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ABM · 26 April 2018, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by paltak

Sell one GMT and moonwatch and get SD43 instead.

I thought about that option as well, but wish I had the wrist for it! At 6.75" 40mm is the max size I feel comfortable wearing. Maybe Basel 2019 or 2020 will bring in a Red 116610LN? I can only hope :)

Floorguy · 26 April 2018, 07:55 AM

Don’t do it!!!

ABM · 26 April 2018, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Fleetlord

Have you seen a 1680 in person?

Yes! But it was a white one. Tried it on and liked the look and feel. For me the red gives it that something extra beyond what the white one has.

ABM · 26 April 2018, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Floorguy

Don’t do it!!!

Thanks, Rob. After reading yours and the other helpful comments, I'm finding it to be a much easier decision to make.

ccaballero · 26 April 2018, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by DavidUK

The red looks old and dull compared to the Pepsi (for its colourful bezel) and the Coke (Bezel & Jubilee).

Who wants a "collectors" watch to have to worry about and maybe keep in the safe ("my precious") when you can wear your two dailys and not worry so much.

Pull yourself together, blow away the misty haze, and switch your brain back into gear. Forget the awful red thing.

This

crew · 26 April 2018, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by cangelosijeff

Two sons, two gmts to pass on later down the road. I’d say keep ‘em.

This. All day long, this.

Fabrice M · 26 April 2018, 08:48 AM

First, I think you have 2 beautiful watches, I would definitely keep them. I have many watches, and if I had to sell everything, the gmt 2 is the one I would keep. I also would not buy a watch that is pitted. First is devalue the piece, and frankly I am surprise they classify the case as “ excellent “?... second it will compromise the waterproofing of this watch a great deal. What not put some money aside for a while and find a better “red” as well as keeping your gmt’s.

Pbender · 26 April 2018, 08:55 AM

I used to have 16710 twins but both on Oyster. Decided I didn’t need both and sold the Coke to free up some cash...fast forward 12 months and I decided the Pepsi was way two lonely so I now have twins again. I know I could have just purchased a Coke bezel insert but it’s not the same. For all the reason already stated my recommendation is to keep both, which I think you’re doing anyway.

What’s that old saying...”you never actually own a Rolex 16710 you merely look after it for the next generation”

Enjoy

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7Kenhinho · 26 April 2018, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by stratguy

Forget it. Keep these and give one to each son when the time is right.

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Not only that, each son will have a different version of the same watch. Something to remember their old man by.

joli160 · 26 April 2018, 09:38 AM

The chipping is not minor and a deal breaker

ABM · 26 April 2018, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

This.

And this.

dP

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Originally Posted by crew

This. All day long, this.

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Excellent advice.

Well done.

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Originally Posted by Pbender

I used to have 16710 twins but both on Oyster. Decided I didn’t need both and sold the Coke to free up some cash...fast forward 12 months and I decided the Pepsi was way two lonely so I now have twins again. I know I could have just purchased a Coke bezel insert but it’s not the same. For all the reason already stated my recommendation is to keep both, which I think you’re doing anyway.

What’s that old saying...”you never actually own a Rolex 16710 you merely look after it for the next generation”

Enjoy

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Originally Posted by 7Kenhinho

Not only that, each son will have a different version of the same watch. Something to remember their old man by.

Thank you for your thoughtful suggestions. My boys prefer their Fitbit Charges at the moment (I’m failing as their father - lol), but I still have plenty of time to teach them what is right and true.

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ABM · 26 April 2018, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Fabrice M

First, I think you have 2 beautiful watches, I would definitely keep them. I have many watches, and if I had to sell everything, the gmt 2 is the one I would keep. I also would not buy a watch that is pitted. First is devalue the piece, and frankly I am surprise they classify the case as “ excellent “?... second it will compromise the waterproofing of this watch a great deal. What not put some money aside for a while and find a better “red” as well as keeping your gmt’s.

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Originally Posted by joli160

The chipping is not minor and a deal breaker

Yes, I noticed the chipping but thought it wouldn’t affect its water resistance. From your comments it appears that it does. Not sure why you’d sell a legendary dive watch that you could not take into water?

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Bruno Datejust · 26 April 2018, 10:02 AM

Could you afford a more recent SS sub, maybe partially funding it with the Omega? A red line and some yellow patina costing you some 10K $ is not a great deal, I believe.

Frakis · 26 April 2018, 10:09 AM

I would definitely hold on to the 16710's. 2 son's to pass them on to!

EdwardC · 26 April 2018, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jack t

you own two great watches, sit tight.

+1

Finslayer83 · 26 April 2018, 11:55 AM

I’d trade the coke for a 1680 or 5513.

Thus have a gmt and sub. 2>1

MTdweller · 26 April 2018, 12:08 PM

Keep the twins! You love those watches and would regret selling them.

RickR · 26 April 2018, 12:09 PM

Not a good deal at all. Don't do it.

paltak · 26 April 2018, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ABM

I thought about that option as well, but wish I had the wrist for it! At 6.75" 40mm is the max size I feel comfortable wearing. Maybe Basel 2019 or 2020 will bring in a Red 116610LN? I can only hope :)

Maybe sell the moonwatch plus cash and get a 16610LV.
The 16600 is also one helluva piece. It's a win win IMO. Vintage are like landmines, you really have to know your stuff.

ABM · 26 April 2018, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Finslayer83

I’d trade the coke for a 1680 or 5513.

Thus have a gmt and sub. 2>1

Great advice, but problem is that if I got the 1680, I’d always wish it had the red dial, and it would remind me of what could have been. Even tho they are beautiful in their own right. I’d rather hang on to the twins and truly enjoy both.

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ABM · 26 April 2018, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by paltak

Maybe sell the moonwatch plus cash and get a 16610LV.

The 16600 is also one helluva piece. It's a win win IMO. Vintage are like landmines, you really have to know your stuff.

The 16610LV are beautiful, especially in photos, but the green doesn’t do it for me on the wrist. The same LN may work and I’ll be exploring that over the next year. The SD is another good option and I’ll look into that at the same time. Appreciate the recommendations.

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woof · 26 April 2018, 02:19 PM

Those are two awesome watches.... don't sell

Roy_D · 26 April 2018, 08:58 PM

My twins say hi :) Don’t let either go and possibly consider a 5 digit 11610/14060 for your submariner fix?

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jets · 26 April 2018, 10:37 PM

Forget the 1680 man you got a great set there. If you did get it you'd have to worry about water and damaging it further it's a 40+ year old watch. Enjoy what you have!

ABM · 27 April 2018, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Roy_D

My twins say hi :) Don’t let either go and possibly consider a 5 digit 11610/14060 for your submariner fix?

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Beautiful trio you have there Roy. Congrats! Yes, the 5-digit sub will fit in well with my Twins, like yours does. Thanks for sharing your pic.

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ABM · 27 April 2018, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by woof

Those are two awesome watches.... don't sell

Quote:

Originally Posted by jets

Forget the 1680 man you got a great set there. If you did get it you'd have to worry about water and damaging it further it's a 40+ year old watch. Enjoy what you have!

Appreciate your recommendations and the reasoning behind it; thank you.

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rob · 27 April 2018, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by cangelosijeff

Two sons, two gmts to pass on later down the road. I’d say keep ‘em.

Same!!!

Wcdhtwn · 27 April 2018, 01:15 AM

Good call keeping the GMT's. I know people fawn over the Pepsi but I think the Coke is awesome. I have a customer who wears a coke on jubilee like you have and I love seeing it.

jrs146 · 27 April 2018, 01:50 AM

Don’t let go of both. I get selling one and In fact I’d absolutely sell one to help fund the sub.

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doubleinfive · 27 April 2018, 02:01 AM

I'm going to mix up the old adage and go with two in hand is better than one in the bush...

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26 April 2018, 08:48 AM	#37
Fabrice M 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Denver Watch: This and that... Posts: 1,652	First, I think you have 2 beautiful watches, I would definitely keep them. I have many watches, and if I had to sell everything, the gmt 2 is the one I would keep. I also would not buy a watch that is pitted. First is devalue the piece, and frankly I am surprise they classify the case as “ excellent “?... second it will compromise the waterproofing of this watch a great deal. What not put some money aside for a while and find a better “red” as well as keeping your gmt’s.

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Pbender "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: Peter Bender Location: Australia Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 62	I used to have 16710 twins but both on Oyster. Decided I didn’t need both and sold the Coke to free up some cash...fast forward 12 months and I decided the Pepsi was way two lonely so I now have twins again. I know I could have just purchased a Coke bezel insert but it’s not the same. For all the reason already stated my recommendation is to keep both, which I think you’re doing anyway. What’s that old saying...”you never actually own a Rolex 16710 you merely look after it for the next generation” Enjoy Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

26 April 2018, 10:02 AM	#43
Bruno Datejust "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Bruno Location: Italy Watch: Rolex Posts: 327	Could you afford a more recent SS sub, maybe partially funding it with the Omega? A red line and some yellow patina costing you some 10K $ is not a great deal, I believe.

26 April 2018, 11:55 AM	#46
Finslayer83 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Tennessee Watch: DW-5600 Posts: 1,584	I’d trade the coke for a 1680 or 5513. Thus have a gmt and sub. 2>1

26 April 2018, 12:08 PM	#47
MTdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Ty Location: West Coast Watch: the time fly! Posts: 1,493	Keep the twins! You love those watches and would regret selling them.

26 April 2018, 12:09 PM	#48
RickR "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Virginia Watch: ♕ Posts: 232	Not a good deal at all. Don't do it.

26 April 2018, 08:58 PM	#53
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27 April 2018, 01:15 AM	#58
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 5,079	Good call keeping the GMT's. I know people fawn over the Pepsi but I think the Coke is awesome. I have a customer who wears a coke on jubilee like you have and I love seeing it.

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