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Taurus75 · 13 June 2009, 03:27 PM

I'm in 2 minds if I should trade my Z series SD for a GMT-Master 16700. The 16700 dates back to 1997 and comes with all the works. The tritium on the hours' indexes and hands are turning slightly yellow (patina). It comes on a 78360 braclet with a single clasp. 16700 don't come in full complete package too often and I have been hankering for a GMT Master for some time. I can only afford 1 watch now and its an even trade on my SD for the 16700. Can't make up my mind so really like to hear your views if I should do it...

gone-rolex-mad · 13 June 2009, 05:34 PM

Keep the SD. Wait until you can afford to buy the GMT, I traded my GMT coke for my M SD a while back, I've never regreted it but I just wished I'd have been able to keep my GMT.

PhilM · 13 June 2009, 06:42 PM

Tough choice that I'm sorry too hear that you've got to make, for me it would be the SD, however you need to ask yourself which one will you miss the most... let us know what you decide to go for

Daytonaboy1977 · 13 June 2009, 07:12 PM

Keep the SD!!!

mike · 13 June 2009, 08:12 PM

That it comes with all the bits would sway me to the GMT.

padi56 · 13 June 2009, 09:27 PM

Yes I would have to agree with Mike.

rolexsubdate · 14 June 2009, 12:57 AM

don't do it ... SD IS GOD!!

stalenhag · 14 June 2009, 01:39 AM

I went from GMT Master 16700 to SD 16600, and I must say that I really prefer the SD.

But I guess you need to figure out what kind of watch you want/like. I prefer rugged dive watches with a lot of wrist presence. If you prefer a lower profile, less weight and like to be able to change bezel inserts, then go for the GMT.

Both are superb watches in their own - but you need to figure out what kind of watch that "turns you on"

My GMT at the time (had both the Sub ND and GMT then):

My present SD:

Rolex116520 · 14 June 2009, 01:42 AM

I believe the SD value is going up all the time , sure you'll be able to buy the GMT one day and have both .

SLS · 14 June 2009, 02:17 AM

Go for the 16700, you will also have the ability to change your inserts as well...kind of like three watches in one....nevermind the jubilee bracelet option!
Scott

vipergts66 · 14 June 2009, 02:22 AM

having both i can't honestly say i could give one up for the other. i'd save and wait until you can have both!

Tools · 14 June 2009, 02:34 AM

The 16700 was only made for 10 years.. It was sold during the same time as the 16710, so most went for that model; this makes the 16700 one of those Rolex models that falls into the same area as the early Daytonas, Milgauss, and other early watches that are now worth 5 figures..

Not saying it's going to happen, but the SD is far, far, far more available..

I would go for the GMT in a heart beat..

Welshwatchman · 14 June 2009, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

That it comes with all the bits would sway me to the GMT.

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Yes I would have to agree with Mike.

I agree with the Sages.

You will be able to pick up a Z or M SD with all the bits and bobs for a while yet. The GMT, not so easy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexsubdate

don't do it ... SD IS GOD!!

SD isn't God, Edward is.

sea-dweller · 14 June 2009, 03:41 AM

Tough call, but I would keep the SD.

SLS · 14 June 2009, 03:55 AM

Here is a little prodding for the GMT!

Taurus75 · 14 June 2009, 01:04 PM

Thanks guys for the views. Really appreciate it

Actually, I'm leaning towards the trade cos I like the look and lower profile of the GMT Master. The lure of this T series 16700 for me are its quick-set date feature, the patina potential of tritium hands/indexes, and it comes in a complete set. But only downside is that the 16700 has not been serviced over the 12 years or so. That being the case, I will need to factor in the cost of service as well. So its my 2 year old SD plus a few hundred bucks (servicing) for the price of owning the 16700.

Of particular concern is that I heard of tritium filled hands corroding over time and replacememts only come with luminova ones from RSC, which would result in a mismatch of sort in the hands and indexes. Though the 16700 that I'm eyeing has no corrosion whatsoever, I'm curious to know the consensus on the durablity, maintenance and average life span of tritium filled hour/minute hands?? Is there really a high likelihood of problems with corrosion?

springer · 14 June 2009, 01:34 PM

GMT 16700. Complete watches with accessories are drying up fast.

13 June 2009, 03:27 PM	#1
Taurus75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SEA Watch: Daytona Posts: 87	16600 for 16700?? I'm in 2 minds if I should trade my Z series SD for a GMT-Master 16700. The 16700 dates back to 1997 and comes with all the works. The tritium on the hours' indexes and hands are turning slightly yellow (patina). It comes on a 78360 braclet with a single clasp. 16700 don't come in full complete package too often and I have been hankering for a GMT Master for some time. I can only afford 1 watch now and its an even trade on my SD for the 16700. Can't make up my mind so really like to hear your views if I should do it... __________________

13 June 2009, 05:34 PM	#2
gone-rolex-mad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Andalucia Spain Watch: WG daydate-Daytona Posts: 1,338	Keep the SD. Wait until you can afford to buy the GMT, I traded my GMT coke for my M SD a while back, I've never regreted it but I just wished I'd have been able to keep my GMT. __________________ Choose to allocate your time to imbeciles at your peril!

13 June 2009, 09:27 PM	#6
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,033	Yes I would have to agree with Mike. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

14 June 2009, 02:17 AM	#10
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Go for the 16700, you will also have the ability to change your inserts as well...kind of like three watches in one....nevermind the jubilee bracelet option! Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

14 June 2009, 02:34 AM	#12
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	The 16700 was only made for 10 years.. It was sold during the same time as the 16710, so most went for that model; this makes the 16700 one of those Rolex models that falls into the same area as the early Daytonas, Milgauss, and other early watches that are now worth 5 figures.. Not saying it's going to happen, but the SD is far, far, far more available.. I would go for the GMT in a heart beat.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

13 June 2009, 06:42 PM	#3
PhilM "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Phil Location: London Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,765	Tough choice that I'm sorry too hear that you've got to make, for me it would be the SD, however you need to ask yourself which one will you miss the most... let us know what you decide to go for

13 June 2009, 07:12 PM	#4
Daytonaboy1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Uk Watch: Various Posts: 1,103	Keep the SD!!!

13 June 2009, 08:12 PM	#5
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	That it comes with all the bits would sway me to the GMT.

14 June 2009, 12:57 AM	#7
rolexsubdate Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Moon Posts: 1,238	don't do it ... SD IS GOD!!

14 June 2009, 01:39 AM	#8
stalenhag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: planet earth Posts: 243	I went from GMT Master 16700 to SD 16600, and I must say that I really prefer the SD. But I guess you need to figure out what kind of watch you want/like. I prefer rugged dive watches with a lot of wrist presence. If you prefer a lower profile, less weight and like to be able to change bezel inserts, then go for the GMT. Both are superb watches in their own - but you need to figure out what kind of watch that "turns you on" My GMT at the time (had both the Sub ND and GMT then): My present SD:

14 June 2009, 01:42 AM	#9
Rolex116520 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: EEC Watch: Daytona & Deepsea Posts: 2,387	I believe the SD value is going up all the time , sure you'll be able to buy the GMT one day and have both .

14 June 2009, 02:22 AM	#11
vipergts66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 176	having both i can't honestly say i could give one up for the other. i'd save and wait until you can have both!

14 June 2009, 03:41 AM	#14
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Tough call, but I would keep the SD. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

14 June 2009, 01:04 PM	#16
Taurus75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SEA Watch: Daytona Posts: 87	Thanks guys for the views. Really appreciate it Actually, I'm leaning towards the trade cos I like the look and lower profile of the GMT Master. The lure of this T series 16700 for me are its quick-set date feature, the patina potential of tritium hands/indexes, and it comes in a complete set. But only downside is that the 16700 has not been serviced over the 12 years or so. That being the case, I will need to factor in the cost of service as well. So its my 2 year old SD plus a few hundred bucks (servicing) for the price of owning the 16700. Of particular concern is that I heard of tritium filled hands corroding over time and replacememts only come with luminova ones from RSC, which would result in a mismatch of sort in the hands and indexes. Though the 16700 that I'm eyeing has no corrosion whatsoever, I'm curious to know the consensus on the durablity, maintenance and average life span of tritium filled hour/minute hands?? Is there really a high likelihood of problems with corrosion? __________________

14 June 2009, 01:34 PM	#17
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,308	GMT 16700. Complete watches with accessories are drying up fast. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

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