Eton Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Hey Guys, Quick question for ya...my B-day is coming up real quick and I have a Gen Omega PO 8500 (42mm) on hold (wife won't let me get it before the day). But the dealer just called and said they would swing me a good price on a BNIB (Just arrived) Gen GMTIIC...they sure know how to torture a guy, ugh!!! Should I take the plunge and spend the extra cash??? Thoughts? Thanks in advance!!! Cheers, K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 I wouldent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rclough Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Much better residual value in the GMT; it all depends just how much of a 'good' deal your supplier is prepared to offer; Go for it; Rolex over Omega every time (controversial!). Rclough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eton Posted January 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Much better residual value in the GMT; it all depends just how much of a 'good' deal your supplier is prepared to offer; Go for it; Rolex over Omega every time (controversial!). Rclough Well...it's still more expensive than the PO (of course), so I'll have to fork over some additional funds. I understand Omega vs Rolex...a lot of people say "no matter how hard Omega tries...it will still never be Rolex" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolchu001 Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 If you don't plan on selling the watch after getting it go with the PO 8500. Otherwise go with the GMT IIc since it has great resale value. Either way, both are great watches. The new PO 8500 is very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eton Posted January 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 If you don't plan on selling the watch after getting it go with the PO 8500. Otherwise go with the GMT IIc since it has great resale value. Either way, both are great watches. The new PO 8500 is very nice! Thanks! I see you own the GMT...how do the PCL's fair after wearing it? A lot of fine scratches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 At the end of the day, it's which ever one you feel suits you best K! They are both great watches! Of course, you could always get the Rollie and then build a franken PO down the road. I know it wouldn't be an 8500 but it's an option. Hard to build a convincing GMT franken given the hand stack issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eton Posted January 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 At the end of the day, it's which ever one you feel suits you best K! They are both great watches! Of course, you could always get the Rollie and then build a franken PO down the road. I know it wouldn't be an 8500 but it's an option. Hard to build a convincing GMT franken given the hand stack issues. Hey bro, thanks for the input! It's a difficult decision (which I thought was already made...damn dealer, he knows how I feel about the GMT)...both have their pros and cons, but the main factor is cost (IMO). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 GMT IIC all the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Here is a discussion that might help. It is on the Omega section of 'Watch U Seek', so a grain of salt is advised. And it compares to the 116610 Submariner, not the GMTIIc, but they are similar enough for comparison sake. Impressions, attitudes and opinions are informative. http://forums.watchuseek.com/f20/comparison-omega-po-8500-vs-rolex-submariner-116610ln-600683.html But the bottom line is it's your opinion that will decide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eton Posted January 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 GMT IIC all the way Thanks, K!!! Here is a discussion that might help. It is on the Omega section of 'Watch U Seek', so a grain of salt is advised. And it compares to the 116610 Submariner, not the GMTIIc, but they are similar enough for comparison sake. Impressions, attitudes and opinions are informative. http://forums.watchuseek.com/f20/comparison-omega-po-8500-vs-rolex-submariner-116610ln-600683.html But the bottom line is it's your opinion that will decide. Thank you, I'll have a look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabularasa415 Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 It's all about resale... GMT IIC (and a better-looking watch IMHO) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superlative Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 (edited) As an owner of a gen GMT II 16710, all I can say is: GMT! Edited January 24, 2012 by superlative Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rclough Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Well...it's still more expensive than the PO (of course), so I'll have to fork over some additional funds. I understand Omega vs Rolex...a lot of people say "no matter how hard Omega tries...it will still never be Rolex" 'Omega will never be Rolex' very true; the way I look at it is this, I could walk down Oxford Street (London) right now, and buy a PO from a shop window (Ernest Jones (UK Retailer)); Conversely, I could order (from the same shop) a GMTIIc, pay a deposit, wait 6 months, and then take delivery. Rolex control their stock (& brand) like no other, and that only serves to increase desirability. One final word; if your supplier is willing to do a deal on a Rollie jump on it; in my experience Rolex prices are non negotiable, and only go one way - UP!! Good luck. rclough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinsic Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 You will never go wrong with a Rolex... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eton Posted January 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Thanks for the feedback guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giobo Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Guys as far as i can read you are pretty unlucky..in my country the prices of the Rolex are quite negiotiable.. I would get the GMT..You would so, the only you wanted is to hear it from the guys..So you uploaded this in the right area!!! Mate if you are able ,get the Gmt and never look back.Of course looks are personal taste...But if you get the Omega you will say: ooooo i should have bought the Rolex...This is the reason except the visible ones.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paneraiguy Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 20% Discount is what I would call a good AD Rolex discount, if not I would buy one preowned!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolchu001 Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Thanks! I see you own the GMT...how do the PCL's fair after wearing it? A lot of fine scratches? It actually holds up quite well. The barcelet PCL's super fine scratches can only be seen with bright light. It's barely visible even under the sun or normal lighting condition. The clasp does have a few light scratches from desk, but can be easily polished. There are more scratches on the PCLs near the clasp (due to the easylink usages). Here's a picture of my clasp after a few months of use: Under bright LED flashlight: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolchu001 Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 20% Discount is what I would call a good AD Rolex discount, if not I would buy one preowned!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Good luck getting 20% on SS sport models. I got 15% on my GMT IIc and that's the BEST I've seen around. I practically paid used price for a new random series GMT IIc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paneraiguy Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Good luck getting 20% on SS sport models. I got 15% on my GMT IIc and that's the BEST I've seen around. I practically paid used price for a new random series GMT IIc! Thats what I mean, it would have to be a gooood deal to buy from an AD, and I have purchased maybe 5 new Rolex Sport Models over the past 10 years, all I have sold later on, however I got 15% on an LV when they first came out, and 20% on a SS Sub, 15 on a TT SUB I dont think its uncommon to get 20% off on a Full Gold Rolex. I guess it depends on where you live, relationship etc, no probs, no good discount I would just go somewhere else, oh and folding stuff helps. I know guys who walk into Rolex dealers in HK and fork out $45 000 CASH on table, and they get bloody good discounts! LOL Cash Talks, Credit Cards walk! I dont buy Gens anymore, cost me too much and now I have kids. Maybe a nice Simple Patek $8000-$10 000 when I retire in 25 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eton Posted January 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 It actually holds up quite well. The barcelet PCL's super fine scratches can only be seen with bright light. It's barely visible even under the sun or normal lighting condition. The clasp does have a few light scratches from desk, but can be easily polished. There are more scratches on the PCLs near the clasp (due to the easylink usages). Here's a picture of my clasp after a few months of use: Under bright LED flashlight: Thanks for the pics!!! Appreciate your input Good luck getting 20% on SS sport models. I got 15% on my GMT IIc and that's the BEST I've seen around. I practically paid used price for a new random series GMT IIc! The discount is above 15%...going to see if I can get more though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FDG Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Get the Rolex You won't regret it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
permabull Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Rolex, but try to find an older non-ceramic GMT or no-date sub. IMHO of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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