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Robbyman · 28 February 2018, 05:15 AM

Nooooooooooooooo!

sholzer · 28 February 2018, 05:32 AM

As a BLNR owner, I'd say keep the Pepsi if you don't want both. I would still love to pick up a Pepsi one day

AdamG · 28 February 2018, 05:51 AM

Don’t do it!!

kwingy · 28 February 2018, 05:54 AM

I've made that trade before and lost interest with the BLNR quickly. I bought back the Pepsi last year and have never been happier (especially now I worked out how to change the bezel to the coke)

Ben.McDonald7 · 28 February 2018, 06:02 AM

I was in a similar position. I loved my 16710 with all 3 bezel's but I couldn't resist the more modern benefits of the BLNR. I sold my Pepsi and went with Batman. I can't say I regret it at all. Sure I miss the Pepsi but I don't need 2 GMT's and overall the BLNR wins out.

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jay_kay · 28 February 2018, 06:26 AM

I did it. Enjoyed the BLNR much more than the Pepsi. However I then sold the BLNR and bought a 16610LV.

sensui · 28 February 2018, 06:27 AM

Hard to recommend the change.....I love the BLNR but the 5 digit GMTs are something special.

Jroe · 28 February 2018, 06:54 AM

Keep and add! I was in the same boat, I thought a Pepsi and BLNR would be redundant. Not at all! They look, feel, and just seem so different that you can easily justify having both. My Pepsi was my first Rolex too, I have fond memories of when and where I was when I bought it, couldn’t bring myself to sell!

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LLmrol · 28 February 2018, 07:01 AM

Dont do it! You wouldn’t believe how hard it is to find a nice 16710..

VinnieVegas · 28 February 2018, 07:16 AM

I have a 16710 currently sporting a Pepsi bezel insert and a BLNR. I love both, but I have said many times that if I had to roll my collection back to one watch, it would be the 16710.

So my answer is "no."

ronricks · 28 February 2018, 07:33 AM

16710 was in production for 18 years and they made hundreds of thousands of them. It isn’t a rare watch.

The BLNR has been around for a little over 5 years and the production does not come close to the 16710.

meyers · 28 February 2018, 08:01 AM

While I'm sure the BLNR is a helluva watch, the 16710 is iconic

lucevan le stelle · 28 February 2018, 08:20 AM

A final thought on this. The OP wanted an opinion and the majority so far seems to have weighed in on "keeping", including BLNR owners like myself. The Pepsi is a great watch. But so is the BLNR.

Having seen or read similar threads on "should I sell or flip for a modern watch", I guess the real issue one needs to face on an older series watch is what is the personal standard to apply, other than externally determined value or personal milestone/event.

For me it will be a "grand pa" watch standard, (apologies to any grand parents out there): dated movement with possibly higher service costs, a period but non-timeless style or look, a bracelet heading south in terms of how it wears or looks, and a model/ complication that will just seem like "too yesterday" to have real legitimate appeal to watch buyers today. At some point you just have to embrace watch modernity. For some I appreciate that it will be kicking and screaming.

ispep · 28 February 2018, 11:07 AM

No. The Pepsi is a keeper.

king76 · 28 February 2018, 11:13 AM

No no

Etschell · 28 February 2018, 11:58 AM

dont do it. add the blnr

coelacanthus · 28 February 2018, 12:28 PM

I sold my 16710 to get a 1675. I wouldn’t go “up” to a modern GMT by selling 16710 if I were in your shoe.

Jimcover · 28 February 2018, 12:33 PM

First watch BLNR. Second Kermit. 3rd Pepsi. Like then all. BLNR the least

nick800 · 28 February 2018, 12:36 PM

No! And I don’t even like 5 digits. But I would take a Pepsi any day if the week.

WAK4 · 28 February 2018, 01:01 PM

Doesn't sound like the reason for only one is financial... I'd say get the BLNR and see which you prefer after owning both for a while, then decide if you still want to get rid of one. Either will be easy to sell

iliketime · 28 February 2018, 01:42 PM

sleep on it, blnr is new kid on the block, pepsi is classic!

Bladeshot · 28 February 2018, 02:01 PM

Hang onto the 16710. You can change bezel inserts and have 3 watches in one. It’s easy to pop off the bezel and change. I had a 16710. Flipped for BLNR and now the BLNR is gone and the 16710 is back, along with all 3 inserts and a jubilee + oyster bracelet. My 16710 is 6 watches in one. The BLNR has polished center links and the insert is shiny. The whole BLNR is too shiny for me. Of course, it’s a personal preference and I had to experience it and make up my own mind. I love to flip watches around and try them. Let us know what you do. As you read here so often, there is no wrong decision. I settled on what’s right, for me. They are both great pieces.

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breitlings · 28 February 2018, 02:03 PM

I regret selling my 16710...

davidto725 · 28 February 2018, 04:21 PM

No

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Onikage · 28 February 2018, 07:29 PM

Go ahead. The newness, weight, bracelet. You'd be mad not to.

Nairn1980 · 1 March 2018, 02:17 AM

I had my Blnr first then added a 16710 Pepsi.
I wear my Pepsi more now but love them both. I certainly wouldn’t be selling a 16710.

Andrejb · 1 March 2018, 02:30 AM

I feel like everyone selling their 5 digits for 6 digits are gonna be kicking themselves in 10 - 15 years.

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Nairn1980 · 1 March 2018, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrejb

I feel like everyone selling their 5 digits for 6 digits are gonna be kicking themselves in 10 - 15 years.

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Yup.....ive already sold a 16610LV and a 16600 Sea-Dweller. I regularly kick myself.

My 16710 Pepsi is going nowhere.

Andrejb · 1 March 2018, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nairn1980

Yup.....ive already sold a 16610LV and a 16600 Sea-Dweller. I regularly kick myself.

My 16710 Pepsi is going nowhere.

I also sold my 16600 SD even though everyone told me not to. One of my biggest watch regrets

I’ll be holding on to my 16570 and 14060M for a long time

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Jmca1979 · 1 March 2018, 03:15 AM

I'm personally a BLNR fan, its my next watch, and I prefer it to the older models (i'm young and stupid) BUT you have 15 years of history with that watch, 15 years of memories. Hard thing to give away in my opinion. I would keep the pepsi.

28 February 2018, 05:32 AM	#2
sholzer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Stephen Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 158	As a BLNR owner, I'd say keep the Pepsi if you don't want both. I would still love to pick up a Pepsi one day __________________ Stephen Current: 114060 \| 116710BLNR

28 February 2018, 06:02 AM	#5
Ben.McDonald7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Arizona Watch: Rolex 116500LN Posts: 823	I was in a similar position. I loved my 16710 with all 3 bezel's but I couldn't resist the more modern benefits of the BLNR. I sold my Pepsi and went with Batman. I can't say I regret it at all. Sure I miss the Pepsi but I don't need 2 GMT's and overall the BLNR wins out. Sent from my VS996 using Tapatalk __________________ Philippians 3:13-14 Ω Omega Speedmaster Pro Ω Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Good Planet LE Rolex Daytona 116500LN Rolex Submariner Date 126610LV Rolex Explorer II 16570

28 February 2018, 06:26 AM	#6
jay_kay "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Barrowford Watch: Tudor Black Bay 54 Posts: 1,699	I did it. Enjoyed the BLNR much more than the Pepsi. However I then sold the BLNR and bought a 16610LV. __________________ Rolex Explorer 214270, Omega Speedmaster '1957 Relaunch' 3594.50.00, Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM00127-E, Panerai Radiomir 1936 PAM00249-I, Panerai Mare Nostrum PAM00716-T, Panerai PAM00785-Q Set, Panerai Luminor Black Seal PAM00594-Q, Panerai Luminor Daylight PAM00604-Q, Tudor Black Bay 54 79000N, Heuer Carrera Re-Edition CS3113, Hamilton Military W10 & TAG Heuer F1

28 February 2018, 07:16 AM	#10
VinnieVegas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Vincent B Location: New York, NY Watch: '06 GMT Master II Posts: 1,261	I have a 16710 currently sporting a Pepsi bezel insert and a BLNR. I love both, but I have said many times that if I had to roll my collection back to one watch, it would be the 16710. So my answer is "no." __________________ Wearing Today: * Seiko SRP777 (2017)

28 February 2018, 11:58 AM	#16
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	dont do it. add the blnr __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

28 February 2018, 05:15 AM	#1
Robbyman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Blighty (England) Watch: Daytona/Pepsi/Sub Posts: 1,517	Nooooooooooooooo!

28 February 2018, 05:51 AM	#3
AdamG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Adam Location: HNL, LDN, SHA Watch: 5 digit ref Posts: 397	Don’t do it!!

28 February 2018, 05:54 AM	#4
kwingy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: UK Posts: 1,369	I've made that trade before and lost interest with the BLNR quickly. I bought back the Pepsi last year and have never been happier (especially now I worked out how to change the bezel to the coke)

28 February 2018, 06:27 AM	#7
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,446	Hard to recommend the change.....I love the BLNR but the 5 digit GMTs are something special.

28 February 2018, 06:54 AM	#8
Jroe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 251	Keep and add! I was in the same boat, I thought a Pepsi and BLNR would be redundant. Not at all! They look, feel, and just seem so different that you can easily justify having both. My Pepsi was my first Rolex too, I have fond memories of when and where I was when I bought it, couldn’t bring myself to sell! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 February 2018, 07:01 AM	#9
LLmrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Earth Posts: 143	Dont do it! You wouldn’t believe how hard it is to find a nice 16710..

28 February 2018, 07:33 AM	#11
ronricks 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: ATL Watch: 126610LV Posts: 2,753	16710 was in production for 18 years and they made hundreds of thousands of them. It isn’t a rare watch. The BLNR has been around for a little over 5 years and the production does not come close to the 16710.

28 February 2018, 08:01 AM	#12
meyers Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: ○ Watch: 16710 Posts: 435	While I'm sure the BLNR is a helluva watch, the 16710 is iconic

28 February 2018, 08:20 AM	#13
lucevan le stelle "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: garden state Posts: 522	A final thought on this. The OP wanted an opinion and the majority so far seems to have weighed in on "keeping", including BLNR owners like myself. The Pepsi is a great watch. But so is the BLNR. Having seen or read similar threads on "should I sell or flip for a modern watch", I guess the real issue one needs to face on an older series watch is what is the personal standard to apply, other than externally determined value or personal milestone/event. For me it will be a "grand pa" watch standard, (apologies to any grand parents out there): dated movement with possibly higher service costs, a period but non-timeless style or look, a bracelet heading south in terms of how it wears or looks, and a model/ complication that will just seem like "too yesterday" to have real legitimate appeal to watch buyers today. At some point you just have to embrace watch modernity. For some I appreciate that it will be kicking and screaming.

28 February 2018, 11:07 AM	#14
ispep "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: at home Posts: 351	No. The Pepsi is a keeper.

28 February 2018, 11:13 AM	#15
king76 Banned Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Rancho Posts: 51	No no

28 February 2018, 12:28 PM	#17
coelacanthus "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: SF, CA, USA Posts: 148	I sold my 16710 to get a 1675. I wouldn’t go “up” to a modern GMT by selling 16710 if I were in your shoe.

28 February 2018, 12:33 PM	#18
Jimcover "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: California Watch: Blnr 16610LV 16710 Posts: 24	First watch BLNR. Second Kermit. 3rd Pepsi. Like then all. BLNR the least

28 February 2018, 12:36 PM	#19
nick800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 1,581	No! And I don’t even like 5 digits. But I would take a Pepsi any day if the week.

28 February 2018, 01:01 PM	#20
WAK4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Bill Location: NJ Watch: Always changing Posts: 4,172	Doesn't sound like the reason for only one is financial... I'd say get the BLNR and see which you prefer after owning both for a while, then decide if you still want to get rid of one. Either will be easy to sell

28 February 2018, 01:42 PM	#21
iliketime "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Jack Location: NYC Watch: 16570, 16710 Posts: 1,535	sleep on it, blnr is new kid on the block, pepsi is classic!

28 February 2018, 02:01 PM	#22
Bladeshot 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Grant Location: U.S. Watch: GMT 1675 PCG Gilt Posts: 5,850	Hang onto the 16710. You can change bezel inserts and have 3 watches in one. It’s easy to pop off the bezel and change. I had a 16710. Flipped for BLNR and now the BLNR is gone and the 16710 is back, along with all 3 inserts and a jubilee + oyster bracelet. My 16710 is 6 watches in one. The BLNR has polished center links and the insert is shiny. The whole BLNR is too shiny for me. Of course, it’s a personal preference and I had to experience it and make up my own mind. I love to flip watches around and try them. Let us know what you do. As you read here so often, there is no wrong decision. I settled on what’s right, for me. They are both great pieces. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Just another WIS who loves to trade...

28 February 2018, 02:03 PM	#23
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	I regret selling my 16710...

28 February 2018, 04:21 PM	#24
davidto725 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: HK Posts: 24	No Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 February 2018, 07:29 PM	#25
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Go ahead. The newness, weight, bracelet. You'd be mad not to. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

1 March 2018, 02:17 AM	#26
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,385	I had my Blnr first then added a 16710 Pepsi. I wear my Pepsi more now but love them both. I certainly wouldn’t be selling a 16710.

1 March 2018, 02:30 AM	#27
Andrejb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Dre Location: Canada Posts: 1,689	I feel like everyone selling their 5 digits for 6 digits are gonna be kicking themselves in 10 - 15 years. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 March 2018, 03:15 AM	#30
Jmca1979 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: NYC Watch: Bluesy 16710 79090 Posts: 29	I'm personally a BLNR fan, its my next watch, and I prefer it to the older models (i'm young and stupid) BUT you have 15 years of history with that watch, 15 years of memories. Hard thing to give away in my opinion. I would keep the pepsi.

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