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8 March 2019, 04:40 PM | #1 |
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Need help ! GMT 16700 or 16710 ???
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I would like to buy my first Rolex tomorrow, and don't know which one to choose between: A 16700 from 1994 A 16710 from 2003 Both priced at 10 000 USD. Which one would you go for ??? Thank you very much for your precious help !!! |
8 March 2019, 05:38 PM | #3 |
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Not enough info. Condition, bezel color, boxes and papers, service record, And again condition. I would go with 16710, if both are equal, better movement and the lume is still glowing. 10,000.00 seems high
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The question seems to be whether you need quick time zone changes or quick date change. The two models work considerably differently. The 16710 allows changes of the hour hand by itself; in order to advance the date the 24 hour and needs to be spun. Where as the 16700 has quick change date and the 24 hour hand is tied to the 12 hour hands.
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8 March 2019, 06:54 PM | #6 |
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Personally I prefer the jumping hour and independent 24 hour hand of the 16710, but if that doesn’t bother you then condition is the key factor here.
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Need help ! GMT 16700 or 16710 ???
16710 no doubt
2003 is no holes cae, many less 16710 without holes Also solid end links feels more modern I have a 2005 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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8 March 2019, 08:13 PM | #9 |
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16710, no holes, SEL. Done Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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8 March 2019, 10:33 PM | #10 |
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16710.
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Both are great watches - quick set date v independent hand - can't really go wrong with either. As someone has already stated, condition etc would be a factor but it should be 'win - win' either way!
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I would agree with Kenny. Personally, I would go with the GMT 16700 when comparing similar watches.
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9 March 2019, 01:37 AM | #13 |
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Thank you for your replies !
To answer your questions: they are both in perfect condition, Pepsi bezel, with original papers but no box. I still have a doubt in terms of investment value for both watches: 10K USD seems to be the correct price based on what I see on internet, but it is today at its highest ever, do you think it is still a good investment at this price ? And that it could still go up in the years to come ? |
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However, if answering your original question I’d go for the 16700 |
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Newer movement with the ability to track three time zones. 16710 holds in its own league.
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IMO the jump hour complication of the 16710 is far more useful than quick-set date of the 16700 |
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This is good to know, thanks for sharing. |
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I think they are both beauties would more less come down to condition. I do prefer the no hole lugs on my 16710 D series. Happy hunting and please post some pics when you get it.
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I often rotate watches so I really like the quick set date of the 16700 and that’s what I bought
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9 March 2019, 04:36 PM | #26 |
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Slimmer case and far lower production numbers |
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16710 with the jumping hour and independent 24hour hand is the way to go. It comes in handy every time I travel.
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9 March 2019, 06:19 PM | #28 |
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Do you like lume, yes (16710) or no (16700)?
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9 March 2019, 06:32 PM | #29 |
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Tried both on today. Movement aside, the 16700 sits better and has a slimmer profile. Was initially going for a 16710 but looks like i'll start hunting for the older model.
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16700, "the last of GMT-Master"
16710 was produced for seven more years; on 10 GMT sapphire you see 8 are 710... |
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