Pepsi lovers – last of the aluminum or first of the ceramic?

[gamingdoctor]

I prefer the 16710 to the newer iteration, it's significantly less loud, and it more resembles the watch the astronauts took up to the moon :) The newer one looks nice but feels more like jewelry.

[espanol]

I really enjoy the new 6-digit reference. However, I enjoy the smaller size, duller finish of the 4 and 5 digit watches. Having owned the 6-digit BLRO for 5 years now, I can confirm it's like wearing a small disco ball on your wrist.

[Joearch]

Have had both 5 + 6 digit series. The 16710 didn’t get much wrist time as i felt more delicate or diminutive on my wrist. It rarely was worn in the many years of ownership.
My BLRO, BLNR and VTNR get way more wrist time. I’m in for the more robust 6 digit.

[Joearch]

Originally Posted by john_peter33

Let go of a blnr for a 2006 16710. Love it and have t looked back.

Is there such a thing as a 16710 BLNR?

[Easy E]

Originally Posted by Joearch

Is there such a thing as a 16710 BLNR?

Negative

[Easy E]

Originally Posted by nyc2la

If you can, would you post some pics of the front and back of the bracelet connected to the bracelet watch case? Is the fit spot on?

And did you use the spring bars from the 97200?

Thanks!

As you requested. The spring bars are the OEM to the 16710.

[nyc2la]

Originally Posted by Easy E

As you requested. The spring bars are the OEM to the 16710.

Thank you!

[baamvino]

16710 is the best Rolex watch ever made period

[ltmgeller]

16710 would be my vote

[Benjack]

You can't go wrong with either, but I will prefer 16710 it's a more better watch IMO.

[jamesbondOO7]

Originally Posted by 0nly5iv3Digits

Rolex is Rolex. But I dare say Rolex's best days are behind it. Much like modern sports cars. I'd much rather an older 911 (930, 964, 993, 996, 997 etc.) than a newer 991/992.

Watches are all about emotion. They are about character. The watches of today, just like the cars of today (as a matter of fact - much of today's manufacturing come to think of it) lack emotion almost entirely.

For me, nothing does it like the 5 digit era.

Pre-ceramic for sure.

I agree, although I would not go later than 993 IF I were interested in a Porsche, but then I suppose I would be looking for a 356.

[BraveBold]

Older Pepsis are better than the new ceramic. Works better for this watch.

It is all design-dependent and how it looks in total.

[PenDelicate]

Either last of a run or first of a run, I love when someone has a historical reason for liking their particular watch. When they don't have, "A GMT," they have, "The GMT that ..."

[karleone]

16710 For Life!

[Spoonage]

I would go older

[Stan Cooper]

I love the case size, fit on my wrist, and the bulletproof 3185 caliber movement in my P-serial 16710.

I must confess, though, that I really like the ceramic bezel inserts with the more legible font and resistance to dents, scratches, and fading. I also like the Glidelock bracelet clasps.

So, I fitted my 16710 with a ceramic insert and aftermarket clasp. For me, it's the best of both the five digit and six digit models, and I can change it back to stock in just a few minutes.

[Jackie Daytona]

I prefer the 5 digit between the 2. Proportions are classic and feels well balanced somewhere between luxury and tool watch.

[painexpert]

Aluminum,of course!!!

[trout_thumper21]

Bracelet is the game changer for me. The modern bracelet found on ceramic models is far superior.

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by jamesbondOO7

The 16710 is a much better looking watch.

I disagree. Maxi dial and triplock crown are just two of the things that make the newer models look better and more proportioned.

[karleone]

Originally Posted by trout_thumper21

Bracelet is the game changer for me. The modern bracelet found on ceramic models is far superior.

Much heavier as well!

[karleone]

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

I disagree. Maxi dial and triplock crown are just two of the things that make the newer models look better and more proportioned.

The 126710 is bulky with the maxi case. The proportions on the 16710 are perfect and more refined