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Old 2 November 2024, 05:20 AM   #1
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Is having both 16710 and 14060M repetitive?

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?
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Old 2 November 2024, 05:23 AM   #2
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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
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Old 2 November 2024, 05:25 AM   #3
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Heck no. Great pair of watches right there.
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Old 2 November 2024, 05:59 AM   #4
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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.
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Old 2 November 2024, 06:01 AM   #5
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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.
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Old 2 November 2024, 06:31 AM   #6
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Old 2 November 2024, 06:43 AM   #7
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I’d be keeping hold of both of those great looking watches
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Old 2 November 2024, 07:32 AM   #8
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Old 2 November 2024, 07:42 AM   #9
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I have a 14060M and can't stop thinking about getting a 16710. I don't see them as overlapping at all.
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Old 2 November 2024, 07:53 AM   #10
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Is having both 16710 and 14060M repetitive?

No, you have a fantastic two piece combo to enjoy
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Old 2 November 2024, 08:14 AM   #11
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Nope, those are classics. You can add a newer piece to your collection? If you feel the itch for something new.

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Old 2 November 2024, 08:18 AM   #12
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Lovely pair - my first two Rolex!
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Old 2 November 2024, 08:49 AM   #13
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I have both 6 digit models. Awesome to have both!!
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Old 2 November 2024, 09:34 AM   #14
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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.
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Old 2 November 2024, 09:49 AM   #15
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Repetitive only in the context of owning two watches.
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Old 2 November 2024, 10:16 AM   #16
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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.
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Old 2 November 2024, 10:52 AM   #17
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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.
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Old 2 November 2024, 11:41 AM   #18
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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.
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Old 2 November 2024, 11:47 AM   #19
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Go for it! Then get a 16570 polar for the trifecta!
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Old 2 November 2024, 11:50 AM   #20
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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!
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Old 2 November 2024, 12:21 PM   #21
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Nope. Pretty much perfection in a 2 professional watch collection!
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Old 2 November 2024, 12:40 PM   #22
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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
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Old 2 November 2024, 12:42 PM   #23
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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
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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.
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Old 2 November 2024, 10:49 PM   #26
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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.
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Old 2 November 2024, 10:56 PM   #27
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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.
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Old 3 November 2024, 02:06 AM   #28
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Hell no… That combo is five digit perfection.


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Old 3 November 2024, 02:46 AM   #29
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I only own current generation Rolex but the older I get the more I admire vintage. Keep those two beauties.
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Old 3 November 2024, 02:50 AM   #30
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In the context of your question. No change recommended.

2 perfect watches
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