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yubier · 4 July 2018, 12:58 PM

With the recent GMT fever going on this summer, I have been sporting my 16710 coke GMT more often now. A friend of a friend approached me and offered a straight up trade for his Batman. At first, this seemed like a no-brainer to me because I would get a more recent watch with the c bezel. But then I started thinking how I would really miss the pop of red on my current watch.

Curious to hear your take on this?

perpetualman88 · 4 July 2018, 01:08 PM

I wouldn't if the 16710 has matching papers

swils8610 · 4 July 2018, 01:12 PM

I wouldn’t do it. The 16710 is no longer produced. The BLNR is still in production and can be obtained.

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ronricks · 5 July 2018, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by swils8610

I wouldn’t do it. The 16710 is no longer produced. The BLNR is still in production and can be obtained.

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BLNR is far more rare and scarce than the 16710 which was made for around 17 years and there are hundreds of thousands of them.

2th_doc · 4 July 2018, 01:42 PM

No

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Heff · 4 July 2018, 01:48 PM

I wouldn’t trade, and I have the BLNR. I wouldn’t trade for a 16710 either. Always gotta add in my opinion. I bought my watches for a reason, so I would miss them.

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Reinhard in SA · 4 July 2018, 04:17 PM

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I wouldn’t trade, and I have the BLNR. I wouldn’t trade for a 16710 either.

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I was thinking the same thing. Rather add a BLNR down the line.

D O C · 4 July 2018, 01:57 PM

For pure objectivity. Yes. Batman has a superior bezel, bigger/boxier case, maxi dial, brighter lume, better/sturdier clasp with the extension, platinum coating in the GMT numbers on the dial, plus its a newer watch.

For pure aesthetics. No, keep your 16710 Coke. It's a classic. Plus yes the "Pop" of that red. And that red is special. Its a darker burgundy than the Pepsi red. Plus it flies under the radar, unassuming. Not blingy in my opinion. And that velvet brushed bracelet. Coke is sublime.

sugarl4nd · 4 July 2018, 03:09 PM

Definitely NO

No brainet

Chewbacca · 4 July 2018, 03:10 PM

Nah.

That trade can be done any time.

hai.tranhr · 4 July 2018, 03:19 PM

Yes!!!!!

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mikkolopez · 4 July 2018, 03:22 PM

Nope as well. Can’t get a 16710 now but the blnr anytime if you really want it.

And your friend knows that, why’d you think he was offering in the first place.

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sensui · 4 July 2018, 03:30 PM

I wouldn't...but value wise it's not far apart assuming equal conditions without you having a rare 3186/your watch being unpolished etc.

Art 1 · 4 July 2018, 03:44 PM

No

rgwarden · 4 July 2018, 04:07 PM

No chance

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AdamG · 4 July 2018, 04:30 PM

Never

ancientmariner · 4 July 2018, 04:57 PM

Erm........NO

Jason71 · 4 July 2018, 05:03 PM

I had a BLNR and a 16710 as well as a 16700. I sold the BLNR, but I still have the 2 five-digit models. Hell no I wouldn’t do it.

roklee · 4 July 2018, 05:50 PM

No.

Chadridv · 4 July 2018, 04:51 PM

Let us hear more about your 16710. What year or serial is it? Complete set? What’s the condition of both watches?

The value is probably pretty close. If you have a really nice 16710 example, it will be harder to replace currently, in the event that you regret it.

My head is thinking to keep the 16710, but honestly my heart would rather have the BLNR. I own both and while I admit the BLNR and I are still on the honeymoon, the 16710 is one of my least worn watches. I’m sure 9 times out 10 I’m reaching for the BLNR.

All that said, I’d still try to add the BLNR if possible.

Andad · 4 July 2018, 05:53 PM

The tribe have spoken.

Tomas Eriksson · 4 July 2018, 05:59 PM

I would probably do the trade

Ruud Van Driver · 4 July 2018, 06:19 PM

Not a chance

Terrakot · 4 July 2018, 06:21 PM

Keep 16710A and add BLNR later

SLS · 4 July 2018, 06:43 PM

No, keep the 16710

matches · 4 July 2018, 07:44 PM

No, no, no.

....Oh, and no.

Rashid.bk · 4 July 2018, 07:59 PM

Depends on the condition of both and what the GMT means to me. If it's just another watch, I'd make the trade. The BLNR is a subjectively better watch and objectively, very much an improvement.

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4 July 2018, 12:58 PM	#1
yubier "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: New Jersey Posts: 32	Would you trade your 16710A for a BLNR? With the recent GMT fever going on this summer, I have been sporting my 16710 coke GMT more often now. A friend of a friend approached me and offered a straight up trade for his Batman. At first, this seemed like a no-brainer to me because I would get a more recent watch with the c bezel. But then I started thinking how I would really miss the pop of red on my current watch. Curious to hear your take on this?

4 July 2018, 01:08 PM	#2
perpetualman88 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: David Farkas Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116610, 5712/1A Posts: 8,182	I wouldn't if the 16710 has matching papers __________________ Instagram: @SwissWatchTime

4 July 2018, 01:57 PM	#8
D O C "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Jim Location: US Watch: Rolex 116710LN Posts: 600	For pure objectivity. Yes. Batman has a superior bezel, bigger/boxier case, maxi dial, brighter lume, better/sturdier clasp with the extension, platinum coating in the GMT numbers on the dial, plus its a newer watch. For pure aesthetics. No, keep your 16710 Coke. It's a classic. Plus yes the "Pop" of that red. And that red is special. Its a darker burgundy than the Pepsi red. Plus it flies under the radar, unassuming. Not blingy in my opinion. And that velvet brushed bracelet. Coke is sublime. __________________ ROLEX 116710 LN GMTII "Random" ROLEX 16710 GMTII Pepsi "P" ROLEX 16622 SS/PL YM 29mm "V"

4 July 2018, 03:22 PM	#12
mikkolopez "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,301	Nope as well. Can’t get a 16710 now but the blnr anytime if you really want it. And your friend knows that, why’d you think he was offering in the first place. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ At my age now ... I have SEEN everything, I have HEARD everything, I have even DONE everything, I just don't REMEMBER everything.

4 July 2018, 05:03 PM	#18
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	I had a BLNR and a 16710 as well as a 16700. I sold the BLNR, but I still have the 2 five-digit models. Hell no I wouldn’t do it. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

4 July 2018, 01:12 PM	#3
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,211	I wouldn’t do it. The 16710 is no longer produced. The BLNR is still in production and can be obtained. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

4 July 2018, 01:42 PM	#5
2th_doc "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Atl Posts: 920	No Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 July 2018, 01:48 PM	#6
Heff "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Germany Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 1,023	I wouldn’t trade, and I have the BLNR. I wouldn’t trade for a 16710 either. Always gotta add in my opinion. I bought my watches for a reason, so I would miss them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 July 2018, 03:09 PM	#9
sugarl4nd "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 67	Definitely NO No brainet

4 July 2018, 03:10 PM	#10
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	Nah. That trade can be done any time.

4 July 2018, 03:19 PM	#11
hai.tranhr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Ho Chi Minh Posts: 230	Yes!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 July 2018, 03:30 PM	#13
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,446	I wouldn't...but value wise it's not far apart assuming equal conditions without you having a rare 3186/your watch being unpolished etc.

4 July 2018, 03:44 PM	#14
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	No

4 July 2018, 04:07 PM	#15
rgwarden "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: London Watch: 124270 Posts: 537	No chance Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 July 2018, 04:30 PM	#16
AdamG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Adam Location: HNL, LDN, SHA Watch: 5 digit ref Posts: 397	Never

4 July 2018, 04:57 PM	#17
ancientmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: UK Posts: 1,174	Erm........NO

4 July 2018, 05:50 PM	#19
roklee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: canada Watch: rolex explorer ii Posts: 493	No.

4 July 2018, 04:51 PM	#20
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	Let us hear more about your 16710. What year or serial is it? Complete set? What’s the condition of both watches? The value is probably pretty close. If you have a really nice 16710 example, it will be harder to replace currently, in the event that you regret it. My head is thinking to keep the 16710, but honestly my heart would rather have the BLNR. I own both and while I admit the BLNR and I are still on the honeymoon, the 16710 is one of my least worn watches. I’m sure 9 times out 10 I’m reaching for the BLNR. All that said, I’d still try to add the BLNR if possible. __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

4 July 2018, 05:53 PM	#21
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	The tribe have spoken. __________________ E

4 July 2018, 05:59 PM	#22
Tomas Eriksson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Stockholm Watch: 15707CE Posts: 2,027	I would probably do the trade __________________ State of the union: 5066A,15400ST,15707CE,116610LN,26470OR and a few other…

4 July 2018, 06:19 PM	#23
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	Not a chance __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

4 July 2018, 06:21 PM	#24
Terrakot "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Italy-Russia Watch: Rolex LVc/BLNR Posts: 670	Keep 16710A and add BLNR later __________________ Ta-dah! "The best things in life aren't things"

4 July 2018, 06:43 PM	#25
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	No, keep the 16710 __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

4 July 2018, 07:44 PM	#26
matches "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: London Posts: 178	No, no, no. ....Oh, and no.

4 July 2018, 07:59 PM	#27
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	Depends on the condition of both and what the GMT means to me. If it's just another watch, I'd make the trade. The BLNR is a subjectively better watch and objectively, very much an improvement.

4 July 2018, 08:24 PM	#28
doramas Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gran Canaria Posts: 3,469	Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooo...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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