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xcesiv · 4 February 2022, 05:53 AM

I just purchased a GMT II 16710. It's a Y serial with lug holes, so it was made sometime in 2003 or 2004 from what I can gather. The clasp is stamped AD1, which is 2003, so I have no concerns there. My curiosity is with the Pepsi insert. I know the serif font inserts are older, but would a Y serial have come with the serif insert? I have seen a few A serial GMT II's with them, which was right around the GMT discontinuation overlap in '98-'99 I believe. I will probably throw a new bezel on it anyway, as I wear this watch everyday and I'm sure the fade will continue on the red parts. Any info would be greatly appreciated!

GGGMT · 4 February 2022, 08:01 AM

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xcesiv · 4 February 2022, 08:07 AM

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Thank you. just make a few more posts, visit other sections of the forum, make some commentary and positivity’s, and then, boom, you’ll be up to another post when you can post the pictures here!

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xcesiv · 4 February 2022, 08:35 AM

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Thank you. just make a few more posts, visit other sections of the forum, make some commentary and positivity’s, and then, boom, you’ll be up to another post when you can post the pictures here!

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GGGMT · 4 February 2022, 11:10 AM

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That is the plan! I have always admired/had watches since a very young age, and this one is “the tops!”

Fab!! The 16700 was my first Rolex. 1994. As you’ll see, the bezel should be a serif I think and I believe was swapped out at an early service. Otherwise

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xcesiv · 4 February 2022, 12:02 PM

[QUOTE=GGGMT;11970737]Fab!! The 16700 was my first Rolex. 1994. As you’ll see, the bezel should be a serif I think and I believe was swapped out at an early service. Otherwise

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Wow! That is a gorgeous GMT right there. Tough to find complete especially original owner. Thanks for sharing that, made my night.

4 February 2022, 05:53 AM	#1
xcesiv "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Real Name: N/A Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 22	Thoughts On Age Of Insert I just purchased a GMT II 16710. It's a Y serial with lug holes, so it was made sometime in 2003 or 2004 from what I can gather. The clasp is stamped AD1, which is 2003, so I have no concerns there. My curiosity is with the Pepsi insert. I know the serif font inserts are older, but would a Y serial have come with the serif insert? I have seen a few A serial GMT II's with them, which was right around the GMT discontinuation overlap in '98-'99 I believe. I will probably throw a new bezel on it anyway, as I wear this watch everyday and I'm sure the fade will continue on the red parts. Any info would be greatly appreciated!

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4 February 2022, 12:02 PM	#7
xcesiv "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Real Name: N/A Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 22	[QUOTE=GGGMT;11970737]Fab!! The 16700 was my first Rolex. 1994. As you’ll see, the bezel should be a serif I think and I believe was swapped out at an early service. Otherwise original Wow! That is a gorgeous GMT right there. Tough to find complete especially original owner. Thanks for sharing that, made my night.

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