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    • GraemeG
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      I think that it basically comes down to me being a bit bored with most watches, and the scene seems to get a bit snobbish.

      I like the LV Escale (sorry Giles) because it's different, and maybe not everyone will appreciate it. And, at risk of losing my WIS card, I prefer the Bell & Ross tourbillion (above) to the Patek and Journe because it's got a bit of character and attitude.

      Given that as my starting point, you're not going to get a sensible suggestion off me. 😃

      How about an Omega or Breitling quartz watch? The B55 Connected hooks up to a smartphone, and has a GMT function. I like the colours, but not the wifi style logo on the dial, and think that it feels like a half-baked version 1.0.

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      • louisboscoL
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        @Snowy:

        What are people's thoughts on the best GMT model? Still not sold on the Apple Watch….

        5 or 6 numbers. 16750 or 116710. simple, classy, timles and value.

        "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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        • GraemeG
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          There's a review of the Rolex Explorer II on aBlogToWatch. Being a GMT it meets @Snowy's requirements.

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          • tigerpacT
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            Vintage Rolex pepsi or coke GMT maybe Snowy?

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            • louisboscoL
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              but @graeme a explorer isn't really a gmt.  though it's a slightly basic form of a gmt watch, it can't really set the 3rd time zone with it's fixed bezel depending on which method you're using.

              "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                @louisbosco:

                116710. simple, classy, timless and value.

                That looks pretty solid to me :).

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                • GraemeG
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                  I thought a GMT watch was simply one with a second timezone showing. If you need to adjust the hour displayed then the crown lets you make changes, rather than having to rotate the bezel.

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                  • dylantbmayesD
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                    I'm not a fan of the typeface used on the 116710 bezel or the 24 hour marker.

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                    • louisboscoL
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                      @Snowy it is my current daily. it looks a pretty solid watch compared to the 16750, due to it's size and the fonts used to make it appear bigger. the 16750 is the previous version of it, using a non ceremic bezel.

                      @Graeme well i do understand your point. besides the fact that the explorer was used to tell between AM/PM for people working in caves. i haven't really come across one to know if the orange hand is fully adjustable. if it did, then it'll do a basic job. however the gmt model allows for the setting of 3 different time zones, though i've only manage to figure how to do 2, which explains the need for the rotating bezel when you set the third time zone.

                      @dylantbmayes well it's not that refined imo, it's more classy overall compared to the 16750, which has a more rugged look.

                      "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                      • dylantbmayesD
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                        @louisbosco:

                        @dylantbmayes well it's not that refined imo, it's more classy overall compared to the 16750, which has a more rugged look.

                        I gotta disagree, @louisbosco… They took a classic design (which has served them well for 50+ years) and ruined it with a more contemporary look...

                        Maybe if they branded it as a GMT Master III I wouldn't have a problem.

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                        • louisboscoL
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                          @dylantbmayes fair point. their classic design of the older 16750 and the 16710 aredesigns that made me fall in love with the gmt master line of watches.  they're classic and timeless.

                          though i reckon if we go 50years from now, we might think the same of their current line of watches like the 116710 or the 116610 where there are changes from the old classic designs.

                          "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                          • dylantbmayesD
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                            You might be right about that, @louisbosco.

                            The more I look at the 116710BLNR the more I think, damn that black and blue is nice.

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                            • louisboscoL
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                              @dylantbmayes that is a fine watch. the colors of the bezel is beautiful. but dont get me started on the 116719blro, which is the new pepsi. i appreciate them doing the pepsi on the new gmts but i cannot accept that white gold is being used. firstly, the price pushes it into a more luxurious watch rather than a sport luxury. and white gold is a very soft metal that scratches easily, well at least from my experience with cartier rings.

                              "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                              • dylantbmayesD
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                                Not going to argue with you on that one, @louisbosco.

                                The white gold is a pointless feature to an otherwise practical watch.

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                                • GilesG
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                                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                  • dylantbmayesD
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                                    Did Richard help you acquire that one, @Giles?

                                    It's beautiful!

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                                    • GilesG
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                                      It is Richards, I don't happen to have 30K spare…..

                                      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                      • dylantbmayesD
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                                        I thought as much!

                                        That man has some great watches! and loves a good butter chicken!

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                                          @louisbosco:

                                          [they're classic and timeless.
                                          :- Surely that defeats the primary purpose of a watch, makes it more of a wristband or a bracelet!

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                                          • louisboscoL
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                                            that is beautiful!!!

                                            "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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