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17 July 2020, 12:29 AM
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I finally found a decent 16710 Coke this week!
I'm pretty excited! I was looking for a place to take my mom's Rolex into get serviced and based on some suggestions from people here I called up Swiss Watch Expo in Atlanta. While on their website looking for their phone number, I figured I'd do a quick search and see if they had any Pepsi GMTs in stock. I have been on the hunt for a 16710 Pepsi GMT for several years, but haven't found a decent example at a agreeable price.
I did order a 1990 Coke GMT 16710 a few years ago from another online retailer and when it arrived it had been way over polished and the pics on the website were not of the actual watch. That really annoyed me and I sent that one back for a refund. So fast forward to this week. I saw a great looking U serial (1997) Coke 16710 on their website and to my surprise it wasn't outside of my budget. Bonus points were that this one has the "SWISS" only dial, which I really like and case lug holes, which I have always preferred if I was to buy a GMT. This one has the serif numbers on the bezel too, which I don't see as often. The more I thought about it, the more I like the Coke over the Pepsi and I can always swap the bezel inserts if I want, so this was a no brainier. I called the store and made an appointment to see the watch and drop off my mom's watch for service. After looking it over, I made the purchase!      
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17 July 2020, 12:35 AM
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What an amazing job!
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17 July 2020, 12:35 AM
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Congrats
 great reference 
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17 July 2020, 12:48 AM
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Never ever posted around here are they. (Coke inserts)
But these a stunning references. I love mine too Case shape and lugs, tip top condition. Cracking piece 
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17 July 2020, 12:49 AM
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The Swiss only dial is transitional dial with luminova and mostly found in U and A serial. Not many of them are made. You made excellent choice.
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17 July 2020, 12:57 AM
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Nice example!
Good luck with it. I prefer the Coke also but on the Jubilee.
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17 July 2020, 01:42 AM
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Very nice!
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17 July 2020, 02:14 AM
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Congrats!! Looks great!
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17 July 2020, 02:18 AM
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Awesome find and congrats! Great reference, truly a stunning example.
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17 July 2020, 02:36 AM
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Nice choice- well worth the wait for a nice example. Love the Swiss only and serif bezel.
Kudos to you for being patient! |
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17 July 2020, 02:37 AM
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Congrats, absolutely my favorite watch. Enjoy and wear it in good health.
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17 July 2020, 02:38 AM
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16710 is such a classic ,balanced design .
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17 July 2020, 02:40 AM
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Congrats! GMTs are my favorite. Coke is overlooked so many times with the Pepsi hype. But Coke has its own place as a legendary piece.
Love your username. Even based on that, I do see hope for you. You are coming over to the dark side (GMTs)!  
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17 July 2020, 02:59 AM
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Nice chamfers as well!
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17 July 2020, 03:05 AM
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Nice Coke! I also like the older boxes.
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17 July 2020, 03:26 AM
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Congrats!
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17 July 2020, 04:00 AM
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beautiful, congrats
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17 July 2020, 04:50 AM
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I never heard of the "SWISS only" dial thing. Just looked and that's what mine is, too. I bought it new in January 2000, and always assumed it was made in 1999 - how long were the Swiss only dials made?
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17 July 2020, 08:37 AM
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well done - never selling mine and it looks like NOS after an RSC service late last year
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17 July 2020, 08:41 AM
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Nice find, great looking example. Good things come to those that wait. Congrats.
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17 July 2020, 08:42 AM
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Wow was that case laser welded and refinished? Looks perfect, nice!
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17 July 2020, 08:43 AM
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Well done! Very nice!
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17 July 2020, 08:58 AM
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Mostly U and A serial from 1998-1999/2000. So yours is correct Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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17 July 2020, 09:20 AM
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Congratulations very nice
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17 July 2020, 09:24 AM
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That's great. Amazing Job
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17 July 2020, 10:23 AM
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Congratulations, a very nice looking piece.
Well worth the wait.
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17 July 2020, 10:38 AM
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Looks cool)
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17 July 2020, 10:57 AM
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17 July 2020, 11:13 AM
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Well done, congrats!!!!
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17 July 2020, 11:45 AM
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Congrats to you! Good Timing by just happening to see it. You never know. Your patience paid off..it took me awhile as well, I was saying to myself forget it while watching prices climb and finally without looking a one owner 16710 found me . Enjoy!!...
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