Need help ! GMT 16700 or 16710 ???

[AckAck]

Originally Posted by henrylee

Newer movement with the ability to track three time zones. 16710 holds in its own league.

With this logic your saying the 126710 is more collectible than a 6542... because it has a newer movement and time zone tacking..

[Onikage]

Originally Posted by LLmrol

16700 is 11.8mm and 16710 is 12.4mm

...I wish I had a 16700 to get the caliper on and compare. News to me if you're right. How .6 of a mm makes much difference to how it sits is another puzzle. Talk about the proverbial midge's penis. You're messing with me aren't you. 'avin a laff.

[ras47]

When I got my GMT I looked at both the 16700 and the 16710. They are nearly identical in outward appearance. I generally prefer newer to older, but that's just me. Condition is paramount. I like the jumping hour hand myself, but that's a pretty minor difference. I would think parts are just a little more available for the newer model, which may be a consideration if you plan to wear the watch daily and appreciate it for a lifetime.

[ejj]

Jumping hour hand for the win. Every watch should have it.

[jimmytamp]

Originally Posted by louisrjd

Hi everyone !

I would like to buy my first Rolex tomorrow, and don't know which one to choose between:

A 16700 from 1994
A 16710 from 2003

Both priced at 10 000 USD.

Which one would you go for ???

Thank you very much for your precious help !!!

Hi louisrjd,

I was the middle of choosing between 16710, 16750 & 16700 in Hong Kong last week.
I ended up buy a 1997 GMT Master 16700 (full set) from one of the reputable pre owend seller in Central. One of the reason it has a quick date setting.

Goodluck.

Cheers

[bncapass1]

Holes case over no holes case for me. The 16700 is also a bit rarer than the 16710.

[Colin Watches]

16700

[meyers]

Originally Posted by AckAck

Which is strange, it should be the other way around. Lots of supply for the 16710. Barely any 16700’s in mint condition for sale.

Something to remember is the 16710 was offered with a coke insert option; the 16700 wasn't. For everyday wear, probably not an important distinction - the coke insert fits both. But at a purist level, those details matter and it may factor into the differences in price.

IMO the jump hour complication of the 16710 is far more useful than quick-set date of the 16700

[Alc]

Originally Posted by meyers

Something to remember is the 16710 was offered with a coke insert option; the 16700 wasn't. For everyday wear, probably not an important distinction - the coke insert fits both. But at a purist level, those details matter and it may factor into the differences in price.

IMO the jump hour complication of the 16710 is far more useful than quick-set date of the 16700

This is good to know, thanks for sharing.

[kzm40]

If its an occasional wear, the quick date change of the 16700 wins hands down.

[mineral]

I would suggest to get both! I’m sure if you get either one first and you will end up searching for other one.

16700 and 16710 look the same but they are different in many ways.



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[SamP]

So which did you get???

[fotkom]

16710

[CPRWATCH]

Originally Posted by fotkom

16710

Very nice too