OK as promised initial impressions - Quality, heavy, solid - did I mention quality?
This is a great watch and a great rep. The small 'tells' that initially concerned me when looking at TD images (engraved triangle etc.) really don't exist in reality - any issues are miniscule and I'm guessing most would be hard pushed to discern side by side with the gen.
The dial really 'pops' with the orange numerals and the crystal really highlights this - flawlessly clear, next to my old 42mm V6f (3 years old, decorated miyota) it really shows the older of the two up. Whereas the V6f would only really come alive on a sunny day or under optimum lighting the GMT seems to catch even the smallest glimmer of light and amplify it - in a good way. The glossy dial is a deep jet black and makes the matt v6f appear washed out. Any bad points? Only one - it makes me love my 42mm just a little less.
So am I selling my old v6f? - short answer, no. The GMT is an amazing watch but it's a Big Watch - as an occasional piece it's fantastic, as an everyday watch I believe it would quickly become tiresome. Despite only being 1.5mm larger and roughly the same taller than the 42mm PO it wears quite a bit larger. I'm glad I discovered this with the rep as this had been my grail for a long time - I think omega will have to get my money another way (possibly an older generation gmt seamaster
).
As such I'll keep both and save the GMT for the days you need a Big Watch and the 42mm can keep its place as my daily wear. If your not put off by the size and like the design I thoroughly recommend you give this watch a look - I hope this post helps some of you on the fence with your decision.
Apologies for the quality of the photos - I will take some better ones at the weekend:
And compared to the 42mm v6f
And for anyone who's wondering if it has the gen 21mm lug size as I was;