Question for GMT II afficianodos: 16760 (fat lady) or 16710

[rbl]

On an earlier post, I mentioned that I am thinking about flipping my sub C, and I am considering one of the older GMT II's on a jubilee. It turns out that a friend at work has a fat lady 16760 that he has almost never worn, and the jubilee is in pristine shape. He's had it for over 20 years, but wears his DD or bluesy or breitling most days (in the last few years, I don't remember seeing him wear it once).

Anyway, I don't know very much about the GMT's except what I've googled over the last few days. My question is if there's much improvment in the newer 16710 compared to the 16760. From what I gather, there wasn't a whole lot of change between the two. Also, is there much of an aesthetic change? And finally, is the jubilee on a late model 16710 any different from the jubilee on the fat lady? Thanks much for any experience or expertise.

And FYI there would be some cash to even out the trade, and he bought the GMT from an AD. He also said he would send it in for service prior to any trade. Good Guy for sure.

[RolexJNJ]

Personally, I prefer the Pepsi 16710 on Oyster bracelet. But to be fair, I have never owned a 16760. Good luck whichever direction you go!

[jujin]

I would still prefer the 16710. I flipped my IIc because I wanted a smaller profile. Then again I don't know exactly how the 16710 compares to the 16760 in terms of dimensions but I know the 16710 is slimmer for sure.

[ronricks]

Originally Posted by jujin

I would still prefer the 16710. I flipped my IIc because I wanted a smaller profile. Then again I don't know exactly how the 16710 compares to the 16760 in terms of dimensions but I know the 16710 is slimmer for sure.

16760 is .5mm thicker and the crown guards are also much thicker/bulkier.

[elcompa]

Good luck with whatever you do on this. I'll be checking in on how this thread rolls out. I must admit, Im now curious about your question as I had been thinking about the 16710.

[Micha]

personally, I always liked the thicker cases, that is one reason why I own 3 Big Blocks, a fat lady, SD and a Milgauss...

[lig]

Love love love the Fat Lady! Would love to have a Jubilee for mine in addition to the Oyster.

[rbl]

Originally Posted by elcompa

Good luck with whatever you do on this. I'll be checking in on how this thread rolls out. I must admit, Im now curious about your question as I had been thinking about the 16710.

I was researching old threads on rolexforums and I came across this excellent link. It talks about the both these references and explains quite a bit. Good stuff for sure.

http://www.doubleredseadweller.com/w...ransition.html

[elcompa]

Originally Posted by rbl

I was researching old threads on rolexforums and I came across this excellent link. It talks about the both these references and explains quite a bit. Good stuff for sure.

http://www.doubleredseadweller.com/w...ransition.html

Thanks for this. An eye opening, detailed article. Much appreciated.

[tfduff723]

Originally Posted by RolexJNJ

Personally, I prefer the Pepsi 16710 on Oyster bracelet. But to be fair, I have never owned a 16760. Good luck whichever direction you go!

Agree on both points

[sea-dweller]

I'm a 16710 fan also! Pepsi bezel!

[waQstar]

16760 all the way, it's my daily and is extremely elegant on jubilee.

[mike]

Originally Posted by rbl

I was researching old threads on rolexforums and I came across this excellent link. It talks about the both these references and explains quite a bit. Good stuff for sure.

http://www.doubleredseadweller.com/w...ransition.html

Yeah, Tom paid me the highest compliment by using my photos in that article. Here's a bit bigger shot to show the difference in thickness and crown guards.

[captkevin]

In that article is says the bezel is thicker too on the 16760. Does that mean a pepsi insert would not fit into a 16760?

[Ru4scuba]

Originally Posted by mike

Yeah, Tom paid me the highest compliment by using my photos in that article. Here's a bit bigger shot to show the difference in thickness and crown guards.

I can see why he paid you the compliment...great pic!


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[bzabodyn]

Originally Posted by captkevin

In that article is says the bezel is thicker too on the 16760. Does that mean a pepsi insert would not fit into a 16760?

You can fit a Pepsi bezel into a 16760 - I've seen it many times just lying if I could tell you if it's a factory or aftermarket replacement.

BZ

[rbl]

Here are some pics of my friends fat lady, because who doesn't like pics.

BTW, does anybody know if there is a weight difference or comfort difference between the two? Thx.






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[Old Expat Beast]

16710 for me.

[bayerische]

Fat lady, nothing beats that fatter case and Coke bezel.

[kegan]

Between the two you should get that fat lady... Better investment. Now I'm no diver or cave explorer executive scientist etc. But I can assure you there has never been a better
Piece of equipment built for its intended purpose than 16760 or 16710