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chenx15 · 21 February 2009, 03:14 AM

I have spoken to two ADs about the old GMT II (coke,pepsi, and blackie). they said even though they have been discontinued not a single day passes by without somebody inquiring if they still have them. both of them said if they only knew they will be this famous after the discontinuation they would have stocked them up and sell them today with a premium.

how true is this? so are the precerachrome GMT's considered collectibles now?

rolexgiants · 21 February 2009, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by chenx15

I have spoken to two ADs about the old GMT II (coke,pepsi, and blackie). they said even though they have been discontinued not a single day passes by without somebody inquiring if they still have them. both of them said if they only knew they will be this famous after the discontinuation they would have stocked them up and sell them today with a premium.

how true is this? so are the precerachrome GMT's considered collectibles now?

i believe it... i recently bought 2 gmt's... one a z(red/blue) and M(red/black) great watches.... very comfortable on the wrist and lighter than a sub... i also prefer the clasp even though everyone else loves the newer style clasps

chenx15 · 21 February 2009, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexgiants

i believe it... i recently bought 2 gmt's... one a z(red/blue) and M(red/black) great watches.... very comfortable on the wrist and lighter than a sub... i also prefer the clasp even though everyone else loves the newer style clasps

where did you get them? from an AD? i had to go through our very own Alex to get mine. and they command better price than their cerachrome counterparts.

padi56 · 21 February 2009, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by chenx15

I have spoken to two ADs about the old GMT II (coke,pepsi, and blackie). they said even though they have been discontinued not a single day passes by without somebody inquiring if they still have them. both of them said if they only knew they will be this famous after the discontinuation they would have stocked them up and sell them today with a premium.

how true is this? so are the precerachrome GMT's considered collectibles now?

Dont know why you would think the modern GMT11 would be considered collectable its basically not changed since 1988/9 so must be quite a few around.The only changes are now non lug hole case and a few minor font details and some with the modded 3185 into a 3186 and thats it.

BigHat · 21 February 2009, 05:20 AM

In my opinion, no special appeal that won't instantly disappear when Rolex figures out how to do two-tone in ceramic.

The coke / pepsi bezels have existed for so long and are so identified as "Rolex" that it's only natural that folks would inquire about them due to their iconic status. Most probably don't even know it's a 2 TZ movement.

ryan_m · 21 February 2009, 06:34 AM

my brother inquired about the 16710 at RDV downtown. And the lady said they dont have any left. My brother was pretty bummed out when she told him.

kcmo · 21 February 2009, 06:36 AM

I'm so glad I grabbed one! I did find a pepsi at a small jeweler here in Houston about 3 months ago and it was a D series.....priced at a whopping $7k! Unbelievable! I wonder if it's still there.

chenx15 · 21 February 2009, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by kcmo

I'm so glad I grabbed one! I did find a pepsi at a small jeweler here in Houston about 3 months ago and it was a D series.....priced at a whopping $7k! Unbelievable! I wonder if it's still there.

so there is some truth to it

Chris B · 21 February 2009, 07:06 AM

No help, & nobody likes a smart-a**e, but it sure makes me glad I got one

Lion · 21 February 2009, 12:07 PM

I do not know why there would be a premium on the older GMT-II"s and at $7000.00, that's crazy!!! I'm sure if someone looks hard enough they will be able to find one w/o the huge premium.

Andad · 21 February 2009, 01:46 PM

Yes its all true - especially the old GMT's with the 3186 movement.

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Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I do not know why there would be a premium on the older GMT-II"s and at $7000.00, that's crazy!!! I'm sure if someone looks hard enough they will be able to find one w/o the huge premium. __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

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21 February 2009, 05:20 AM	#5
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	In my opinion, no special appeal that won't instantly disappear when Rolex figures out how to do two-tone in ceramic. The coke / pepsi bezels have existed for so long and are so identified as "Rolex" that it's only natural that folks would inquire about them due to their iconic status. Most probably don't even know it's a 2 TZ movement.

21 February 2009, 06:34 AM	#6
ryan_m "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Ryan Location: Toronto Watch: Rolex 116710 Posts: 198	my brother inquired about the 16710 at RDV downtown. And the lady said they dont have any left. My brother was pretty bummed out when she told him.

21 February 2009, 06:36 AM	#7
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	I'm so glad I grabbed one! I did find a pepsi at a small jeweler here in Houston about 3 months ago and it was a D series.....priced at a whopping $7k! Unbelievable! I wonder if it's still there.

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Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	No help, & nobody likes a smart-a**e, but it sure makes me glad I got one

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