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Old 5 November 2019, 01:11 PM   #31
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Congrats, love the 5s- especially the 16710. Any plans to pick up other bezels or change it up, or leave as-is?
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Old 5 November 2019, 01:22 PM   #32
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Old 5 November 2019, 01:31 PM   #33
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Very nice, congrats!

I have a T serial 16710 as well. I agree with the charm of its originality but I have been going back and forth with the idea of servicing it to restore the lume. I've been curious to hear what others have done in this situation.

Keep it original brother. It's getting harder and harder to find original tritium dials and hands on references from that time. You might get lume now if you change, but you will lose the vintage appeal, and maybe one day a long time from now, less collectability. Plus the creamy patina is the coolest!
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Old 5 November 2019, 01:34 PM   #34
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Tritium dial and folded endlinks are where it's at. Congrats!
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Old 5 November 2019, 01:39 PM   #35
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Congrats to you otherbone! Great to see you scored a super nice one.. I've had my first 16710 F ser. for a couple months and it is harder to rotate now. Enjoy!!...

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Old 5 November 2019, 01:45 PM   #36
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Old 5 November 2019, 01:46 PM   #37
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Congrats! How long have you been looking for a 5 digit reference?
I got it in my mind only a few weeks ago. Actually started looking for a 5 digit tritium pepsi, but found the perfect Coke instead, and I'm so happy it ended up that way, it worked out just the way it should have. And the hunt was fun as always!

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Congrats, love the 5s- especially the 16710. Any plans to pick up other bezels or change it up, or leave as-is?
No I am going to enjoy the Coke and keep it as is. I'd like to keep it as it was born. I do think it is cool when people have multiple inserts, but it's just not my thing.
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Old 5 November 2019, 01:48 PM   #38
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Very nice. Congratulations
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Old 5 November 2019, 01:59 PM   #39
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No I am going to enjoy the Coke and keep it as is. I'd like to keep it as it was born. I do think it is cool when people have multiple inserts, but it's just not my thing.
Coke is arguably more correct for the GMT II anyway. Plus it gives you all kinds of open doors for snarky comments when people ask about or suggest Pepsi inserts.
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Old 5 November 2019, 02:19 PM   #40
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Very nice indeed Marc looks like you got a very nice original example. I have a D serial with all the inserts and love it. Big congrats on a great find
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Old 5 November 2019, 02:20 PM   #41
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Awesome piece, gotta love the five digits!
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Old 5 November 2019, 02:50 PM   #42
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The coke hold a special place in my heart. congrats, great watch.
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Old 5 November 2019, 03:27 PM   #43
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Old 5 November 2019, 03:41 PM   #44
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I usually don’t post incomings, but since I purchased this Coke from a fellow TRF’er, I wanted to share my find.

Picked up this unpolished T serial 16710 Coke with original tritium dial and hands from Chris and ErikSzper at Radcliffe Jewelers. Great experience, thank you guys!

It’s my first 5 digit reference, and now I really understand why the pre ceramics are so beloved.

Love the neo-vintage look and feel of the hollow end links and holes case, and the warm patina is just lovely.

Here’s a pic with the least amount of glare I could manage.






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Old 6 November 2019, 09:11 AM   #45
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Looks great, love that T dial patina.
Yep that was the first thing I looked for. Hard to find the T dials without service replacement hands.


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Very nice watch. Congratulations!
As a side note, I bought one of my very first watches from Erik about 10 years ago. Nice guy, I’d buy from him again.
I worked with Chris and he was great. Will use them again. Too bad I don't live there. The stores look like candy land lol


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Thank you brother!


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Tritium dial and folded endlinks are where it's at. Congrats!
Yep I wanted hollow end links, holes case, T dial for the vintage look. Years from now that combo will be hard to find in good shape.


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Congrats to you otherbone! Great to see you scored a super nice one.. I've had my first 16710 F ser. for a couple months and it is harder to rotate now. Enjoy!!...

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Yep it is hard to take off, I hear you brother!


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Very nice. Congratulations
Thank you guys!!


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Coke is arguably more correct for the GMT II anyway. Plus it gives you all kinds of open doors for snarky comments when people ask about or suggest Pepsi inserts.
I was looking for a pepsi as my first 5 digit, but when I came across this coke I changed my mind right away. Very glad it turned out this way!


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Very nice indeed Marc looks like you got a very nice original example. I have a D serial with all the inserts and love it. Big congrats on a great find
Thanks Boaters! I passed on the davidsw piece because this one was so perfect, thanks for your help!


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Awesome piece, gotta love the five digits!
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The coke hold a special place in my heart. congrats, great watch.
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Looks great 👍
Thank you brothers!!


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I am waiting for the new one
Wow that would be nice to see in a few months wouldn't it?
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Old 6 November 2019, 09:45 AM   #46
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Awesome. Looks great!

I get mine back from Dallas RSC tomorrow (F serial) with an new Pepsi insert, crown, bracelet fix & polish. I purchased it on 9/20.
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Old 6 November 2019, 09:51 AM   #47
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Beautiful watch! My Coke is the most beloved watch in my collection! Enjoy and welcome to the club!
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Old 6 November 2019, 09:52 AM   #48
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Old 6 November 2019, 10:00 AM   #49
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Wow, very nice indeed! Love the look of a 5-digit Coke. As well, the 5-digit watches are very comfortable imho. Enjoy it in good health. Cheers!
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Old 6 November 2019, 10:31 AM   #50
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I love Coke. Enjoy it!
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Old 6 November 2019, 10:49 AM   #51
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Old 6 November 2019, 11:17 AM   #52
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Classic Coke - Very Sweet!!!
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Old 6 November 2019, 11:31 AM   #53
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Awesome. Looks great!

I get mine back from Dallas RSC tomorrow (F serial) with an new Pepsi insert, crown, bracelet fix & polish. I purchased it on 9/20.
Nice! Please post before & after pics
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Old 6 November 2019, 12:29 PM   #54
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Awesome. Looks great!

I get mine back from Dallas RSC tomorrow (F serial) with an new Pepsi insert, crown, bracelet fix & polish. I purchased it on 9/20.
That's exciting, I know the feeling brother, enjoy it!!!


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Beautiful watch! My Coke is the most beloved watch in my collection! Enjoy and welcome to the club!
I hear you, it is so unique and I can't take it off my wrist too!


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Awesome!
Thank you brother!


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Wow, very nice indeed! Love the look of a 5-digit Coke. As well, the 5-digit watches are very comfortable imho. Enjoy it in good health. Cheers!
I always heard that and now I know too, thank you brother!


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I love Coke. Enjoy it!
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Classic Coke - Very Sweet!!!
Thank you guys!!
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Old 6 November 2019, 12:34 PM   #55
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“Always Coca Cola.” Congrats!
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Old 7 November 2019, 02:09 AM   #56
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Congrats, you got the best one.
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Old 7 November 2019, 10:00 AM   #57
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“Always Coca Cola.” Congrats!
Thank you bud!!


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Congrats, you got the best one.
Yep I agree, I was originally looking for a pepsi, but when I found the perfect spec's in this coke I had to have it. And I am SO happy I got the coke. Thanks bud!
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Old 7 November 2019, 10:04 AM   #58
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Under rated insert combo. Congrats.
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Old 7 November 2019, 12:18 PM   #59
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Under rated insert combo. Congrats.


Yep, but maybe a Coke comes next year, and its the toast of the town! Funny how that can work. Thanks Brother!
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Old 7 November 2019, 12:37 PM   #60
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I’ve always preferred Coke over Pepsi! Enjoy!!!...and stay thirsty my friend!!
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