Did the 116710LN change over the years?

[Paul K]

All:

Is a 2007 black/black GMT identical to a 2019? I’m looking for one, and was planning to buy the newest I can find in my budget. Should I be concerned by an older model if it’s mint? Presuming I buy a mint 2007, what would be the cost for Rolex to service it?

Thanks in advance.

Paul.

[0nly5iv3Digits]

Yes it changed. Dial font thickness changed - thin ----> thick. Movement was also improved later on as the early 3186's had issues with the hour jumper. The dial coronet also had slight variations in shape/size. If it's mint, price is right and factors in a service, I wouldn't hesitate. I prefer the later models in the run, however - Personal preference.

Rolex service will be in the 700-800 range.

[cht]

Also the rehaut engravings changed as well.

[Paul K]

Originally Posted by 0nly5iv3Digits

Yes it changed. Dial font thickness changed - thin ----> thick. Movement was also improved later on as the early 3186's had issues with the hour jumper. The dial coronet also had slight variations in shape/size. If it's mint, price is right and factors in a service, I wouldn't hesitate. I prefer the later models in the run, however - Personal preference.

Rolex service will be in the 700-800 range.

Thanks! Is there a year I should look for specifically?

[Paul K]

Originally Posted by cht

Also the rehaut engravings changed as well.

Thanks. Do you know when?

[S.Explorer]

Clasp blades have a sand blasted look on earlier GMTs as opposed to polished look.

[0nly5iv3Digits]

Originally Posted by Paul K

Thanks! Is there a year I should look for specifically?

It all comes down to personal preference. If you're looking at an early minty/unpolished example and price is right, I'd go for it. RSC will address the hour jumper module at service (assuming it's never been serviced), so reliability is a non-issue in that regard. I gravitate towards the 2015-2019 models because of the thicker ROLEX text. Gives a bit more POP in my eyes. Can't go wrong any-which-way.

[Tuffstang]

I have an early reference of the 116710LN with the green lume.

What changed in the ROLEX font and rehaut engravings?

Service took care of the known hour jumper issue, I think that was the same issue mine had.

[cht]

Originally Posted by Tuffstang

I have an early reference of the 116710LN with the green lume.

What changed in the ROLEX font and rehaut engravings?

Service took care of the known hour jumper issue, I think that was the same issue mine had.

Old hollow block letter engraved rehaut (top pic) vs. newer sandblasted rehaut lettering style (2015+, bottom)

[Oldfellow]

Originally Posted by cht

Old hollow block letter engraved rehaut (top pic) vs. newer sandblasted rehaut lettering style (2015+, bottom)

Thanks for that, great info.

[Kevin of Larchmont]

Following….

I just tried one on today.

[Jake Sully]

Green verse Blue lume.

[lamnyc]

Green lume looks better with green gmt hand.