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sond86 · 17 September 2014, 01:38 PM

I really liked the blue and black ceramic
But really wanted a Pepsi but couldn't find the right one until I came across someone who had this M serial 16710B with 3186 movement that was just fully serviced by Rolex.

Luckily for me he really liked and wanted a BLnR and wasn't able to find one and was willing to do a trade deal with me.

I wish I had taken a pic of both side by side

sond86 · 17 September 2014, 01:39 PM

Here's the 16710b

sond86 · 17 September 2014, 01:40 PM

I plan on getting another blnr at a later time thought!

Matt C · 17 September 2014, 01:41 PM

That's a tough trade, the Pepsi bezel is really nice, although the BLNR is quite the piece too. I guess you couldn't really go wrong with either, enjoy the Pepsi, wear it in good health!

Nycturbovr6 · 17 September 2014, 01:44 PM

Congrats.. Enjoy!

JD521 · 17 September 2014, 01:45 PM

Can't say I myself would have done that but they are both great watches and you gotta go with what the gut/heart says! Congrats.

T01 · 17 September 2014, 02:04 PM

Congrats!

sond86 · 17 September 2014, 02:07 PM

As part of the deal I did get some cash back also so I can save up for a blnr later on. Maybe they can offer an all blue or Pepsi bezel in SS next year!

Eric Chan · 17 September 2014, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sond86

As part of the deal I did get some cash back also so I can save up for a blnr later on. Maybe they can offer an all blue or Pepsi bezel in SS next year!

That is a pretty good trade, especially since you got some cash back.

Not too sure if I would do it, but you never know. Congrats and wear it in good health.

luvsub · 17 September 2014, 02:26 PM

I normally like the newer model, but pepsi is a such classic, congrats.

tkerrmd · 17 September 2014, 02:27 PM

As long as you are happy, congrats

Chelseafan · 17 September 2014, 02:28 PM

I would have done that...congrats I think you have one of the nicest models ever produced.

Old Expat Beast · 17 September 2014, 02:44 PM

Great move! Well done.

Wesley Crusher · 17 September 2014, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

As long as you are happy, congrats

Yup. Personally, I would never have made that trade, but if you're happy, that's all that matters.

Congrats!

dbhak22 · 17 September 2014, 02:58 PM

Well done. I know I'm in the minority but I'm not a fan of the BLNR as much as most are. That doesn't mean I dislike it, I think it's beautiful but would take 16710 + cash (whatever is fair) for a BLNR any day. Maybe I'm a Rolex hipster but I don't like ceramic bezels and maxi dials. Once again, I don't know what's wrong with me as I know I'm in the minority, :) Congrats on the 16710, beautiful one you got there.

sond86 · 17 September 2014, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Yup. Personally, I would never have made that trade, but if you're happy, that's all that matters.

Congrats!

Thanks!
Looks like a mixed bag if would/would not have.
I didn't note the particulars which is I got a decent discount on the blnr when purchased new and got after the trade deal my net cost on the Pepsi was quite reasonable.

I do realize the pros and cons my experience:

I like the bigger size case and markers and different luminous glow of the blnr and ceramic of course and the color!

I like the "vintage older" style clasp and brushed vs polished links and that the red and blue is discontinued and this being the 3186 movement and last series of production may in the long term make it more valuable (but I pick watches I wear and like if it goes up and collectible that's a bonus)

Since I have a ceramic green sub it fills in the case size and luminous
And figured the blnr is current and I can get another one later on but getting the right Pepsi can be challenging!

Thanks for all the comments and all the inputs!

Cronus4 · 17 September 2014, 03:07 PM

My Pepsi approves this trade!

HACKNSACK44 · 17 September 2014, 03:58 PM

Congrats!!

Hairdude1 · 17 September 2014, 04:27 PM

Congrats!

DCheeta · 17 September 2014, 04:44 PM

Congrats on a trade well done. Your 16710 looks like a beauty!

mike · 17 September 2014, 04:47 PM

It's all about what you prefer. Congrats.

Loevhagen · 17 September 2014, 07:41 PM

Congrats, sond86. :)

I couldn't choose.

travisb · 17 September 2014, 08:17 PM

Worked out well for both of you.

jwill051 · 17 September 2014, 11:42 PM

Well done!!

nyc2la · 18 September 2014, 12:53 AM

That 16710b is a beauty. Congrats!

AK797 · 18 September 2014, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Loevhagen

Congrats, sond86. :)

I couldn't choose.

Wonderful shot!

watchwatcher · 18 September 2014, 02:18 AM

Where watches are concerned, there is no logic. Financially, it sounds like you did fine.

For what it's worth, I would have made that trade. Congrats on a real beauty.

WAK4 · 18 September 2014, 03:42 AM

Congrats! Pepsi is a nice watch. Shame the BLNR had to go

jhcam8 · 18 September 2014, 03:45 AM

Very nice!

john_nch · 18 September 2014, 06:14 AM

No wrong decision here, although I respect the nautical colors red/blue as a nod to the aviation heritage.

17 September 2014, 01:38 PM	#1
sond86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Real Name: Gym Rat Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,327	Flipped my blnr for a 16710B I really liked the blue and black ceramic But really wanted a Pepsi but couldn't find the right one until I came across someone who had this M serial 16710B with 3186 movement that was just fully serviced by Rolex. Luckily for me he really liked and wanted a BLnR and wasn't able to find one and was willing to do a trade deal with me. I wish I had taken a pic of both side by side

17 September 2014, 01:41 PM	#4
Matt C "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Maine Watch: Rolex 116660 Posts: 1,602	That's a tough trade, the Pepsi bezel is really nice, although the BLNR is quite the piece too. I guess you couldn't really go wrong with either, enjoy the Pepsi, wear it in good health! __________________ Rolex 116660 Ball EM2 Diver Casio G-Shock

17 September 2014, 02:58 PM	#15
dbhak22 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Daniel Location: PNW Watch: ♛ Posts: 3,063	Well done. I know I'm in the minority but I'm not a fan of the BLNR as much as most are. That doesn't mean I dislike it, I think it's beautiful but would take 16710 + cash (whatever is fair) for a BLNR any day. Maybe I'm a Rolex hipster but I don't like ceramic bezels and maxi dials. Once again, I don't know what's wrong with me as I know I'm in the minority, :) Congrats on the 16710, beautiful one you got there. __________________ GMT II (16710) \| Explorer I (1016) \| Datejust I (116234) \| Submariner (1680) \| Day-Date (1803) \| Royal Oak (25594) \| FOIS (2998 spec) \| Submariner (16808)

17 September 2014, 03:07 PM	#17
Cronus4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: USA Watch: 1 more Posts: 193	My Pepsi approves this trade! __________________ "If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs..." Marine Reconnaissance Foundation Recon Foundation Team Recon Foundation Facebook

17 September 2014, 03:58 PM	#18
HACKNSACK44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: Orlando Watch: 114060 Posts: 8,450	Congrats!! __________________ 114060

17 September 2014, 01:39 PM	#2
sond86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Real Name: Gym Rat Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,327	Here's the 16710b

17 September 2014, 01:40 PM	#3
sond86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Real Name: Gym Rat Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,327	I plan on getting another blnr at a later time thought!

17 September 2014, 01:44 PM	#5
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	Congrats.. Enjoy!

17 September 2014, 01:45 PM	#6
JD521 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: John Location: The Bay Posts: 1,055	Can't say I myself would have done that but they are both great watches and you gotta go with what the gut/heart says! Congrats.

17 September 2014, 02:04 PM	#7
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,490	Congrats!

17 September 2014, 02:07 PM	#8
sond86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Real Name: Gym Rat Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,327	As part of the deal I did get some cash back also so I can save up for a blnr later on. Maybe they can offer an all blue or Pepsi bezel in SS next year!

17 September 2014, 02:26 PM	#10
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,222	I normally like the newer model, but pepsi is a such classic, congrats.

17 September 2014, 02:27 PM	#11
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	As long as you are happy, congrats

17 September 2014, 02:28 PM	#12
Chelseafan Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: London Posts: 542	I would have done that...congrats I think you have one of the nicest models ever produced.

17 September 2014, 02:44 PM	#13
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	Great move! Well done.

17 September 2014, 04:27 PM	#19
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Congrats! __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

17 September 2014, 04:44 PM	#20
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	Congrats on a trade well done. Your 16710 looks like a beauty!

17 September 2014, 04:47 PM	#21
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	It's all about what you prefer. Congrats.

17 September 2014, 07:41 PM	#22
Loevhagen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: The aperture Posts: 4,941	Congrats, sond86. :) I couldn't choose.

17 September 2014, 08:17 PM	#23
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Worked out well for both of you.

17 September 2014, 11:42 PM	#24
jwill051 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jim Location: Maine & Florida Watch: 16710,116619 Posts: 540	Well done!!

18 September 2014, 12:53 AM	#25
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,424	That 16710b is a beauty. Congrats!

18 September 2014, 02:18 AM	#27
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Where watches are concerned, there is no logic. Financially, it sounds like you did fine. For what it's worth, I would have made that trade. Congrats on a real beauty.

18 September 2014, 03:42 AM	#28
WAK4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Bill Location: NJ Watch: Always changing Posts: 4,172	Congrats! Pepsi is a nice watch. Shame the BLNR had to go

18 September 2014, 03:45 AM	#29
jhcam8 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: SE MI, USA Watch: Sub C Posts: 2,068	Very nice!

18 September 2014, 06:14 AM	#30
john_nch "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: US Watch: 16710B Posts: 69	No wrong decision here, although I respect the nautical colors red/blue as a nod to the aviation heritage. Attached Images

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