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Old 26 April 2012, 03:58 AM   #1
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Coke or Pepsi?

I am looking to buy my second Rolex. My first a Sub has been a great watch and I am hooked. But for my second I want to go old. I love both the Coke and the Pepsi and one of them will be my next Rolex. I would appreciate any comments as to what is the better value. But would also welcome comments on what to look out for as a buyer of a used watch. Thanks.
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Old 26 April 2012, 03:59 AM   #2
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Get both! They are cheap inserts. Or better yet, get the black one as well. Add a jubilee bracelet to that and you have the most versitile Rolex to date
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Old 26 April 2012, 04:00 AM   #3
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One MUST sing to you a little more and thats the one that you should buy, then add the other insert.
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Old 26 April 2012, 04:00 AM   #4
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Get both! They are cheap inserts. Or better yet, get the black one as well. Add a jubilee bracelet to that and you have the most versitile Rolex to date
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Old 26 April 2012, 04:18 AM   #5
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That's the beauty with the 16710 - you can have a different look all the time.

Good luck with the hunt!
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Old 26 April 2012, 04:20 AM   #6
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get both! They are cheap inserts. Or better yet, get the black one as well. Add a jubilee bracelet to that and you have the most versitile rolex to date
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Old 26 April 2012, 04:22 AM   #7
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Coke no Pepsi!
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Old 26 April 2012, 04:23 AM   #8
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Pepsi on Super Jubilee is only one of many looks.


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Old 26 April 2012, 04:34 AM   #9
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Pepsi on Super Jubilee is only one of many looks
The most iconic look as well IMO
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Old 26 April 2012, 04:46 AM   #10
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by going old, do you mean vintage? from what i know, coke is only available on the modern rolex. i define modern rolex w/ sapphire crystal. never the less, go coke!
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Old 26 April 2012, 04:52 AM   #11
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Old 26 April 2012, 05:05 AM   #12
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Old 26 April 2012, 05:12 AM   #13
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Both, it's just an insert

I wear the coke more though

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Old 26 April 2012, 05:20 AM   #14
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You really don't have to choose. Like the others have said, just find one in the right condition for the right price and seek out additional inserts!

Good luck!
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Old 26 April 2012, 05:24 AM   #15
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Coke......."Have A Coke and A Smile"
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Old 26 April 2012, 05:26 AM   #16
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I hate Pepsi to drink

but love it on GMT
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Old 26 April 2012, 06:01 AM   #17
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Black and red for me, because that's it's original design colours. I think it's to do with the two best colours under cockpit lighting.
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Old 26 April 2012, 06:14 AM   #18
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Old 26 April 2012, 06:15 AM   #19
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Old 26 April 2012, 06:27 AM   #20
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If you can have only one watch get the pepsi!
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Old 26 April 2012, 06:41 AM   #21
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Get both! They are cheap inserts. Or better yet, get the black one as well. Add a jubilee bracelet to that and you have the most versitile Rolex to date
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You really don't have to choose. Like the others have said, just find one in the right condition for the right price and seek out additional inserts!

Good luck!
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Old 26 April 2012, 06:43 AM   #22
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Old 26 April 2012, 06:46 AM   #23
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Yep, buy one, get the other two inserts, and you've got 3 watches. I got the Pepsi, but haven't picked up the other two inserts yet...
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Old 26 April 2012, 07:02 AM   #24
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Does anybody know if these are any good?
I hate to pay 200.00 + for a Coke bezel I may change out a few times a year
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Old 26 April 2012, 07:08 AM   #25
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Does anybody know if these are any good?
I hate to pay 200.00 + for a Coke bezel I may change out a few times a year
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Old 26 April 2012, 07:55 AM   #26
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The pepsi insert looks much nicer to me!
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Old 26 April 2012, 08:04 AM   #27
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I like them all. Pepsi is my fav. Get all 3. Easy to swap them out.
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Old 26 April 2012, 08:30 AM   #28
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Old 26 April 2012, 11:38 AM   #29
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Got all three inserts: the coke, pepsi, and the black. Had them for 5 yrs. Ya know, I still haven't tried the pepsi or black out yet. Thinking about the pepsi next month.
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Old 26 April 2012, 11:53 AM   #30
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Definitely the pepsi! the red, blue, and black all look so nice together
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