GMT choices driving me crazy

[HiBoost]

Hi guys,

First post here, glad to have found the forum. Was hoping to get some input from you veterans on pros and cons of different GMT options. I basically have 3 things tugging at me, each of which would seemingly entail a different selection:

1) I was born in 1974 and would like a watch to keep forever from my birth year. This would result in a 1675.

2) In general, when I plan to keep things "forever" I prefer to buy them new so I don't have to stress over any unknown parts of their history. This would put me into a 116710.

3) Visually, my favorite GMT by far is the Coke bezel, but from what I can see neither the 1675 nor the 116710 came in this configuration. So that would put me into a 16710 (might as well go as new as possible if I'm not going all the way back to my birth year).

So firstly, are my assumptions about the models and options correct? And secondly, are there non-obvious things (to a newb at least) to consider with one of these models versus the other (e.g. reliability, service costs, parts availabilty, etc.). Again, all asked from the pespective a watch that I would plan to have for the next 50 years.

Thanks!
Jeff

[FNFZ4]

GMTIIC you cant go wrong

[springer]

You can go with the 16760 or 16710, both GMT II's, or the 16700 GMT. Most of the 16700's came with a black dial but some came with the multi-colored dials. The 16700 has a true quick-set date with two time zones. The GMT II's have three time zones and the hour hand must be wound to change the date - best described as a semi quick-set date. All have sapphire crystals. The GMT II 16760 was produced from around 1983 to 1988, and the 16700 replaced the GMT 16750 and was produced from around 1988 to 1999. The GMT II 16710 replaced the 16760 and was produced from around 1988/89 until around 2010.

Good luck in your choice.

[cjohns]

Jeff I'd go for a pre ceramic bezel...if you do that you really get 3 watches in one!If you get the urge you can simply change the bezel,,,Pepsi(blue & red)Coke(red & black) and just solid black!!Just sayin!

[Rockrolex]

Originally Posted by cjohns

Jeff I'd go for a pre ceramic bezel...if you do that you really get 3 watches in one!If you get the urge you can simply change the bezel,,,Pepsi(blue & red)Coke(red & black) and just solid black!!Just sayin!

I agree with you, Clark. Go with the GMT-II (not c) and you swap out among three bezels - all black (my personal favorite), coke (black and red) or Pepsi (blue and red).

Whichever way you go, you can't go wrong with any GMT flavor.

[Zi Pie']

Originally Posted by cjohns

Jeff I'd go for a pre ceramic bezel...if you do that you really get 3 watches in one!If you get the urge you can simply change the bezel,,,Pepsi(blue & red)Coke(red & black) and just solid black!!Just sayin!

That's wise and smart !!
When did they stop to make the pre ceramic bezel model ?

P.

[mike]

I feel your pain Jeff.

Best answer I can give.

[Rockrolex]

Originally Posted by mike

I feel your pain Jeff.

Best answer I can give.

Show off.

[Zi Pie']

thats no fair :<

[HiBoost]

Nicely done, Mike :-)

[cedargrove]

Originally Posted by mike

I feel your pain Jeff.

Best answer I can give.

Very nice collection Mike.

To answer the OP, I'd go with the 116710. I loooooovvvvve mine.

[cjohns]

That's just sad!!!

[Bobble]

Whilst I have a GMTIIc and love it, I think I would now buy the last Pre-ceremic and buy a Coke, but then I prefer the taste of Coke to Pepsi anyway

[superdog]

Originally Posted by Bobble

Whilst I have a GMTIIc and love it, I think I would now buy the last Pre-ceremic and buy a Coke, but then I prefer the taste of Coke to Pepsi anyway

If its regular, I prefer coke. If its diet, I prefer Pepsi. If its a watch, I prefer the ceramic version. Whilst I like them all, I like the larger case and maxi dial. I also far prefer the look of the ceramic bezel. Just one mans opinion.

[East Bay Rider]

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

I agree with you, Clark. Go with the GMT-II (not c) and you swap out among three bezels - all black (my personal favorite), coke (black and red) or Pepsi (blue and red).

Whichever way you go, you can't go wrong with any GMT flavor.

This

[Zi Pie']

Can u guys tell me which is the last model with the pre-ceramic version ?
Ty.

[HiBoost]

According to this: http://www.gmtmasterhistory.com/gmt-..._timeline.html the 16710 is the last pre-ceramic version.

Am I correct that the ceramic model is black bezel only? And if so, do we expect that to change at some point?

[springer]

Originally Posted by Zi Pie'

Can u guys tell me which is the last model with the pre-ceramic version ?
Ty.

Read the third post here, it gives a chronology for about the last 30 years of GMT's. The last GMT II was the 16710 before ceramic.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by HiBoost

According to this: http://www.gmtmasterhistory.com/gmt-..._timeline.html the 16710 is the last pre-ceramic version.

Am I correct that the ceramic model is black bezel only? And if so, do we expect that to change at some point?

You are correct. There is only minor expectation that this will change, but a lot of wishful thinking...

[seand442]

If you look hard, you might be able to find a 16710 with the 3186 movement. You get the newer movement in a classic interchangeable look. I enjoy coke as well. The beverage and watch only. Good luck deciding.

[landroverking]

1675 with a black bezel from 1974 is your only choice IMHO

[Sub Par]

What Landroverking said, and also search out a Coke Bezel to fit if that's what your heart is set on!. Here's a link to what you might be looking for http://www.chrono24.com/en/search/in...earBought=1974

[Kingair]

Originally Posted by mike

I feel your pain Jeff.

Best answer I can give.

Holy manoly !

This is impressive !

Perfect collection

Congrats

[Cabaiguan]

Go with a Fat Lady...16760. Coke bezel and older, thicker case. A beauty.

[kicker_xoxox]

Go for the 116710LN, coke n Pepsi just looks like coke n Pepsi , only $1 a can.