my old eyes…

But seriously if it’s a Pepsi you want get one. They’re not that much more really than a CHNR in the grand scheme of things.


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[MichelleP]

Originally Posted by Roddypeepa

Settling for second best ALWAYS ends up costing more down the line.

But I don’t agree that any changes to case size will be a big deal. The new sub is indistinguishable from the older ceramic at more than about an arms length away. At least to my old eyes…

But seriously if it’s a Pepsi you want get one. They’re not that much more really than a CHNR in the grand scheme of things.


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I agree with this. Why settle for a watch when you can get the one you want grey for just a bit more. It sucks to pay more that retail but you'll end up selling the CHNR and getting the BLRO down the road anyway.

[enicar]

Originally Posted by MichelleP

I agree with this. Why settle for a watch when you can get the one you want grey for just a bit more. It sucks to pay more that retail but you'll end up selling the CHNR and getting the BLRO down the road anyway.

Anyway? Not sure if I'm getting that BLRO in the first place! My spending history might be a limiting factor. But the CHNR in 40mm is a splendid watch that I would enjoy a lot - if only it wasn't so expensive. Going grey is unpleasant to me.

[Oxfordian]

FOMO - The BLRO is a lovely watch, but it's just a watch, if the OP must have a BLRO then the CHNR will not scratch that itch. So OP you wait or you go grey.

I do struggle with this obsession people have about a particular watch, it's as though their lives will somehow be incomplete if they don't get one.

What is the driving factor in this; the need for a GMT because the OP travels a lot, if this were true there are plenty of awesome GMT watches on the market that could have been purchased quite easily.

No this is all about owning a BLRO, nothing more, having the watch, showing the watch off, being the cool kid who's got a BLRO. Shame because the CHNR is one awesome watch.

[JRell]

This was actually one of the reasons I decided to get the BLNR again sooner than later. Maybe the next generation will be better, but maybe I won’t like it as much. Want to get ahead of that decision. I do prefer the 40 size after having both.

Getting the CHNR shouldn’t necessarily take you off the BLRO list. Get the CHNR now and wait for the BLRO as you have been.

Why not wait with a new watch on your arm?

If the CHNR gets discontinued, you will have greater leverage anyways.

[amphr1]

So you would rather pay more to buy a GMT you don't really want at an AD, but you refuse to pay more for the watch you do want at a grey dealer?

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[Guppydriver]

Many would argue that the current trend is a reduction in size as opposed to an increase. Look at Tudor as of late with the BB54, BBPRO, and BB58GMT.

There is no way IMO that Rolex increases the size of the next iteration of the GMTMII to 42mm. 41mm? Possible, but other tweaks would probably work out making it wear almost identical.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Guppydriver

There is no way IMO that Rolex increases the size of the next iteration of the GMTMII to 42mm. 41mm? Possible, but other tweaks would probably work out making it wear almost identical.

Agreed, this is the Rolex way

[Nads786]

I've owned the 41 Sub and the GMT and I have to say I LOVE the way the GMT wears compared to the sub. The 41 also has a 21MM bracelet and a massive clasp that over 8 hours of wear just gets annoying.

The minute I got my GMT I loved the fit. It's on the oyster and it's incredibly comfortable and I'm sure on the jubliee it's even better.

For myself - I'll probably never entertain a watch with anything above 20mm bracelet, that's how much I disliked the 41 sub from a sizing perspective.