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Auragentum · 21 February 2014, 07:01 AM

Looking to potentially buy a 16710 F-serial and would appreciate a quick assessment. Particularly the bracelet seems to have been oddly/unevenly polished at the bottom part of the bracelet or is it just me? Nothing a new polish can't fix, but curious about opinions.

Feedback appreciated!

Rockrolex · 21 February 2014, 07:14 AM

I could care less about a perceived difference in polishing of the bracelet. I think the GMT-II is a fantastic watch, but I may be biased since my all black Y-series gets at least 90% of my wrist time. If you can pick up that beauty at a reasonable price, do it. Just MHO.

stevedssd · 21 February 2014, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

I could care less about a perceived difference in polishing of the bracelet. I think the GMT-II is a fantastic watch, but I may be biased since my all black Y-series gets at least 90% of my wrist time. If you can pick up that beauty at a reasonable price, do it. Just MHO.

Yep looks pretty decent to me if the price is right

petenyc · 21 February 2014, 07:20 AM

nice watch if the price is right

Auragentum · 21 February 2014, 07:26 AM

Thanks for chipping in. I think the high res pics may be making things look worse than they are. E.g it seems like the brushed polishing of the bracelet has been done using a lower grain abrasive than it should, making it look rougher than the 78790A bracelet on my 16570. But I will check when I physically inspect it.

Recently I've gone off on a shopping spree for a few more of the non ceramic models. Just added a 16610, a 14060M and possibly this 16710

jamesbondOO7 · 21 February 2014, 07:28 AM

A great watch.

SALTY · 21 February 2014, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockrolex

i could care less about a perceived difference in polishing of the bracelet. I think the gmt-ii is a fantastic watch, but i may be biased since my all black y-series gets at least 90% of my wrist time. If you can pick up that beauty at a reasonable price, do it. Just mho.

+1

crowncollection · 21 February 2014, 09:10 AM

this would not worry me, it can be fixed very easily if you want, if the watch price is good go for it

Dan Pierce · 21 February 2014, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

I could care less about a perceived difference in polishing of the bracelet. I think the GMT-II is a fantastic watch, but I may be biased since my all black Y-series gets at least 90% of my wrist time. If you can pick up that beauty at a reasonable price, do it. Just MHO.

God speakith.

dP

Laszlo · 21 February 2014, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Auragentum

Looking to potentially buy a 16710 F-serial and would appreciate a quick assessment. Particularly the bracelet seems to have been oddly/unevenly polished at the bottom part of the bracelet or is it just me? Nothing a new polish can't fix, but curious about opinions.

Feedback appreciated!

Nice piece but to me that bracelet looks like it was Scotch Brite polished.

joe100 · 21 February 2014, 03:45 PM

Bracelet Polish is a little... Bad. That can be fixed easily though

SLS · 21 February 2014, 06:34 PM

Not over done IMO, if it is a great price....get it

padi56 · 21 February 2014, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

I could care less about a perceived difference in polishing of the bracelet. I think the GMT-II is a fantastic watch, but I may be biased since my all black Y-series gets at least 90% of my wrist time. If you can pick up that beauty at a reasonable price, do it. Just MHO.

Have to agree Ed this polishing stuff now is getting almost OCD there is nothing wrong in polishing any Rolex watch as long as its done correctly.But with some of today's Rolex watch owners that want to rush out and polish every time they see the slightest scratch that's when you get problems.All scratches on any Rolex watch should be left to normal routine service time only, then polish problems would very very rarely occur.

Auragentum · 21 February 2014, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Have to agree Ed this polishing stuff now is getting almost OCD there is nothing wrong in polishing any Rolex watch as long as its done correctly.But with some of today's Rolex watch owners that want to rush out and polish every time they see the slightest scratch that's when you get problems.All scratches on any Rolex watch should be left to normal routine service time only, then polish problems would very very rarely occur.

Agreed. The issue is when I do not control the scratches or polishing myself.

I have no issues with polishing nor scratches (even if very few will show up on my watches). However, as you mentioned it has to be done correctly and this is what I am questioning here. I will be able to tell when I see it IRL.

jwill051 · 22 February 2014, 12:48 AM

Looks OK to me right price I would go for it

tkerrmd · 22 February 2014, 12:58 AM

Beautiful watch!

Cc1966 · 22 February 2014, 01:09 AM

Fine watch head and with minimal work the bracelet could be perfect. If the price is right (based on last service also), I would say go forward with the deal. Good luck.

Ru4scuba · 22 February 2014, 01:26 AM

Looks good enough to buy to me!

21 February 2014, 07:14 AM	#2
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,944	I could care less about a perceived difference in polishing of the bracelet. I think the GMT-II is a fantastic watch, but I may be biased since my all black Y-series gets at least 90% of my wrist time. If you can pick up that beauty at a reasonable price, do it. Just MHO. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

21 February 2014, 07:26 AM	#5
Auragentum "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: All over Posts: 633	Thanks for chipping in. I think the high res pics may be making things look worse than they are. E.g it seems like the brushed polishing of the bracelet has been done using a lower grain abrasive than it should, making it look rougher than the 78790A bracelet on my 16570. But I will check when I physically inspect it. Recently I've gone off on a shopping spree for a few more of the non ceramic models. Just added a 16610, a 14060M and possibly this 16710 __________________ They don't make people like they used to...

21 February 2014, 07:28 AM	#6
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 4,073	A great watch. __________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛

21 February 2014, 09:10 AM	#8
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,215	this would not worry me, it can be fixed very easily if you want, if the watch price is good go for it __________________ watches many

21 February 2014, 03:45 PM	#11
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,838	Bracelet Polish is a little... Bad. That can be fixed easily though __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

21 February 2014, 07:20 AM	#4
petenyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: pete Location: NYC Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,011	nice watch if the price is right

21 February 2014, 06:34 PM	#12
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Not over done IMO, if it is a great price....get it __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

22 February 2014, 12:48 AM	#15
jwill051 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jim Location: Maine & Florida Watch: 16710,116619 Posts: 540	Looks OK to me right price I would go for it

22 February 2014, 12:58 AM	#16
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Beautiful watch!

22 February 2014, 01:09 AM	#17
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Fine watch head and with minimal work the bracelet could be perfect. If the price is right (based on last service also), I would say go forward with the deal. Good luck. __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

22 February 2014, 01:26 AM	#18
Ru4scuba "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: NCR Watch: Today's watch Posts: 736	Looks good enough to buy to me!

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