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Dan Pierce · 15 March 2010, 11:17 PM

I'm lucky enough to have a K series [2001/02] 16710 with both lug holes and SEl's. The best of the vintage and modern attributes, imho.

Any idea how long this comb was available on the GMT II???

Now I'll need to coin a name [maybe "LHSEL", "SELLO", or "Holy SEL"?] for this rare variant and create a new future grail like the 16710's w/ 3186 movements and the "error dial".

No need really, as my GMT II will remain in the family and be enjoyed by my son [hopefully many, many years from now

].

dP

padi56 · 15 March 2010, 11:28 PM

It was around 2002 end of Y series early 2003,the Non lugs holes started to make there appearence on most models.Now the SEL was introduced around 2000 but the 16710 started in 1988/9 and the only upgrade was the SEL in 2000 so SEL with lug holes only a couple of years.

Dan Pierce · 15 March 2010, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

It was around 2002 end of Y series early 2003,the Non lugs holes started to make there appearence on most models.Now the SEL was introduced around 2000 but the 16710 started in 1988/9 and the only upgrade was the SEL in 2000 so SEL with lug holes only a couple of years.

Thanks!

dP

sakuraba · 16 March 2010, 01:33 AM

I don't know how many were made, but I sure don't see any of those around. Hope this newfound rarity doesn't keep the jubilee off that beauty, Dan!

Dan Pierce · 16 March 2010, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sakuraba

I don't know how many were made, but I sure don't see any of those around. Hope this newfound rarity doesn't keep the jubilee off that beauty, Dan!

Might keep the jubilee on because the Oyster bracelet date is so rare.

dP

sakuraba · 16 March 2010, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Might keep the jubilee on because the Oyster bracelet date is so rare.

dP

There you go!

jdc · 16 March 2010, 03:12 AM

mines a K series as well Dan

Daytonamania · 16 March 2010, 03:16 AM

MUST have one got to get a Pepsi/Coke soon just think that the look is timeless .
Great watches Dan/Martin..

Dan Pierce · 16 March 2010, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdc

mines a K series as well Dan

I was thinking of you and your GMT, a very close relative to mine [brothers on different continents], when I started this thread, Martin.

dP

tsuie · 16 March 2010, 03:23 AM

here's mine for sharing.....at work with me......on the plane to Shanghai with it........

jdc · 16 March 2010, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

I was thinking of you and your GMT, a very close relative to mine [brothers on different continents], when I started this thread, Martin.

dP

Dan Pierce · 16 March 2010, 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsuie

here's mine for sharing.....at work with me......on the plane to Shanghai with it........

Best travel watch made.

dP

Tools · 16 March 2010, 04:00 AM

I think that first edition SEL's are keepers Dan..... They only spanned a couple of years.....

Dan Pierce · 16 March 2010, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daytonamania

MUST have one got to get a Pepsi/Coke soon just think that the look is timeless .
Great watches Dan/Martin..

Thanks, Nigel!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

I think that first edition SEL's are keepers Dan..... They only spanned a couple of years.....

Never even considered the lug hole/ SEL overlap till you brought it to our attention, Larry. Thanks.

We live for these little details, don't we.

dP

theken · 16 March 2010, 04:24 AM

I have a P series 16710 with lug holes.
It was sold to me with a SEL bracelet when I bought it.
However, I am not the original owner so I can not document how it was sold when new.

seadweller30 · 16 March 2010, 04:25 AM

Hi all, newbie on here but this thread caught my eye. Heres a pic of my 'k' series tt GMT 2, with SEL's and lug holes, with papers and reciept dated 2002.

Dan Pierce · 16 March 2010, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theken

I have a P series 16710 with lug holes.
It was sold to me with a SEL bracelet when I bought it.
However, I am not the original owner so I can not document how it was sold when new.

Mark, probably one of the first ones.

http://www.rolexforums.com/attachmen...3&d=1247159211

Quote:

Originally Posted by seadweller30

Hi all, newbie on here but this thread caught my eye. Heres a pic of my tt GMT 2, with SEL's and lug holes, with papers and reciept dated 2002.

A beauty!

Welcome to TRF.

dP

Dr. Robert · 16 March 2010, 04:42 AM

Let's hear it for drilled lug holes!

HL65 · 16 March 2010, 04:45 AM

Dan--Classic--very nice!!!

seadweller30 · 16 March 2010, 04:50 AM

Cheers Dan and thanks for the warm welcome!

Speed · 16 March 2010, 05:10 AM

Drill baby drill...the ONLY time I will find myself echoing Sarah Palin

Series Y Subbie with luggys...

Sorry, not a GMT. My GMTII is a D - no holes. Sob,,,sob

So glad I got some good advice & opinions from TRF'ers when I was trying to decice on holes or no holes!

rfknauss · 16 March 2010, 05:27 AM

No question Dan, your GMT is a true classic Rolex ...... one of my all time favorite models!

seadweller30 · 16 March 2010, 05:58 AM

the sub is a beauty also!

thlax · 16 March 2010, 12:06 PM

awesome!

Gob Bluth · 16 March 2010, 12:14 PM

Here's my Y serial w/ SEL and lug holes. I didn't realize this was such a rare combo.

We should start hyping these up to stick dial & 3186 levels.

Latrodectus · 16 March 2010, 01:51 PM

Dan, what a beauty...

So mine would be a brother as well I guess?

walds11 · 16 March 2010, 07:39 PM

I have a Sub 16610 Y serial with lug holes. Love it!!!

tsuie · 17 March 2010, 05:51 PM

and this forum and you guys are all making me loving my GMT II more and more everyday....haha...its for sure a keeper as Tools said.

WatchGuy1337 · 8 April 2010, 04:14 PM

I too am fortunate to have a GMT II with SEL and lug holes.

For others with the same combination -- do you have the laser etched crown on the crystal?

Tools · 9 April 2010, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottmlew

I too am fortunate to have a GMT II with SEL and lug holes.

For others with the same combination -- do you have the laser etched crown on the crystal?

I have a P with SEL, Holes, and no etching: and a Y with SEL, holes and Etched crystal.

15 March 2010, 11:28 PM	#2
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16 March 2010, 01:33 AM	#4
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	I don't know how many were made, but I sure don't see any of those around. Hope this newfound rarity doesn't keep the jubilee off that beauty, Dan! __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

16 March 2010, 04:00 AM	#13
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,473	I think that first edition SEL's are keepers Dan..... They only spanned a couple of years..... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

16 March 2010, 04:45 AM	#19
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,972	Dan--Classic--very nice!!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

16 March 2010, 05:27 AM	#22
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	No question Dan, your GMT is a true classic Rolex ...... one of my all time favorite models! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

16 March 2010, 03:12 AM	#7
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	mines a K series as well Dan

16 March 2010, 03:16 AM	#8
Daytonamania "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: nigel Location: Wales Watch: SS Daytona/DSSD/LV Posts: 267	MUST have one got to get a Pepsi/Coke soon just think that the look is timeless . Great watches Dan/Martin..

16 March 2010, 04:24 AM	#15
theken "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 3,417	I have a P series 16710 with lug holes. It was sold to me with a SEL bracelet when I bought it. However, I am not the original owner so I can not document how it was sold when new.

16 March 2010, 04:42 AM	#18
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 63,861	Let's hear it for drilled lug holes!

16 March 2010, 04:50 AM	#20
seadweller30 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: n.ireland Posts: 43	Cheers Dan and thanks for the warm welcome!

16 March 2010, 05:10 AM	#21
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Drill baby drill...the ONLY time I will find myself echoing Sarah Palin Series Y Subbie with luggys... Sorry, not a GMT. My GMTII is a D - no holes. Sob,,,sob So glad I got some good advice & opinions from TRF'ers when I was trying to decice on holes or no holes!

16 March 2010, 05:58 AM	#23
seadweller30 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: n.ireland Posts: 43	the sub is a beauty also!

16 March 2010, 12:06 PM	#24
thlax "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boston Watch: 126610LN Posts: 1,388	awesome!

16 March 2010, 12:14 PM	#25
Gob Bluth Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Watch: 16610LV & 16710 Posts: 530	Here's my Y serial w/ SEL and lug holes. I didn't realize this was such a rare combo. We should start hyping these up to stick dial & 3186 levels.

16 March 2010, 07:39 PM	#27
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,659	I have a Sub 16610 Y serial with lug holes. Love it!!! __________________ Adam

17 March 2010, 05:51 PM	#28
tsuie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: Hong Kong Watch: all of them! Posts: 81	and this forum and you guys are all making me loving my GMT II more and more everyday....haha...its for sure a keeper as Tools said. __________________ SS Subdate 16610 D series Sea Dweller 4000 116600

8 April 2010, 04:14 PM	#29
WatchGuy1337 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 104	I too am fortunate to have a GMT II with SEL and lug holes. For others with the same combination -- do you have the laser etched crown on the crystal?

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