Which GMT Master 2 to choose?

[LuvThatDing]

Originally Posted by 4 Aussies

The latest and greatest wins for me!

[Zach69SS]

Op, they are both great either one but they fit /wear differently for sure, I like the new reference. Try them both on are see which you prefer. Then make a decision.


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[jb335]

Originally Posted by LuvThatDing

(Meant to reply this to @jb335)
Is it? I thought it was a pretty decent price for NOS with full stickers.

For a NOS it may be a fine price, not sure. Haven’t checked the 16710 NOS market.

My point was, I don’t care to pay any premium for NOS since I wear my watches and the moment you wear it, the NOS value is essentially gone.

Also, allegedly NOS, I am a bit suspicious of some NoS claims.


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[jb335]

Originally Posted by Mystro

^^and there is the fly in the ointment because as soon as you wear the NOS, it takes the largest hit if that matters compared to a gently worn ceramic GMT.

What he said


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[Sipper]

16710 all the way. Classic, not flashy, not bulky.

[daysky1]

126710 Pepsi, Full-set (Around $19K-20K)

[RRGHOST1]

126710 for me.

[yetione]

Originally Posted by LuvThatDing

Hi guys,

I'm in the market for the GMT Master 2 and torn between two options.
What would you do in this situation?.

- 16710 Pepsi New Old Stock with full stickers, Serif Bezel, Full-set (Around $15K-16K)
- 126710 Pepsi, Full-set (Around $19K-20K)

These are two different watches with $3K-4K price gap.
I really love both versions, but can't make a decision

Do everything you can to handle these watches in person, as for all their similarities they will look, wear, and feel quite differently.

After doing something similar myself I decided the premium for the modern 6 digit reference Pepsi was worth it.

[luk4s83]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

^ This. Throw in a jubilee and you have opened up even more options.
dP

What Jubilee is that? :) Doesn't look like 16710 hollow end link.
btw: I agree, 16710 is the way to go!

[ltmgeller]

My vote is for the 16710 but I don't like the price.

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by luk4s83

What Jubilee is that? :) Doesn't look like 16710 hollow end link.
btw: I agree, 16710 is the way to go!

It's the classic 62510 jubilee that was offered originally to the 16710.

I was once an early adopter of the super jubilee on my 16710. While being held in hand it felt more substantial but once on the wrist both bracelets feel exactly the same.
dP

[GMTmatt]

Originally Posted by LuvThatDing

(Meant to reply this to @jb335)
Is it? I thought it was a pretty decent price for NOS with full stickers.

I think it is a killer price and would go with the 16710. God is not making anymore of them.

[luk4s83]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

It's the classic 62510 jubilee that was offered originally to the 16710.

I was once an early adopter of the super jubilee on my 16710. While being held in hand it felt more substantial but once on the wrist both bracelets feel exactly the same.
dP

Cool, 62510 is what I have as well. Yeah, and I remember you put a T-Fit on your Tudor GMT. Thought maybe you found a way to install a modern Tudor/Rolex bracelet on the 16710 as well :) Super Jubilee is cool as well but hidden clasp is imo a bit too dressy for the 16710.

[LuvThatDing]

Thanks for the comments, I might want to go with 16710 here

[baamvino]

16710 for me. I think that price is really good for NOS condition

[jamesbondOO7]

16710 without a hint of an hesitation.

[0nly5iv3Digits]

16710. They're not making any more of them - and IMHO, Rolex never did it better

[ADR1982]

16710 for sure

[Watchdog]

Originally Posted by mailman

It’ll be easier to find a 126710 in the future opposed to an NOS 16710.

If only one I’d take the 126710.

This is the answer

[Gotgolf52]

I prefer the new ceramic over the 5 digits all day.

[fishingbear]

[toomuchtalk]

only one to choose

[Norbert]

5 Digit!

[RRGHOST1]

126710 would get my vote all day long.

[robertengel]

5 digit but a non NOS variant. There are plenty of nicely polished ones, I have bought a supposed NOS Kermit, and later on realised that it was not NOS, do not buy those from dealers unless you can verify its entire ownership history.

[Wingman244]

Originally Posted by Roddypeepa

I would buy the modern reference.

I think the premium for the NoS is pretty heavy here - a used one would be maybe 2/3 to half of that.

That being said neo vintage is appealing in its own way. If you get hands on with both you will know.


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Show me a good condition 16710 Pepsi for 1/2 or even 2/3rds that price - please.

[WS9D]

I have both. Personally I like how the 6 digit wears more robust.

For the rest of the gang here, would a NOS 16710 that old prob need servicing for its oils and seals at this point? I wouldn’t know so throwing it out there.

[Zedder]

Aren’t NOS 16710’s going for more than $15k - $16k?