Close to buying my grail watch, 116718, quick question

[romulus90]

It's been quite a while, but I'm getting very close to buying a green/gold GMT I've read a few references and forgive me if I've overlooked a source in the library, but I haven't found anything that mentions whether changes have been made since the 11xxxx series was introduced ~10 years ago, other than serial numbers.

What I'm getting at is there any reason to specifically look for a G or random serial watch over an older Z, M, or V other than personal preference? With a $4-5k price delta between years it seems like there would be some changes of note..

[Etschell]

longer warranty with a new one. 5 years now. i dont think the model has changed at all though.

if you are going used the only difference is a 10 year old watch should get serviced so its really a 3-4k price difference (if the newer watch doesnt need service) and assuming nothing is majorly wrong with the watch you buy. personally id save the $ and go older serial but get the newest watch you can with reasonable savings.

[Danny83]

All of the 116718 are the same thats a nice one congrats

[rebel_1]

I recommend this piece!

[kilyung]

Now how can you improve on this?! Still the same beautiful model.

[Murphys]

Nothing to add re: which year to pick, but overall a great piece, which I would personally recommend.

[Davidmay]

this watch is an absolute beauty - my other watches get very little wrist time now since its purchase almost about a year ago

[rebel_1]

Originally Posted by kilyung

Now how can you improve on this?! Still the same beautiful model.

I heard the green dial is 18.5 KT vs 18 KT!!

[AK797]

hasn't changed much, go for it!

[watchwatcher]

Highly recommend this one...it's a beauty!

As others have said, no real changes to the later serials. But, I would add, if you are looking at an older serial, you might want to see if it's been polished or not and if it's running within COSC specs. The polishing especially, b/c with gold you're looking at quite a hit if you try to unload a piece that's been over polished.

[Eric Chan]

Other than the warranty, I don't think there has been any changes in the past 11 years. Looking forward to your incoming.

[Al1969]

Go for it!

[panosr1200s]

Originally Posted by romulus90

It's been quite a while, but I'm getting very close to buying a green/gold GMT I've read a few references and forgive me if I've overlooked a source in the library, but I haven't found anything that mentions whether changes have been made since the 11xxxx series was introduced ~10 years ago, other than serial numbers.

What I'm getting at is there any reason to specifically look for a G or random serial watch over an older Z, M, or V other than personal preference? With a $4-5k price delta between years it seems like there would be some changes of note..

Maybe one change is the luminova colour early models glow green and more modern ones glow blue

[romulus90]

Nice wrist shots! There are some other watches I really want, but none do it for me like this one.

Thanks for the info - I'll be sure to ask about the polishing.. that would suck to spend that kind of money and have a cheap/overly done polish job.

Cheers - will post pics when I find one.

[fskywalker]

The green dial GMT is lovely; as others said would save on a pre-owned mint versus a new one.

[travisb]

I bought mine when they first came out (Z serial).
I don't think there have been any changes that I'm aware of. Great watch!

[THC]

Originally Posted by Eric Chan

Other than the warranty, I don't think there has been any changes in the past 11 years. Looking forward to your incoming.

Still drooling over this one Eric (gorgeous watches, Gents)

[ragingcao]

Originally Posted by Eric Chan

Other than the warranty, I don't think there has been any changes in the past 11 years. Looking forward to your incoming.

Sharp, my friend :thumbs: Hard to argue against this.
OP, go for it!

[masyv6]

Go with a new model. Nothing beats peeling the stickers off yourself and having your name on the warranty card..