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priv · 27 July 2015, 02:19 AM

Just looking into getting another Rolex and looking at a GMT master 11 probably going 2nd hand, what's the difference if any from one that's 7years old and 14 years old?

WAK4 · 27 July 2015, 02:22 AM

A lot. Around 2006, the GMT was issued in black ceramic bezel among other changes. The coke/pepsi/black options wit the aluminum bezel were discontinued.

I am sure a quick google search of Rolex GMT Master history will provide plenty of reading. Good luck

T. Ferguson · 27 July 2015, 03:09 AM

Also, if I'm not mistaken somewhere around the early 2000's the 16710 got solid end links and lost the lug holes. Someone will know exactly when.

But as mentioned, the big change was around 2007 when the stainless 16710 was replaced by the new stainless 116710 ceramic bezel model.

Saoirse32 · 27 July 2015, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

Also, if I'm not mistaken somewhere around the early 2000's the 16710 got solid end links and lost the lug holes. Someone will know exactly when.

But as mentioned, the big change was around 2007 when the stainless 16710 was replaced by the new stainless 116710 ceramic bezel model.

Roughly 2003 I think. LEC as well...

Globule · 27 July 2015, 04:32 AM

Welcome to the forum Priv, (from someone not a million miles from you) although I see you have been lurking awhile. As stated above, there have been huge changes. I would recommend a ceramic bezel unless you like a deal of "patina" on your wrist. Me? I like pristine, and that ceramic bezel is (almost) bullet proof.

tkerrmd · 27 July 2015, 04:38 AM

Newer the better! So many upgrades

Duey · 27 July 2015, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Newer the better!

X2

Always Better !!

azguy · 27 July 2015, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Newer the better! So many upgrades

almost never the case IMHO, that's why these are still bought and sold everyday..

GMT II wrist.jpg

Lurizzle · 27 July 2015, 06:23 AM

The new ceramic bezel always looks "wet" and is well worth the upgrade

27 July 2015, 02:19 AM	#1
priv "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: doncaster Posts: 59	GMT master11 Just looking into getting another Rolex and looking at a GMT master 11 probably going 2nd hand, what's the difference if any from one that's 7years old and 14 years old?

27 July 2015, 03:09 AM	#3
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	Also, if I'm not mistaken somewhere around the early 2000's the 16710 got solid end links and lost the lug holes. Someone will know exactly when. But as mentioned, the big change was around 2007 when the stainless 16710 was replaced by the new stainless 116710 ceramic bezel model. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

27 July 2015, 02:22 AM	#2
WAK4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Bill Location: NJ Watch: Always changing Posts: 4,172	A lot. Around 2006, the GMT was issued in black ceramic bezel among other changes. The coke/pepsi/black options wit the aluminum bezel were discontinued. I am sure a quick google search of Rolex GMT Master history will provide plenty of reading. Good luck

27 July 2015, 04:32 AM	#5
Globule "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: G. L. O. Bule Location: UK Watch: out for snakes. Posts: 271	Welcome to the forum Priv, (from someone not a million miles from you) although I see you have been lurking awhile. As stated above, there have been huge changes. I would recommend a ceramic bezel unless you like a deal of "patina" on your wrist. Me? I like pristine, and that ceramic bezel is (almost) bullet proof.

27 July 2015, 04:38 AM	#6
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Newer the better! So many upgrades

27 July 2015, 06:23 AM	#9
Lurizzle "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Miami Beach Watch: GMTs Posts: 198	The new ceramic bezel always looks "wet" and is well worth the upgrade

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