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1665fan · 26 January 2022, 10:58 PM

I have owned and worn both but just chose, looking around for opinions as I am deciding to go with only 1(Both are full set and minty, pepsi has no lug holes) of course the ultimate decision is mine, so I’m wondering WWTRFD…..what would TRF do???

karleone · 27 January 2022, 12:46 AM

16710 easy choice for the bright coloured aluminium bezel, V brushing on lugs, chamfers/bevels, perfect case proportion and you can swap bezels and bracelet. I have had mine since 2016 and it’s a great watch!

paxjedi · 27 January 2022, 12:52 AM

I would go for the 116710LN as it is the more "modern" watch with the ceramic bezel and better movement over the previous 16710 which had the 3185 movement. I understand one could still change the bezel on the 116710LN to a different color but the change has to be done by a watchmaker. The LN is more expensive by a big margin. If I were to go for an older GMT, then I would do the GMT Master (no II), which is a more collectible piece. My opinions and mine alone.

But to each his own.

Viking · 27 January 2022, 01:11 AM

I would definitely choose the 16710. IMO, it has better proportions (especially lug thickness), aluminum bezel, and lighter bracelet/clasp.

However, you can't go wrong either way. Both fantastic watches.

Woody · 27 January 2022, 01:13 AM

I traded my 16710 against a new 116710LN (which I still own) back in 2007 when the SS version was first released. If I still owned the 16710 and had to make a decision then i would likely let the ceramic version go. Tastes change over time. Good luck with your decision.

Jmbarrack · 27 January 2022, 01:16 AM

I would go 16710. It's a classic and much better fitting than the newer references.

PhilippeD · 27 January 2022, 01:43 AM

+1 for the 16710. Probably one of the best references from Rolex ever. Most versatile. You can wear it with anything. Really comfortable, and perfect proportions.

Tensai · 27 January 2022, 03:26 AM

I would keep 16710. It is one of the best models Rolex ever made (and your set is mint, which is rare). And it is a great, comfortable fit.

Nutbeem · 27 January 2022, 03:58 AM

Now's the time to start your GMT collection and get both. I've got 5 GMTs, and they all have a different vibe. The LN is fun because you can throw it on all kinds of straps and it ALWAYS looks cool. The 16710 is such a classic. Impossible to choose just one.

Sandpit · 27 January 2022, 03:59 AM

16710. No question.

brandrea · 27 January 2022, 04:04 AM

I’d go with the 5 digit.

rmwill · 27 January 2022, 04:13 AM

Easy: Both!

Srct · 27 January 2022, 05:46 AM

I traded my 16710 for the LN - never regretted it much prefer the more modern feel and the despite not having the colour the ceramic bezel looks great.

Oyster Al · 27 January 2022, 05:50 AM

16710 is just a steady climber for a reason. Looks and the coolest heritage of any watch i know.

Mystro · 27 January 2022, 06:00 AM

The 116710LN is a tank and will not show everyday marks with its ceramic bezel. They wear well.

Alfa2109 · 27 January 2022, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandpit

16710. No question.

This!

28mm · 27 January 2022, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1665fan

I have owned and worn both but just chose, looking around for opinions as I am deciding to go with only 1(Both are full set and minty, pepsi has no lug holes) of course the ultimate decision is mine, so I’m wondering WWTRFD…..what would TRF do???

I own a 16710 and it's my favorite.

That being said, even though I prefer 5 digits for daily wear, I'd have a hard time not getting the new one.

I hope to get mine 'soon'.

The five digit probably wears better and is a bit lower key. The new one is more jewelry-like and better in other ways.

Good problem to have!

liuk3 · 27 January 2022, 10:07 AM

16710 Pepsi

myk7000 · 27 January 2022, 10:12 AM

I went back and forth on this for a while. Had an opportunity to pick up a 126710BLRO (which I prefer to the LN) for about $14K a year and a half ago or so, but ended up choosing the 16710. Financially probably not the best idea, but my heart went to the older model.

I think it comes down to a bit of the "bling" or "hot watch" factor. No doubt the 16710 is a hot watch, but it had a history of not being so, and I appreciate that. The newer model has always just been a hot, appreciating, hard to get watch so it takes away a lot of the charm. The LN doesn't have as much of that, which is nice, but for me, I had a Sub, so it was redundant.

bmrk · 27 January 2022, 11:24 AM

Just like everyone else i'm on the train with 16710

casadecamporolex · 27 January 2022, 12:07 PM

I own both and wear each.
On my wrist I love the original.
New Pepsi is hardly worth the wrist time.

26 January 2022, 10:58 PM	#1
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,660	16710 Pepsi vs 116710ln I have owned and worn both but just chose, looking around for opinions as I am deciding to go with only 1(Both are full set and minty, pepsi has no lug holes) of course the ultimate decision is mine, so I’m wondering WWTRFD…..what would TRF do???

27 January 2022, 12:52 AM	#3
paxjedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Real Name: Montemayor Location: Madrid Posts: 425	I would go for the 116710LN as it is the more "modern" watch with the ceramic bezel and better movement over the previous 16710 which had the 3185 movement. I understand one could still change the bezel on the 116710LN to a different color but the change has to be done by a watchmaker. The LN is more expensive by a big margin. If I were to go for an older GMT, then I would do the GMT Master (no II), which is a more collectible piece. My opinions and mine alone. But to each his own. __________________ You never actually own a Rolex. Eventually your son inherits your place on the waiting list.

27 January 2022, 01:11 AM	#4
Viking "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Greg Location: Michigan Posts: 136	I would definitely choose the 16710. IMO, it has better proportions (especially lug thickness), aluminum bezel, and lighter bracelet/clasp. However, you can't go wrong either way. Both fantastic watches. __________________ GMT Master II BLRO (16710), Explorer II polar (16570), Jaeger LeCoultre Master Control, Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight, Seiko SKX009

27 January 2022, 04:13 AM	#12
rmwill 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Somewhere Cold Posts: 907	Easy: Both! __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600 Rolex Explorer 224270 Rolex Explorer II 226570 Polar Omega Moonwatch Sapphire Sandwich Panerai PAM00111 2 Factor Authentication

27 January 2022, 06:00 AM	#15
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,471	The 116710LN is a tank and will not show everyday marks with its ceramic bezel. They wear well. __________________

27 January 2022, 12:46 AM	#2
karleone "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Dayona Posts: 2,269	16710 easy choice for the bright coloured aluminium bezel, V brushing on lugs, chamfers/bevels, perfect case proportion and you can swap bezels and bracelet. I have had mine since 2016 and it’s a great watch!

27 January 2022, 01:13 AM	#5
Woody "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Africa Posts: 1,127	I traded my 16710 against a new 116710LN (which I still own) back in 2007 when the SS version was first released. If I still owned the 16710 and had to make a decision then i would likely let the ceramic version go. Tastes change over time. Good luck with your decision.

27 January 2022, 01:16 AM	#6
Jmbarrack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: United States Watch: Ever changing! Posts: 1,150	I would go 16710. It's a classic and much better fitting than the newer references.

27 January 2022, 01:43 AM	#7
PhilippeD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Real Name: Philippe Location: Netherlands Posts: 388	+1 for the 16710. Probably one of the best references from Rolex ever. Most versatile. You can wear it with anything. Really comfortable, and perfect proportions.

27 January 2022, 03:26 AM	#8
Tensai "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: tyo nyc fla ack Watch: all the good ones Posts: 1,008	I would keep 16710. It is one of the best models Rolex ever made (and your set is mint, which is rare). And it is a great, comfortable fit.

27 January 2022, 03:58 AM	#9
Nutbeem "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: So Cal Watch: YM, Hulk, GMT II Posts: 115	Now's the time to start your GMT collection and get both. I've got 5 GMTs, and they all have a different vibe. The LN is fun because you can throw it on all kinds of straps and it ALWAYS looks cool. The 16710 is such a classic. Impossible to choose just one.

27 January 2022, 03:59 AM	#10
Sandpit "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Middle East Posts: 1,808	16710. No question.

27 January 2022, 04:04 AM	#11
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,844	I’d go with the 5 digit.

27 January 2022, 05:46 AM	#13
Srct "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: UK Watch: 116610LV Posts: 236	I traded my 16710 for the LN - never regretted it much prefer the more modern feel and the despite not having the colour the ceramic bezel looks great.

27 January 2022, 05:50 AM	#14
Oyster Al "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Al Location: USA Posts: 1,546	16710 is just a steady climber for a reason. Looks and the coolest heritage of any watch i know.

27 January 2022, 10:07 AM	#18
liuk3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,354	16710 Pepsi __________________ "Appreciate your life!"

27 January 2022, 10:12 AM	#19
myk7000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: LA Watch: Ω & ✠ Posts: 263	I went back and forth on this for a while. Had an opportunity to pick up a 126710BLRO (which I prefer to the LN) for about $14K a year and a half ago or so, but ended up choosing the 16710. Financially probably not the best idea, but my heart went to the older model. I think it comes down to a bit of the "bling" or "hot watch" factor. No doubt the 16710 is a hot watch, but it had a history of not being so, and I appreciate that. The newer model has always just been a hot, appreciating, hard to get watch so it takes away a lot of the charm. The LN doesn't have as much of that, which is nice, but for me, I had a Sub, so it was redundant.

27 January 2022, 11:24 AM	#20
bmrk Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: USA Posts: 248	Just like everyone else i'm on the train with 16710

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