Better value?

[i5475p]

I'm interested in adding a GMT to the lineup and had set out for a K Serial 16710 Pepsi. After checking things out and speaking with some of the local TDs here it looks as they will be around the same price ($6-6500 usd) as a 116710ln. I really like those also.

That said. Is one a better purchase than the other financially if you are split 50/50. I'm thinking service on the older model vs cost of replacing parts etc...

Thanks for any insight here...

[Thatguy]

Better value is which one you like best. They do wear differently.


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[Old Expat Beast]

Financially, the 16710 will be a better buy. Rolex only increases prices every couple of years, whereas used/vintage Rolex seem to go up almost monthly.

Why K serial? For the SEL/lug holes combo? If so, you can expand your search to late A, P, K, and early Y serials.

Service pricing won't be an issue on these serials.

[SALTY]

Value is the one that makes your smile the largest for the least dollars.

[AlTinkster92]

K model 16710 has the lug holes and the Solid end link bracelet, only madea couple years I think.. I own one and like it.

[i5475p]

Yea. I like SEL/ lug hole combo. Thanks for that info.

Again, I truly like them both the same. It's more a conversation of how the 15 year old gmt has taken off recently. I believe some has to do with release of Pepsi in WG. This leaves the only "Pepsi" option being a 16710.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by i5475p

Yea. I like SEL/ lug hole combo. Thanks for that info.

Again, I truly like them both the same. It's more a conversation of how the 15 year old gmt has taken off recently. I believe some has to do with release of Pepsi in WG. This leaves the only "Pepsi" option being a 16710.

Or the 16700. Pepsi has been popular for ages....people were yearning for a new one long before the WG was announced.

[i5475p]

I mean resale value. I've seen 16710 Pepsi hover around the < $5k mark with the 16610 for a while. This year the GMT has quickly passed the Subs pricing.

[i5475p]

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[rmfnla]

Originally Posted by Thatguy

Better value is which one you like best. They do wear differently.


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Originally Posted by SALTY

Value is the one that makes your smile the largest for the least dollars.

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Financially, the 16710 will be a better buy. Rolex only increases prices every couple of years, whereas used/vintage Rolex seem to go up almost monthly.

Why K serial? For the SEL/lug holes combo? If so, you can expand your search to late A, P, K, and early Y serials.

Service pricing won't be an issue on these serials.

Yes and yes, but Adam makes some really good points (as usual)...