Least Expensive Rolex GMT Pepsi

[Charlie_pace]

I've been doing some research on GMT's and I basically love every iteration. Based strictly on cost, what is the least expensive SS GMT model with a Pepsi bezel (age doesn't matter)?

[sickened1]

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=446141

One of the lowest I've seen and it's already on hold pending fund.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by sickened1

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=446141

One of the lowest I've seen and it's already on hold pending fund.

That one's in Australia, which would make importing it a little risky.

[NKflyer]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

That one's in Australia, which would make importing it a little risky.

The rules have supposedly changed and it's now allowed to import a Rolex by mail.

http://blog.perpetuelle.com/special-...or-u-s-lifted/

https://www.crownandcaliber.com/watc...-united-states

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

I'd think it would be the 16700 having been intro'd at the same time as the 16710 but with less functionality; it wasn't exactly a hit.

Also agree with this.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by NKflyer

The rules have supposedly changed and it's now allowed to import a Rolex by mail.

http://blog.perpetuelle.com/special-...or-u-s-lifted/

https://www.crownandcaliber.com/watc...-united-states

The operative word is supposedly. There seems to be a consensus here that it's not worth the price of a Rolex to test that assumption without more information than is provided in those articles.

That might have change with time, however.

[Charlie_pace]

Thank you for sharing. That's the lowest I've seen too. I'm assuming there aren't models in $3-4K USD range (pre-owned), correct?

Originally Posted by sickened1

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=446141

One of the lowest I've seen and it's already on hold pending fund.

[sickened1]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

That one's in Australia, which would make importing it a little risky.

True.

Originally Posted by Charlie_pace

Thank you for sharing. That's the lowest I've seen too. I'm assuming there aren't models in $3-4K USD range (pre-owned), correct?

None that I know of. The price usually go up, not down ($5-6k range).

[sea-dweller]

No, usually $5,700 and higher.

Originally Posted by Charlie_pace

Thank you for sharing. That's the lowest I've seen too. I'm assuming there aren't models in $3-4K USD range (pre-owned), correct?

[bbressler]

Originally Posted by Charlie_pace

Thank you for sharing. That's the lowest I've seen too. I'm assuming there aren't models in $3-4K USD range (pre-owned), correct?

Scammers sometime post them for sale super low like that, but don't expect the watch to show up after you've wired the funds. Around $6k +/- 400 seems to be the going rate these days in private sales.

[versatile1]

Originally Posted by Charlie_pace

Thank you for sharing. That's the lowest I've seen too. I'm assuming there aren't models in $3-4K USD range (pre-owned), correct?

Last year I bought mine, 22 years old, for 3300. Required a service for 500ish and quickly flipped for 5500
Should have maybe kept it but....

[Charlie_pace]

Thanks guys! Love this forum so much. Full of knowledgable and kind people who don't bite my head off for a noob-ish inquiry.

[sickened1]

Originally Posted by Charlie_pace

Thanks guys! Love this forum so much. Full of knowledgable and kind people who don't bite my head off for a noob-ish inquiry.

We were all noobs once. I try to remember that every time I answer a thread.

[springer]

Originally Posted by Charlie_pace

I've been doing some research on GMT's and I basically love every iteration. Based strictly on cost, what is the least expensive SS GMT model with a Pepsi bezel (age doesn't matter)?

Great question Charlie. The GMT II 16710 model is the least expensive and was produced in the greatest quantities of all the GMT models.

Not that you know, go pick one up!!!

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by springer

Great question Charlie. The GMT II 16710 model is the least expensive and was produced in the greatest quantities of all the GMT models.

Not that you know, go pick one up!!!

I'd think it would be the 16700 having been intro'd at the same time as the 16710 but with less functionality; it wasn't exactly a hit.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

I'd think it would be the 16700 having been intro'd at the same time as the 16710 but with less functionality; it wasn't exactly a hit.

Yeah, agreed. In HK stores the 16700 generally seems to be priced a little lower than the 16710. For now anyway.

[springer]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

I'd think it would be the 16700 having been intro'd at the same time as the 16710 but with less functionality; it wasn't exactly a hit.

A couple more vintage Rolex that were not big sellers at all - the Paul Newman Daytonas and the old Explorer IIs.

Based on my experience, the 16700 normally sells for more than a comparable 16710 based on its limited production. It was a great watch.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by springer

A couple more vintage Rolex that were not big sellers at all - the Paul Newman Daytonas and the old Explorer IIs.

Based on my experience, the 16700 normally sells for more than a comparable 16710 based on its limited production. It was a great watch.

Interesting; I love mine and have no need for the new fangled 10s and beyond.

[strafer_kid]

Some nice 16710s around and at good prices too! Great watch!

[mondo74]

Ouch. Now I really feel like I ripped myself off selling it so cheap.... 😦

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[SALTY]

I think things go in phases; the 16710 "craze" is akin to the 16610 phase of not that long ago.

Just my two cents.

[presario]

Originally Posted by SALTY

I think things go in phases; the 16710 "craze" is akin to the 16610 phase of not that long ago.

Just my two cents.

Not sure I agree. I think the allure of the 16710 is that you can get three looks in one and six looks if you add a jubilee bracelet. Not only is this really the only Rolex you can self modify easily, the Pepsi is only available in a precious metal so I believe the value of the 16710 will continue to go up, much faster than the 16610. So I don't think it's a phase. Better pick one up asap!

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by presario

Not sure I agree. I think the allure of the 16710 is that you can get three looks in one and six looks if you add a jubilee bracelet. Not only is this really the only Rolex you can self modify easily, the Pepsi is only available in a precious metal so I believe the value of the 16710 will continue to go up, much faster than the 16610. So I don't think it's a phase. Better pick one up asap!

Spot on, Andrew!
dP

[mineral]

I love the 16700 too compare to 16710 due the quick set date function on the 16700.

[1flossedm3]

For a good model, I'd say $5700 is what you will pay if you look hard.

[blue lion]

Keep in mind as mentioned above the 16710 can have a black, Coke, or Pepsi bezel installed. So if you find that model but it has a bezel other than Pepsi for a little $ you can get the Pepsi bezel and install it yourself. So don't limit your search to Pepsi bezels at least on that model.
For reference, less than 2 years ago I paid $5500 for a mint Z (2006 or so) 16710 with box no papers.

[Roll the Lex]

What about least expensive GMT Master, not the GMT Master 2?