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Roger Lococco · 27 February 2018, 09:55 PM

I think I know what the consensus viewpoint well be, but here goes ...

I want a 3-watch collection. 1 GMT. 1 Chrono. 1 Diver.

Chrono. I have 2 Vacheron Overseas Chronos - both purchased new in 2016 and prior generation to the one currently being sold. I will sell the white one and keep the blue one. I like the white one. I love the blue one.

Diver. I am going to pick up an SD43 when I fly back to the U.S. next month.

GMT. I also have a Y-series Pepsi 16710 that I bought new about 15 years ago. It's in great shape. All papers (even the hand tag and receipt) and box. Serviced on time always, including under 2 years ago. Great watch. I have loved it.

I am thinking about selling the Pepsi to get a new BLNR. Rationale - new reference, new movement, better bracelet, somewhat larger and heavier. I am in love with the Pepsi and the colors. I am in love with the BLNR and the colors and have been since it came out.

I don't want to have 4 watches or 2 GMTs. So keeping the Pepsi and buying the BLNR is not an option.

Thoughts?

adg31 · 27 February 2018, 10:01 PM

A: NO

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jrs146 · 27 February 2018, 10:04 PM

They’re both very nice for different reasons. I could see either bring the GMT of choice. I think it just depends on which you prefer. Lots of nice upgrades with the BLNR. The Pepsi has a charm all of it’s own though. I have the BLNR and I’m really thinking about picking up a coke or Pepsi.

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tyler1980 · 27 February 2018, 10:06 PM

absolutely not. Watch preferences vary and some may prefer one or the other, but just based on the history you have with the watch and nothing else, there is no way i would do that.

Spoonage · 27 February 2018, 10:07 PM

I have a BLNR. But want to add a Vintage BLRO. If I owned one from new like you have I would be hard pressed to let it go.

SeaDweller50 · 27 February 2018, 10:08 PM

Only you can decide. I’m not sure I would though.

Jerodp716 · 27 February 2018, 10:13 PM

I certainly would not.

ccaballero · 27 February 2018, 10:23 PM

No. Vintage Pepsi is becoming more and more in demand. I suspect BLNR will be around for a while and generally available. Good condition Pepsi becoming harder to find.

codester · 27 February 2018, 10:43 PM

I'd keep the Pepsi.

15 years of your personal experiences are with the Pepsi! A true heirloom piece.

jaySL350 · 27 February 2018, 10:50 PM

No way,,,
gotta keep the pepsi,,,,,

asiparks · 27 February 2018, 10:51 PM

another No!l
Going forward there’ll always be nice BLNRs available, as everyone seems to be babying their Rolex these days...finding another Pepsi as nice and meaningful will be hard

superstarmar · 27 February 2018, 10:55 PM

I would not either . Keep the Pepsi, it’s iconic!!!
Maybe you don’t want to hear this but I’d add the BLNR
and flip both of your VC’s... but then , I’m not a VC fan...
Only you can make the final decision... Good luck ...

Note: just remembered you want to keep your Chrono.
I’d still keep the Pepsi and add the BLNR later when funds permit.

hannism · 27 February 2018, 11:04 PM

No. The Pepsi is only going to go up in value, especially if the BLRO is discontinued.

Not only that, it’s iconic.

I wouldn’t do it.

travisb · 27 February 2018, 11:04 PM

I'd hang on to the Pepsi. Especially that you are the original owner. The SD43 packs all of the modern perks you will need.

oldman2005 · 27 February 2018, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roger Lococco

GMT. I also have a Y-series Pepsi 16710 that I bought new about 15 years ago. It's in great shape. All papers (even the hand tag and receipt) and box. Serviced on time always, including under 2 years ago. Great watch. I have loved it.

Thoughts?

Keep it!

watchwatcher · 27 February 2018, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisb

I'd hang on to the Pepsi. Especially that you are the original owner. The SD43 packs all of the modern perks you will need.

I agree with Travis.

Now, alternatively, what you may want to consider is putting a 6 digit bracelet with either glide lock or easy link on the 16710. Then you have the best of both worlds.

joli160 · 27 February 2018, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

I agree with Travis.

Now, alternatively, what you may want to consider is putting a 6 digit bracelet with either glide lock or easy link on the 16710. Then you have the best of both worlds.

This

SeaAndSky · 27 February 2018, 11:47 PM

I much prefer the six digits. To me the BLNR is better in many ways. So if I had to have just one it would be the 116710. That said I do like the 16710s and they’re not making them any longer. In your shoes I’d keep it and save for however long it took and then get the BLNR.

Highjinx · 27 February 2018, 11:50 PM

You'll go from a rolex ICON to a possibly quite faddy and trendy watch. Absolutely not. Five digit is king, and you've had it since new. Keep it in the safe and buy a BLNR if you have to.

meganfox17 · 27 February 2018, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roger Lococco

I am thinking about selling the Pepsi to get a new BLNR. I am in love

Beckster · 28 February 2018, 12:33 AM

No way. 16710 Pepsi is a classic. Can always add a BLNR if you really crave it later. But to get a Pepsi later that is in good condition may not be so easy or will cost you a whole lot of dough. So I’d be very happy to keep the Pepsi.

ag986 · 28 February 2018, 12:41 AM

I think that you will regret selling the Pepsi.

There's nothing wrong with owning four or more watches, I currently think that the correct number is eight.

Anson880621 · 28 February 2018, 12:45 AM

Another NO!!!

jfmiii · 28 February 2018, 12:46 AM

no way.

the SS Pepsi is an icon. a BLNR, well....isnt and never will be.

brandrea · 28 February 2018, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tyler1980

absolutely not. Watch preferences vary and some may prefer one or the other, but just based on the history you have with the watch and nothing else, there is no way i would do that.

I emphatically agree!

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MTdweller · 28 February 2018, 12:52 AM

The six-digit GMTs are an improvement in almost every way over the older five-digit models. As much as I love the BLNR, I think you will eventually regret selling your 16710. Hold onto it.

TitanCi · 28 February 2018, 12:53 AM

I would not.

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Norbert · 28 February 2018, 12:57 AM

I wouldn't. The Pepsi is a classic.

JRT · 28 February 2018, 12:58 AM

Don't ask us and just do it.

samson66 · 28 February 2018, 01:00 AM

I would hold off until you see if a SS Coke is introduced this year at Basel. If that happens, put the 16710 towards that instead.

27 February 2018, 09:55 PM	#1
Roger Lococco "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Roger Lococco Location: Asia Watch: 126719BLRO Pepsi Posts: 2,980	Q: Sell Pepsi 16710 to buy BLNR? I think I know what the consensus viewpoint well be, but here goes ... I want a 3-watch collection. 1 GMT. 1 Chrono. 1 Diver. Chrono. I have 2 Vacheron Overseas Chronos - both purchased new in 2016 and prior generation to the one currently being sold. I will sell the white one and keep the blue one. I like the white one. I love the blue one. Diver. I am going to pick up an SD43 when I fly back to the U.S. next month. GMT. I also have a Y-series Pepsi 16710 that I bought new about 15 years ago. It's in great shape. All papers (even the hand tag and receipt) and box. Serviced on time always, including under 2 years ago. Great watch. I have loved it. I am thinking about selling the Pepsi to get a new BLNR. Rationale - new reference, new movement, better bracelet, somewhat larger and heavier. I am in love with the Pepsi and the colors. I am in love with the BLNR and the colors and have been since it came out. I don't want to have 4 watches or 2 GMTs. So keeping the Pepsi and buying the BLNR is not an option. Thoughts?

27 February 2018, 10:04 PM	#3
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	They’re both very nice for different reasons. I could see either bring the GMT of choice. I think it just depends on which you prefer. Lots of nice upgrades with the BLNR. The Pepsi has a charm all of it’s own though. I have the BLNR and I’m really thinking about picking up a coke or Pepsi. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

28 February 2018, 12:33 AM	#21
Beckster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Singapore Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 836	No way. 16710 Pepsi is a classic. Can always add a BLNR if you really crave it later. But to get a Pepsi later that is in good condition may not be so easy or will cost you a whole lot of dough. So I’d be very happy to keep the Pepsi. __________________ Rolex Only Please

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27 February 2018, 10:01 PM	#2
adg31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 314	A: NO Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 February 2018, 10:06 PM	#4
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	absolutely not. Watch preferences vary and some may prefer one or the other, but just based on the history you have with the watch and nothing else, there is no way i would do that.

27 February 2018, 10:07 PM	#5
Spoonage 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: California Posts: 3,133	I have a BLNR. But want to add a Vintage BLRO. If I owned one from new like you have I would be hard pressed to let it go.

27 February 2018, 10:08 PM	#6
SeaDweller50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Sandy Location: England. Watch: 14060M 2 liner Posts: 3,204	Only you can decide. I’m not sure I would though.

27 February 2018, 10:13 PM	#7
Jerodp716 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: LA Posts: 427	I certainly would not.

27 February 2018, 10:23 PM	#8
ccaballero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Florida Watch: None Posts: 646	No. Vintage Pepsi is becoming more and more in demand. I suspect BLNR will be around for a while and generally available. Good condition Pepsi becoming harder to find.

27 February 2018, 10:43 PM	#9
codester "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: U.S. Watch: Bluesy and others Posts: 220	I'd keep the Pepsi. 15 years of your personal experiences are with the Pepsi! A true heirloom piece.

27 February 2018, 10:50 PM	#10
jaySL350 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: jay Location: North London Watch: BBG,Hulk,16013,DJB Posts: 3,278	No way,,, gotta keep the pepsi,,,,,

27 February 2018, 10:51 PM	#11
asiparks "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland, OR Watch: ing the Detectives Posts: 1,888	another No!l Going forward there’ll always be nice BLNRs available, as everyone seems to be babying their Rolex these days...finding another Pepsi as nice and meaningful will be hard

27 February 2018, 10:55 PM	#12
superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436	I would not either . Keep the Pepsi, it’s iconic!!! Maybe you don’t want to hear this but I’d add the BLNR and flip both of your VC’s... but then , I’m not a VC fan... Only you can make the final decision... Good luck ... Note: just remembered you want to keep your Chrono. I’d still keep the Pepsi and add the BLNR later when funds permit.

27 February 2018, 11:04 PM	#13
hannism "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Florida Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 50	No. The Pepsi is only going to go up in value, especially if the BLRO is discontinued. Not only that, it’s iconic. I wouldn’t do it.

27 February 2018, 11:04 PM	#14
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,500	I'd hang on to the Pepsi. Especially that you are the original owner. The SD43 packs all of the modern perks you will need.

27 February 2018, 11:47 PM	#18
SeaAndSky "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wild Blue Yonder Watch: 116710 LN Posts: 1,613	I much prefer the six digits. To me the BLNR is better in many ways. So if I had to have just one it would be the 116710. That said I do like the 16710s and they’re not making them any longer. In your shoes I’d keep it and save for however long it took and then get the BLNR.

27 February 2018, 11:50 PM	#19
Highjinx Banned Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Vietnam Watch: Rolex Sub - 16610 Posts: 246	You'll go from a rolex ICON to a possibly quite faddy and trendy watch. Absolutely not. Five digit is king, and you've had it since new. Keep it in the safe and buy a BLNR if you have to.

28 February 2018, 12:41 AM	#22
ag986 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Sam Location: VRB/SUS Watch: 16233, First Rolex Posts: 1,660	I think that you will regret selling the Pepsi. There's nothing wrong with owning four or more watches, I currently think that the correct number is eight.

28 February 2018, 12:45 AM	#23
Anson880621 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Anson Location: Wakanda Watch: Submariner Posts: 54	Another NO!!!

28 February 2018, 12:46 AM	#24
jfmiii "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16750/16800/126710 Posts: 1,426	no way. the SS Pepsi is an icon. a BLNR, well....isnt and never will be.

28 February 2018, 12:52 AM	#26
MTdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Ty Location: West Coast Watch: the time fly! Posts: 1,493	The six-digit GMTs are an improvement in almost every way over the older five-digit models. As much as I love the BLNR, I think you will eventually regret selling your 16710. Hold onto it.

28 February 2018, 12:53 AM	#27
TitanCi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: California Posts: 555	I would not. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

28 February 2018, 12:57 AM	#28
Norbert "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston, Texas US Posts: 507	I wouldn't. The Pepsi is a classic.

28 February 2018, 12:58 AM	#29
JRT "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Taiwan Watch: Rolex BLNR Posts: 2,308	Don't ask us and just do it.

28 February 2018, 01:00 AM	#30
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,796	I would hold off until you see if a SS Coke is introduced this year at Basel. If that happens, put the 16710 towards that instead.

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