Rolex gmt 16710 with 3186

[Rolex Rolex]

Hello

Why rolex gmt 16710 (pepsi) with 3186 movmet high price ??? I found more than 4 watch , cheapest one was 14000$ , one saler ask for 15500 $ ,,where u can find the older movment for 5000$

Is that normal ??

[Roadblocked]

yes it's normal and it's because they are desirable

[joe100]

You're going to pay a premium for something so inconsequential, it's almost laughable.

[slorollin]

The market speaks.

[Alpino]

Originally Posted by joe100

You're going to pay a premium for something so inconsequential, it's almost laughable.

jealousy ... when you hold us

[JohnAcosta]

Buy a 16710 with a bad 3185 movement for $1500. Then buy a NOS 3186 movement for $2500. Give it to your favorite watchmaker to assemble, pressure test, and regulate.

Boom, you have your 3186 calibre 16710 for ~$4400 after labor.


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[R1@160@alltimes]

Originally Posted by JohnAcosta

Buy a 16710 with a bad 3185 movement for $1500. Then buy a NOS 3186 movement for $2500. Give it to your favorite watchmaker to assemble, pressure test, and regulate.

Boom, you have your 3186 calibre 16710 for ~$4400 after labor.


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I wish life was that easy

[JohnAcosta]

Originally Posted by R1@160@alltimes

I wish life was that easy

Movement

Now the hard part, finding a 16710 with a ruined movement for sale.

[capote]

I will never understand this particular hype

[Boaters]

Originally Posted by capote

I will never understand this particular hype

That makes two of us

[Wisher]

I always wondered what makes the 3816 so special?? I heard it is more desirable, but why? I have 2 GMTs, both 16710 (pepsi and root beer) with 3815 and so far they have worked fine.

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by joe100

You're going to pay a premium for something so inconsequential, it's almost laughable.

Originally Posted by slorollin

The market speaks.

And the ignorant oblige.

Originally Posted by capote

I will never understand this particular hype

Originally Posted by Boaters

That makes two of us

Make that three.

Originally Posted by Wisher

I always wondered what makes the 3816 so special?? I heard it is more desirable, but why? I have 2 GMTs, both 16710 (pepsi and root beer) with 3815 and so far they have worked fine.

Nothing. It's more desirable because marketing creates that impression. Buyers either decide to believe or look at it for what it is, marketing.
dP

[Alpino]

Originally Posted by Wisher

I have 2 GMTs, both 16710 (pepsi and root beer) with 3815 and so far they have worked fine.

All Sub or SD without COMEX written on the dial work fine too ... but some prefer to pay 50k$ or more premium to have COMEX written

The same apply to fat four or not fat four 16610LV, or even red and double red inscriptions on some dials.

Nobody say it's logical, but it's the way the market works. "Internet hype" isn't the subject.

[DCheeta]

Collectors love rarity. Personally I would be more than happy with a 3185.

[firstOwatch]

Originally Posted by Alpino

All Sub or SD without COMEX written on the dial work fine too ... but some prefer to pay 50k$ or more premium to have COMEX written

The same apply to fat four or not fat four 16610LV, or even red and double red inscriptions on some dials.

Nobody say it's logical, but it's the way the market works. "Internet hype" isn't the subject.

should I come out and loudly shout I'm wearing it

[THC]

Originally Posted by Alpino

All Sub or SD without COMEX written on the dial work fine too ... but some prefer to pay 50k$ or more premium to have COMEX written

The same apply to fat four or not fat four 16610LV, or even red and double red inscriptions on some dials.

Nobody say it's logical, but it's the way the market works. "Internet hype" isn't the subject.

Just saying... If anyone needs to be considered for Moderator, it is Alpino.
Always succinct excellent knowledge and input

[Speed]

Oh boy

[Vishy26]

Originally Posted by THC

Just saying... If anyone needs to be considered for Moderator, it is Alpino.
Always succinct excellent knowledge and input

Agreed

[The Libertine]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Make that three.

Make that four.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by joe100

You're going to pay a premium for something so inconsequential, it's almost laughable.

Have to agree the internet is a wonderful place for Rolex hype to drive prices up to those who are willing to pay the very inflated price for a slight movement mod.