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AdamG · 19 December 2017, 06:23 PM

Interesting information

brandrea · 19 December 2017, 10:30 PM

Thank too for sharing this JP. Fantastic collection as well!

rhino67 · 5 January 2018, 09:16 PM

Excellent write-up and very informative. I understand that Rolex switched from 316L to 904L stainless steel in the mid- to late 90s. What little I was able to find inferred that initially only cases were 904L and later bracelets were changed over to 904L as they are today.
Do you have any information as to when Rolex started incorporating 904L in the GMTII line and is there a way to tell on the bracelet?
Thanks

springer · 6 January 2018, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhino67

Excellent write-up and very informative. I understand that Rolex switched from 316L to 904L stainless steel in the mid- to late 90s. What little I was able to find inferred that initially only cases were 904L and later bracelets were changed over to 904L as they are today.
Do you have any information as to when Rolex started incorporating 904L in the GMTII line and is there a way to tell on the bracelet?
Thanks

Sorry, can't help you. Place a thread in the vintage forum and someone there should be able to help you out.

Wiener48 · 7 January 2018, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by springer

Sure thing. Hers's a group shot of my collection from a few years ago.

TOP ROW: 16750, 1675,1675,16750
MIDDLE: 1675 (with fuchsia insert)
THIRD ROW: 16700, 16713
FOURTH ROW: 16750,16750,1675,16750,16750
FIFTH ROW: 1675, 1675, 1675, 1675,1675
BOTTOM ROW: 16710, 1675 (radial dial), 16760

What a collection, thank you

Frakis · 7 January 2018, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by springer

Sure thing. Hers's a group shot of my collection from a few years ago.

TOP ROW: 16750, 1675,1675,16750
MIDDLE: 1675 (with fuchsia insert)
THIRD ROW: 16700, 16713
FOURTH ROW: 16750,16750,1675,16750,16750
FIFTH ROW: 1675, 1675, 1675, 1675,1675
BOTTOM ROW: 16710, 1675 (radial dial), 16760

Absolutely AMAZING collection JP!! Thank you for sharing your plethora of knowledge, and giving us a tease of your GMT lineup!!

JohnGaltJD · 16 January 2018, 09:52 AM

Amazing post! I was directed here after posting about an early 90s 16710 I saw at a jeweler today. The bracelet felt much flimsier than the 78760 on my M series Yacht-Master. Would a more recent 16710 have a bracelet similar (or same minus no PCLs) as my YM?

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springer · 18 January 2018, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnGaltJD

Amazing post! I was directed here after posting about an early 90s 16710 I saw at a jeweler today. The bracelet felt much flimsier than the 78760 on my M series Yacht-Master. Would a more recent 16710 have a bracelet similar (or same minus no PCLs) as my YM?

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I've never found any of the 16710 bracelets to be flimsy. Personally, I like them much better than the newer bracelets on the ceramics.

mountainjogger · 19 January 2018, 12:22 AM

Awesome review. Thanks!!!

sithjedi333 · 21 January 2018, 01:33 PM

Hi and great info. I like the open 6 9 date wheels and was wondering which was the last GMT models to come with them. For instance does the 16700 have it?

Thx

sillo · 25 January 2018, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sithjedi333

Hi and great info. I like the open 6 9 date wheels and was wondering which was the last GMT models to come with them. For instance does the 16700 have it?

Thx

I'm pretty sure only the very early ones have the open 6 date wheel. I have an N serial and the 6 is closed.

Father and Son · 29 January 2018, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by springer

Sure thing. Hers's a group shot of my collection from a few years ago.

TOP ROW: 16750, 1675,1675,16750
MIDDLE: 1675 (with fuchsia insert)
THIRD ROW: 16700, 16713
FOURTH ROW: 16750,16750,1675,16750,16750
FIFTH ROW: 1675, 1675, 1675, 1675,1675
BOTTOM ROW: 16710, 1675 (radial dial), 16760

Holy crap

44x16 · 9 February 2018, 01:38 PM

I just picked one up i cant wait to get my hands on it...

jyn · 31 March 2018, 01:37 PM

Thanks for putting this awesome information together Springer!

Any plans to update the pricing? =)

037 · 21 April 2018, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhino67

Excellent write-up and very informative. I understand that Rolex switched from 316L to 904L stainless steel in the mid- to late 90s. What little I was able to find inferred that initially only cases were 904L and later bracelets were changed over to 904L as they are today.
Do you have any information as to when Rolex started incorporating 904L in the GMTII line and is there a way to tell on the bracelet?
Thanks

The 116710LN was the first GMT model to have a 904L bracelet. Anything prior was 316L even on models with 904L cases. The rule of thumb is that no "tuna can" clasp / hollow link bracelet was 904L.

Fun fact; Rolex used to source their 316L from Sandvik in Sweden before making their own 904L alloy in-house.

HTH

nikanarani · 22 April 2018, 02:56 PM

Thank you for this fantastic write-up and that shot of your beautiful collection.

Jazzer · 31 May 2018, 05:17 AM

Thank you for this write-up.

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Tom1675 · 28 July 2018, 04:57 PM

Amazing! Great stuff, thanks Springer!

nas130 · 7 November 2018, 11:47 PM

This is a great thread! Thank you for putting this together. Really helped me get a better handle on the GMTs!

Jay (Eire) · 15 November 2018, 12:09 PM

Super helpful Springer. Not sure why I couldn't find this earlier in the week when searching 16710 but happy to have stumbled on it now after you commented on my recent post.

ltmgeller · 29 November 2018, 11:07 AM

Thanks for the info and pics of your amazing collection.

Mani* · 25 January 2019, 11:26 AM

Thank you very much for explaining all the different GMT models! Mind-blowing is that amazing collection!

UPDATE on the pricing of those models for 2019!? I would really like to see that if possible.

THANK YOU!

007timer · 13 March 2019, 02:24 PM

Excellent information. Thank you

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AntoMeRolexPassion · 13 March 2019, 11:28 PM

I didn't know that the 16760 could have the 93150 whit 593 endlinks, thanks

didyunt · 31 March 2019, 04:41 PM

Thanks for this wonderful information.

strafer_kid · 31 March 2019, 07:36 PM

Just wondering if same tube and crown fits both 1675 and 16750?

springer · 1 April 2019, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by strafer_kid

Just wondering if same tube and crown fits both 1675 and 16750?

Yes

r_afficionado · 4 April 2019, 06:47 AM

Springer, trying to reach you about pouches ur PM is full and will not accept messages please PM me if you can.

yamagata · 21 April 2019, 04:22 AM

I've been digging in to learn about GMTs. So many models, variations. This guide is helpful in choosing. I'm after a 16760 Fat Lady. I'll let you know when she sings!

axelbrass · 12 June 2019, 03:32 PM

Very informative and interesting to read post!

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29 November 2018, 11:07 AM	#51
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19 December 2017, 06:23 PM	#31
AdamG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Adam Location: HNL, LDN, SHA Watch: 5 digit ref Posts: 397	Interesting information

19 December 2017, 10:30 PM	#32
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,593	Thank too for sharing this JP. Fantastic collection as well!

5 January 2018, 09:16 PM	#33
rhino67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Florida, USA Watch: GMT II Posts: 8	Excellent write-up and very informative. I understand that Rolex switched from 316L to 904L stainless steel in the mid- to late 90s. What little I was able to find inferred that initially only cases were 904L and later bracelets were changed over to 904L as they are today. Do you have any information as to when Rolex started incorporating 904L in the GMTII line and is there a way to tell on the bracelet? Thanks

16 January 2018, 09:52 AM	#37
JohnGaltJD "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: USA Posts: 9	Amazing post! I was directed here after posting about an early 90s 16710 I saw at a jeweler today. The bracelet felt much flimsier than the 78760 on my M series Yacht-Master. Would a more recent 16710 have a bracelet similar (or same minus no PCLs) as my YM? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 January 2018, 01:33 PM	#40
sithjedi333 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: USA Posts: 18	Hi and great info. I like the open 6 9 date wheels and was wondering which was the last GMT models to come with them. For instance does the 16700 have it? Thx

9 February 2018, 01:38 PM	#43
44x16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Austin Location: NYC / NJ Watch: GMT/74speedy Posts: 76	I just picked one up i cant wait to get my hands on it...

31 March 2018, 01:37 PM	#44
jyn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: SG/Cali Posts: 55	Thanks for putting this awesome information together Springer! Any plans to update the pricing? =)

22 April 2018, 02:56 PM	#46
nikanarani "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bombay Watch: is on my wrist Posts: 315	Thank you for this fantastic write-up and that shot of your beautiful collection.

31 May 2018, 05:17 AM	#47
Jazzer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: London Posts: 66	Thank you for this write-up. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

28 July 2018, 04:57 PM	#48
Tom1675 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Tom Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,186	Amazing! Great stuff, thanks Springer!

7 November 2018, 11:47 PM	#49
nas130 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 50	This is a great thread! Thank you for putting this together. Really helped me get a better handle on the GMTs!

15 November 2018, 12:09 PM	#50
Jay (Eire) 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: @jb.watching Location: NYC Posts: 1,487	Super helpful Springer. Not sure why I couldn't find this earlier in the week when searching 16710 but happy to have stumbled on it now after you commented on my recent post.

25 January 2019, 11:26 AM	#52
Mani* "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: USA Posts: 26	Thank you very much for explaining all the different GMT models! Mind-blowing is that amazing collection! UPDATE on the pricing of those models for 2019!? I would really like to see that if possible. THANK YOU!

13 March 2019, 02:24 PM	#53
007timer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: US Watch: BLNR Posts: 1,383	Excellent information. Thank you Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 March 2019, 11:28 PM	#54
AntoMeRolexPassion "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Antonio Location: Messina - Italy Posts: 140	I didn't know that the 16760 could have the 93150 whit 593 endlinks, thanks

31 March 2019, 04:41 PM	#55
didyunt Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: US Posts: 129	Thanks for this wonderful information.

31 March 2019, 07:36 PM	#56
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	Just wondering if same tube and crown fits both 1675 and 16750?

4 April 2019, 06:47 AM	#58
r_afficionado Banned Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: AZ Watch: a few Posts: 1,068	Springer, trying to reach you about pouches ur PM is full and will not accept messages please PM me if you can.

21 April 2019, 04:22 AM	#59
yamagata 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Seattle Posts: 44	I've been digging in to learn about GMTs. So many models, variations. This guide is helpful in choosing. I'm after a 16760 Fat Lady. I'll let you know when she sings!

12 June 2019, 03:32 PM	#60
axelbrass "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Toronto Posts: 63	Very informative and interesting to read post!

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