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Post by jp on Oct 12, 2005 15:49:35 GMT -6
Hi guys... finally tried on a GMT Master II today in authorized dealer... Lovely, lovely watch... they only had black/black version though... but it surprised me how light it felt, even compared to my TT Sub... Perhaps the steel bracelet is so much lighter than the TT one... I'm not surprised that it was flimsy and light... we all know Rolex bands are like that... but THAT light...  The first time I noticed that the clasp is shorter in GMT Master too. That same bracelet is used in Explorer II, right? If stainless steel Sub weighs 137 grams I'm sure GMT II must be in around 120g range. Just a wild guess. |
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Post by JJ on Oct 13, 2005 0:44:39 GMT -6
Hi guys... finally tried on a GMT Master II today in authorized dealer... Lovely, lovely watch... they only had black/black version though... but it surprised me how light it felt, even compared to my TT Sub... Perhaps the steel bracelet is so much lighter than the TT one... I'm not surprised that it was flimsy and light... we all know Rolex bands are like that... but THAT light... The first time I noticed that the clasp is shorter in GMT Master too. That same bracelet is used in Explorer II, right? If stainless steel Sub weighs 137 grams I'm sure GMT II must be in around 120g range. Just a wild guess. The SS GMT-II weighs in at 127 grams, just one gram heavier than the Exp-II which is 126 grams. Below is a chart which might help you out!  |
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Post by jp on Oct 13, 2005 3:29:41 GMT -6
Thanks JJ, I knew it was about that.
Good list, I think I saw it on WTF already. Does that list only the ss models?
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Post by rambler on Oct 13, 2005 5:58:55 GMT -6
Great table JJ  Thanks for that. GMT Master II becoming a favourite of mine, so I'm lurking here for some info. whenever it's available. (SD possibly more so) Rambler  |
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Post by JJ on Oct 13, 2005 11:33:15 GMT -6
Thanks JJ, I knew it was about that. Good list, I think I saw it on WTF already. Does that list only the ss models? Yes...apparently, that list is ONLY for the SS models. The TT and YG models would obviously be heavier. For example: The SS Sub-date weighs in at 135 grams, but my TT Blue Sub weighed in at 148 grams. JJ |
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Post by jp on Oct 13, 2005 20:05:25 GMT -6
DT = Daytona... 140 grams.
I'm surprised it's not more than that. Even with the solid midlinks...
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Post by maverick on Oct 14, 2005 20:37:00 GMT -6
Great table JJ Thanks for that. GMT Master II becoming a favourite of mine, so I'm lurking here for some info. whenever it's available. (SD possibly more so) Rambler My GMT II is becoming my daily beater, if you can call a Rolex that. 8-)It is just so functional for me plus I like the different bezels. =) maverick |
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Post by mike on Oct 14, 2005 22:59:20 GMT -6
I'm with you Mav, a GMT or GMT II has been my "go to" watch for a long time.
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The first time I noticed that the clasp is shorter in GMT Master too. That same bracelet is used in Explorer II, right?
