Do I keep my 2009 GMTIIc or sell and get the 126710 Pepsi?

[KFP55]

I just bought a 16710 to scratch the Pepsi itch and couldn’t be happier. It’s VERY different than my 116710 LN, even with a black bezel. I’m still planning to wait another decade or two for the 126710 BLRO - but I’m not letting either of my current GMTs go if/when I ever get the call as they’re all unique enough in their own right

[TommyBahama18]

Keep the LN, it’s a classic and more versatile IMO.

[Bladeshot]

Since the LN is your one and only, keep it. It’s more versatile. Get on a list at your AD. Save up for the next 3-4 years and by the time you get the Pepsi, you will have enough to add it rather than replace the LN. That’s what I’d do, if I were you.

[WS9D]

Id keep the LN

[RPB]

Originally Posted by elee617

You have an ALL TIME classic in the 116710LN. I personally wouldn't trade it for a Pepsi, even though I own a Pepsi myself. The secondary market price on that is insane.



We all want what we think is the latest and greatest and fail to appreciate the beauty of what we already have. I've had the Pepsi for about a week, but I would never give up a fantastic piece like the LN plus an exorbitant amount of cash.



Put your name on a list, be patient, likely 3+ years and most importantly, love and appreciate your LN for what it is.

Thx I like the idea

[Vansin]

Get the pepsi.

[RPB]

Thx all for the honest opinions! I appreciate them all. I’m eager to get my LN back tomorrow after a 3 weeks wait as I had to send it off for a UK home insurance valuation. I’ve missed it, that’s for sure. The last time I wasn’t wearing it was Dec ‘16 when I sent it for a service back to Rolex.
Great comments all, thx

[GMT Aviator]

This is my view.....
I wore a 16710 Pepsi for years, even before the advent of ceramic. As time passed my collection grew. Eventually I had four 16710’s. One Pepsi, two Cokes and an LN.
I found my favourite became the LN and it got the most wrist time. It’s just so versatile and for a GMT probably the most under the radar.
Fast forward and I eventually bought a ceramic LN. Now I did swap out it’s bracelet for an all brushed sub bracelet. I like PCL’s on my DJ’s etc but not so much on a GMT.
My ceramic LN has now been my daily since I retired my 16710’s to the collection box.
If I were you I would keep the LN and add the BLRO, especially if you're a little bit of a collector. If you’re a one watch guy and don’t mind making the trade, then get the Pepsi.
I want a Ceramic Pepsi but I know compared to my LN or even my CHNR, it will get the least wrist time. I’m not into hype at all, I buy and wear what I like and having worn and liked the Pepsi for as long as I did, sometimes one tires of the vibrant red and blue the watch displays. For general every day wear, I feel the LN is the better watch overall.

[RPB]

That’s a very comprehensive reply, thanks! I do love my LN and after reading all of your comments and a chat I had at the AD yesterday, I will not be selling my LN. The back story here being - I spoke with two staff at Goldsmiths when I picked up my watch after an insurance valuation. I mentioned my thoughts about selling the LN and they both said the same thing, “don’t do it!” LOL. Since they’ve now been discontinued my valuation came back with a higher value than I had guessed. I’m not saying that value will continue to snowball, I don’t think that for a minute, however, more that it shows how popular the watch is and if I get rid of it, I won’t get one back. Lol.