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Old 8 March 2019, 04:40 PM   #1
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Need help ! GMT 16700 or 16710 ???

Hi everyone !

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 !!!
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Old 8 March 2019, 05:22 PM   #2
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Hi would buy the 16700.
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Old 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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Old 8 March 2019, 05:41 PM   #4
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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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Old 10 March 2019, 01:42 AM   #5
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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.
Also wether you like patena and vintage feel.
Yes - 16700
No - 16710.
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Old 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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Old 8 March 2019, 07:02 PM   #7
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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


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Old 8 March 2019, 07:07 PM   #8
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Old 8 March 2019, 08:13 PM   #9
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16710, no holes, SEL. Done


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Old 8 March 2019, 10:33 PM   #10
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Old 8 March 2019, 11:44 PM   #11
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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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Old 9 March 2019, 01:29 AM   #12
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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!
I would agree with Kenny. Personally, I would go with the GMT 16700 when comparing similar watches.
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Old 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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Old 9 March 2019, 03:32 PM   #14
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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 ?
Prices for these 2 references will only go up since they're discontinued, and the older reference will eventually surpass the newer one.
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Old 9 March 2019, 04:52 PM   #15
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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 ?
Perhaps you should buy shares or real estate instead?

However, if answering your original question I’d go for the 16700
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Old 10 March 2019, 01:05 AM   #16
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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?
$10k is about right for the 16710 but 16700s typically sell for about $2k less.
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Old 10 March 2019, 04:01 AM   #17
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$10k is about right for the 16710 but 16700s typically sell for about $2k less.
Which is strange, it should be the other way around. Lots of supply for the 16710. Barely any 16700’s in mint condition for sale.
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Old 10 March 2019, 04:05 AM   #18
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Which is strange, it should be the other way around. Lots of supply for the 16710. Barely any 16700’s in mint condition for sale.
I've had both...i would guess people prefer the bracelet and the jump hour feature.

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Old 10 March 2019, 04:25 AM   #19
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Which is strange, it should be the other way around. Lots of supply for the 16710. Barely any 16700’s in mint condition for sale.
Newer movement with the ability to track three time zones. 16710 holds in its own league.
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Old 10 March 2019, 04:28 AM   #20
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Newer movement with the ability to track three time zones. 16710 holds in its own league.
With this logic your saying the 126710 is more collectible than a 6542... because it has a newer movement and time zone tacking..
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Old 27 May 2019, 03:20 AM   #21
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Old 27 April 2019, 05:10 AM   #22
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Which is strange, it should be the other way around. Lots of supply for the 16710. Barely any 16700’s in mint condition for sale.
Something to remember is the 16710 was offered with a coke insert option; the 16700 wasn't. For everyday wear, probably not an important distinction - the coke insert fits both. But at a purist level, those details matter and it may factor into the differences in price.

IMO the jump hour complication of the 16710 is far more useful than quick-set date of the 16700
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Something to remember is the 16710 was offered with a coke insert option; the 16700 wasn't. For everyday wear, probably not an important distinction - the coke insert fits both. But at a purist level, those details matter and it may factor into the differences in price.

IMO the jump hour complication of the 16710 is far more useful than quick-set date of the 16700

This is good to know, thanks for sharing.
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Old 9 March 2019, 01:55 AM   #24
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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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Old 9 March 2019, 02:11 AM   #25
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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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Old 9 March 2019, 04:36 PM   #26
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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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Do you like lume, yes (16710) or no (16700)?

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Old 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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