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actionkwj · 19 April 2019, 03:04 PM

It’s s combination of factors

1 - the 1675s got too expensive and this put upward pressure on the 5 digits

2 - the new Pepsi was only in white gold at 5x the price of the previous model and this put upward pressure on the 5 digits

3 - the increase of vintage collectibility fueled by social media

4 - increased global demand

It’s the perfect storm!

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AdamG · 19 April 2019, 03:17 PM

Don't forget 16700's

Last of the original GMT's,
far lower production numbers than 16710's &
a slightly slimmer case

snkrpwn · 19 April 2019, 03:23 PM

The market price of it gradually increases. I regret not picking it up early on.

JP. · 19 April 2019, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Boaters

Love your pictures and review's even two years old still the same old 16710 is a solid comfy watch

Thanks mate.

2th_doc · 19 April 2019, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SubMarine

What's that blue tool?

It is what I use to pop the bezel off when changing inserts. It is perfect because no matter what you do it will not scratch your watch.

https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/i.../IF145-335?o=2

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10klakes · 19 April 2019, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 2th_doc

It is what I use to pop the bezel off when changing inserts. It is perfect because no matter what you do it will not scratch your watch.

https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/i.../IF145-335?o=2

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Thanks for sharing this- I ordered one this morning.

2th_doc · 20 April 2019, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 10klakes

Thanks for sharing this- I ordered one this morning.

Glad I could help. I found out about in thread on TRF as well. Only right to pass it on.

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strafer_kid · 20 April 2019, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamG

Don't forget 16700's

Last of the original GMT's,
far lower production numbers than 16710's &
a slightly slimmer case

Yes 16700 is right up there. I think it will take off just like the 16710. Must admit, I thought the cases were same size?

joe100 · 20 April 2019, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by strafer_kid

Yes 16700 is right up there. I think it will take off just like the 16710. Must admit, I thought the cases were same size?

The 16700 is a little bit thinner since the movement is a tiny bit thinner. The 16700 doesn’t have the jump hour gears.

The 16700 and 16750 midcase are around the same thickness give or take some microns

fotkom · 25 April 2019, 08:52 AM

and my 16710

Boaters · 25 April 2019, 09:40 AM

The only thing I am not happy about is I should have bought a 16700 to keep my 16710 company that is when they were 5 to 6 grand.

sillo · 25 April 2019, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamG

Don't forget 16700's

Last of the original GMT's,

far lower production numbers than 16710's &

a slightly slimmer case

Exactly why I went with it over the 16710 back when I was searching. The few hundred bucks I saved was nice too. Quick set date is nice too.

SubMarine · 25 April 2019, 12:43 PM

Looks completely unpolished. Congrats.

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Originally Posted by fotkom

and my 16710

mineral · 25 April 2019, 12:45 PM

My 16700 U serial with Swiss only dial

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SubMarine · 25 April 2019, 12:48 PM

Looks completely unpolished. Congrats.

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Originally Posted by mineral

My 16700 U serial with Swiss only dial

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Mik8yu · 25 April 2019, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mineral

My 16700 U serial with Swiss only dial

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Love the chamfers !

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mineral · 25 April 2019, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mik8yu

Love the chamfers !

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Thanks and I’m glad did not polish it throughout its entire life.

The view of the dial.

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SubMarine · 25 April 2019, 01:16 PM

Looks amazing. Enjoy in good health!

Quote:

Originally Posted by mineral

Thanks and I’m glad did not polish it throughout its entire life.

The view of the dial.

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inadeje · 25 April 2019, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mineral

Thanks and I’m glad did not polish it throughout its entire life.

The view of the dial.

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That is an awesome piece, zero polish and almost time-warp new

fotkom · 25 April 2019, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SubMarine

Looks completely unpolished. Congrats.

Thanks
It is not polished.
He received a little scratch and dents from me, but I already liked them :-)

Gtecko · 25 April 2019, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by avega357

Mine is in a safe. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Well that's too bad ... I could never put this one in safe, it looks too damn good and love the fact I can change the bezel insert and bracelet whenever I please !

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Originally Posted by ronricks

Rolex made hundreds of thousands of them. They aren’t rare or scarce.

they are rare to find @5k USD thought ... either owners are keeping them to wear them (or as an investment) or the ones who sell them, want to make big bucks out of it. Doesn't really matter Rolex made hundreds of thousand - Demand VS supply == $$$

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Originally Posted by Fabrice M

The 16710 is probably the most versatile watch ever made by Rolex. Very comfortable, super luminova, 3 time zone, date, fairly light, and you can scuba dive with it no problem.

love this !!

mineral · 25 April 2019, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by inadeje

That is an awesome piece, zero polish and almost time-warp new

Thanks and finding one in never polished case in quite challenging nowadays.

Best is NOS. :)

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inadeje · 26 April 2019, 02:18 PM

This is truly getting insane...

DramaTurtle · 26 April 2019, 02:19 PM

The Pepsi craze is so real and I'm so glad I traded my Kermit for one!

Reinhard in SA · 26 April 2019, 03:27 PM

I'm not sure if the world has gone crazy for the 16710, but it has become a bit of a grail for me. To the point where I have put my 116710LN up for trade locally for a Pepsi bezel GMT master 2. Not sure if it is a smart move, but the heart wants what the heart wants

ADR1982 · 26 April 2019, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DramaTurtle

The Pepsi craze is so real and I'm so glad I traded my Kermit for one!

Did the same in 2005
I sold my Kermit and replaced with a new 16710. What a world of difference

RolexInMelbourne · 26 April 2019, 04:05 PM

There is something 16710 can offer, that the current Pepsi can’t!

The bracelet, the colour of the Bazel, The size, the originality, etc. when people paying that much for the current Pepsi with open ending supply, no reason why the same amount can not be spent on a discontinued better version of classic GMT!

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inadeje · 27 April 2019, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RolexInMelbourne

There is something 16710 can offer, that the current Pepsi can’t!

The bracelet, the colour of the Bazel, The size, the originality, etc. when people paying that much for the current Pepsi with open ending supply, no reason why the same amount can not be spent on a discontinued better version of classic GMT!

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You and I have a stick dial

Onequik135i · 27 April 2019, 11:36 PM

Can’t beat factory chamfers along with radial swirls on an unpolished 16710, great photo’s guys.

meyers · 28 April 2019, 12:16 AM

Agreed - some truly awesome photos here.

16710 ❤

25 April 2019, 12:45 PM	#104
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27 April 2019, 11:36 PM	#119
Onequik135i "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,558	Can’t beat factory chamfers along with radial swirls on an unpolished 16710, great photo’s guys. __________________ 16750 / 116610LV / 116613LB / Ed White 321 / PAM111 / PAM170

19 April 2019, 03:04 PM	#91
actionkwj "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: san diego Watch: me soak up the sun Posts: 1,245	It’s s combination of factors 1 - the 1675s got too expensive and this put upward pressure on the 5 digits 2 - the new Pepsi was only in white gold at 5x the price of the previous model and this put upward pressure on the 5 digits 3 - the increase of vintage collectibility fueled by social media 4 - increased global demand It’s the perfect storm! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 April 2019, 03:17 PM	#92
AdamG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Adam Location: HNL, LDN, SHA Watch: 5 digit ref Posts: 397	Don't forget 16700's Last of the original GMT's, far lower production numbers than 16710's & a slightly slimmer case

19 April 2019, 03:23 PM	#93
snkrpwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 50	The market price of it gradually increases. I regret not picking it up early on.

25 April 2019, 09:40 AM	#101
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,652	The only thing I am not happy about is I should have bought a 16700 to keep my 16710 company that is when they were 5 to 6 grand.

26 April 2019, 03:27 PM	#115
Reinhard in SA "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: South Africa Posts: 871	I'm not sure if the world has gone crazy for the 16710, but it has become a bit of a grail for me. To the point where I have put my 116710LN up for trade locally for a Pepsi bezel GMT master 2. Not sure if it is a smart move, but the heart wants what the heart wants

26 April 2019, 04:05 PM	#117
RolexInMelbourne "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: melbourne Posts: 127	There is something 16710 can offer, that the current Pepsi can’t! The bracelet, the colour of the Bazel, The size, the originality, etc. when people paying that much for the current Pepsi with open ending supply, no reason why the same amount can not be spent on a discontinued better version of classic GMT! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 April 2019, 12:16 AM	#120
meyers Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: ○ Watch: 16710 Posts: 435	Agreed - some truly awesome photos here. 16710 ❤

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