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baamvino · Yesterday, 05:20 AM

In love with these two neo-vintage pieces, but am considering whether one of them should be replaced with a modern Rolex piece, like the 126710 or 124060, since they feel a bit repetitive.

What do you guys think?

train-time · Yesterday, 05:23 AM

Absolutely not! These are two classics and are perfect together. If they were mine, I would add a Jubilee to the 16710 and you would have the best of both worlds

illiguy · Yesterday, 05:25 AM

Heck no. Great pair of watches right there.

Rick_Nashville · Yesterday, 05:59 AM

These are two of the most coveted watches on the planet. Definite keepers. Add a 114270, and you have a world-class trio of tool watches.

0nly5iv3Digits · Yesterday, 06:01 AM

Definitely not. I have both. Very different watches, but the devil is in the details. If you want to simplify your way of looking at it - one is monochromatic and goes with everything; the other is playful with it's bright colors.

lee fowler · Yesterday, 06:31 AM

No!

996marty · Yesterday, 06:43 AM

I’d be keeping hold of both of those great looking watches

nyc2la · Yesterday, 07:32 AM

Hold. Hold.

TomWambsgans · Yesterday, 07:42 AM

I have a 14060M and can't stop thinking about getting a 16710. I don't see them as overlapping at all.

RolexDave68 · Yesterday, 07:53 AM

No, you have a fantastic two piece combo to enjoy

Zach69SS · Yesterday, 08:14 AM

Nope, those are classics. You can add a newer piece to your collection? If you feel the itch for something new.

Cheers,

Dom9 · Yesterday, 08:18 AM

Lovely pair - my first two Rolex!

cdm765 · Yesterday, 08:49 AM

I have both 6 digit models. Awesome to have both!!

Tools · Yesterday, 09:34 AM

A true watch enthusiast does not look at watches that way.

A Sub and a GMT do not have anything in common, they are two different watches for two completely different purposes.

The only thing repetitive is that they both show the time, as does any watch.

Andad · Yesterday, 09:49 AM

Repetitive only in the context of owning two watches.

cascadez71 · Yesterday, 10:16 AM

If you want a better clasp get the newer watch. Otherwise no advantage to going newer, besides maybe the maxi dial. Alternatively swap your bracelets to 97200.

RSC will replace crystals now for reasonable fee to get AR coating.

rohada · Yesterday, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by TomWambsgans

I have a 14060M and can't stop thinking about getting a 16710. I don't see them as overlapping at all.

I would have done this had I not gotten a Pepsi from my AD. So, I paired my 14060M with a similar vintage 16570 polar. The turn of the century tool watch look is addictive. Though I love my 6 digits for their more refined aesthetic, I appreciate the allure of the 5 digits, especially in sport watches.

AF_Rob · Yesterday, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by train-time

Absolutely not! These are two classics and are perfect together. If they were mine, I would add a Jubilee to the 16710 and you would have the best of both worlds

I agree, adding a jubilee to the GMT would go a long way to eliminate overlap. I would definitely keep both.

rmagoo57 · Yesterday, 11:47 AM

Go for it! Then get a 16570 polar for the trifecta!

bronxbombers42 · Yesterday, 11:50 AM

Heck no! Those are two 5 digit icons and serve different purposes. They’re a great two watch collection on their own, so wear them in good health!

Jackie Daytona · Yesterday, 12:21 PM

Nope. Pretty much perfection in a 2 professional watch collection!

GST15 · Yesterday, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by train-time

Absolutely not! These are two classics and are perfect together. If they were mine, I would add a Jubilee to the 16710 and you would have the best of both worlds

This!

garyk · Yesterday, 12:42 PM

Nooooooo!

Dan Pierce · Yesterday, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by train-time

Absolutely not! These are two classics and are perfect together. If they were mine, I would add a Jubilee to the 16710 and you would have the best of both worlds

Quote:

Originally Posted by AF_Rob

I agree, adding a jubilee to the GMT would go a long way to eliminate overlap. I would definitely keep both.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GST15

This!

Bingo!!

dP

travisb · Yesterday, 10:42 PM

I think they go great together. I wouldn't vote against a modern version of one of the two though.
A Sub and a GMT is my favorite pairing.

illiguy · Yesterday, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by travisb

I think they go great together. I wouldn't vote against a modern version of one of the two though.
A Sub and a GMT is my favorite pairing.

No need to fix what’s not broken. 5 digits are some of the best proportioned Rolex sport models out there. In terms of Subs, the 14060M and 16610LV are my personal favorites from that era. A late 14060M is a modern movement with charm of lug holes and aluminum insert. The bracelet rattle also is part of the appeal.

While an owner of 6 digit watches, there is something special about the perfect proportions of the 5 digits.

travisb · Yesterday, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by illiguy

No need to fix what’s not broken. 5 digits are some of the best proportioned Rolex sport models out there. In terms of Subs, the 14060M and 16610LV are my personal favorites from that era. A late 14060M is a modern movement with charm of lug holes and aluminum insert. The bracelet rattle also is part of the appeal.

While an owner of 6 digit watches, there is something special about the perfect proportions of the 5 digits.

Definitely not disagreeing with you there.
There's a certain charm about the 5 digit refs.
At the same time, I do enjoy the solid, robust feeling of the modern references.

pigman08 · Today, 02:06 AM

Hell no… That combo is five digit perfection.

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B2 Stealth · Today, 02:46 AM

I only own current generation Rolex but the older I get the more I admire vintage. Keep those two beauties.

subtona · Today, 02:50 AM

In the context of your question. No change recommended.

2 perfect watches

Yesterday, 06:01 AM	#5
0nly5iv3Digits "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: EARTH Watch: What is "watch"? Posts: 1,249	Definitely not. I have both. Very different watches, but the devil is in the details. If you want to simplify your way of looking at it - one is monochromatic and goes with everything; the other is playful with it's bright colors. __________________ “UNpolished or I’m not interested” 😎 2FA Enabled

Yesterday, 06:31 AM	#6
lee fowler 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 2,549	No! __________________ Instagram: @lee1563

Yesterday, 07:32 AM	#8
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,375	Hold. Hold. __________________ "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE

Yesterday, 07:53 AM	#10
RolexDave68 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: SUB 116613LN Posts: 2,834	Is having both 16710 and 14060M repetitive? No, you have a fantastic two piece combo to enjoy

Yesterday, 08:18 AM	#12
Dom9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Real Name: Dom Location: United Kingdom Watch: SD16600 & 9411 Posts: 462	Lovely pair - my first two Rolex! __________________ Rolex 16610, 16600, 2 x Tudor 9411/0 black, 2 x blue and a black 79090

Yesterday, 05:23 AM	#2
train-time 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US Watch: Not Allocated Posts: 4,121	Absolutely not! These are two classics and are perfect together. If they were mine, I would add a Jubilee to the 16710 and you would have the best of both worlds

Yesterday, 05:25 AM	#3
illiguy 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: UTC/GMT -5 Posts: 3,640	Heck no. Great pair of watches right there.

Yesterday, 05:59 AM	#4
Rick_Nashville 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,483	These are two of the most coveted watches on the planet. Definite keepers. Add a 114270, and you have a world-class trio of tool watches.

Yesterday, 06:43 AM	#7
996marty "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Uk Watch: RolexGMT/Tudor7928 Posts: 4,061	I’d be keeping hold of both of those great looking watches

Yesterday, 07:42 AM	#9
TomWambsgans "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: SF Bay Area (US) Watch: 14060M Posts: 65	I have a 14060M and can't stop thinking about getting a 16710. I don't see them as overlapping at all.

Yesterday, 08:14 AM	#11
Zach69SS "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Sector 001 Posts: 538	Nope, those are classics. You can add a newer piece to your collection? If you feel the itch for something new. Cheers,

Yesterday, 08:49 AM	#13
cdm765 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Cameron Location: Canada Watch: All of them Posts: 715	I have both 6 digit models. Awesome to have both!!

Yesterday, 09:34 AM	#14
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,466	A true watch enthusiast does not look at watches that way. A Sub and a GMT do not have anything in common, they are two different watches for two completely different purposes. The only thing repetitive is that they both show the time, as does any watch. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

Yesterday, 09:49 AM	#15
Andad 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,427	Repetitive only in the context of owning two watches. __________________ E

Yesterday, 10:16 AM	#16
cascadez71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: PNW Posts: 114	If you want a better clasp get the newer watch. Otherwise no advantage to going newer, besides maybe the maxi dial. Alternatively swap your bracelets to 97200. RSC will replace crystals now for reasonable fee to get AR coating.

Yesterday, 11:47 AM	#19
rmagoo57 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Ron Location: Detroitish Watch: GMT II/Sub/Exp II Posts: 2,507	Go for it! Then get a 16570 polar for the trifecta!

Yesterday, 11:50 AM	#20
bronxbombers42 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Real Name: Ryan Location: NYC Watch: Red Sub, GMT Posts: 335	Heck no! Those are two 5 digit icons and serve different purposes. They’re a great two watch collection on their own, so wear them in good health!

Yesterday, 12:21 PM	#21
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 6,530	Nope. Pretty much perfection in a 2 professional watch collection! __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 16570 \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

Yesterday, 12:42 PM	#23
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,632	Nooooooo! __________________

Yesterday, 10:42 PM	#25
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,303	I think they go great together. I wouldn't vote against a modern version of one of the two though. A Sub and a GMT is my favorite pairing.

Today, 02:06 AM	#28
pigman08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Tn Watch: 16610,16710,214270 Posts: 451	Hell no… That combo is five digit perfection. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ♛- 16610 (1999) ♛- 16710 (2018) ♛- 214270 (2018) ♛- Yet to be determined, but a white 16520 is on the short list. (I believe that I'll be able to read it better than my old 116520)

Today, 02:46 AM	#29
B2 Stealth "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,704	I only own current generation Rolex but the older I get the more I admire vintage. Keep those two beauties.

Today, 02:50 AM	#30
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,415	In the context of your question. No change recommended. 2 perfect watches __________________

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