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wulin · 28 February 2018, 01:23 AM

You bought the pepsi new. Don't lose it.

Syed117 · 28 February 2018, 01:32 AM

If you love the BLNR, sure.

I personally would never do that.

If I could get a new 16710 right now at a reasonable price. I would take it over the BLNR any day.

Even if Rolex rolled back on ceramic and made a new pepsi with all the new advancements but with the aluminum bezel insert, I would buy one instantly. I'll even take a maxi case version if that was the compromise.

Jamiewabbit · 28 February 2018, 01:40 AM

Keep Pepsi! Safe for another watch!

lucevan le stelle · 28 February 2018, 01:43 AM

It seems to me that sometimes when you have a highly popular and successful watch discussed in watch forums, like the BLNR, you get knee-jerk and automatic contrarians seemingly because the watch is simply too popular for their tastes. OK, you don't have to like it for yourself, but it is humorous to assert that this piece is anything but proven and established at this point. I have no doubt whatsoever that this watch will be considered a classic down the road, and I certainly will never flip mine.

That being written, I would hold the Pepsi, but also purchase a BLNR when the OP can as well. It has become one of my two favorite most hold pieces and I am kind of fickle.

ny_yeti · 28 February 2018, 01:45 AM

That's a negative, Ghost rider.

theflywrist · 28 February 2018, 01:48 AM

I would not make that swap!
Not only is it amazing because you are the original owner of an iconic, discontinued, and timeless reference, but I genuinely find the proportions as well as the bracelet, and size/wearability of the 16710 are much more balanced than the 116710.

I owned both, the pepsi is not going anywhere, the BLNR has been sold.

Yousefsl · 28 February 2018, 01:49 AM

No no defiantly not, that's something you will regret.

The BLNR nicely compliments the 16710 if I where you I would keep the 16710 and buy the BLNR.

THE PCL are hard to live with but it's a great piece.

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meganfox17 · 28 February 2018, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roger Lococco

I think I know what the consensus viewpoint well be...Thoughts?

I know exactly what you're thinking Roger, ignore the crowd, follow your heart and do what needs to be done...

adg31 · 28 February 2018, 02:04 AM

There does seem to be a bit of a trend developing...

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ALF61 · 28 February 2018, 02:05 AM

NO WAY!!

Keep 16710 Pepsi much superior !

chevy9 · 28 February 2018, 02:06 AM

Keep the Pepsi. Too much history with the watch. Sounds like you had a reason for holding onto it.

Al1969 · 28 February 2018, 02:10 AM

Keep the Pepsi, ADD the BLNR.

roviw · 28 February 2018, 02:20 AM

I agree with the majority, I have a 16700 Pepsi and it is my favourite watch in my collection.

Vipes · 28 February 2018, 02:21 AM

If you still enjoy wearing the Pepsi then no. If you’re bored and not feeling it anymore then trade for the BLNR. I have a BLNR and it is one of my favorites.

Zeckman · 28 February 2018, 02:26 AM

I would not do it...

HogwldFLTR · 28 February 2018, 02:27 AM

If you like the advantages of the newer watch there is no real advantage in keeping the older watch. Many feel that the 16710 is a must have for a collection. In general I really prefer having functionality more than collectability in general. My 16700 was traded once I started wearing my Sky Dweller. The SkyD has all the functionality I needed as a GMT. At any rate it's your choice.

Bond's First Watch · 28 February 2018, 02:28 AM

Never in a million years would I do that, and I even own a BLNR!

V25V · 28 February 2018, 02:31 AM

If you cannot have both and really prefer the black/blue to the red/blue, then go for it! I personally do not see the fascination with the pepsi and really prefer the batman over it, could care less which is more of a "collector piece". Buy the one you like and sell the other if you cannot have or want both.

PLNYC · 28 February 2018, 02:32 AM

As much as I love my BLNR, I wouldn't

henrylee · 28 February 2018, 03:55 AM

I have both watches and although they may share the same name and function, the look and feel are completely different. At this point it would be very difficult to choose one. But life is short and it sounds like you want the BLNR. I would separate my ways after 15years and get the BLNR as you could probably find someone to trade you.

matches · 28 February 2018, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adg31

A: NO

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This says it all

sillo · 28 February 2018, 04:18 AM

Just here to add another no to the list.

elcompa · 28 February 2018, 04:34 AM

16710 from birth? KEEP IT. Adjust all others as needed. I would view a good 16710 as harder and harder to replace as time marches on. You have had it this long...I think its a lifetime keeper. and I don't say that about many watches.

I know that the BLNR has a lot of upgrades, big cool case, and is technically superior, better bracelet....but the historical value and legend of the 16710 cant be/ won't be surpassed. ...likely never. I would add pieces around the 16710. OTOH black and blue goes with a lot of clothing options like blue or gray suits and jeans. The blue and red less so...

All that said...if you are bored with it and simply tired of looking at it, you could sell it for a good bit of money and allow that cash to translate into anything else toy might want.

BNABOD · 28 February 2018, 04:37 AM

Nope

Pepsi bezel in drawer but you get the idea

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Robbyman · 28 February 2018, 05:15 AM

Nooooooooooooooo!

sholzer · 28 February 2018, 05:32 AM

As a BLNR owner, I'd say keep the Pepsi if you don't want both. I would still love to pick up a Pepsi one day

AdamG · 28 February 2018, 05:51 AM

Don’t do it!!

kwingy · 28 February 2018, 05:54 AM

I've made that trade before and lost interest with the BLNR quickly. I bought back the Pepsi last year and have never been happier (especially now I worked out how to change the bezel to the coke)

Ben.McDonald7 · 28 February 2018, 06:02 AM

I was in a similar position. I loved my 16710 with all 3 bezel's but I couldn't resist the more modern benefits of the BLNR. I sold my Pepsi and went with Batman. I can't say I regret it at all. Sure I miss the Pepsi but I don't need 2 GMT's and overall the BLNR wins out.

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jay_kay · 28 February 2018, 06:26 AM

I did it. Enjoyed the BLNR much more than the Pepsi. However I then sold the BLNR and bought a 16610LV.

28 February 2018, 02:10 AM	#42
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,640	Keep the Pepsi, ADD the BLNR. __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

28 February 2018, 02:20 AM	#43
roviw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ivor Location: Hampshire , UK Posts: 205	I agree with the majority, I have a 16700 Pepsi and it is my favourite watch in my collection. __________________ 16713 GMT Master II Bi-metal 79280P Tudor Prince Chrono Blue face 116520 Daytona White face 16700 GMT Master Pepsi Bezel

28 February 2018, 02:27 AM	#46
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,697	If you like the advantages of the newer watch there is no real advantage in keeping the older watch. Many feel that the 16710 is a must have for a collection. In general I really prefer having functionality more than collectability in general. My 16700 was traded once I started wearing my Sky Dweller. The SkyD has all the functionality I needed as a GMT. At any rate it's your choice. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

28 February 2018, 02:32 AM	#49
PLNYC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mars Posts: 1,683	As much as I love my BLNR, I wouldn't __________________

28 February 2018, 03:55 AM	#50
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,223	I have both watches and although they may share the same name and function, the look and feel are completely different. At this point it would be very difficult to choose one. But life is short and it sounds like you want the BLNR. I would separate my ways after 15years and get the BLNR as you could probably find someone to trade you. __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

28 February 2018, 01:23 AM	#31
wulin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: California Watch: PP,AP,Rolex,IWC Posts: 578	You bought the pepsi new. Don't lose it.

28 February 2018, 01:32 AM	#32
Syed117 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Syed Location: The Ether Posts: 3,388	If you love the BLNR, sure. I personally would never do that. If I could get a new 16710 right now at a reasonable price. I would take it over the BLNR any day. Even if Rolex rolled back on ceramic and made a new pepsi with all the new advancements but with the aluminum bezel insert, I would buy one instantly. I'll even take a maxi case version if that was the compromise.

28 February 2018, 01:40 AM	#33
Jamiewabbit "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Asia Watch: Sea dweller Posts: 257	Keep Pepsi! Safe for another watch!

28 February 2018, 01:43 AM	#34
lucevan le stelle "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: garden state Posts: 522	It seems to me that sometimes when you have a highly popular and successful watch discussed in watch forums, like the BLNR, you get knee-jerk and automatic contrarians seemingly because the watch is simply too popular for their tastes. OK, you don't have to like it for yourself, but it is humorous to assert that this piece is anything but proven and established at this point. I have no doubt whatsoever that this watch will be considered a classic down the road, and I certainly will never flip mine. That being written, I would hold the Pepsi, but also purchase a BLNR when the OP can as well. It has become one of my two favorite most hold pieces and I am kind of fickle.

28 February 2018, 01:45 AM	#35
ny_yeti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Aaron Location: portland, or Watch: 126610LN Posts: 531	That's a negative, Ghost rider.

28 February 2018, 01:48 AM	#36
theflywrist "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Stratosphere Posts: 1,993	I would not make that swap! Not only is it amazing because you are the original owner of an iconic, discontinued, and timeless reference, but I genuinely find the proportions as well as the bracelet, and size/wearability of the 16710 are much more balanced than the 116710. I owned both, the pepsi is not going anywhere, the BLNR has been sold.

28 February 2018, 01:49 AM	#37
Yousefsl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: UK Posts: 300	No no defiantly not, that's something you will regret. The BLNR nicely compliments the 16710 if I where you I would keep the 16710 and buy the BLNR. THE PCL are hard to live with but it's a great piece. Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk

28 February 2018, 02:04 AM	#39
adg31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 314	There does seem to be a bit of a trend developing... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 February 2018, 02:05 AM	#40
ALF61 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Middle America Posts: 1,085	NO WAY!! Keep 16710 Pepsi much superior !

28 February 2018, 02:06 AM	#41
chevy9 Banned Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Bill Location: Chicago Watch: GMT 126710BLNR Posts: 124	Keep the Pepsi. Too much history with the watch. Sounds like you had a reason for holding onto it.

28 February 2018, 02:21 AM	#44
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,913	If you still enjoy wearing the Pepsi then no. If you’re bored and not feeling it anymore then trade for the BLNR. I have a BLNR and it is one of my favorites.

28 February 2018, 02:26 AM	#45
Zeckman "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Coruna Posts: 89	I would not do it...

28 February 2018, 02:28 AM	#47
Bond's First Watch Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Idaho Falls, ID Watch: Only the 114060 Posts: 380	Never in a million years would I do that, and I even own a BLNR!

28 February 2018, 02:31 AM	#48
V25V 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 4,406	If you cannot have both and really prefer the black/blue to the red/blue, then go for it! I personally do not see the fascination with the pepsi and really prefer the batman over it, could care less which is more of a "collector piece". Buy the one you like and sell the other if you cannot have or want both.

28 February 2018, 04:18 AM	#52
sillo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Sean Location: NY Watch: 5 Digit Posts: 2,840	Just here to add another no to the list. __________________ 14060 \| 16570 \| 16600 \| 16700 \| 16800 \| 79260 @TheGMTHand

28 February 2018, 04:34 AM	#53
elcompa "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Carolina Watch: DD 118206 Posts: 1,858	16710 from birth? KEEP IT. Adjust all others as needed. I would view a good 16710 as harder and harder to replace as time marches on. You have had it this long...I think its a lifetime keeper. and I don't say that about many watches. I know that the BLNR has a lot of upgrades, big cool case, and is technically superior, better bracelet....but the historical value and legend of the 16710 cant be/ won't be surpassed. ...likely never. I would add pieces around the 16710. OTOH black and blue goes with a lot of clothing options like blue or gray suits and jeans. The blue and red less so... All that said...if you are bored with it and simply tired of looking at it, you could sell it for a good bit of money and allow that cash to translate into anything else toy might want. __________________ 118206 DD, 116710 BLNR, 116200 TT DJ

28 February 2018, 04:37 AM	#54
BNABOD "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: USA Posts: 663	Nope Pepsi bezel in drawer but you get the idea Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 February 2018, 05:15 AM	#55
Robbyman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Blighty (England) Watch: Daytona/Pepsi/Sub Posts: 1,517	Nooooooooooooooo!

28 February 2018, 05:32 AM	#56
sholzer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Stephen Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 158	As a BLNR owner, I'd say keep the Pepsi if you don't want both. I would still love to pick up a Pepsi one day __________________ Stephen Current: 114060 \| 116710BLNR

28 February 2018, 05:51 AM	#57
AdamG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Adam Location: HNL, LDN, SHA Watch: 5 digit ref Posts: 397	Don’t do it!!

28 February 2018, 05:54 AM	#58
kwingy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: UK Posts: 1,369	I've made that trade before and lost interest with the BLNR quickly. I bought back the Pepsi last year and have never been happier (especially now I worked out how to change the bezel to the coke)

28 February 2018, 06:02 AM	#59
Ben.McDonald7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Arizona Watch: Rolex 116500LN Posts: 823	I was in a similar position. I loved my 16710 with all 3 bezel's but I couldn't resist the more modern benefits of the BLNR. I sold my Pepsi and went with Batman. I can't say I regret it at all. Sure I miss the Pepsi but I don't need 2 GMT's and overall the BLNR wins out. Sent from my VS996 using Tapatalk __________________ Philippians 3:13-14 Ω Omega Speedmaster Pro Ω Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Good Planet LE Rolex Daytona 116500LN Rolex Submariner Date 126610LV Rolex Explorer II 16570

28 February 2018, 06:26 AM	#60
jay_kay "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Barrowford Watch: Tudor Black Bay 54 Posts: 1,699	I did it. Enjoyed the BLNR much more than the Pepsi. However I then sold the BLNR and bought a 16610LV. __________________ Rolex Explorer 214270, Omega Speedmaster '1957 Relaunch' 3594.50.00, Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM00127-E, Panerai Radiomir 1936 PAM00249-I, Panerai Mare Nostrum PAM00716-T, Panerai PAM00785-Q Set, Panerai Luminor Black Seal PAM00594-Q, Panerai Luminor Daylight PAM00604-Q, Tudor Black Bay 54 79000N, Heuer Carrera Re-Edition CS3113, Hamilton Military W10 & TAG Heuer F1

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