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JP. · 6 September 2019, 07:24 PM

I guess this was never shared here in the review forum. Enjoy the writeup!

https://luxurywatches635.wordpress.c...ster-ii-16710/

996marty · 10 September 2019, 08:46 PM

Good write up of a great watch.

brandrea · 10 September 2019, 08:55 PM

Thanks for this Juho

I’d forgotten that there is actually a practical reason for having the 120 click bezel on the GMT.

JP. · 16 September 2019, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Thanks for this Juho

I’d forgotten that there is actually a practical reason for having the 120 click bezel on the GMT.

You're welcome.

Andad · 16 September 2019, 08:04 PM

strafer_kid · 16 September 2019, 10:43 PM

Nice write up...great watch!

jbglx · 1 October 2019, 08:56 PM

With the BLRO 216710 Rolex ruined the GMT , making it an hybrid between GMT and Submariner . Maxi-case , maxi-dial and ... Triplock !!! That´s why everybody searchs the 16710 .

JP. · 13 October 2019, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jbglx

With the BLRO 216710 Rolex ruined the GMT , making it an hybrid between GMT and Submariner . Maxi-case , maxi-dial and ... Triplock !!! That´s why everybody searchs the 16710 .

I also think it was cool that GMT and Explorers had the smaller twinlock crown. They had their own character and personality.

"Batman" and the new ones are great watches no doubt but the looks leave me completely cold. I don't see the attraction. But then again I'm past 40 and I grew up with the old Rolex models.

1SG MTB · 26 October 2019, 03:36 AM

Great write-up, I’ve had a 5 digit Coke for about 8 years and love the feeling I get every time I put it on my wrist. It will be my son’s watch one day as it’s the watch most connected to his childhood.

Separate note, I see you’re from Finland, I’m reading your review from Rovaniemi, here with my wife and son visiting Santa’s Village!

JP. · 27 October 2019, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 1SG MTB

Great write-up, I’ve had a 5 digit Coke for about 8 years and love the feeling I get every time I put it on my wrist. It will be my son’s watch one day as it’s the watch most connected to his childhood.

Separate note, I see you’re from Finland, I’m reading your review from Rovaniemi, here with my wife and son visiting Santa’s Village!

Hey that's cool man. Do you already have snow up there?

And thanks.

1SG MTB · 27 October 2019, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JP.

Hey that's cool man. Do you already have snow up there?

And thanks.

It’s snowing like crazy, so cool!!!

mdx77 · 27 October 2019, 03:15 AM

Thanks, what a great article - except one thing...I too have the same K series 16710 originally purchased for @ $5100, including tax. On average this watch can be purchased today for anywhere between $10,500 and $13,000. That’s a 100-150% increase compared to today’s 116710BLRO market price of about 80% over MSRP. In just 2 short years since this article was published, look how much this watch has skyrocketed on the grey market. Only time will tell where this horology roller-coaster will take us!

JP. · 29 October 2019, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by mdx77

Thanks, what a great article - except one thing...I too have the same K series 16710 originally purchased for @ $5100, including tax. On average this watch can be purchased today for anywhere between $10,500 and $13,000. That’s a 100-150% increase compared to today’s 116710BLRO market price of about 80% over MSRP. In just 2 short years since this article was published, look how much this watch has skyrocketed on the grey market. Only time will tell where this horology roller-coaster will take us!

Yes. It's just 2,5 years when this article was written. The prices started from 6K (euros) back then.

Is it the supply shortage of the 6-digits or what? I don't know. And why just GMT? Why not the Sea-Dweller 16600 which is much rarer and more exclusive "top model"? Strange, especially when 16570 is still relatively cheap.

GMT 16710 was produced in very high numbers. The current asking prices are difficult to understand.

Yaz · 29 October 2019, 10:05 PM

lutzwinky · 1 November 2019, 12:13 PM

Really cool write up.

JP. · 9 November 2019, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by lutzwinky

Really cool write up.

Thanks man.

Vamp · 9 November 2019, 08:58 PM

This watch will without a doubt be back down in the low 9k range very soon (or I’m hoping so).

hudsson · 10 November 2019, 03:38 AM

Great write up for iconic watch :)

mrtoulouse · 15 November 2019, 12:58 AM

Thanks for the great review

JP. · 29 November 2019, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Vamp

This watch will without a doubt be back down in the low 9k range very soon (or I’m hoping so).

Yes the current prices are just... well... stupid. I sincerely hope the prices come down just for us collectors. Nobody benefits from the bubble prices.

bjlev · 30 November 2019, 10:14 AM

Nice writeup and watch, thanks for sharing!

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Rori · 30 November 2019, 03:23 PM

Enjoyed this one too JP. One of the coolest looking GMT. Love the aluminum on duo color GMT bezels. Don't know why but I think the cerachrome works best on black. Reason why I decided to get my GMT form Tudor.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JP.

I guess this was never shared here in the review forum. Enjoy the writeup!

https://luxurywatches635.wordpress.c...ster-ii-16710/

JP. · 5 December 2019, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bjlev

Nice writeup and watch, thanks for sharing!

Thanks man.

JP. · 5 December 2019, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rori

Enjoyed this one too JP. One of the coolest looking GMT. Love the aluminum on duo color GMT bezels. Don't know why but I think the cerachrome works best on black. Reason why I decided to get my GMT form Tudor.

Thanks.

strafer_kid · 8 December 2019, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Rori

Enjoyed this one too JP. One of the coolest looking GMT. Love the aluminum on duo color GMT bezels. Don't know why but I think the cerachrome works best on black. Reason why I decided to get my GMT form Tudor.

Great shot!

EdwardC · 4 January 2020, 05:48 PM

Thanks for sharing the review. still in my short list

mountainjogger · 13 January 2020, 09:51 PM

Nice review. And as per your usual, great pics. Thanks for sharing.

m1am1 · 19 January 2020, 10:32 PM

Looks really good to me :)

I think it would be going for this instead of the 126710!

dsouth222 · 21 January 2020, 10:48 PM

Great write-up and even better pictures! Thanks for sharing.

pav333hp · 22 January 2020, 02:25 PM

Definitely very nice write up and pics. Thanks for sharing.

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9 November 2019, 08:58 PM	#17
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13 January 2020, 09:51 PM	#27
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10 September 2019, 08:46 PM	#2
996marty "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Uk Watch: RolexGMT/Tudor7928 Posts: 4,060	Good write up of a great watch.

10 September 2019, 08:55 PM	#3
brandrea 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,353	Thanks for this Juho I’d forgotten that there is actually a practical reason for having the 120 click bezel on the GMT.

16 September 2019, 10:43 PM	#6
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,134	Nice write up...great watch!

1 October 2019, 08:56 PM	#7
jbglx "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: south america Posts: 61	With the BLRO 216710 Rolex ruined the GMT , making it an hybrid between GMT and Submariner . Maxi-case , maxi-dial and ... Triplock !!! That´s why everybody searchs the 16710 .

26 October 2019, 03:36 AM	#9
1SG MTB "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: London, England Posts: 398	Great write-up, I’ve had a 5 digit Coke for about 8 years and love the feeling I get every time I put it on my wrist. It will be my son’s watch one day as it’s the watch most connected to his childhood. Separate note, I see you’re from Finland, I’m reading your review from Rovaniemi, here with my wife and son visiting Santa’s Village!

29 October 2019, 10:05 PM	#14
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1 November 2019, 12:13 PM	#15
lutzwinky Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: USA Watch: 116719BLRO Posts: 36	Really cool write up.

10 November 2019, 03:38 AM	#18
hudsson "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Europe Posts: 20	Great write up for iconic watch :)

15 November 2019, 12:58 AM	#19
mrtoulouse "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Denmark Posts: 24	Thanks for the great review

30 November 2019, 10:14 AM	#21
bjlev "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Brett Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: Panerai PAM 305 Posts: 307	Nice writeup and watch, thanks for sharing! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 January 2020, 05:48 PM	#26
EdwardC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Pacific Posts: 3,592	Thanks for sharing the review. still in my short list

19 January 2020, 10:32 PM	#28
m1am1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: EU Posts: 107	Looks really good to me :) I think it would be going for this instead of the 126710!

21 January 2020, 10:48 PM	#29
dsouth222 Banned Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: USA Posts: 41	Great write-up and even better pictures! Thanks for sharing.

22 January 2020, 02:25 PM	#30
pav333hp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: USA Posts: 582	Definitely very nice write up and pics. Thanks for sharing.

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