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Kokyuryoku · 12 November 2009, 01:22 AM

Ok, here's the problem. I want to buy another watch

and I'm looking at a GMT Master II. However, I find myself in a three way split as to which to pull the trigger on. (Before someone mentions it, they are all smiling at me

)

These are the finalists:

1) TT GMT Master II C 116713 ($7500)
2) SS GMT Master II C 116710 ($6500)
3) SS GMT Master II Coke 16710 ($5750)

If I go with the 16710, I would of course be looking to get a Pepsi insert and a jubilee bracelet as well.

So, my question is what would you do and why?

karmatp · 12 November 2009, 01:29 AM

The classic GMT's are my favorite Rolex models ever made so my vote was simple.

Speed · 12 November 2009, 01:38 AM

I love this watch... Got it a week or so ago.

I happened to find a MINT specimen and I am quite pleased I made this choice!

Damavand · 12 November 2009, 01:55 AM

On all Rolex collection, Nothing touches "TT GMT IIC".... Who said size & Weight does not matter..??? LOL...!!!!

Hands down.... the best watch Of that batch for your wrist..!!! try it on your wrist...HAYAKU..!!!... see what I am talking about...

Dan Pierce · 12 November 2009, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karmatp

The classic GMT's are my favorite Rolex models ever made so my vote was simple.

Gotta agree.

Multiple insert and bracelet options plus they ain't makin' anymore.

You can always get a GMT IIc [or TTc] in the future.

dP

moviefreak · 12 November 2009, 02:04 AM

I Vote 2...

What would you do if I sang out of tune,
Would you stand up and walk out on me?
Lend me your ears and I'll sing you a song
And I'll try not to sing out of key.

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends at TRF
Mm, I get high with a little help from my friends at TRF
Mm, gonna try with a little help from my friends at TRF

What do I do when my love is away
(Does it worry you to be alone?)
How do I feel by the end of the day,
(Are you sad because you're on your own?)

No, I get by with a little help from my friends at TRF
Mm, I get high with a little help from my friends at TRF
Mm, gonna try with a little help from my friends at TRF

Do you need anybody
I need somebody to love
Could it be anybody
I want somebody to love.

Would you believe in a love at first sight
Yes, I'm certain that it happens all the time
What do you see when you turn out the light
I can't tell you but I know it's mine,

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends at TRF
Mm, I get high with a little help from my friends at TRF
Mm, gonna try with a little help from my friends at TRF

Do you need anybody
I just need someone to love
Could it be anybody
I want somebody to love.

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends at TRF
with a little help from my friends. at TRF

Speed · 12 November 2009, 02:04 AM

I should have made a better case for the GMT II Coke. A picture does not tell it all...

The watch has the proportions of the current-day Sub and brushed bracelet, but is itself, discontinued. You can find them on TRF from $3500 and higher for MINT conditioned. David SW had one that was BNIB.

I really like the clasp - a smaller version of the flip lock on the Sub. I also like the fact that I can turn it into a Pepsi and back to Coke again if I wish. Of course you want to limit the removing of the Bezel or you will eventually wear down the watch case.

I was thinking of looking for a Super Jubilee as well Ryan. Are they easy to get in Japan????

Certainly more of a bargain than the GMT IIC....but of course it comes to personal preference and money may not be the main driver here.

Which way are you leaning Ryan?

sandytn · 12 November 2009, 02:06 AM

The look and feel of TT GMT II C is something else. That would be my choice.

multimedia · 12 November 2009, 02:13 AM

I voted for the GMT IIc, 116710.

This would have been my pick if I was going to buy a brand new piece. But then again after looking at masugu's pic above of his Coke, and seeing how beautiful this one really is + that you can find these in such an excellent condition in the used market, I would probably think more then twice before going for a brand new watch.

Good luck!

Cheers,
Joe

TimeOnHand · 12 November 2009, 02:18 AM

My choice...

The GMT Master · 12 November 2009, 02:43 AM

If you can justify the extra expense, go for the 116713, if not, the 116710 is still an incredible watch, and a big, big improvement on the 16710

JBat · 12 November 2009, 02:56 AM

Voted Coke Classic. One of my favorite Rolex watches, though I don't own one yet. I will at some point. I envy Bill and his beautiful example.

Kokyuryoku · 12 November 2009, 02:57 AM

Thanks everyone for your input so far. I'm actually heading into Fukuoka tomorrow to try them all on and get some feel for them. Should be a good day

I'll take a few pics with the cell as well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by masugu

I was thinking of looking for a Super Jubilee as well Ryan. Are they easy to get in Japan????

Which way are you leaning Ryan?

Thanks Masugu (I love your name

)

Earlier this year I was leaning hard towards the 16710 (mainly thanks to Dan Pierce and his beautiful photos

), but recently I've become drawn to the 116710. As for the 116713, the price seems very good and since I've never owned a watch that had gold in it, it would be something new

I don't see that it would be a problem picking up a super jubilee, but I'll check into that too

JJ Irani · 12 November 2009, 03:01 AM

If you love TT models, Ryan......that's not a bad price for this baby. See if you can push for a little more and grab it!!

moviefreak · 12 November 2009, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

If you love TT models, Ryan......that's not a bad price for this baby. See if you can push for a little more and grab it!!

JJ where did you get that shiny anchor..? did you bought it separately or it came with a previous gold sub you had..?

JJ Irani · 12 November 2009, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moviefreak

JJ where did you get that shiny anchor..? did you bought it separately or it came with a previous gold sub you had..?

It's only gold-plated and it was sent to me as a gift by a very close friend TRF member here.

JJ

dannyp · 12 November 2009, 03:10 AM

I'd go coke if you can find one that's BNIB.

Kokyuryoku · 12 November 2009, 09:51 AM

Thanks for all the great comments and advice guys. It's seems it's still neck and neck. Although I did have a dream last night about the 16710.... or was it the 116710...... or was it the 116713

Damn, I can't remember now

. Well I'm off to Fukuoka to try them on. Wish me luck. Have a good day everyone

1000ftSub · 12 November 2009, 09:55 AM

Hard vote to make. I am really starting to like the looks of the Coke Cocoa colors gmtII

Latrodectus · 12 November 2009, 02:19 PM

Coke....

snowbird · 12 November 2009, 02:26 PM

Looking at the poll resuls as of now it's basically a three way tie.

If it were me I'd go for the Coke bezel, I like the new ceramic too but hope Rolex can figure out how to make the Pepsi and Coke bezels in ceramic.

Deyn Man · 12 November 2009, 08:00 PM

voted for the coke! classic!

View Poll Results: What would you do?
TT GMT Master II 116713	17	30.36%
SS GMT Master II 116710	21	37.50%
SS GMT Master II 16710 Coke	18	32.14%
Voters: 56. You may not vote on this poll

12 November 2009, 01:22 AM	#1
Kokyuryoku "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Rye Location: Japan Watch: Sundial Posts: 2,156	What would you do? Ok, here's the problem. I want to buy another watch and I'm looking at a GMT Master II. However, I find myself in a three way split as to which to pull the trigger on. (Before someone mentions it, they are all smiling at me ) These are the finalists: 1) TT GMT Master II C 116713 ($7500) 2) SS GMT Master II C 116710 ($6500) 3) SS GMT Master II Coke 16710 ($5750) If I go with the 16710, I would of course be looking to get a Pepsi insert and a jubilee bracelet as well. So, my question is what would you do and why? __________________ 'The Way of a Warrior is based on humanity, love, and sincerity; the heart of martial valor is true bravery, wisdom, love, and friendship. Emphasis on the physical aspects of warriorship is futile, for the power of the body is always limited'*- Morihei Ueshiba -* Omega 3570.50 (77mil) Rolex 16610 (V) Rolex 1601 (1966) Seiko BM

12 November 2009, 01:29 AM	#2
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	The classic GMT's are my favorite Rolex models ever made so my vote was simple. __________________ My grails:

12 November 2009, 02:04 AM	#6
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	I Vote 2... What would you do if I sang out of tune, Would you stand up and walk out on me? Lend me your ears and I'll sing you a song And I'll try not to sing out of key. Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends at TRF Mm, I get high with a little help from my friends at TRF Mm, gonna try with a little help from my friends at TRF What do I do when my love is away (Does it worry you to be alone?) How do I feel by the end of the day, (Are you sad because you're on your own?) No, I get by with a little help from my friends at TRF Mm, I get high with a little help from my friends at TRF Mm, gonna try with a little help from my friends at TRF Do you need anybody I need somebody to love Could it be anybody I want somebody to love. Would you believe in a love at first sight Yes, I'm certain that it happens all the time What do you see when you turn out the light I can't tell you but I know it's mine, Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends at TRF Mm, I get high with a little help from my friends at TRF Mm, gonna try with a little help from my friends at TRF Do you need anybody I just need someone to love Could it be anybody I want somebody to love. Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends at TRF with a little help from my friends. at TRF __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

12 November 2009, 02:18 AM	#10
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	My choice... __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

12 November 2009, 01:38 AM	#3
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	I love this watch... Got it a week or so ago. I happened to find a MINT specimen and I am quite pleased I made this choice!

12 November 2009, 01:55 AM	#4
Damavand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona, USA. Watch: Your Six...!!!.... Posts: 207	On all Rolex collection, Nothing touches "TT GMT IIC".... Who said size & Weight does not matter..??? LOL...!!!! Hands down.... the best watch Of that batch for your wrist..!!! try it on your wrist...HAYAKU..!!!... see what I am talking about...

12 November 2009, 02:06 AM	#8
sandytn Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Sandy Location: NJ Posts: 713	The look and feel of TT GMT II C is something else. That would be my choice.

12 November 2009, 02:13 AM	#9
multimedia "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Joe Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,835	I voted for the GMT IIc, 116710. This would have been my pick if I was going to buy a brand new piece. But then again after looking at masugu's pic above of his Coke, and seeing how beautiful this one really is + that you can find these in such an excellent condition in the used market, I would probably think more then twice before going for a brand new watch. Good luck! Cheers, Joe

12 November 2009, 02:43 AM	#11
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	If you can justify the extra expense, go for the 116713, if not, the 116710 is still an incredible watch, and a big, big improvement on the 16710

12 November 2009, 02:56 AM	#12
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Voted Coke Classic. One of my favorite Rolex watches, though I don't own one yet. I will at some point. I envy Bill and his beautiful example.

12 November 2009, 03:01 AM	#14
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	If you love TT models, Ryan......that's not a bad price for this baby. See if you can push for a little more and grab it!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

12 November 2009, 03:10 AM	#17
dannyp Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: usa Posts: 6,765	I'd go coke if you can find one that's BNIB.

12 November 2009, 09:51 AM	#18
Kokyuryoku "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Rye Location: Japan Watch: Sundial Posts: 2,156	Thanks for all the great comments and advice guys. It's seems it's still neck and neck. Although I did have a dream last night about the 16710.... or was it the 116710...... or was it the 116713 Damn, I can't remember now . Well I'm off to Fukuoka to try them on. Wish me luck. Have a good day everyone __________________ 'The Way of a Warrior is based on humanity, love, and sincerity; the heart of martial valor is true bravery, wisdom, love, and friendship. Emphasis on the physical aspects of warriorship is futile, for the power of the body is always limited'*- Morihei Ueshiba -* Omega 3570.50 (77mil) Rolex 16610 (V) Rolex 1601 (1966) Seiko BM

12 November 2009, 09:55 AM	#19
1000ftSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Orlando Posts: 2,471	Hard vote to make. I am really starting to like the looks of the Coke Cocoa colors gmtII

12 November 2009, 02:26 PM	#21
snowbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 2,157	Looking at the poll resuls as of now it's basically a three way tie. If it were me I'd go for the Coke bezel, I like the new ceramic too but hope Rolex can figure out how to make the Pepsi and Coke bezels in ceramic.

12 November 2009, 08:00 PM	#22
Deyn Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Dean Location: Philippines Posts: 1,037	voted for the coke! classic!

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