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john_nch · 18 September 2014, 06:15 AM

Would rather be flying today

Investr · 18 September 2014, 06:26 AM

I wouldnt have, but to each his own....Enjoy

REDiesel · 18 September 2014, 06:36 AM

Conrgrats!

strafer_kid · 19 September 2014, 07:31 AM

Nice and all as the BLNR is, the Pepsi really does it for me!

CWIN · 19 September 2014, 08:55 AM

Congrats! The Pepsi is a classic

Vishy26 · 19 September 2014, 10:10 AM

Flawless decision. Business well conducted.

Racerdj · 19 September 2014, 10:25 AM

Looks like you found a great Pepsi! Congratulations

sea-dweller · 19 September 2014, 11:15 AM

Congrats!

jack81 · 19 September 2014, 11:31 AM

Older classic vs modern classic. Thats a tough one. Glad all works out for ya. Congrats!!

MortgageGuy · 19 September 2014, 12:09 PM

Congrats! I personally love the BLNR, had numerous 16710's over the years but all the new upgrades are the way to go IMO... That being said beautiful 16710, congrats and enjoy

HogwldFLTR · 19 September 2014, 12:29 PM

For me BLRO over BLNR. I just love the Red/Blue combo.

Dvenus11 · 19 September 2014, 12:30 PM

congrats!!!

aaamax · 1 October 2014, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sond86

As part of the deal I did get some cash back also so I can save up for a blnr later on. Maybe they can offer an all blue or Pepsi bezel in SS next year!

Tell me about it! The WG Pepsi is not going to be in my budget anytime soon. Damn it. Truly the best looking thing I"ve seen since my wife was 18.
cheers.

aaamax · 18 October 2014, 04:24 AM

A 3186 Pepsi in 20 years will be worth more to collectors. Not that this was your reasoning, but you did say that finding a clean one in the future will be more difficult and you are right.
My "d" 16710 approves of this message.

T. Ferguson · 18 October 2014, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Great move! Well done.

I agree with Adam.

Since you wanted the Pepsi and found just the right variant in mint condition from a guy who also happened to want the watch you had, it was the perfect opportunity to pull the trigger. While not rare, finding the perfect Pepsi for you would be tougher than finding another BLNR.

Enjoy that classic!

Dvenus11 · 18 October 2014, 04:52 AM

congrats dont know if I personally would trade the BLNR

SWISSAHOLICS · 18 October 2014, 05:00 AM

Congrats

elcompa · 18 October 2014, 05:03 AM

Both are winners! No wring answer here...Congrats!

nivkaizer · 18 October 2014, 05:09 AM

If I ever get a GMT, it would be the BLNR.

Keyne · 18 October 2014, 05:10 AM

Wow, really nice Pepsi! Great choice. I bought a coke but want to get the Pepsi insert. Your pic totally convinced me!

HERITAGE82 · 18 October 2014, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by dbhak22

Well done. I know I'm in the minority but I'm not a fan of the BLNR as much as most are. That doesn't mean I dislike it, I think it's beautiful but would take 16710 + cash (whatever is fair) for a BLNR any day. Maybe I'm a Rolex hipster but I don't like ceramic bezels and maxi dials. Once again, I don't know what's wrong with me as I know I'm in the minority, :) Congrats on the 16710, beautiful one you got there.

X 2 .... Totally agree you made a great decision.

Enjoy your new toy!!

TopNotchChach · 18 October 2014, 05:18 AM

An old pepsi is on my list as well.

john_nch · 18 October 2014, 07:26 AM

Another pic of my 16710b. I may consider adding a BLNR down the road, but cannot let this one go.

Anthony808 · 18 October 2014, 07:50 AM

My 16710A w/3186 approves of this trade. I really like the BLNR as well but I think it's much easier to pick one up at a later time than a 16710/3186 and IMHO the 16710 exudes a bit more old school charm....man's watch vs jewelry sort of thing.

casadecamporolex · 18 October 2014, 07:53 AM

I'd trade my brand new BLNR for that 3186 16710B right now.
Great move.

ap1 · 18 October 2014, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by sond86

Thanks!
Looks like a mixed bag if would/would not have.
I didn't note the particulars which is I got a decent discount on the blnr when purchased new and got after the trade deal my net cost on the Pepsi was quite reasonable.

I do realize the pros and cons my experience:

I like the bigger size case and markers and different luminous glow of the blnr and ceramic of course and the color!

I like the "vintage older" style clasp and brushed vs polished links and that the red and blue is discontinued and this being the 3186 movement and last series of production may in the long term make it more valuable (but I pick watches I wear and like if it goes up and collectible that's a bonus)

Since I have a ceramic green sub it fills in the case size and luminous
And figured the blnr is current and I can get another one later on but getting the right Pepsi can be challenging!

Thanks for all the comments and all the inputs!

I think that's the first time I've read some1 liked the older clasp better. That's a head scratcher for me.

Chelseafan · 18 October 2014, 04:11 PM

I would have done this in a heart beat too...good call , congrats!

18 September 2014, 06:15 AM	#31
john_nch "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: US Watch: 16710B Posts: 69	Would rather be flying today Attached Images

19 September 2014, 08:55 AM	#35
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	Congrats! The Pepsi is a classic __________________ *Instagram* @cwin

19 September 2014, 10:25 AM	#37
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Looks like you found a great Pepsi! Congratulations __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

19 September 2014, 12:09 PM	#40
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Congrats! I personally love the BLNR, had numerous 16710's over the years but all the new upgrades are the way to go IMO... That being said beautiful 16710, congrats and enjoy __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

19 September 2014, 12:29 PM	#41
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,695	For me BLRO over BLNR. I just love the Red/Blue combo. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

18 September 2014, 06:26 AM	#32
Investr Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: LSU Watch: Constantly changes Posts: 3,815	I wouldnt have, but to each his own....Enjoy

18 September 2014, 06:36 AM	#33
REDiesel "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: USA Watch: GV 18038 DJ Smurf Posts: 625	Conrgrats!

19 September 2014, 07:31 AM	#34
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	Nice and all as the BLNR is, the Pepsi really does it for me!

19 September 2014, 10:10 AM	#36
Vishy26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Krishna Location: Australia Posts: 611	Flawless decision. Business well conducted.

19 September 2014, 11:15 AM	#38
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats!

19 September 2014, 11:31 AM	#39
jack81 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: planet rolex Posts: 1,728	Older classic vs modern classic. Thats a tough one. Glad all works out for ya. Congrats!!

19 September 2014, 12:30 PM	#42
Dvenus11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Sunny Location: Los Angeles Watch: GMT Master 2 Posts: 941	congrats!!!

18 October 2014, 04:24 AM	#44
aaamax "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Sweden of yore Posts: 483	A 3186 Pepsi in 20 years will be worth more to collectors. Not that this was your reasoning, but you did say that finding a clean one in the future will be more difficult and you are right. My "d" 16710 approves of this message.

18 October 2014, 04:52 AM	#46
Dvenus11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Sunny Location: Los Angeles Watch: GMT Master 2 Posts: 941	congrats dont know if I personally would trade the BLNR

18 October 2014, 05:00 AM	#47
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	Congrats __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

18 October 2014, 05:03 AM	#48
elcompa "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Carolina Watch: DD 118206 Posts: 1,858	Both are winners! No wring answer here...Congrats!

18 October 2014, 05:09 AM	#49
nivkaizer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: GOTHAM Watch: Sub, TT DJ, DJ Posts: 114	If I ever get a GMT, it would be the BLNR.

18 October 2014, 05:10 AM	#50
Keyne "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Boston Watch: GMT2 Coke Posts: 22	Wow, really nice Pepsi! Great choice. I bought a coke but want to get the Pepsi insert. Your pic totally convinced me!

18 October 2014, 05:18 AM	#52
TopNotchChach "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Near the Ocean! Watch: 116610 Posts: 1,306	An old pepsi is on my list as well.

18 October 2014, 07:26 AM	#53
john_nch "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: US Watch: 16710B Posts: 69	Another pic of my 16710b. I may consider adding a BLNR down the road, but cannot let this one go. Attached Images

18 October 2014, 07:50 AM	#54
Anthony808 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Tony Location: Honolulu Watch: Submariner Posts: 172	My 16710A w/3186 approves of this trade. I really like the BLNR as well but I think it's much easier to pick one up at a later time than a 16710/3186 and IMHO the 16710 exudes a bit more old school charm....man's watch vs jewelry sort of thing. Attached Images

18 October 2014, 07:53 AM	#55
casadecamporolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Louie Location: CDC/FCGC Watch: 116619LB Posts: 1,328	I'd trade my brand new BLNR for that 3186 16710B right now. Great move.

18 October 2014, 04:11 PM	#57
Chelseafan Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: London Posts: 542	I would have done this in a heart beat too...good call , congrats!

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