Which would you choose...?

[sidicks]

I'm considering a Rolex to 'complete' my watch collection. I think I've narrowed the choices down to:
- Submariner (Black)
- GMT Master II (Black/Blue Batman)
- Submariner (Green 'Hulk')

I'm not really that bothered about 'investment potential' but would be interested in your thoughts on which would be the best choice (and why).

I know much of this is highly subjective so I'm particularly interested in how the different watches are perceived by the 'experts' on here!

I do also like the look of the Deep Sea 'Deep Blue' Sea-dweller, but am sure this is much too chunky for me.

Thanks

Sidicks

[LaurasOtherHalf]

If it's to complete your collection, surely it depends on what else you have?

[hosedoctor]

I think you should go for the black sub! By the way i have a brand new black sub for sale at the mo!! LOL.

[sidicks]

LaurasOtherHalf said:

If it's to complete your collection, surely it depends on what else you have?

I guess that's a fair point. I was keen to avoid suggestions that I should get rid of watch x to purchase watch z etc.

Existing Watches are
Breitling Montbrillant (white face, steel case, brown leather strap)
IWC Potugieser Chronograph (Black face, steel case, black leather strap)
Tudor Pelagos (Black bezel / dial, metal strap)
Omega Seamaster diver 300 (Blue bezel / dial, metal strap)
Longines Master collection Moon Phase Chronograph (white face, steel case, leather strap) - arriving soon!

Plus of course a cheap watch (Klaus Kobe!) bought 30 years ago, for emergency use (I.e. When it's not appropriate to wear any of the others!)

Edited by sidicks on Thursday 23 March 10:59

[sidicks]

hosedoctor said:

I think you should go for the black sub! By the way i have a brand new black sub for sale at the mo!! LOL.

I've pretty much ruled that out as being too similar to my Pelagos (even though I do realise there are material differences!).

[aeropilot]

sidicks said:

LaurasOtherHalf said:

If it's to complete your collection, surely it depends on what else you have?

I guess that's a fair point. I was keen to avoid suggestions that I should get rid of watch x to purchase watch z etc.

Existing Watches are
Breitling Montbrillant (white face, steel case, brown leather strap)
IWC Potugieser Chronograph (Black face, steel case, black leather strap)
Tudor Pelagos (Black bezel / dial, metal strap)
Omega Seamaster diver 300 (Blue bezel / dial, metal strap)
Longines Master collection Moon Phase Chronograph (white face, steel case, leather strap) - arriving soon!

In that case, I'd go with the GMT (Batman)

[Ascayman]

Hulk!

[sidicks]

aeropilot said:

In that case, I'd go with the GMT (Batman)

But why?!

[sidicks]

Ascayman said:

Hulk!

Why?

[aeropilot]

sidicks said:

aeropilot said:

In that case, I'd go with the GMT (Batman)

But why?!

You've two divers already, so I'd go with the GMT function over either Sub.

[thebraketester]

GMT BLNR

[sidicks]

aeropilot said:

You've two divers already, so I'd go with the GMT function over either Sub.

That's a fair point and one that I've thought about. In practice of course I have a dive computer which makes the watch somewhat redundant as a diving tool, but I agree, for variety, the GMT is the right choice.

I'm also interested in comments about the perceived quality of the watch, the history, the perception of the different models / designs amongst the cognoscenti etc.

Basically the stuff that might be worth factoring into a decision that I might not otherwise think about!

[aeropilot]

sidicks said:

aeropilot said:

You've two divers already, so I'd go with the GMT function over either Sub.

That's a fair point and one that I've thought about. In practice of course I have a dive computer which makes the watch somewhat redundant as a diving tool, but I agree, for variety, the GMT is the right choice.

I'm also interested in comments about the perceived quality of the watch, the history, the perception of the different models / designs amongst the cognoscenti etc.

Basically the stuff that might be worth factoring into a decision that I might not otherwise think about!

GMT concept goes back to 1954/5 and was designed at the request of Pan-Am so pilots could track two zones on the now fast single crossings of the oceans with the dawn of the airliner jet-age.

Looks great, built like a tank, functional, a classic Rolex watch

[sidicks]

aeropilot said:

GMT concept goes back to 1954/5 and was designed at the request of Pan-Am so pilots could track two zones on the now fast single crossings of the oceans with the dawn of the airliner jet-age.

Looks great, built like a tank, functional, a classic Rolex watch

You don't have one for sale, do you?!

[aeropilot]

sidicks said:

aeropilot said:

GMT concept goes back to 1954/5 and was designed at the request of Pan-Am so pilots could track two zones on the now fast single crossings of the oceans with the dawn of the airliner jet-age.

Looks great, built like a tank, functional, a classic Rolex watch

You don't have one for sale, do you?!

Nope.....would love one though

[nikaiyo2]

GMT, but would go for a 16710/ 16750 or 1675 over the current one any day. The bezel font size is like it is intended for old folks or small children.

[7184c]

Agree with the BLNR GMT suggestions based on the rest of your collection.

[ellroy]

I like your watch threads Sid, always an interesting angle.

I have both BLNR and Hulk. The latter picked up this week.

I was very conflicted, as both are lovely, when I got the first of the pair, the BLNR and it was simply that the AD had that in that made the decision easier for me.

Of the two, given your Pelagos, I'd go BLNR. It sits slightly better on my wrist and I love the blue/black contrast, but mainly the extremely clever complication that the GMT brings to the party.

Sadly, I suspect you'll have to save up a bit more cash as frankly only having both of them really makes any sense!

[sidicks]

ellroy said:

I like your watch threads Sid, always an interesting angle.

I have both BLNR and Hulk. The latter picked up this week.

I was very conflicted, as both are lovely, when I got the first of the pair, the BLNR and it was simply that the AD had that in that made the decision easier for me.

Of the two, given your Pelagos, I'd go BLNR. It sits slightly better on my wrist and I love the blue/black contrast, but mainly the extremely clever complication that the GMT brings to the party.

Sadly, I suspect you'll have to save up a bit more cash as frankly only having both of them really makes any sense!

As has been said above, colour aside, the BLNR is more 'different' than what I have already, so that's the natural choice.

Then I can think about a Hulk in future...

[Wills2]

I'd get a 16710 GMT II as per the link below I had one for 6 years really robust watch and good looking, really don't like the over sized lugs of the ceramic dial version spoils the watch and the proportions are all wrong to my eyes.

http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Rolex/GMT%20Master%20...