Upgrade or buy a second watch?

[Chainring]

OK hopefully by now you've been set straight and you won't let go of that 16710. So either your budget is $6-10,000 or it isn't. At that price you're wide open for stainless steel. My vote is a 114060 if you like the new stuff or a 1680 Red if you want something vintage. I held in my hands yesterday a beautiful 1680 Red that was right at $10k although I think you can get one cheaper. You can probably find an older Day Date on a strap which I personally think is a great look but admittedly not as nice as on a bracelet. Good luck with your decision and remember what we think is unimportant!

[eric23]

Save up and get another watch.

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by Lrlx

Hello TRF,

Ive spent far too many hours online drooling at other watches and decided to buy a new watch to gain some wrist presence. Currently, I own a GMT 16710-Y.

Whenever I talk to my brother Fremstar I end up more confused. He wants me to buy them all ;)



So I turn to the forums for a more objective opinion.

I have a budget around 6-10k and narrowed my options to the following.

1) Selling my 16710 and purchasing a 116710. This would give me PCL's and bolder presentation on the daily wearer.

2) Increase the budget and purchase a President ala 118238 and keep my 16710. This would give me a daily and flashier option. I'm to that thrilled about spending a lot more.

3) Pick up another "new" tool watch with flair (hulk? smurf?) or even a Exp.

So, those of you who have been in my position... What advice can you offer? Thanks!

number two for most versatile

[Lrlx]

Thanks for the responses! I've decided to keep the 16710. It's been a good companion all of these years. I'm pretty sure that I will go for the 16760 or 116760 but need a little bit of time to review the model differences/market price. I may need to ask Fremstar to let me borrow a 36m piece for a in home trial

[FremStar]

Originally Posted by Lrlx

Thanks for the responses! I've decided to keep the 16710. It's been a good companion all of these years. I'm pretty sure that I will go for the 16760 or 116760 but need a little bit of time to review the model differences/market price. I may need to ask Fremstar to let me borrow a 36m piece for a in home trial

Hahahahahahahahah!!!

I'm always here for moral support!!!!

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by FremStar

I'm always here for moral support!!!!

So that's what we're calling enabling these days?

[phan655]

I would go with option 2. I always wanted a 16710 Pepsi and I was finally able to get one about 6 months ago. I love the watch , but I wanted something flashier. I recently purchased a 16613 and I love the option of wearing some gold when I want to stand out. I went from not even owning 1 watch to 2 dream (to me) Rolex's in 6 months.

Having two great watches to choose from is the way to go. IMHO

[boogiebot]

hmmm tough call. IMO if there is any personal connection with your 16710 then i would not sell it. as that might cause some heart ache down the road.

just curious with the budget of 6-10k would you be open to other brands or is it only Rolex you want?

welcome to TRF look forward to chatting with you on the boards

[RLROCK]

Keep the GMT and look at the DJ II. Many options and it would compliment the one you have.

[Racerdj]

Add to your collection! For me it's nice to wear whatever I am feeling. I open the cabinet and select one off the winder. Always ready to wear!

[Armyguy03]

keep the pepsi!!!

[CWIN]

I would definitely not sell the GMT. I made the mistake of selling my sub to fund another purchase...regretted it immediately and bought it back at a small loss. Lesson learned the hard way.

[PunkJr]

To me option 1 would be a definite no, as with option 3. Number 2 seems the most sensible of the options.

[porschejeff]

Keep the GMT and get a Daytona.

[joejoe1225]

Go for the New Exp. II 42mm - you will Love it.

[horseco]

Get a 118238, & keep the GMT...

[porschedude]

Save up and buy another

[George Ab]

Keep the 16710. The 216570 is not known for "flair"; now a smurf has flair; the hulk is a great choice and will not break the bank compared to the smurf.

[fishingbear]

Hang on to that GMT for sure. Trust that you will regret selling it.
Take your time and get another watch. Rotations keep it interesting.

[Lrlx]

Shopping with Sam is the equivalent of going to a bar to have a drink and saying i'll have a shot of...everything. LOL!

Thankfully he has a few 36mm pieces to try out. I'm pretty set on the 118238 with a white dial but may swing for the 18238. It all depends on how far to stretch the budget.

Thanks again for the insight folks!

[Lrlx]