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Trurolexer · 15 March 2008, 12:33 AM

Hi, look not so different to me. Can you explain to me more detail about the different between 'em? Where's more good? Thanks for your attention, please your reply here. Thanks Guys.

Best Regards, TR.

SPACE-DWELLER · 15 March 2008, 12:38 AM

Read this article.

It explains it all!

I quote from there:

"Introduced circa 1988, the ref. 16700 replaced the ref. 16750 in the Rolex catalog while remaining less expensive than it’s more evolved sibling, the GMT-II. Featuring the updated cal. 3175 (which functioned identically to the previous cal. 3075), the 16700 was sold until the remarkably late date of 1999, although overall production seems relatively small in comparison to the more advanced & functional 16710 GMT-II. Also, it appears that the 16700 was only offered with the Pepsi bezel insert to distinguish it from the GMT-II (though it’s certain changes to the insert could be made on customer request)."

Trurolexer · 15 March 2008, 12:46 AM

Thanks Bo. Which one better? Because here where I live, the 16710 more expensive than 16700. Strange to me, because Rolex discountinued 16700 first. Why 16710 more expensive in the market?

Tools · 15 March 2008, 02:30 AM

TR.

The difference is the 16710 has the independently set Mercedes hand. The 16700 has the older style synced 24hr and Mercedes hands (they cannot be set seperately)

The independent hands are just more popular, so it is in more demand...

Personally, if I saw a good deal on a 16700, I would jump on it...

Dan Pierce · 15 March 2008, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

TR.

The difference is the 16710 has the independently set Mercedes hand. The 16700 has the older style synced 24hr and Mercedes hands (they cannot be set seperately)

The independent hands are just more popular, so it is in more demand...

Personally, if I saw a good deal on a 16700, I would jump on it...

Agreed! I'd like to add a 16700 to my collection someday.

dP

Trurolexer · 15 March 2008, 01:53 PM

Thanks Larry, for your more information!!!

submariner16610 · 10 November 2009, 09:55 AM

so can we swap the bezel of gmt1 and gmt2?do they have thesame bezel?the only difference is the mercedes/24 hand and the movement?? how about the bracelet/clasp?

Tools · 10 November 2009, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by submariner16610

so can we swap the bezel of gmt1 and gmt2?do they have thesame bezel?the only difference is the mercedes/24 hand and the movement?? how about the bracelet/clasp?

The only difference is the movement.

multimedia · 12 November 2009, 07:21 PM

Big thx for the link to that article. Very interesting read indeed!

Cheers,
Joe

Mfrankel2 · 12 August 2014, 08:24 AM

Very informative; thanks

Tudor66 · 12 August 2014, 08:45 AM

16700 has the easy to use quickset date function; the 16710 does not...

fsaley · 8 May 2015, 06:56 AM

Hi there,

Can someone please advise me if the 16700 or 16710 was ever made available with a grey or silver Jubilee dial?

Thank you

Alpino · 8 May 2015, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fsaley

Hi there,

Can someone please advise me if the 16700 or 16710 was ever made available with a grey or silver Jubilee dial?

Thank you

Never. Black is the only option.

Jm95809 · 8 March 2023, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

TR.

The difference is the 16710 has the independently set Mercedes hand. The 16700 has the older style synced 24hr and Mercedes hands (they cannot be set seperately)

The independent hands are just more popular, so it is in more demand...

Personally, if I saw a good deal on a 16700, I would jump on it...

So what is a good deal for no box no parts black bezel with jubilee bracelet?

15 March 2008, 12:33 AM	#1
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Can You Explain To Me The Different Between 16710 with 16700? Hi, look not so different to me. Can you explain to me more detail about the different between 'em? Where's more good? Thanks for your attention, please your reply here. Thanks Guys. Best Regards, TR.

15 March 2008, 12:38 AM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Read this article. It explains it all! I quote from there: "Introduced circa 1988, the ref. 16700 replaced the ref. 16750 in the Rolex catalog while remaining less expensive than it’s more evolved sibling, the GMT-II. Featuring the updated cal. 3175 (which functioned identically to the previous cal. 3075), the 16700 was sold until the remarkably late date of 1999, although overall production seems relatively small in comparison to the more advanced & functional 16710 GMT-II. Also, it appears that the 16700 was only offered with the Pepsi bezel insert to distinguish it from the GMT-II (though it’s certain changes to the insert could be made on customer request)." __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

15 March 2008, 02:30 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	TR. The difference is the 16710 has the independently set Mercedes hand. The 16700 has the older style synced 24hr and Mercedes hands (they cannot be set seperately) The independent hands are just more popular, so it is in more demand... Personally, if I saw a good deal on a 16700, I would jump on it... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

12 August 2014, 08:45 AM	#11
Tudor66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Al Location: California, USA Watch: GMT- Pepsi Posts: 3,462	16700 has the easy to use quickset date function; the 16710 does not... __________________ -NAWCC Member

15 March 2008, 12:46 AM	#3
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Thanks Bo. Which one better? Because here where I live, the 16710 more expensive than 16700. Strange to me, because Rolex discountinued 16700 first. Why 16710 more expensive in the market?

15 March 2008, 01:53 PM	#6
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Thanks Larry, for your more information!!!

10 November 2009, 09:55 AM	#7
submariner16610 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: united states Watch: submariner,daytona Posts: 707	so can we swap the bezel of gmt1 and gmt2?do they have thesame bezel?the only difference is the mercedes/24 hand and the movement?? how about the bracelet/clasp?

12 November 2009, 07:21 PM	#9
multimedia "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Joe Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,835	Big thx for the link to that article. Very interesting read indeed! Cheers, Joe

12 August 2014, 08:24 AM	#10
Mfrankel2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Marc Location: New york Watch: SD43,d-Blue, 16710 Posts: 1,010	Very informative; thanks

8 May 2015, 06:56 AM	#12
fsaley "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Oz Location: South Africa Watch: SS GMT 16710 (P) Posts: 8	Hi there, Can someone please advise me if the 16700 or 16710 was ever made available with a grey or silver Jubilee dial? Thank you

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