Thoughts on the GMT Master II 116713 LN

[Eric Chan]

For those who have followed my posts, will know that my grail watch is the Day-Date 118238. I have also contemplated downsizing my current collection in order to focus on “quality over quantity”. To date, I have sold my Submariner Date 16610 LN and Explorer II 16570 last year, but have added the Submariner Date 116613 LB last month.

Over the course of downsizing, I have come to realize that I am not quite ready to part (thought I could a couple of months ago) with the following references:

Yacht-Master 16622
Datejust II 116333
Daytona 116520

I also have a renewed appreciation for the GMT Master II 116713 LN. Like many Forum members back in late 2006/2007, I was infatuated with this watch and wanted to add it to my collection, but at that time, I was engaged, planning a wedding and purchasing a house, so any purchase of a Rolex had to take a back-seat. As the years past, other watches were introduced and again, the purchase of the LN was put off.

This renewed interest sparked as I was purchasing my 116613 LB last month and thought that the 116713 LN would compliment the LB nicely. Taking into account my AD contact is yet again, making an offer that is very difficult to refuse, I am seriously contemplating the purchase of this watch. The purchase of the 118238 will eventually happen, it is not a question of if, only when. However, my intent with that watch is for it to be my final Rolex purchase. From now till then, I have no intention to sell any of my current references and would rather add at this moment. The references I add from this point on are meant to be kept long-term as I am not a flipper.

So, to all Forum members who have faced a similar situation or have thoughts on the 116713 LN, please provide some feedback. Thank you in advance for your time.