GMT PEPSI new-126710 v. old-1675 Comparison and Vote Now

[Tom1675]

Originally Posted by lee fowler

Here you go! 1675, 16700 and a 216710.

Boy the new one is big. Looks even bigger than the batman, which I know is not the case (no pun intended!).

[swish77]

Originally Posted by lee fowler

Here you go! 1675, 16700 and a 216710.

Great photo. Really shows how the color pops more on the old aluminum bezel inserts, and looks so much cooler, IMHO, especially when they fade. The color on the ceramic bezels, whether it's the new Pepsi or older black/blue, is muted and just doesn't look right to my eye. Not sure why the colors can't pop more on the ceramic bezels.

[mineral]

Originally Posted by lee fowler

Here you go! 1675, 16700 and a 216710.

Nice collection of Gmt and this is perfect collection for me.

I own 1675, 16700, 16710 and hope to add the new Pepsi ceramic soon. Your collection just inspired me :) thanks


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[AndrewMayhem]

Originally Posted by sensui

The 126720 is not bad...but that 1675 is a work of art. No comparison for me....everything looks better on the 1675 from all angles.

100% This. The bezel font on the new version is really off putting to me, as is the bulkier size, the lack of open sixes and nines (a small but beautiful detail) and the WG surrounds. A 1675 or 16750 is my grail and hopefully one day I’ll attain one. If given the modern one for free, I’d sell it and put that toward a vintage example.

[matches]

1675 for life

[lee fowler]

I like them both and for different reasons. Luckily like you I do have both and 50 years between them!

[HL65]

126710 for me is the perfect modern Rolex and for me it's a tough one to beat. Sure I have had my share of 1675's and 16750's etc but this one is perfect in every way! The new jubilee blows the old jubilee away and for me that alone makes it a more desirable watch. Of course the 4 vs 5 vs 6 digit debate will go on forever and each will have it's set of die hards!

[fdm79]

Originally Posted by HL65

126710 for me is the perfect modern Rolex and for me it's a tough one to beat. Sure I have had my share of 1675's and 16750's etc but this one is perfect in every way! The new jubilee blows the old jubilee away and for me that alone makes it a more desirable watch. Of course the 4 vs 5 vs 6 digit debate will go on forever and each will have it's set of die hards!

Modern for me as well

[RyanPrasad]

I have to assume when WG surround dials came out in the 80's people had this same debate...

[Soarer]

Originally Posted by RyanPrasad

I have to assume when WG surround dials came out in the 80's people had this same debate...

Except at that time there were no forums, online chat, or even internet? LoL


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[RyanPrasad]

Originally Posted by Soarer

Except at that time there were no forums, online chat, or even internet? LoL


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Wall st. guys @ Harry's Bar circa 1984, would have been a hot topic mate!

[swish77]

Really apples and oranges. Old-school charm and soul versus modern technology. Similar with cars. What would you prefer a '67 Shelby Mustang GT350 or a new GT350?

I'll take one of each!

[ancientmariner]

Originally Posted by swish77

Really apples and oranges. Old-school charm and soul versus modern technology. Similar with cars. What would you prefer a '67 Shelby Mustang GT350 or a new GT350?

I'll take one of each!

Me too!

[unknown]

Don't like vintage
Never liked them and probably never will

Tried hard and bought a 5513, 1680 and others. forced myself to wear them and tried to love them.
Bu I never enjoyed them
Sold them and won't try it again

It can be different for a vintage Patek or Zenith ... Ill try to explain :-)
When I wear a Rolex and want to feel something very well made on my wrist. Not a grande complication, not something very well finished but something that feels like you can't destroy it. And a vintage Rolex never gave me this feeling.

Don't take this too serious cause I don't want to offend our vintage collectors ;-) ... but most vintage rolexes feel like a fake watch. Only when I think of the weight and sound of the bracelet ...

[RRGHOST1]

Newer version for me every time. I always thought my older Pepsi was too small.

[lhanddds]

As modern Rolex go, the new GMT is great. I happen to prefer vintage if a choice need to be made.


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[Chope Man]

Either one is a good choice.

I voted for the 1675. Less bulky, with the charm of the vintage.

I prefer the 4 digit (or 5, the same...) design of the case and lugs over the 6 digit design.

[1William]

I can appreciate the older version but the newer version would be my choice.

[HogwldFLTR]

126710, everything works. I love a working lume over a patina'd one. Better bracelet too! I do like the acrylic crystals however.

[mailman]

I'd choose the 126710 all day long. It's a prefect modern take on a classic watch.

Once again Steve-O I'm very happy for you bro

[Onequik135i]

That’s a tough choice between the 2, I love the robust newer 6 digit casings & modern bracelet design & especially the newer lume. But the 4 digit classic looks just as good in those pics.

[brandrea]

Steve, if you had to choose one which would it be?

Allow me to take the runner up off your hands

[jfoord27]

Aren't the older ones a bit tinney compared to the modern as the tech wasn't as advanced as it is now?

[Speedbird-1]

Originally Posted by jfoord27

Aren't the older ones a bit tinney compared to the modern as the tech wasn't as advanced as it is now?

Tinny or tiny?

[lee fowler]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Steve, if you had to choose one which would it be?

Allow me to take the runner up off your hands

[Lol-x]

Originally Posted by mailman

I'd choose the 126710 all day long. It's a prefect modern take on a classic watch.

Once again Steve-O I'm very happy for you bro

Thank you Paulie!!!!

Originally Posted by brandrea

Steve, if you had to choose one which would it be?

Allow me to take the runner up off your hands

I guess I'd take the new 126710 GMT but it would not be a decision I would like to have to make.

[037]

Originally Posted by Lol-x

I guess I'd take the new 126710 GMT but it would not be a decision I would like to have to make.

But, you don't have to decide and are keeping both, right?

I voted modern a while back but can't see letting that 1675 go. You're lucky to have both.

[ronricks]

One is an actual tool watch the other is essentially jewelry.

Would be interesting to see the weight differences between the two.

[HL65]

Originally Posted by ronricks

One is an actual tool watch the other is essentially jewelry.

Would be interesting to see the weight differences between the two.

I don’t see how a 1675 does a better job for providing a professional pilot with multiple time zones than a 126710 does? After all that was the tool that Rolex designed the GMT for. So regardless if one likes a 4,5 or 6 digit one better they are all designed to perform and do the same exact thing.

PS I also don't think 99% of people who buy watches buy them for their intended purpose. Most Sub and SD owners aren't divers. Most GMT owners aren't pilots. Most Daytona owners aren't race car drivers. Most Milgauss owners aren't scientists. Most YM owners aren't boaters. Most Exp owners aren't explorers. Etc. Etc.

[Speedbird-1]

Originally Posted by HL65

I don’t see how a 1675 does a better job for providing a professional pilot with multiple time zones than a 126710 does? After all that was the tool that Rolex designed the GMT for. So regardless if one likes a 4,5 or 6 digit one better they are all designed to perform and do the same exact thing.

PS I also don't think 99% of people who buy watches buy them for their intended purpose. Most Sub and SD owners aren't divers. Most GMT owners aren't pilots. Most Daytona owners aren't race car drivers. Most Milgauss owners aren't scientists. Most YM owners aren't boaters. Most Exp owners aren't explorers. Etc. Etc.

All true.

I'm thinking, the majority of Cellini 'moonphase' owners aren't astronomers either.