The GMT-Master 16700.....A Forgotten Reference

[dpdan93]

Originally Posted by CPRWATCH

Attachment 856115Just loving my 16700 on jubilee .

I just sold this exact watch a few months ago. I miss it dearly

[ben2t]

[strafer_kid]

Originally Posted by ben2t

Great shot of a great watch!

[chows99]

My recent acquisition N series 1991 16700 with all black bezel!

So tempted to get a Pepsi insert but RSC told me all black iis much rarer and the pepsi is too common.

Is the watch looking good?

[Sky21]

Originally Posted by chows99

My recent acquisition N series 1991 16700 with all black bezel!

So tempted to get a Pepsi insert but RSC told me all black iis much rarer and the pepsi is too common.

Is the watch looking good?

I don't think you attached a picture of your new purchase. Get one of each insert, they are easy to change yourself.

[Frosty]

I have an "N" series as well. Black is what the "N" stands for as I recall. I also have the Pepsi and Coke inserts to change it up once and a while.

[Sky21]

Originally Posted by Frosty

I have an "N" series as well. Black is what the "N" stands for as I recall. I also have the Pepsi and Coke inserts to change it up once and a while.

The poster above is referencing the year of production, with Nxxxxxx as 1991. The N in the full reference on the warranty paperwork such as R16700N30B6251 does stand for a black bezel insert.

[chows99]

Here you go!

[chows99]

Yes. Mine is N series. Just bought it over from someone. A pity the hands and dials do not have matching patina which is a common issues in the 1990s. My watchmaker has checked and said all parts are original though.

[WatchDigger45]

These are one of the most common watches " N series "

[dhmrs]

Love this reference. Have a 1991 N-series as well. Not too old but also not too new which I enjoy

[chows99]

Can you attach a photo of your N series 16700? I want to see if the hands and dial have matching patina. Thanks

[ben2t]

[CPRWATCH]

Any excuse to show this off , 99 "A" serial Swiss dial on jubilee . One owner from new B&P

[Sky21]

Originally Posted by CPRWATCH

Any excuse to show this off , 99 "A" serial Swiss dial on jubilee . One owner from new B&P

Thanks for sharing, love these one owner watches. That Swiss only dial is pretty unique as well.

[chows99]

Watch in superb condition. I will be planning to go RSC and get a pepsi insert. But due to the policy of 1 for 1 replacement, I am gonna go to a watchmaker and remove my all black insert 1st then go "naked" over to RSC. It's silly but no choice....

[Sky21]

Originally Posted by chows99

Watch in superb condition. I will be planning to go RSC and get a pepsi insert. But due to the policy of 1 for 1 replacement, I am gonna go to a watchmaker and remove my all black insert 1st then go "naked" over to RSC. It's silly but no choice....

I'm curious to see how that plan works out for you, good luck.

[RFC]

Originally Posted by chows99

Watch in superb condition. I will be planning to go RSC and get a pepsi insert. But due to the policy of 1 for 1 replacement, I am gonna go to a watchmaker and remove my all black insert 1st then go "naked" over to RSC. It's silly but no choice....

Update to keep the conversation active. Sent my 16700 T series to RSC Dallas with a guarantee from customer service that the original faded bezel Pepsi insert would be replaced and returned to me after service. For other references I’m told there’s a “trade in” policy for inserts and no insert for any reference is available for sale by RSC or an AD unless the watch is serviced. Currently the turn around time for delivery after service is 8 weeks after inspection and customer approval.

[chows99]

Thanks @Sky21. I am planning to do it in a month's time. Now enjoying the all black insert which is much rarer out there. However I still want a pepsi insert to differentiate apart from my 14060M Sub.

[chows99]

16700 has the perfect balance of modern features such as WG surrounds with old world tritium dial, which can develop a unique patina over time, something luminova cannot achieve. It will age gracefully very well indeed.

[ben2t]

[chows99]

Lovely photos Sherwin! However I myself may not put on a coke insert on a 16700 as its not period correct.

However whatever floats your boat! I do think coke insert has a more understated charm than pepsi :)

[ben2t]

thanks for the compliments guys! i would say this forgotten reference is my favorite watch
1997 T serial

[swish77]

Agreed! I love how the 16700 is more streamlined (thinner) than the 16710. Great examples above!

[chows99]

Vintage and vintage!

[Kieranrd]

Just acquired this beaut: '97 T-series, full set. Stoked. Waiting very, very impatiently for it to arrive next week!!!!! :)
Next target is a full set 16760. :)

[chows99]

Originally Posted by Kieranrd

Just acquired this beaut: '97 T-series, full set. Stoked. Waiting very, very impatiently for it to arrive next week!!!!! :)
Next target is a full set 16760. :)

Nice watch which will be even more pretty when the patina starts to come out.

Fat Lady is real nice too! Pepsi and Coke combi!

[strafer_kid]

Looks like a very nice one!

[Kieranrd]

I must say, I'm liking my 16700 more and more every day!!! I always thought 40mm may wear too small but its actually pretty damn perfect!!! :) :) :)

[chows99]

Yup 40mm is very wearable for most wrists. It's on my wrist far more times than my sub. The beauty of GMT is the ability to swap inserts for a totally different look!