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Old 9 December 2010, 01:09 PM   #31
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Old 9 December 2010, 01:11 PM   #32
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Thank you, I really appreciate that. Hate the unnecessary attention; I sold a watch on TRF... like I have done many times before... Appreciate the apology.
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Old 9 December 2010, 01:40 PM   #33
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There is no visible tell on a 16710 whether it contains a 3186 or a 3185...

All the various font and dial clues in the Internet are myth (false)..
I don't agree with you Larry.
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Old 9 December 2010, 01:44 PM   #34
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Have to agree Larry but whats all the fuss over a slighly modded 3185 into a 3186.Wonder back in 1988 when the changed from the 3035 to the 3135 did they get the same movement hysteria then I would doubt it.
The fuss over a slightly modded 3185 could be as much as $2000.00.IMO.

The change from the 3035 to the 3135 in 1988 did not get the same movement hysteria but that was not the same sutuation. The GMT II model was discontinued. Had they put the new 3135 movement into the last of the old sub cases in 1988 and then brought out the new ceramic Sub months later I am sure the same thing would have happened.

How much would one of those 1988 - 3135 Subs be worth today a few months production?
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Old 9 December 2010, 02:06 PM   #35
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Good read, nice job Daniel....! Now i need find a GMT 3186 from someone that doesn't buy the hype :-)
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Old 9 December 2010, 02:10 PM   #36
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Old 9 December 2010, 09:37 PM   #37
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Welp, this is just mind blowing stuff !!!
To some it might thats why some pay over the odds for pure Internet hype.But to a serious Rolex watch collector, would doubt if it would be on his list as a must have Rolex.
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Old 9 December 2010, 09:47 PM   #38
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The fuss over a slightly modded 3185 could be as much as $2000.00.IMO.

The change from the 3035 to the 3135 in 1988 did not get the same movement hysteria but that was not the same sutuation. The GMT II model was discontinued. Had they put the new 3135 movement into the last of the old sub cases in 1988 and then brought out the new ceramic Sub months later I am sure the same thing would have happened.

How much would one of those 1988 - 3135 Subs be worth today a few months production?
Well one of the shortest runs in history was the 16700 GMT Master with the Cal 3175 approximately 6- 9 months,now they was discontinued for the GMT11, but they are not classed as collectible.The Internet today is a wonderful place to make Rolex hysteria, and drive prices up for those willing to pay.
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At the end of the day-none of us know what the future will hold and the only indicator we have now is the marketplace-what people are paying. That is our only measuring stick--right wrong or indifferent--it has the final say. For those willing to pay more--go for it--for those who aren't-Don't. One of the great things about life is that we all have a choice regardless of opinions. And as I stated earlier-a lot of people out there think we are all fools for spending so much money on a watch when we can buy a nice Timex and save thousands of dollars!!! To each his own!! Have a great Thursday all!
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I had a GMT2c, timed it to within 1 second a day. Later I sold it & replaced it with a 7 year old K series GMT (+$1,700). Timed the new one to within 2 seconds a day. In my experience the 3186 enhancements didn't add much & certainly were not worth the extra money.

I understand why a collector might want one for the novelty, but I doubt the 16710s with the 3186 movements will hold their value.
Agreed.
And you also now have the real future collectable GMT as your K series has both SEL's and lug holes.
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Agreed.
And you also now have the real future collectable GMT as your K series has both SEL's and lug holes.
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Now you have done it Dan, god help now it will be lug hole, against non lug hole Rolex collectivity.Wonder if my Rolex is more collectible as it has the hologram on case back preserved for posterity with a special Rolex embalming fluid.
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Old 9 December 2010, 11:24 PM   #42
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Now you have done it Dan, god help now it will be lug hole, against non lug hole Rolex collectivity.Wonder if my Rolex is more collectible as it has the hologram on case back preserved for posterity with a special Rolex embalming fluid.
Well I don't know if the "super rare" SEL/ lug hole combo will be the future double red Comex big crown Sub seen worn by a famous celeb on an Italian magazine cover. Nor do I care.
But I do know it's the perfect balance of old and new which allows easy strap changes. I buy 'em to use 'em now.
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Then he popped on the sale board and and made a good sale for himself. Happy Holidays
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Old 9 December 2010, 11:54 PM   #44
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Have to agree Larry but whats all the fuss over a slighly modded 3185 into a 3186.Wonder back in 1988 when the changed from the 3035 to the 3135 did they get the same movement hysteria then I would doubt it.
Exactly, what is the fuss?
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