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dnpina · 31 August 2017, 10:22 AM

In the spirit of trying to simplify my life and collection for an impending move, I took 4 watches to sell off today. This one however I realized I could not part with. I purchased in 2006 and has been in light rotation with countless others. My F serial GMT2. It was my only GMT and I didn't wanna be without a GMT and I know I couldn't replace the Pepsi easily.

In the spirit of a true WIS addict, I couldn't leave without securing another watch that'll arrive Friday. I'll be down to 3 Rolex and 2 Panerai and I'll hold their a while I hope.

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watchwatcher · 31 August 2017, 10:23 AM

Good move....so what's coming in?

Racerdj · 31 August 2017, 10:30 AM

I could not do it either! Advance congratulations!

sickened1 · 31 August 2017, 10:36 AM

I couldn't and wouldn't.

ejvette · 31 August 2017, 10:44 AM

Agreed that piece is a keeper

tig00s1783 · 31 August 2017, 10:48 AM

Ya don't part with that one

wach16 · 31 August 2017, 10:49 AM

What did you get??

Boaters · 31 August 2017, 10:56 AM

That is a keeper for sure

dnpina · 31 August 2017, 12:23 PM

New GMT2

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brandrea · 31 August 2017, 12:25 PM

Congrats in advance

Spoonage · 31 August 2017, 12:36 PM

I would have a hard time letting that go.

incontrol · 31 August 2017, 12:49 PM

No sir, that is a keeper. Congrats on the incoming.

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swils8610 · 31 August 2017, 01:07 PM

Good move. Keep that Pepsi forever!

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sensui · 31 August 2017, 03:07 PM

Good decision.

Ruud Van Driver · 31 August 2017, 03:11 PM

Smart move, I wouldn't let that beauty go either.

sager · 31 August 2017, 04:04 PM

The Pepsi is a keeper. Good move.

strafer_kid · 1 September 2017, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sager

The Pepsi is a keeper. Good move.

Definitely....great watch!

Cru Jones · 31 August 2017, 04:18 PM

Phew! That was a close one.....

tatery · 31 August 2017, 04:47 PM

It's a good one to keep!

encarter13 · 1 September 2017, 11:47 PM

Good call! It's a keeper.

denmanproject · 1 September 2017, 11:50 PM

I just trimmed down a few pieces and it was tough! good choice keeping that GMT

superdog · 1 September 2017, 11:58 PM

Yeah. Don't get rid of that one!!

CPRWATCH · 2 September 2017, 12:08 AM

So glad you decided to hold onto the GMT . Some watches come & go but there are some which are just too special to part with .

Quicksilver · 2 September 2017, 12:10 AM

Very wise - I would never sell mine either and for many years it was my one and only watch.

carava501 · 2 September 2017, 12:30 AM

Personally, I wouldn't.

mementomori1983 · 2 September 2017, 02:19 AM

5-digit GMT's are very desirable and I think you made a smart move.

I purchased my 16710 a month ago from the original owner, who owned it for almost 2 decades and kept the boxes, warrant cert, and AD receipt in his name. While I never asked why he was selling, I always ponder why he did. I feel like I'd never part with such a classic reference in great condition, especially one that purchased new from an AD. Then again, "bonding" with a first-owned watch could be a WIS thing. People end up in different situations and do things for different reasons.

Looking forward to the incoming!

Mezz72 · 2 September 2017, 02:26 AM

hi TS, i feel the font on your insert looks a bit off with a 'heavy top' for the numbers 2, 12 and 22.
i don't recall ever seeing no pinhole come with those fonts and some fake inserts are known to be 'heavy top' for the 2s....
did you buy your watch new in 2006? i don't recall seeing F series dating so late into 2006 as well..

dnpina · 2 September 2017, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mezz72

hi TS, i feel the font on your insert looks a bit off with a 'heavy top' for the numbers 2, 12 and 22.
i don't recall ever seeing no pinhole come with those fonts and some fake inserts are known to be 'heavy top' for the 2s....
did you buy your watch new in 2006? i don't recall seeing F series dating so late into 2006 as well..

I purchased at reputable retailer in 2006 as LNIB. After reading your post I looked up examples of the 2 font. I can convince my self of seeing it both ways. Anyway, took it to my AD today and they inspected watch and matched my serial #s to paperwork and looked it over otherwise. I went ahead and sent it for service and they'll sort it out. I learn something everyday. Thanks for your input.

Mezz72 · 2 September 2017, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dnpina

I purchased at reputable retailer in 2006 as LNIB. After reading your post I looked up examples of the 2 font. I can convince my self of seeing it both ways. Anyway, took it to my AD today and they inspected watch and matched my serial #s to paperwork and looked it over otherwise. I went ahead and sent it for service and they'll sort it out. I learn something everyday. Thanks for your input.

you are most welcome and hope all works out!

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dnpina · 2 September 2017, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mezz72

you are most welcome and hope all works out!

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In the meantime, this GMT will hold wrist space til the 16710 comes back.

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31 August 2017, 10:22 AM	#1
dnpina Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: texas Watch: 126610 LV Posts: 1,529	I couldn't do it. In the spirit of trying to simplify my life and collection for an impending move, I took 4 watches to sell off today. This one however I realized I could not part with. I purchased in 2006 and has been in light rotation with countless others. My F serial GMT2. It was my only GMT and I didn't wanna be without a GMT and I know I couldn't replace the Pepsi easily. In the spirit of a true WIS addict, I couldn't leave without securing another watch that'll arrive Friday. I'll be down to 3 Rolex and 2 Panerai and I'll hold their a while I hope. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

31 August 2017, 10:30 AM	#3
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	I could not do it either! Advance congratulations! __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

31 August 2017, 10:44 AM	#5
ejvette 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: East Hampton NY Watch: me break clays.. Posts: 7,516	Agreed that piece is a keeper __________________ Rolex•Omega•Breitling•Grand Seiko•Tudor "No one on their death bed ever said I wish I worked more" My Grandma * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

31 August 2017, 10:49 AM	#7
wach16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: NH Watch: 228239, PAM00684 Posts: 2,121	What did you get?? __________________ Rolex 228239 PAM00684

31 August 2017, 12:49 PM	#12
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	No sir, that is a keeper. Congrats on the incoming. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

31 August 2017, 10:23 AM	#2
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,008	Good move....so what's coming in?

31 August 2017, 10:36 AM	#4
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,051	I couldn't and wouldn't.

31 August 2017, 10:48 AM	#6
tig00s1783 Banned Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USA Watch: Rolex 116710BLNR Posts: 477	Ya don't part with that one

31 August 2017, 10:56 AM	#8
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	That is a keeper for sure

31 August 2017, 12:23 PM	#9
dnpina Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: texas Watch: 126610 LV Posts: 1,529	New GMT2 Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

31 August 2017, 12:25 PM	#10
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,844	Congrats in advance

31 August 2017, 12:36 PM	#11
Spoonage 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: California Posts: 3,132	I would have a hard time letting that go.

31 August 2017, 01:07 PM	#13
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,203	Good move. Keep that Pepsi forever! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

31 August 2017, 03:07 PM	#14
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,437	Good decision.

31 August 2017, 03:11 PM	#15
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	Smart move, I wouldn't let that beauty go either. __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

31 August 2017, 04:04 PM	#16
sager "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Sage Location: MENA Posts: 1,563	The Pepsi is a keeper. Good move.

31 August 2017, 04:18 PM	#18
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,259	Phew! That was a close one.....

31 August 2017, 04:47 PM	#19
tatery "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: West Coast Watch: 16570 polar Posts: 222	It's a good one to keep!

1 September 2017, 11:47 PM	#20
encarter13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: Georgia Posts: 2,613	Good call! It's a keeper. __________________ Instagram - watches_wine

1 September 2017, 11:50 PM	#21
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,407	I just trimmed down a few pieces and it was tough! good choice keeping that GMT

1 September 2017, 11:58 PM	#22
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,827	Yeah. Don't get rid of that one!! __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

2 September 2017, 12:08 AM	#23
CPRWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: Chester UK Watch: Rolex GMT Master Posts: 4,600	So glad you decided to hold onto the GMT . Some watches come & go but there are some which are just too special to part with .

2 September 2017, 12:10 AM	#24
Quicksilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: David Location: London+Guangzhou Watch: ing watches Posts: 2,603	Very wise - I would never sell mine either and for many years it was my one and only watch. __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 116600, GMT Master II 16710 (Pepsi) and 116710 BLNR, Daytona 116500LN, Submariner 14060M.

2 September 2017, 12:30 AM	#25
carava501 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Tampa Posts: 86	Personally, I wouldn't.

2 September 2017, 02:19 AM	#26
mementomori1983 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 667	I couldn't do it. 5-digit GMT's are very desirable and I think you made a smart move. I purchased my 16710 a month ago from the original owner, who owned it for almost 2 decades and kept the boxes, warrant cert, and AD receipt in his name. While I never asked why he was selling, I always ponder why he did. I feel like I'd never part with such a classic reference in great condition, especially one that purchased new from an AD. Then again, "bonding" with a first-owned watch could be a WIS thing. People end up in different situations and do things for different reasons. Looking forward to the incoming!

2 September 2017, 02:26 AM	#27
Mezz72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Singapore Posts: 618	hi TS, i feel the font on your insert looks a bit off with a 'heavy top' for the numbers 2, 12 and 22. i don't recall ever seeing no pinhole come with those fonts and some fake inserts are known to be 'heavy top' for the 2s.... did you buy your watch new in 2006? i don't recall seeing F series dating so late into 2006 as well..

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