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Ruud Van Driver · 22 January 2018, 06:39 PM

16710. Very cool piece and prices are going up.

ancientmariner · 22 January 2018, 08:57 PM

Had both on my wrist and 16710 is the winner

jsonorous · 23 January 2018, 11:42 AM

Thank you for the replies! I think I'll get a 16710 now, and a BLNR sometime down the road.

The hunt begins...

springer · 23 January 2018, 11:50 AM

The GMT II 16710 is a classic. Go for it!

twitch54 · 23 January 2018, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Watchfellow

Its the Pepsi Generation!

agreed ! Chuck Yeager would be proud !

JCC296 · 23 January 2018, 12:14 PM

16710. I like the thinner case and slimmer lugs. You can find a nice example of 16710 for the money of a BLNR today, and I do see the price on the nice 16710 climbing further. I own several GMTs (4, 5, 6 digits); the 116710LN and BLNR get the least wrist time due to the larger lugs. Hope this helps!

XZACM102 · 23 January 2018, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by CRM114

Interesting. What RSC did you use? My experiences as far as GMT bezel inserts and a RSC have been with the RSC in Hong Kong, and they consider what insert the watch was born with (as determined by SN) as "original condition", and that's what they will want to restore it to during service.

It looks like yours there was born originally with a Red/Black, re-born as a BLRO when it went in with a non-original BLRO insert. To my knowledge this isn't done at the HK RSC, and in fact I've never been issued a physical warranty card as pictured. I'll find out if this is a new thing, as I'm expecting a 16750 to come out of service in a couple weeks.

This is not my watch but I've used picture from one of the trusted sellers here.
I'm in the market for "born pepsi" 16710B and was surprised to see this as well.

WS9D · 23 January 2018, 12:49 PM

With your collection, def a 16710 or variant of an older GMT.

strafer_kid · 24 January 2018, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by springer

The GMT II 16710 is a classic. Go for it!

Totally!

Onikage · 24 January 2018, 08:21 AM

A friend of mine has the BLNR and clearly thinks it is superior to my 16710 - I'll stick with my 16710 and he can shove his BLNR.

ALF61 · 24 January 2018, 08:40 AM

Eyes wide shut I would say

16710 PEPSI !!!!

ajn3323 · 24 January 2018, 08:53 AM

They're both such great pieces. If this were your only Rolex I'd say BLNR. But given your collection it's 16710 Pepsi all the way

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jsg · 24 January 2018, 09:05 AM

16710 Pepsi is a classic and gets my vote.

PanosI · 24 January 2018, 09:17 AM

16710

ras47 · 24 January 2018, 09:20 AM

Besides the color and bezel insert material, it really comes down to the maxi case or the original case. 16710 wears thinner, and the original Pepsi scheme is my sweet spot.

When the BLNR came out I was captivated. But after a month or two I cooled off on that color combo. I have never lost my ardor for the Pepsi.

WS9D · 24 January 2018, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by XZACM1001

Guys, does this make any sense to you that watch that comes from factory as 16710A would be authenticated and get from RSC BLRO papers ?

Or does it simply mean that if you ship to RSC 16710 with whatever bezel that will be what ultimately RSC papers will say ?

i don't think rolex cares. i bought a 16710ln. later added pepsi and coke. my coke bezel insert and bezel ring got damaged. Sent it to rsc with the damaged coke insert and they sent it back with a new coke insert and bezel ring.

22 January 2018, 06:39 PM	#31
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,924	16710. Very cool piece and prices are going up. __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

23 January 2018, 11:50 AM	#34
springer 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,259	The GMT II 16710 is a classic. Go for it! __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

24 January 2018, 08:21 AM	#40
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	A friend of mine has the BLNR and clearly thinks it is superior to my 16710 - I'll stick with my 16710 and he can shove his BLNR. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

24 January 2018, 09:20 AM	#45
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,063	16710 Pepsi or BLNR ? Besides the color and bezel insert material, it really comes down to the maxi case or the original case. 16710 wears thinner, and the original Pepsi scheme is my sweet spot. When the BLNR came out I was captivated. But after a month or two I cooled off on that color combo. I have never lost my ardor for the Pepsi. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

22 January 2018, 08:57 PM	#32
ancientmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: UK Posts: 1,174	Had both on my wrist and 16710 is the winner

23 January 2018, 11:42 AM	#33
jsonorous "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: mpls Posts: 30	Thank you for the replies! I think I'll get a 16710 now, and a BLNR sometime down the road. The hunt begins...

23 January 2018, 12:14 PM	#36
JCC296 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: California Posts: 857	16710. I like the thinner case and slimmer lugs. You can find a nice example of 16710 for the money of a BLNR today, and I do see the price on the nice 16710 climbing further. I own several GMTs (4, 5, 6 digits); the 116710LN and BLNR get the least wrist time due to the larger lugs. Hope this helps!

23 January 2018, 12:49 PM	#38
WS9D "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Steve Location: Shasta Watch: es..More Watches! Posts: 2,410	With your collection, def a 16710 or variant of an older GMT.

24 January 2018, 08:40 AM	#41
ALF61 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Middle America Posts: 1,085	Eyes wide shut I would say 16710 PEPSI !!!!

24 January 2018, 08:53 AM	#42
ajn3323 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Southeast USA Posts: 158	They're both such great pieces. If this were your only Rolex I'd say BLNR. But given your collection it's 16710 Pepsi all the way Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 January 2018, 09:05 AM	#43
jsg "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: J. Location: North east USA Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 581	16710 Pepsi is a classic and gets my vote.

24 January 2018, 09:17 AM	#44
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	16710

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